Buying Advice

Why Should Preloved be your First Choice for Second Hand?
For buying and selling secondhand, haggling and bagging a local bargain, or making brand new friends we’re the first second hand choice for millions across the UK – find out why.

Savings for Students
If you’re studying at university or college, Owen Burek, the founder of Save the Student, offers some cash-cutting advice to make your money stretch further during your academic career.

Kicking the Boot
Every year millions of Brits trudge around car boot sales, either to sell some stuff or search out a bargain. Preloved’s Richard Ginger just doesn’t get the attraction!

Vinyl Countdown
If you thought the future of music is online and digital, think again. The evocative hiss and crackle of vinyl records is once again creating a spin amongst new buyers and collectors alike.

Cash & Fashion Conscious
Our thrifty fashion expert Claire Culley tells you how to get more bang-on-trend style for your buck. Check out her new seasonal blog, ‘Cash & Fashion Conscious’, for her secrets on creating cut-price killer looks for less.

Buying a Second Hand Mobile Phone
Looking for a cheap mobile phone? We’ve got thousands of second hand models for sale and some great advice on getting the right preloved phone for you!

For the Love of the Classics
With their timeless appeal and intoxicating glamour, classic cars are as popular as ever. But before you go full throttle to pick up a vintage vehicle it’s worthwhile easing on the brakes and getting some expert buying advice.

Mum’s the Word
We caught up with some of the UK’s leading parenting bloggers to pick their brains about some great money-saving ideas for starting a new term at school with some serious savings.

Micro Pigs – A Beginner’s Guide
It’s important to do your research before giving any animal a forever home and this is especially so for pigs, which have a long life and some very particular needs. If you’re thinking of buying a micro or mini pig, please read on for our beginner’s guide to keeping this most unusual pet.

Baby Boom or Bust!
The arrival of a new baby is one of the most joyous times in life, but any new bundle will unavoidably cost their parents much more than some sleepless nights! We’ve teamed up with a leading parenting expert to bring you some great cash saving advice on how to ease those growing pains.