7 Things I Won't Buy New Again | Frugal Living

[@svenlazaro9772]

1.) 1:13 Video games 2.) 2:25 Camera gear 3.) 3:23 Car 4.) 4:14 Suit/formal clothing 5.) 5:12 Books 6.) 5:47 Exercise equipment 7.) 6:36 Misc. electronics

[@simongaywanjala598]

Thank you

[@ReemaDevi-i2k]

I don't have any of them

[@OkStop]

Not only is buying used financially smart, but it is also environmentally friendly.

[@FULLM3T8L]

Please make a video showing what you do with all the money you have been saving...trips, hobbies, whatnot!

[@J.e.r.o.e.n]

Thanks for the explanation about the books 👍 😆

[@NicholasGarofola]

You bet!

[@MrMuradski]

Unread books are pages out..

[@ShyamBalachandran]

Loved the uncomfortable pause, I checked if the video got paused 😄

[@maxinef6654]

😂😂

[@PeacefulMinds12]

Something just feels relaxing about this video

[@itshaezel]

I’m 32 and I still LOVE games. I don’t care what other people say about it. Me and my husband game and it’s a great way to bond ❤

[@NicholasGarofola]

Love to hear that!!

[@Merryyy203]

Thanks for talking about this. I think it is so important to make people understand the importance of buying used. Not only because it is cheaper but because it is better for the planet. There is nothing wrong with buying something new if we really need it but if we can avoid it, we should. I love how you mention that you bought used clothes for a wedding. When I see how much people spend on suits, shoes, bags, etc. I am shocked. I had a wedding in August and bought a used dress for 3 EUR. I ended up not wearing it because I did not manage to take it to the seamstress to get something fixed. I had a dress I had bought 20 years ago that still fit me and just wore that. Now that the other one is fixed I will wear it whenever I go to a wedding :D

[@NicholasGarofola]

I love that!! Thanks for sharing 😄

[@emmanaden203]

My library card also comes with an app that lets me download audio books and ebooks for free. The selection is generally bigger than what is available in-person at the library so I almost never have to buy books anymore!

[@bertinibb]

In Brazil buying a new car is very expensive and the depriciation hits very hard. That`s why I never bought a new car.

[@louisagareiss]

I try to buy everything used except for tech products.

[@Jrone2005]

Yeah true, but does depend where you get them from at the same time.

[@FrankFernandezGod1]

Dont count the used tech items out. I have gotten some real good used tech that is still use later

[@Martin_Edmondson]

​@@FrankFernandezGod1 Yeah, camera gear, game consoles, Apple watch, Phones..all good things I've bought used at a massive discount to new.

[@ShhhhhNow]

Interesting and enjoyable, as always.☮ I appreciate getting peeks at your cat. Have you ever done a video about minimalism and house cleaning as a cat owner? My cat of 17+ years died in May. (It's been a journey.) A thing I've noticed is how much cleaner everything is, and I certainly don't mind that. When I think about getting a cat in the future, the first thing I think about is fur and litter and litter dust, and you get the idea. I'd love to learn about your cleaning practices regarding the cat and in general. (Wow, didn't intend to write an essay, but here I am.)

[@ShhhhhNow]

Also, I was the one who asked about why the books are backward. Thanks for .

[@NicholasGarofola]

Hm really sorry to hear that, legitimately the one of the hardest things to go through. Ours was about 16 as well. I could likely touch on this in a future video but spoiler I don’t really have a sophisticated system for any of the cleaning 😅 I do use one large lint roller for the couch I could show. And lol welcome for the books explanation 😅

[@ShhhhhNow]

@@NicholasGarofola Thanks for your reply. Yes, I had the large lint rollers! I should've known there's no secret formula for staying on top of it all. 🙂But glad I asked anyway. Take care.

[@hayleae.450]

Extra sauce on that pause today 😂 Love this, and is making me feel really inspired to post some things on Nextdoor for sale! I’ll add one more to your already great list: dishes! There are always so many plates, cups, and cutlery at Goodwill and it saves so so so much money.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Yes! Selling stuff feels amazing. And dishes is very true, that could’ve been on this list, likely the next one. Thanks as always Haylea!!

[@X0MT0X]

If you don't plan to spend a lot on a suit, it's better to buy a high-quality, older suit from a thrift store that roughly fits and then have it tailored. New suits greatly improve in quality as the price increases but you still need to get them tailored.

