Posted 24 January 2012 by Preloved
It's the start of a brand new year, so what better time is there to do some second hand planning and thinking about the best time to buy and sell on the UK's most passionate nearly new website. Here's some of our ideas to help you plan 2012, grab some cut-price items and get ahead of the competition to make some killer sales all year round.
It's a great time to clear out those unwanted Christmas prezzies and sell them on with a FREE advertisement. And while they may not be to your taste, there will be a buyer out there who will be more than happy to take it off your hands, quickly turning items into cash, so you can splash out on something you wanted all along!
If you, like millions of others in January, are looking to shape up and lose that little extra 'holiday weight' setting up a home gym will save on expensive monthly membership fees and some second hand gym equipment will make you, rather than your bank account, sweat!
As the winter months draw to a close, there's an enticing hint of spring in the air, signalling an increased demand for everything outdoors, from sheds and garden furniture, to all the tools and equipment needed to create the perfect veg patch.
Next month is Mother's Day, so why not splash out on a special gift to show your dear old mum just how much you care. Preloved is bursting with bargains that will bring a smile to any mum's face.
Summer weddings are still the most popular time to tie the knot in the UK, but with the average wedding now nudging the £25K mark there will be few brides blushing at the idea of bagging bargain dresses, stationery, favours and gifts.
With the arrival of spring you could save a fortune by grabbing some winter wear for later in the year now! Get kitted out with warm clothes, including everything from warm coats and clothes to wellies and hats.
We're festival mad in the UK, with millions of us heading off for a few days of music and entertainment throughout the summer. And as tickets to the major events get booked up, so demand for tents and camping gear rises with festival-goers looking for some cut-price canvas and sleeping bags for a spot of glamping.
It's also a great time to be selling any tickets to festivals, concerts and gigs that you can no longer attend with a FREE advert.
The May Bank Holiday has now become an unofficial DIY festival in the UK as millions of homeowners get set to tackle all those outstanding projects. Advertise your tools and materials in our home improvements category to cash in on all this activity!
Next month sees the start of the summer holidays and millions of kids across the country demanding entertainment for a long six weeks! Whether you're buying or selling, it's a great time to look out for bicycles, trampolines, sporting gear and toys.
The UK will be going mad for the Olympics this summer and it all kicks off this month and runs through to August. It's a great time to capitalise on all this sporting fervour and advertise everything from boxing gloves and bikes, to equestrian equipment and gear for water sports.
With the summer holidays in full swing and the staycation an increasingly popular holiday choice, cash-conscious Brits are looking for further savings on nearly new caravans, camper vans and camping gear.
Next month it's time to go back to school with millions of parents keen to keep down the costs of equipping their little scholars for a new term, so why not try advertising school uniforms, sporting gear, laptops and books?
Students head off for a new life at university in their droves in September. And with the increased funding pressures of their Higher Education career most of them are keen to grab some bargains, including everything from academic books, laptops and clothes, to furniture and bicycles as they set up home. Get selling here!
As autumn comes to an end and winter approaches, thoughts of summer are fast receding, but it can be a great time to grab some bargains in time for some fun in the sun next year. It's a good time to get a great deal on everything from sailing boats and watersports, to camper vans, gardening gear and summer sports.
The run-up to Christmas kicks off and as everyone looks to make their money stretch that bit further, there are millions of shoppers who are hoping to snap up great deals on a huge range of items. If you've got something that would make a great Christmas present, advertise for FREE and turn it into cash.
We have an amazing amount of visitors to Preloved over the festive period as people enjoy some leisure time and surf to spot the best bargains or quickly turn an unwanted present into cash. After the Big Day, it's also a great time to snap up some knock-down Christmas decorations in time for next year's celebrations!
Do you have any great cash-saving hints and tips on how to make a killing on Preloved or sell with success?
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