Buying New Vs. Used

I, like most Moms, are in charge of doing the bulk of the shopping for the family. Food, clothing, shoes, home goods, etc. 

CHANEL
previously used shoes for sale
email - tiene.estilo@gmail.com

And like most Moms, I want to save money. I started wondering if clipping coupons and waiting for the sales is the best way to save on items I need: like clothing, or a computer for a new school year, or business attire and accessories for the upcoming cooler seasons? Does new equate to 'better' than used, or is it just overrated?

Sites like SNOBSWAP make it easy to swap, sell, shop and save on pre-owned luxury goods without ever leaving our home. Their advertised savings of up to 80% off for fall trends leaves me wondering if I've been doing it wrong all along. A little more ebay and swapping for goods may just be what this Estilo Mum needs to pile on more savings. 

One quick tip, whether you buy new or used, consider the resale value. "What's the return on this? Am I going to be able to resell?" If you do, that's just adding to your bottom line.