[@shinichihiroshi5328]

1) Sail the high seas 2) Personally don't need a camera but yeah. Agreed. 3) Secondhand cars are the go-to nowadays. They're immensely expensive new. 4) Cheaper suits are good too if they're tailored well. Prefer bit more expensive due to work. 5) Sail the high seas and then purchase secondhand or ones on sale if you really like the book and author. 6) Don't necessarily need items for exercise but secondhand is pretty decent. 7) Electronics really depends but usually just wait for sales. -> Honestly for games, software, books, movies, tv shows and anime. Just sail the high seas🏴‍☠.

[@jerryppih]

I’m not trying to insult you, I know everyone doesn’t care, but there is nothing more evil than pirating a book, especially when it’s a self published book. A single person spent a long time working on that, not some conglomerate. They need to be paid.

[@shinichihiroshi5328]

@@jerryppih So we can discuss this for infinite time. But once someone told me ‘’money is the boss’’, nowadays books are quite expensive (at least in my country) €25-30 each book. So when you reading a trilogy, you will spend 30*3=€90. I rather spent the €90 on important things such as bills when I know, I can get the book for ‘’free’’. I disagree that’s it is evil because, I stated if the book is on sale, I recommend to purchase it. At the end of the day, everyone thinks about themselves and what is better for themselves. In this case, sailing the high seas is better financially. Don’t worry though, you are not insulting me. You’re just stating your opinion.

[@jerryppih]

@@shinichihiroshi5328 25-30 is crazy. Do you just mean paperbacks? Ebooks can't be found for a lot cheaper? Kindle Unlimited is super cheap too.

[@kriativs7374]

@@shinichihiroshi5328 I get your point. Here in Brazil where I live people often go to the piracy way because is the only way to afford those media. On the other hand, if you have money and know the fact other people worked hard to produce that media, you probably will agree that others work is not worth less than yours. That being said. I pirate 30% of the books I read (that ar enot available in my country), 20% I get from libraries and 50% I actually buy (most of the time secondhand). As for games and software I buy all I consume that is available to me in a price I can afford. I wouldn't pay thefull price of a release game because it's basically 15% of what I earn monthly in a single game, but I buy games on sales on steam 70-80% off instead. And I pirate retrogames. Each own set theur own rules about it, I know pwoplw have bills to pay, but at that same time I see people splurging on drugs and alcohol instead of consuming media in the old fashioned way. Priorities...

[@ratgif]

5:17 : do not be afraid to ask your librarians to purchase material that they do not have. more often than not, they will.

[@mabu9398]

your hair is looking so nice. You should do a tutorial on how u used to cut it on your own!

[@haritphovijit9112]

So the reason about the book facing that way?

[@spencers-adventures]

Dude you're spot on with Skyrim, and Oblivion is a close second for me. I sometimes borrow an Xbox 360 from my brother so I can play them again but I always end up giving it back because it get so hooked on it lol!

[@NicholasGarofola]

It’s the best for sure!!

[@bmattprice]

the exercise equipment transition 😂😂

[@inline885]

It’s fascinating that I’m the opposite on video games and books. I’ve never had a problem finding the book I want at the library. Our library system is county wide so if my local library doesn’t have a copy of what I want, they send a request to the library who does have it and they send it their way within a couple days. I rarely feel the need to buy a book because I don’t revisit them hardly ever. Video games on the other hand, especially multiplayer ones I like to have on hand to revisit. You never know when the boys want to dust off that copy of Mario Party.

[@darcyanderson]

I love your series. My husband and I have one car. I typically drive only out of necessity. We have intentionally moved to a walkable neighbourhood, by US standards, so most of my day-to-day errands can be done on foot or bike. Would it be nice to have a 2nd car? Yes, but I don’t want the financial burden of such a large purchase. Where do you buy most of your used books?

[@NicholasGarofola]

Wish I were in a walkable city!! With books I've had the most luck just going Amazon second hand. My girlfriend however has found some thrifting etc

[@stevejones2347]

I can see the explanation for the books being a Maggie almost speaking moment in the Simpsons! Like the video, great suggestions, but I am a firm believer you could also buy quality, and buy it once, tech for example. Although I have once bought a refurbished iPad from the Apple Store, so there are still ways of being frugal. Great video as always Mr Garofola 👍

[@NicholasGarofola]

Yes! Thank you!

[@jmobrawler]

That man-child comment 😂😂😂 Own it brother . I call it embracing my inner child. As a 34 year old man I feel this and still love games

[@harshsuniltrivedi8284]

30 yr old here and i love games too😂😂😂

[@puneet9628]

Me too 30 years old, still play games 🎮

[@NicholasGarofola]

😅 Glad to hear they’re others, I don’t think I’d ever stop playing fully

[@13thzephyr]

I'm also a work in progress ultra minimalist but for things that I use almost everyday I don't mind buying new and with a reputable brand. I just want the peace of mind that there's warranty if ever there's an issue.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Agreed!

