ManaMinori 4,145 February 25, 2016 Share February 25, 2016 How do you feel about buying pony merch secondhand from a seller (or thrift shops/ traders markets/ garage sales)? Does it matter if its secondhand? Do you feel as though merch secondhand will be in less than mint condition than it would be, straight from the factory? Or dirtier than would be, straight out the box/plastic? 1 Under the Jellicle Moon- a site with cuteness, cat boys, and comic strips / Star Dreams Fanclub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detritus 258 February 25, 2016 Share February 25, 2016 If you buy any used plushes, I'd recommend checking them for bedbugs first. You definitely don't want your house to get infested with those. Other than that, I see no problem buying used pony merch. Though it might be a good idea to clean it when you get it home. You never know if some kid was slobbering all over it or something. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawzy 1,302 February 25, 2016 Share February 25, 2016 I've never bought pony merch before but when I finally get around it to it I'll probably just buy it straight from the store nice and fresh, you never know what some people could have been doing to those plushies, especially when there's a mysterious stitched up hole at the rear of the plushie. Sorry for putting that image in your head... 1 Think For Yourself. Be Yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManaMinori 4,145 February 25, 2016 Author Share February 25, 2016 If you buy any used plushes, I'd recommend checking them for bedbugs first. You definitely don't want your house to get infested with those. Other than that, I see no problem buying used pony merch. Though it might be a good idea to clean it when you get it home. You never know if some kid was slobbering all over it or something. hence the reason why i, personally, feel better buying my merch straight from the store. Out of curiosity however, how does one check a plush toy for bedbugs? I can't imagine the bugs being visible and crawling all over its exterior to packaging. I've never bought pony merch before but when I finally get around it to it I'll probably just buy it straight from the store nice and fresh, you never know what some people could have been doing to those plushies, especially when there's a mysterious stitched up hole at the rear of the plushie. Sorry for putting that image in your head... don't mind. It's strangely not as disturbing as the image of bedbugs infesting it, as was presented in the post above yours. Though, i would IMMEDIATELY question whether what sort of contents remain in the plushie, in your scenario as well, and would definitely trash it, just counting the purchase as a loss. 2 Under the Jellicle Moon- a site with cuteness, cat boys, and comic strips / Star Dreams Fanclub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simba86 1,541 February 25, 2016 Share February 25, 2016 problem with used plushies is they tend to not be machine washable, so only way to make sure there are no bedbugs is to buy the special spray they use on beds and furniture, actually it's not just plushies, anything you bring home from a place that has them can carry them or their eggs. 1 It's better to die on your feet than to live on your knees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detritus 258 February 26, 2016 Share February 26, 2016 (edited) hence the reason why i, personally, feel better buying my merch straight from the store. Out of curiosity however, how does one check a plush toy for bedbugs? I can't imagine the bugs being visible and crawling all over its exterior to packaging. Actually, I'm not really sure about that. My sister often buys used plushes, and I've seen her doing a visual inspection of them. So I guess the bugs must be visible if you look closely enough. I hadn't thought about checking for the eggs though. I really doubt you'd be able to see those. Maybe it is best just to stick to buying new plushes. Anything that's plastic should be okay though, I think. Edited February 26, 2016 by Detritus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leave a Whisper 703 February 28, 2016 Share February 28, 2016 (edited) I like secondhand merch. Especially old secondhand merch. I love going to swapmeets, antiques, thrift stores and yard sales and sometimes finding the coolest stuff for a real steal. Found some G3s and a couple of super cute fakies. My best finds was a Super Mario Bros. Pencil box from the 1980s, and a Classic size Breyer. Other then that I do my secondhand shopping on eBay, etsy and ecrater. That's a lot of Es. I'm also paranoid and wash everything thoroughly as soon as I get home. That includes plushies. Edited February 28, 2016 by Leave a Whisper 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DND 2,355 February 28, 2016 Share February 28, 2016 I hang around and browse thrift stores all the time so coming across secondhand merch is almost a given! I usually find G3 merch-- Starsong being my usual purchase. G4 stuff isn't all that hard to come by either but in accordance to my Goodwill experiences they're definitely not in stock as much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy + Angel + Rain 11,302 February 28, 2016 Share February 28, 2016 I rarely ever buy things secondhand, and I never buy MLP merchandise secondhand. "It uses the faculty of what you call imagination. But that does not mean making things up. It is a form of seeing." - from "The Amber Spyglass" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiratePony 8,475 February 28, 2016 Share February 28, 2016 (edited) Wash plushies in a washing machine and any bug will get killed and washed away. If they cant be machine washed, you can do this by hand with soap (ie clothing detergent) and hot water and air dry. Edited February 28, 2016 by PiratePony 1 Courtesy of @Sparklefan1234 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyoshi Frost Wolf 41,393 February 28, 2016 Share February 28, 2016 When it comes to stuff like this, I have no issues with secondhand merch. As long as it is in respectable condition, then it will be a new thing to add to the collection. ^__^ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EverEverOn 346 February 28, 2016 Share February 28, 2016 I go to flea markets at least a couple of times a year and I tend to find a lot of pony stuff. I'll buy any pony as long as it can be repaired in some way. I even found a Funko Twilight Sparkle still in box. The box was beat up, but still unopened. Plus a G1, G3, and a Fashion Style Pinkie Pie. All have been repaired and are almost in perfect condition. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlet Harmony 128 March 9, 2016 Share March 9, 2016 I wouldn't buy plashes from secondhand vendors, but if it's a toy, especially if it is mint I think it's a great way to save money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Letter 1,832 March 13, 2016 Share March 13, 2016 I would not likely buy much if any secondhand merch. I prefer direct from a merchant of some kind. Silver Letter!!! Silver Letter's MLP collection Have: 946 https://data.mlpmerch.com/checklist/180/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flutter's lover <3 8,205 March 13, 2016 Share March 13, 2016 I've bought Merch and other stuff secondhand. Heck, I found a bag of Fluttershys, mixed in with some blind bags, at a Thrift shop for $3 or so. Made my day. I've had a friend give me his entire MLP collection as well, as he got out of ponies.Wasn't gonna turn it down just because it was previously owned. I only buy secondhand stuff if it's cheap (yard sale/ Thrift store) and the person/store selling it isn't selling it at a high price because they're intentionally marketing it to Bronies..Which is why I avoid eBay as people resell it for ridiculous prices.. Fluttershy's lover, she's my waifu. I'm in love and obsessed with her, she's given me shyabetes. *Hnnnng* Yellow Pink Squee Blogs | Ask one of Fluttershy's biggest fans | Official Fluttershy fanclub page! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar Bun 153 March 25, 2016 Share March 25, 2016 I just got a second hand MLP Hearts and Hooves book for free from a thrift store. I'd love to save ponies (G4) from being in any secondhand stores! Of course, washing anything you get from them is recommended to wash before you use, play, or wear something you picked up from one. I do community service at a second hand store and I throw away anything that's too dirty or junk. My OC Lunar Bun icon artwork done by Emerald Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wax n' Wane 103 March 25, 2016 Share March 25, 2016 Second hand, regardless of it being pony or not, tends to be a largely overlooked treasure trove. I'll admit I draw the line at second hand boxers though. 2 Ebb and flow, the power grows. Wax and wane, the power drains. My OC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluttersisBestPony 63 July 12, 2016 Share July 12, 2016 I like to go to second hand stores! There is so much cool stuff there, but I never found any pony stuff there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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