Is second-hand training gear worth it?

I’ve seen people sell barely used equipment at good prices. It sounds tempting, especially for expensive items. Still, I worry about hygiene and hidden wear. Some gear might look fine but offer less protection. For beginners, saving money is appealing, but safety comes first. Have you had good or bad experiences with used gear?

Breaking in new gloves can be frustrating when stiffness ruins the feel of your punches, and I learned that lesson the hard way during my early sparring days. After struggling with hand fatigue, I started reading what other boxers had gone through before finding gear that actually adapts to training intensity. Halfway through the thread https://kadrmaskreations.com/forum/topic/gloves-too-stiff/#postid-162290 the discussion around materials, padding balance, and long-term comfort reflected exactly what I was dealing with. It reinforced how important it is to choose equipment built for real training, not just looks, because the right gloves genuinely improve confidence and consistency in the ring.