I love buying second-hand and I’ve easily saved a lot of money by doing this. Don’t believe me? Have a look below and see for yourself!
One of the main reason people sell or giveaway their stuff is because it no longer serves its purpose, there’s nothing wrong with it, it’s just no longer needed.
The stigma
A few family members I have spoken to would never dream of buying something second-hand. For some reason, there’s a stigma to it. The thought of buying a pair of jeans from a charity shop that has had a previous owner, they’ll immediately screw up their face as if they’re smelling something really bad. I don’t get it myself, the cars they drive are second-hand!?
Recently, I managed to convert my Mum to second-hand shopping. I genuinely think that was the first time she had been inside a charity shop and her opinion started changing when I picked up a long skirt (that still had it’s original label for £34.99) for sale at £2. What a bargain! When you think about it, that’s not even second-hand; it hasn’t been worn so it’s actually brand new!
Second-hand doesn’t have to just be clothing; books, gifts, furniture, white goods. I do draw the line at underwear, I will buy that brand new!
My second-hand finds
My daughter had grown out of her toddler bed and I came across this in a charity shop.
It was previously listed at £125 and was reduced to £85. What a bargain!!
This purchase is from a charity shop for £2.50. It still had the original wrapper on it (it is a set of 4, the orange one is in the car).
I’ve seen these around and they’re about £20 brand new.
A £5 purchase from a local Facebook selling group.
IKEA don’t sell them anymore and I’ve seen other people selling theirs for between £5 and £15.
This was listed on eBay for £50.
I have seen something on various websites on sale for £110.
A personal gem for me from eBay for £28 including delivery.
This is a discontinued set and I’ve seen one of these listed for £100 + P&P
(I’m a huuuuuuuuge Lego fan)
I bought this from a charity shop for £2. It still had the original label on it and I think it was £30.
I bought this for £2 from a charity shop.
I needed a set of drawers and these fit perfectly in my wardrobe.
£10 from a local Facebook selling group. Bargain!
Some really great places are
- Local charity shops
- Facebook Marketplace
- Shpock
- Ebay
- Boot fairs
Please do share some of your second-hand shop finds, I would love to see them.
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