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. 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.
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.
A very wise decision Zoe made with her money. Wonder where she learned that? 🙂
I did wonder initially if it might make more sense to buy a new pair of rollerblades, but as it turns out, replacement wheels ARE less expensive than new rollerblades (I helped Zoe shop around to see what made more sense.)
Start 'em young, I say!
You can often find used rollerblades for $3-$4 at goodwill in my area. Can get them for the wheels if needed. Keep the roller blades for when someone grows into them or give them away.
I love this! What a great way to give new life to the skates.
Awesome! Love seeing stuff get new life breathed into it instead of being added to the garbage pile!!
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.
It's not just consumer goods. My job is to quote large industrial repairs, and parts cost is often over the price of new.
I was told it is because it is extremely expensive to warehouse and inventory hundreds(thousands) of individual parts with low turnover.
I always feel just a moment of wistful sadness for a little girl who has outgrown "Barbie" pink.
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.
I remember that blog post about the Goodwill Rollerblades. So long ago!