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The Beer Mapping Project 20 Things You Should Never Buy Used We all love scoring great deals on Craigslist and Ebay, but many second-hand purchases are actually terrible deals. Stay clear of these 20 used items that will end up costing you money -- or even endanger your health. 1. Cribs and children's furniture: If there's any chance that you'll put your children at risk by buying used, just buy new. Used children's furniture, especially cribs, can be a safety hazard because you can't be certain of a potential recall or if the crib was installed correctly. (See also 7 Baby Items You Don't Need to Buy.)

Beer Craft How to Solve Any Customer Service Challenge Jon Yates wants to help you. As the official problem solver at the Chicago Tribune, he specializes in getting companies--and government bureaucracies--to do what customers want. Whether you've been over-charged by a credit card company or are still missing a tax refund from last year, Yates can probably help.