I'm only a 2 month veteran of the bedbug battle, and I fear the experience has changed me forever, which is both good and bad.
For example, Craigslist is pretty much dead to me. Ditto consignment stores, yard sales, antique stores, oh and let's not forget eBay. I feel like every advertisement for used clothing, furniture, books, or toys should include a big red sticker that says, "Free bedbug infestation with every purchase!"
In short, I now trust no one. I trust nothing. Bedbugs are out there, and they're just biding their time until they can get back in here!
Yup, that's where my head is at now. Sigh.