However, similar to electronics, I am always cautious about spending money on products that I can't guarantee will work as expected once I get them home, especially if I know I can't return them at a later date if they're faulty.
If you're one of the lucky shoppers, you might be able to snag a genuine designer item at a great price from a thrift store.
Research suggests that pillows and cushions are often full of nasties like dead skin cells, dust mites and even potentially bed bugs, which is off-putting enough by itself.
While I'd be happy to purchase plastic kids toys and certain games from Value Village, I'm always wary about buying puzzles and board games specifically.