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These were definitely used up and worn out.

Years ago, Lisey originally got a pair of Schwinn rollerblades from Goodwill.   She’s long outgrown them, but during my summer decluttering, I found ’em and was amazed at how threadbare the wheels were.

Zoe, who has felt of late that her light pink rollerblades are a bit embarrassing…

pink rollerblades

Pink rollerblades. Photo taken this summer. Definitely not shorts weather now.

…really wanted to use the skates, but the wheels were past done.   Like, waaaay past done.

used-up rollerblade wheels

But the black skates were really calling her name, so she decided to spend some of her money to buy a set of cool new black replacement wheels.   Joshua and I installed them for her, and now she’s skating pink-free.   😉

Maybe the pink rollerblades can go to one of her many girl cousins, for further using-up and wearing-out.

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Katy @ The Non-Consumer Advocate

Thursday 29th of October 2015

I remember that blog post about the Goodwill Rollerblades. So long ago!

Cheryl

Thursday 22nd of October 2015

You can also rotate wheels to extend their life. Inside to outside and front and back wheels to the middle spot that gets less wear.

Janknitz

Tuesday 20th of October 2015

I always feel just a moment of wistful sadness for a little girl who has outgrown "Barbie" pink.

Jacqueline

Tuesday 20th of October 2015

Awesome! Love seeing stuff get new life breathed into it instead of being added to the garbage pile!!

Kristen

Tuesday 20th of October 2015

Me too! Although sometimes I get frustrated because replacement parts end up costing over half the price of a new item. I wish that it was easier (and cheaper) to find replacement parts for consumer goods.

Angela

Tuesday 20th of October 2015

I love this! What a great way to give new life to the skates.

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