Buying Advice
Freewheelin’ Fun for Less
As a cheap, sustainable and low impact form of exercise and mode of transport, cycling is unbeatable. If you’re looking to keep the costs down while starting your own personal fitness revolution, a second hand bicycle will give you the ride of your life on wheels that won’t cost a fortune!
Growing Ambitions
As the weather is warming up, it’s the perfect time to get out in the garden and start sowing the seeds for this year’s bumper crop. Read our great money-saving ideas and expert advice from the National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners about how to grow your own fruit and vegetables.
Second Hand Romance
The cost of a wedding is enough to make any bride blush and can quickly run into thousands. Yet, opt for a beautiful preloved wedding gown and you can combine serious style and savings, making you look like a princess for the day without paying a King’s ransom. We’ve got a host of great ideas to ensure you have the wedding of your dreams withour the nightmare of facing a hefty bill when you’re back from your honeymoon.
The Web Is Killing off the 30 Year Old Car Boot Sale
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.
Get Puppy Smart
If you’re thinking about getting a new puppy, there are lots of things to consider before getting a dog. We?re backing the RSPCA?s GetPuppySmart campaign that offers a wide range of helpful information, things to think about and guidance to help you give a home to a happy and healthy puppy that will bring many years of happiness to you and your new pet.
Buying and Caring For a Tortoise
Buying a tortoise, like any pet, requires a certain amount of prior research and should never be an impulse purchase, or one made without learning a little more about the animal. It’s worth remembering that tortoises can live for many years and demand continued commitment from dedicated owners.
Picking a Preloved Guitar
Any novice guitarist quickly discovers that there is bewildering array of makes and models on the market. How do you know which to choose and what to look out for before handing over your cash? Read our guide to find out!
Choosing Your New Pet
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.
Buying a Second Hand Camper Van on Preloved
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.
5 Simple Checks When Buying a Puppy
Following on from their recent campaign on stamping out puppy trafficking and last nights exposé on BBC Rogue Traders, the RSPCA has asked us to share with Preloved members these 5 simple checks to ensure that you do not support this trade when buying your puppy.