[@SirDadelot]

Did you get you switch second handed or bought it new? Is it an Oled model? Love your video's btw. They have teached me a lot the last couple of years. I am always looking forward to you next one. I also like your other channel. Any chance we get a new video about some games?

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks yes it's an oled! It was a gift. And Planning on it eventually!!

[@RossOkins]

Hey Nick, thanks for another great video. Wondering if you can tell me if your proof t-shirts have room to breathe around your neck while wearing them. I’m struggling to find a go to everyday tshirt for my capsule wardrobe. Also, is your brown tee in this video proof as well?

[@NicholasGarofola]

Yes they do - if you order the classic fit and size up. The brown T shirt is an old plain brown T shirt and I actually cut the collar off to make it a little wider

[@Room240]

Can't believe I got manipulated into subscribing with that stare! I do disagree on buying books, as a bibliomaniac I find that new ones are always better and I care a lot about my books and like them clean, nice video btw!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Fair enough!

[@simini1837]

If you live in a big city, the public library is usually very wel equipped and sometimes there is also an online possibility to read or listen to books

[@Fernyg323]

That 2017 corolla S is a Champ.

[@NicholasGarofola]

I love it

[@npqace]

what camera gears do you use?

[@Rishabh-q9j]

Where did u got the space wallpaper in ur ipad ?

[@cassidyordonez4686]

Love at first intro 😂🤍 - new suscriber just for that lol

[@NicholasGarofola]

Hey thanks!

[@abu6127]

1:03 why bro looking me like that😭😭😭

[@rickyiglesias5384]

I only buy new books if they are at Dollar Tree. For $1.25, I feel fine buying/reading/donating a book. but yah, I refuse to buy new jeans. I'm not paying $60 for Levi's when I can go to Plato's Closet and get them for $12.

[@nitaflora9140]

The video cut off when you were explaining why the books are pages out. What is your reason?

[@Bootus123]

Almost always agree with the used car thing… but there are exceptions. I bought my car new at the end of 2021 for about $500 more than a lightly used one would be, and got a 0.9% interest rate with 100,000 mile warranty on the drivetrain. In that scenario, I’d much rather buy new.

[@TomSeb.]

interestning video BUUUUT more importantly: 4:49 what kind of plant is this? AAAND @ 5:47 you missed something !!!

[@Thehumby]

But what was the reason for the book placement? I must know!!!!!

[@imad.boujaoude]

what's your thought on ebooks vs physical books?

[@NicholasGarofola]

I really like both, I enjoy reading physical books more, but I really e books way faster

[@DAG_M]

May I ask what you do outside the KZbin? Like in what Branch do you work or used to work? Thx in advance :)

[@NicholasGarofola]

I work as a video editor ✌🏻

[@DAG_M]

@@NicholasGarofola Thx for your reply.

[@CBPone]

I started buying books used from Amazon, and 99% of the time the book is brand new. Or it comes from a library that has a protector on it and once again, was never opened. Give it a try!

[@DavidDavisDH]

I see the pause is getting longer 😂 Cars are always beneficial to buy used, every financial person I ever heard will never tell you to buy a new car.

[@andresanchez7049]

I gotta ask, what brand are those slippers 😅

[@NicholasGarofola]

MAIITRIP

[@Sawingmotion]

I like your Switch, is that a skin or custom paint or other?

[@lotussayshi]

I think there was an official Smash edition Switch

[@Sawingmotion]

@@lotussayshi that seems to be it, thats a shame. It looks clean and crisp. Guess I gotta bust out the ol vinyl wrap and smudger

[@NicholasGarofola]

Correct ⬆️ the Smash edition

[@dilley_esq]

5:40 wtf 😂

[@brielturija]

Is the Switch and Xbox also not new?

[@幼女]

I noticed that room echo makes it difficult to hear you clearly. For this type of content, audio quality is often more important than video. Consider adding acoustic panels or sound-absorbing materials to your walls, or using a directional microphone. These changes could improve your sound quality.

[@JosephDickson]

5:40 clearly you don't want us to judge your collection of romance novels.

