If you are thinking of ways to keep your costs down this Christmas, then buying second hand is a great way to do this. Christmas can be an expensive time of year, and if you have a family to buy for it can feel like you are going to struggle to make ends meet. By buying second hand, you can dramatically reduce the cost of Christmas, as well as doing good work for the environment!
Here are some ideas for second hand gifts to look out for…
Tech – Whether your kids want a new phone or a laptop for uni or gaming, have a look at companies that specialise in refurbishing electrical items like this refurbished laptops specialist www.refurbishedlaptops.co.uk/ for example. Buying tech off a company like this is safer than buying from a private seller as it comes with consumer protection.
Clothing – There are lots of great second hand clothing options if you look online – apps like vinted are great places to browse and you will often find that you can get a great item of clothing for a lower price than it would be new.
Homewares – Things for the home are often favourite Christmas gifts – it might be that you want to get a beautiful ornament for someone special, or a practical kitchen gadget. For ornaments and decorative items, charity shops and antique shops are good places to browse, as you could pick up a real bargain.
Kitchen items can often be bought second hand from electrical recycling specialists as well as manufacturers who take an item and refurbish it before selling it at a reduced price.