Buying second hand rather than new can save one a lot of money and give access to items one could not otherwise afford. Books, for example, are almost luxury items nowadays; fortunately there are enough used book stores in Toronto alone to feed our curiosity for years. One can find books on just about any topic: fiction, main stream or the used text book your kids could use... A good used book sale will let one fill whole bookshelves without spending a fortune. The Web also provides great buying opportunities and a simple used book search can lead to wonderful discoveries. Used items are the wise solution to small budgets, be it for cloths or cars. For the later, consulting the blue book for used cars will help avoid mistakes. First find the car of your dreams, have it thoroughly checked by a professional, then verify with the blue book used car prices to be sure you're making a deal. Either to buy or to sell used items, one should always get the proper information first. Getting rid of the collection of old Best Sellers piling in your basement? Try a used book search of the Web first and know the market. Selling your old car? Check the blue book used car values and be sure to ask the right price. Buying or selling used is now a way of life... let's make sure we do it right.