PayPal Offers Purchase Protection on Preloved Items

Preloved — 10 November 2009

PayPal have announced that from the 1st November 2009, items purchased using PayPal on any site, including Preloved, will be eligible for their Buyer Protection scheme.

The web is killing off the 30 year old Car Boot sale

Preloved — 1 October 2009

Visits to traditional car boot sales have fallen by 65% in the last 3 years, as more Brits have taken to using the internet to sell clutter and find bargains, according to a survey carried out by Preloved.

The world's first car boot sale was held in Kent 29 years ago this month, in 1980. For years, car boot sales have been a great way of selling clutter in an organised way, whilst also giving Brits the chance to find...

Preloved Recommended by Moneymagpie in the Daily Express

Preloved — 25 September 2009

Preloved is delighted to have been recommended by the Daily Express in their recession busting Moneymagpie column.

Moneymagpie highlighted our 'no listing fees, no selling fees, no catches' approach to online selling and our system for prioritising local adverts, helping you find things for sale close to where you live.

If you are looking for more tips on...

Clean Up Your Act

Preloved — 16 September 2009

If you have to perform a shoulder barge to close wardrobe doors, or you daren't venture into the garage for fear of causing an avalanche of old toys, dusty furniture, books and boxes, it's time to take a deep breath and declutter.

For many of us, however, decluttering is easier said than done. And across the UK thousands of people jealously hang on to every last possession until their homes are filled to bursting point....

Preloved Gains Top 3 Ranking

Ian — 9 September 2009

Choosing Your New Pet

Preloved — 2 September 2009

If you're offering a home to a new pet you can look forward to a long and rewarding friendship with a loving new companion. However, don't forget that they will look to you for love, care and attention every day for many years to come.

We've put together our top tips to help you choose the right pet and to make sure it goes on to live a long and happy life.

Choose a pet...

Huge Rise in Second Hand Babies

Preloved — 12 August 2009

A survey of 1,650 mums and mums to be has found that 89% were opting to buy second hand to save money on all important purchases, with 23% buying exclusively second hand.

Preparing for a new born baby is one of the most expensive things a person can do, especially at present when money is tight.

So how are people keeping on top of costs to ensure they don't over spend? By choosing to purchase...

Buying a Second Hand Camper Van on Preloved

Ian — 14 July 2009

It seems that Britain has become gripped by the joys of camping! With a tightening of belts, a drop in the pound pushing up prices abroad and the arrival of one of the hottest summers in years, it seems we are turning to Blighty for our summer fun.

If you've read Preloved's guide to tents and...

Are you Addicted to Second Hand?

Ian — 1 July 2009

Have you saved money on your wedding by buying second hand?

Kitted out a new home with entirely Preloved items?

Do you refuse to buy goods brand new?

Saved enough money through selling unwanted items that you went on the holiday of your dreams?

If this sounds like you, we would really like to hear from you. We may even be able to reward you for your story and...

Getting Hip to the HIP

Erika — 24 April 2009

Since being introduced in 2007, HIPs have changed the way properties are sold; every property for sale in England and Wales should now hold a Home Information Pack (HIP).

From 6th April 2009, this law was changed slightly and now affects every property being marketed. This means that whether you're using an estate agent to market your property or selling your house privately on Preloved, you will need to ensure you have an accurate HIP in...

The Joy of Second Hand