[@radu_c]

I almost beat you at the Kung Fu Panda starring contest :))

[@Rishabh-q9j]

Make a video on your favourite games on ipad mini

[@katec14]

Connect topics is how I found you, sense of humour is why I stay. 👏🏻🤣

[@NicholasGarofola]

😄

[@sifatullahrafy7779]

what toyota do u drive

[@NicholasGarofola]

2017 Corolla

[@Mileko-fv5pb]

Nice hair cut!!!! And pause!!!! 😅

[@NicholasGarofola]

😄

[@actrue9712]

I need a good book to read. Any suggestions?

[@NicholasGarofola]

Fiction or Non fiction?

[@actrue9712]

@@NicholasGarofola hmm let’s go fiction

[@NicholasGarofola]

@@actrue9712 I’m a game of thrones fan so - a song of ice and fire series - Hyperion - The Infernal City - Blood Meridian

[@daryljohnson9010]

The Complete Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Volume I from Bantam Classics. $7 and entertains for hours, plus you’ll get to bone up on another way English gets used which strengthens literary skills.

[@actrue9712]

@@NicholasGarofola 🫡

[@tentpitchr]

I have to wait on sales for video games. Since I use Steam and my Quest 3

[@NicholasGarofola]

Good thing Steam runs pretty good sales!

[@tehmorninstah]

Hey, where did half of your hair go? Hope not the same place your footage of explaining why the books are faced the other way.

[@NicholasGarofola]

😅

[@josonghs1218]

Thanks to your video I have adapted the habit of getting a library card and reading whatever book there is in the library rather than buying a new book where I would just read it once and leave it on the bookshelf to collect dust. This not only helps me to save financially but also saves space that might contribute to clutter in the future.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Glad it helped!

[@BasedHyperborean]

I agree with most things here. My only exceptions would be games (I buy maybe one or two a year) and books. I use the library a lot, but if I like a book, I always buy a physical copy to keep. Plus, it helps support writers!

[@wisdomontour8264]

Soooo you use the books as exercise equipment and everytime you put them back you just can’t be bothered to put them proper, right? 😊

[@NicholasGarofola]

Pretty much!

[@noahvincent1756]

Are these the worlds most crispy fries ahh intro 😂

[@slackerjo]

I still want to see Nick plays 5 games from the library!

[@PainReaverX2]

Nick, you’re stare is as creepy as Mia Goth’s in ‘Pearl.’ Just kidding. Great video! Of my books are used. I don’t need anymore workout equipment but, I actually use it daily. I cherry picked exercises online over the years and tested out what works and what doesn’t over many years. Physical games, I would never by again though. The only, thing I caved into is a Netflix subscription but part of it is for language learning. I got the basic package. I am pretty much a weekend watcher only excluding maybe during the holidays.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Love the art style of that movie!! Hey listen if you use Netflix and enjoy it nothing wrong with that 😁

[@PainReaverX2]

@@NicholasGarofola Yeah, I liked the first movie 'X' and ''Pearl' but I watched them in the wrong order the first 2 but it doesn't ruin the experience. actually, it probably would have been better to put 'Pearl' as the first movie and than 'X' but whatever. 'Maxxine' was okay. Just save 'Maxxine' for last otherwise you miss the Easter Eggs and the references from 'Pearl.' In some from frames Mia looks like an older version of Millie Bobby Brown too me. Except, I read that Mia is half Brazilian and her father is Canadian but I don't know maybe has British ancestry. Whereas Millie is British genetically. Well, I finished my language sessions so, now, I am trying to pick a movie for today lol.

[@adambasri3397]

A proud cheapskate here, algorithm brought me to a fellow cultured ✊

[@saintdonoghue]

At last, the explanation for the unholy spines-in book arrangement is he - D'OH! You're getting better and better at faking out your viewers! Hah!

[@saintdonoghue]

But why would you have print books at all? Don't you read on your beloved iPad Mini?

[@NicholasGarofola]

I do! Mostly. About 90% of those are my girlfriends books, a few are mine and some are my journals 😄

[@rafazvilla3067]

Silicone iPhone case?

[@NicholasGarofola]

It’s some $15 silicon case off Amazon, not the official apple one

[@ahp-ahp]

So what’s the reason?

[@NicholasGarofola]

I’ll explain soon, promise

[@MMusanguYT]

Thanks! I've learned something today.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Glad to hear it!

