Would you rather buy new vegan products (which will have had an effect on the environment to produce and transport) or get the same item second hand but made from animal products? Xxx
I used to feel that was gross, and never looked. One day I happened on a pair of tuxedo shoes in my sons size that looked brand new! Smooth soles and everything! Since then I always look, and sometimes come across known vegan brands, and things that don't look worn.Depends on the product, I guess. While I have some "pre-gan" leather shoes that I won't discard until they're worn out, I won't wear used shoes, vegan or otherwise. Gross. However, I might be ok with purchasing, say, a vintage party dress that contains silk.
I only have one piece of new furniture in my house lol. The beds, sofas, dining room table, coffee table, bedroom drawers etc are all local and second hand. This was again from the mortgage I pay by myself. It does however include leather sofa and chairs that would otherwise have gone to the dump :-/ xxx
I wouldn't buy second-hand soft furniture (sofa, etc). The last thing I need is a bed bug infestation.
TBH, second-hand clothing squicks me, too.
You must find staying in hotels to be a pain.