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Why do we crave brand new clothes and how can we resist the urge to buy them?

Switching half our clothes in each of our wardrobes to pre-loved could prevent carbon emissions equivalent to those produced by 261,000 flights from London to Greece, Oxfam have suggested. So what is the allure of buying brand new clothes, when we ...

30 Aug 2023 at 10:54

Lifestyle

Second-hand sellers share their top tips for making extra cash

Some people seem to have the golden touch when selling second-hand items online – and this could be an untapped way of making extra cash for some older people, new research suggests. Only a quarter (26%) of over-65s have considered using online ...

28 Jul 2023 at 08:49

Lifestyle

Beginner’s guide to buying second-hand furniture

Who doesn’t love a cheerful mix of old and new? From hand-me-downs to flea market finds and car boot sales, a good old rummage can certainly reap its rewards… and chime with present-day pieces. But how about taking your purchasing prowess to ...

19 Sept 2023 at 08:36

Lifestyle

Buying secondhand fashion ‘could prevent carbon emissions equivalent to thousands of flights’

Shopping for secondhand fashion could prevent carbon emissions equivalent to those produced by 261,000 flights to Greece, analysis from Oxfam suggests. The charity has launched its annual campaign Second Hand September, which encourages ...

30 Aug 2023 at 06:00

Lifestyle

3 Vinted sellers on their top tips for making money from your secondhand clothes

Pumpkin lattes have returned and so has ‘Secondhand September’, where people try and get a quick buck for the items they have fallen out of love with. Online marketplace Vinted has exploded in popularity and many people make good money ...

31 Aug 2023 at 09:30

Lifestyle

How much could you save by shopping second-hand?

Buying preowned or refurbished items can be a great way to combat soaring prices – and research suggests one in five of us are choosing to buy second-hand this year. If you’re prepared to hunt around, the savings can be significant. ...

28 Apr 2023 at 07:00

National News

Price of second hand cars soars but supply issues improve

Second hand car prices at the end of the year were 69.7% higher when compared to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in February 2020. According to a report from DoneDeal, which compared prices now to this time last year, they are ...

19 Jan 2023 at 09:55

Lifestyle

How much money could you save by sourcing items second-hand this Christmas?

Sustainable and preloved items are set to be a popular choice for cost-conscious Christmas shoppers this year, new research has revealed. Nearly one in four (24%) of the Gen-Z generation aged 18 to 26 across the UK will be ...

17 Nov 2023 at 11:04

Lifestyle

Considering buying a pre-loved wedding dress? Here’s what you need to know

As the saying goes: brides need something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. Of course, it’s 2024 – you can wear whatever you like! But, who’s to say that ‘something old‘ can’t be your wedding ...

18 Apr 2024 at 07:30

Lifestyle

How do you destroy data safely when re-selling tech? A former fraudster explains

If you’re rummaging around your home to find old tech to sell during the cost-of-living squeeze, you’ll want to make sure it doesn’t leave you being preyed on by fraudsters. According to the Recycle Your Electricals ...

16 Feb 2024 at 07:30

National News

Used cars now cost 63.7% more than pre-Covid as demand drops

Asking prices for used cars rose 29% in the year to the end of June, the latest research from DoneDeal has found. According to the car listings website, prices being sought for cars are now 63.7% higher than they ...

21 Jul 2022 at 12:51

Lifestyle

Buying second-hand clothes is ‘form of activism’ – Oxfam fashion show stylist

Wearing second-hand clothing has become an act of “rebellion” for young people concerned about climate change, according to a star stylist. Bay Garnett, who put together the outfits for Oxfam’s forthcoming ...

02 Jan 2023 at 08:04

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