Preloved News
#PrelovedRestore Winner: Pica Pica Home
The winner of our #PrelovedRestore competition, Pica Pica Home, tells the story as to how they created THAT amazing upcycling piece.
CoP17: CITES Updates For Endangered Species
On 4th February 2017, some important restrictions were put in place to protect more endangered and vulnerable animal species from excessive international trade. The African Grey parrot was one of these. Keep reading to learn more about the changes in law.
What To Do With Your Unwanted Gifts
What to do with the unwanted gifts you received over the festive season? Why, take part in the #PrelovedGifts, of course! Last year over 500 adverts were placed as unwanted gifts in January alone, so this year we want even more people to find what they really want. Keep on reading to learn how to make the most of this campaign!
Where’s Mum? – Puppies and their mothers
For anyone who loves dogs, you will know that in order for dogs to have the best start in life, puppies should stay with their mother until they are 8 weeks old. Preloved strongly oppose puppy trafficking and want to show its members what to do if you want to sell, buy or rehome a puppy. Remember to always ask “where’s mum?”
Find the Ideal Gift on Preloved this Christmas – The Stigma of Second Hand
We have discussed previously how a word can be very harming. To many, the term “second hand” often is tainted with images of something being broken, dirty or frumpy; but while that may be true in some cases, in many situations it just isn’t the case. At Preloved, we believe second hand items can make excellent gifts, it’s just a question of finding the perfect one! Click through to see what we have found onsite.
Restoration Day – Age Isn’t Just a Number…
It’s here! Hooray! Preloved is excited to celebrate Restoration Day, which is taking place on Sunday 21st August this year. The event was launched in 2015 with the aim to encourage members to restore items that have seen better days. Keep reading to see what is in store!
Big Butterfly Count 2016
Launched in 2010, the Big Butterfly Count has rapidly become the wold’s biggest survey of butterflies. Read on to find out more about this year’s Big Butterfly Count!
National Meadows Day
National Meadows Day takes place every year on the first Saturday of July. Read on to find out what it’s all about!
PayPal Buyer Protection on Preloved Items
Did you know that PayPal offers Buyer Protection on items that you buy on Preloved? If you do not receive your item, or the item you receive is not as described in the listing, PayPal Seller Protection will could cover you.
Independent Booksellers Week
This week is Independent Bookseller Week! Read on to find out how the Preloved team are celebrating.