Can I get bedbugs from ordering used items on Amazon.com?

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Question by Zach:
Can I get bedbugs from ordering used items on Amazon.com?

A day ago, I ordered a used Gameboy and some used Gameboy games. With this whole bedbug epidemic going on in America (i live in the NYC area) is it possible I can get bedbugs? And what are the odds?

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Answer by It’s just me
No worries. Bed bugs like soft fabrics to hide in, not plastic electronics. If you’re still worried then have a solution of bleach made up, open the package outdoors, and wipe everything down before bringing it inside. Just be sure to wipe with clear water too or you’ll get a bleach residue which is damaging.

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Irene Pearce February 9, 2011 at 2:24 am

I think bedbugs only appear in beds which are filthy and bedding that hasnt been washed you might get some other bacteria on used items but heh we need germs to live and build up our immune system

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