u/throwawaypete_

How many of you guys inspect what consoles/electronics you buy internally? I've recently developed a new fear of picking up little critters like, buggy pests. I've been flipping for a little bit and it's been a little successful, but how much of an issue is this in reality? Should I start wearing gloves and opening up all my consoles outside to make sure I'm not bringing anything in? What's the best, most efficient way to do it that should garuntee I don't bring anything home with me? I really love this hobby and it brings me much more joy than my office job, and I don't want this ocd bug obsession to ruin it for me. Thank you all!!!

I love flea markets and garage sells and I've never had an issue out of anything I've ever bought, but I've recently developed a phobia of picking up pests off second hand items. Would it be rude to ask people this question, I would be afraid they would think im judging the cleanliness of what I'm buying, however this is not the case. i'm just severely ocd about these kinds of things