Buying used isn’t for everybody, but even if you want a warranty or you like everything coming out of a sealed box, you might find a few things on this list that can help you save a bundle. The reality is, we put a huge premium on buying something new when the utility from a near-new item is virtually the same.

I got to thinking about this article when I had to part with one of my pillows. People don’t pay near enough attention to their pillows and finding myself in a situation where I was obliged to go shopping for a replacement, I decided to find the best deal possible. The variance in prices on pillows is amazing. You can spend anywhere from eight to a hundred dollars for a single pillow. Much of the price differential is justified by the quality of the pillow, the brand name and whether it’s synthetic or made from cotton. But the biggest variance depends on where and when you buy it. If you’re replacing three or four pillows, shopping around for the right price on this one item can save you hundreds of dollars.