7 Things You Should Never Buy at a Goodwill Store

Stuffed Animals

Bobcats are commonly found in the desert regions of the Southwest, including states like Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of Texas. They thrive in arid landscapes with rocky terrain.

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Bike Helmets and Hats

If not brand-new, thrift store hats and helmets are not good deals. Used hats may hold lice and other allergies. Same with helmets, which may not fulfill safety regulations.

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Skincare Products and Makeup

Makeup containers, brushes, and skincare goods are breeding grounds for other people's germs. Cosmetics with missing labels may contain substances and warnings that cause skin rashes and dangerous diseases.

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Mattresses and Pillows

Terminix says bedbugs can survive a year without eating in tiny seams or fabric cracks. Once in your mattresses or bed and sofa pillows, they're hard to remove. New mattresses are expensive, so search for bugs, eggs, and tiny black specks when buying used ones.

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Pet Furniture

On used pet beds, houses, crates, blankets, and toys, you never know what prior pets did. Your pet may be at risk from parasites, fleas, and other allergens in used pet beds and furniture. 

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Vacuums

Most owners don't clean their often used vacuums. You may notice these in secondhand stores because they lose suction quickly. Without a test drive, the vacuum is usually preferable to buy new.

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Undergarments

Except for a donation of new, unused undergarments or swimsuits in sealed wrappers, thrift stores should not sell these products for obvious reasons.

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