'I sold a £2 charity shop item for £220 - how I turned my hobby into a full time job'
For those of us who love a trip to the charity shop, there’s nothing better than picking up a gem for just a couple of quid.
READ MORE: I make thousands a month selling car boot bargains - here’s my secret for finding rare items “We started on Depop so we were selling on there as a bit of a hobby alongside our full-time jobs,” 28-year-old Sophy, who lives in Ancoats, told the Manchester Evening News. They then moved into a unit at Pollard Yard studios in Manchester city centre. As the business grew, they moved around bigger units before eventually settling in their current studio in Ardwick.
Sustainable shopping has become very popular in recent years. While many choose to buy second-hand to save cash, other factors could include consumers becoming more eco-conscious. The data showed shoppers could save up to 25 per cent per item when shopping second-hand – an average of £185 in a year across all purchases.
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