Millions of Brits get a 'buzz' from buying second hand

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MILLIONS of Brits admit they get more of a “buzz” from buying second hand goods than they do from new, it has emerged. Research revealed the average adult has purchased at least 12 near…

Fee Gilfeather, sustainable fashion expert from Oxfam, which commissioned the research to mark "Second-hand-September", said: “It’s heartening to see how buying second hand makes Brits feel they are doing some good by giving clothes a second chance.“Shoppers high’ is a feeling everyone loves now and again – that thrill you get when you treat yourself to something new, even if it’s just new to you.

It also emerged one sixth shop for pre-loved items because they enjoy searching for the perfect item and one in four see it as a chance to buy branded products at cheaper prices. The study also found that when it comes to holiday shopping, three in 10 are happy to buy a previously-owned suitcase, while one in five would buy a second-hand handbag for their travels.It also emerged we buy on average seven new items before going on holiday and spend around £58 – with one in ten admitting to spending up to £100.

A further one in 10 even admitted they buy new holiday clothes because they don’t want to be seen in photos wearing the same outfit twice.MOTHER CLUCKERMillions of working parents can get £2k a year to cover school holiday clubsTICKED OFFMars will pay you £10.80 an hour to taste chocolate - here's how to apply

 

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In California they do it because everything is so damn expensive. You will learn one thing very fast about californians, they fake it to make it. They all look like a million bucks, but they all broke as hell.

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