From Hand-Me-Downs to Second-Hand Finds

Growing up, getting clothes from an older sibling or a couch from a relative wasn’t always something you were excited about. Sometimes you just wanted something new — something that was yours first.But call that same jacket “vintage” or that couch a “thrift find”, and suddenly there’s a story to tell. “Thanks, I thrifted it” can sound like a brag, especially when you’ve found something unique for a fraction of the original price.So what changes how we feel about owning something someone else owned? Is it saving money, finding pieces nobody else has, reducing waste — or simply getting to choose it yourself?And where do you draw the line? You might happily buy a second-hand car, dining table or designer handbag, but hesitate when it comes to shoes, a mattress or kitchen appliances.

What would you proudly buy second hand, and what must be brand new?