[@omaralcantara1142]

I buy 95% of my tech used from IMacs, Drones, cameras, lenses, iPad, Apple Watch’s, mics, MacBooks etc, only thing new I’ll get is an iPhone, chargers & headphones

[@bigbufobufo]

Animal Crossings ❤

[@neatfreak92]

So are you saying those are naughty books? 😆

[@noci__]

tell me how i was waiting for the reason why the books were facing that way 🤣🤣

[@NicholasGarofola]

😄

[@WeAreBullets]

but wait: why do you face the books backwards?? you said "the reason is that..." but it seemed unfinished 😭

[@NicholasGarofola]

Accidentally edited it out 😅

[@daryljohnson9010]

😂

[@HEY-ITS-COREY]

You must be new here

[@WeAreBullets]

@@HEY-ITS-COREY kindasorta. i figure its the ones he read already, think i seen that goin around before

[@The_Kahsu]

I completely get the exercise gear thing. I feel it costs too much to do regularly when I can go on a jog anywhere or just do other basic things. Defo don't need dumbbells and weights to stay fit!

[@RichardShortland-Neal]

I got my employer to replace my monitors, keyboard and mouse and chair for me 😊😊😊

[@NicholasGarofola]

Good job, literally and figuratively 😄

[@21Something.]

lol. The long pause took m out. 😂

[@cobalt82342]

whered you get that carbiner keychain for your car keys ? it looks nice

[@NicholasGarofola]

I’m not sure if they still make it but it’s called Key Clip V2, and the company is Orbitkey

[@DeegoL9]

Trading it at Gamestop and have it fully cover what you wanted to buy? No I know that's a lie, Gamestop will give you cents on the dollar for your items.

[@NicholasGarofola]

I’ve had luck ✌🏻

[@scottdelinger1]

Depends on the car market. Tail end of COVID, used cars were more expensive than new (although new units were hard to find), and had shorter warranties, and frequently higher loan interest rates.

[@MinimalisTech]

I sell sooooo much stuff personally, I flood the market with used tech LOL. I can't bring myself to just sit on stuff. It's hard to balance a tech channel and minimalism.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Yeah dude it’s a struggle. Selling used at least you’ll get something back

[@SamPeterson-g4s]

The pause hahahaha

[@Whigu]

It's called "tonnin seteli" look 😀

[@kriativs7374]

Smartphones! You can get the flagship of 2 years before paying 30-40% of its original price. Snap the batteries for some bucks and it`s all new after cleaning and a screen protector and a case.

[@oollarves]

Man, I like your content but... It's kinda ironic how you don't want to spend money in many things (like a keyboard) but each Proof t-shirt that you wear costs $78. I'm not a hater, again, I'm a suscriber and I like what you do.

[@jen123]

Priorities. some people would spend on mechanical keebs and not even for hobby, just because of ergonomic relief it provides. and that people is me. I'm not going back to cheap keyboards when I'm using it more than 8 hours a day for livelihood and entertainment. In his case, he probably don't care enough for ergonomics for his typing yet. But I personally would go frugal on basic shirts for daily wear because no one will know if it's Proof or Uniqlo or All Saints. Whatevr the brand is its between me and my laundry.

[@oollarves]

@@jen123 Great point. I'd do exactly what you do. I'm a little bit impressed because he works with content.

[@NicholasGarofola]

I could 100% understand this. But I wanted shirts I could have, wear to death and fit decent. Next month will be two years I’ve had these shirts and they look brand new still. Again, I totally get your pov, but these for me were worth it

[@jen123]

​@@NicholasGarofola to each his own and the title indicates that "I won't buy new again" not "YOU don't have to buy new again". also there are a lot of hit and miss with RTW clothing that you just have to try one, rinse and repeat until it gives up and decide if it's worth buying again.

[@davidjr24]

😂

[@Ban.106]

Nice hair cut

[@NicholasGarofola]

Appreciate it!

[@rossedwardmiller]

Hell yeah. Used games, game pass, and digital sales. Gaming isn’t an expensive habit if you’re smart about it.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Well said!

[@SuperCamelFunTime]

p sure he just doesn't want judgment about what he reads

[@Long_live_ahlem]

I think it’s to minimize visual clutter

[@amychen2504]

Like your content but the humor at the start falls flat for me

[@ptgn123]

I’m ready to unsubscribe over the stupid pauses.

[@Bazzzinga1]

You are a conscious consumer not a minimalist. Video games and cars are not essential.

[@Ahmad-cr8iy]

The comment is not for me, but as a self-identified minimalist, minimalism is about what has/brings you value, if video games or a certain video game does so go for it, and many people need a car to transport as far as I know

[@tedhazell]

What are you drinking 00:13 seconds in?

[@PlasticSquare]

Maybe Milk tea

[@AnkitaSharma1111.]

Chai

[@GinastraStrange]

Apple juice