I'm all about finding deals, buying used, and then passing things along. However, used doesn't always mean quality, and I'm a bit of a quality snob too. (I mean, I'm a QA Engineer...it comes with the territory). So, what's the first thing I do when I go to a thrift store, or buy something from a yard sale site, etc? I check if the item functions as it should - if it's clothes for my kids, do they have holes …