There are many reasons why getting a used Nintendo Wii Console is not a bad idea. The most obvious reason to by used electronics is because it's cheaper, but many people are afraid of the whole "buying a lemon" luck. Although it is true about the fear of buying something that doesn't work goes into the whole purchasing process, but I've seen new Wii consoles that had glitches right out the box. Often times many people purchase used electronics because it can save them up to 50% or more.

To be fair you have to consider the fact that any electronic device such as game consoles, home appliances, and computers can give out on you at anytime. The good thing about buying used electronics is the fact that the components in the console had no factory defects, because those consoles made it through the initial "bad batch" stages. Many people also purchase used Wii systems because they might have had their first game console stolen, so it would be a waste to purchase a brand new Wii console with all the accessories.

So rest assured that you shouldn't be afraid of finding and buying a used Wii system or any other game systems for that matter. If you think about it that's what auctions are really about, to buy someone else's belongings. So if you want to pay extra for that shiny new Wii in that pretty packaging that hikes the cost of the actual system up then go ahead, but just know that buying used electronics or anything for that matter should be scary at all.