What to buy and what to avoid when shopping this Dhanteras?

Several items are traditionally bought during Dhanteras as symbols of wealth, prosperity and well-being. Popular choices include gold, silver, brass, copper and steel utensils, brooms, coriander seeds, Lakshmi-Ganesha idols, earthen diyas and account books. Some households avoid buying iron, sharp objects, glass items, black-coloured goods and unnecessary purchases on credit, CNBC-TV18 reported.