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title: How to buy nothing
date: "2005-10-12T12:00:00Z"
categories:
  - links
wp_id: 528
description: I found useful guides for reducing consumption and saving money, specifically focusing on how to buy nothing and identifying items like cars and electronics that are better purchased second-hand to avoid unnecessary depreciation.
keywords: [buy nothing, second-hand, frugality, personal finance, sustainability, consumerism]
---

[How to buy nothing](http://www.ehow.com/how_111392_buy-nothing.html) and [What not to buy first-hand](http://moneycentral.msn.com/content/savinganddebt/finddealsonline/p92985.asp) (like books, CDs, and cars)