A new survey reveals that Shropshire shoppers are increasingly turning to pre-owned items. With estimates suggesting 75% of future purchases will be second-hand by 2027, shoppers highlight the affordability, originality, and environmental benefits of pre-loved goods. The survey also found that nearly half of Shropshire shoppers experience a similar 'endorphin rush' from finding pre-owned items compared to buying new.
A new survey finds one in five shoppers in Shropshire estimate 75% of their purchases will be pre-owned in three years.Amazon’s sales of second-hand goods in the UK have increased by more than 15% over the past two years
Shropshire shoppers also estimate that 22% of what they already own is pre-loved, while one in five believe the majority of their purchases will be second hand by 2027. Shropshire shoppers intend to cut down on new purchases by 31% in the next two years, with more than one in three saying they get more of an endorphin rush finding pre-owned items than buying them new. Almost half think the endorphin rush of buying pre-owned is due to the quality often being as good as buying new, while a further 42% feel the rush is because it reduces the impact on the environment.
Gareth Davies, General Manager at Amazon in Coventry, said: “It’s great to see people actively planning to purchase non-new items even more in the future. As well as being better for the environment, second-hand items are often more affordable. The second-hand economy is growing quickly, and as Christmas approaches, we expect to see a big uptick in people searching for refurbished or pre-loved items for their friends and family members.
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