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Posted 20 February 2009 by Preloved

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: Puppy trafficking is a despicable trade, where animals are bred in large numbers with little concern for their health and general welfare. They are sometimes bred outside the UK, transported long... [more]

Posted 11 February 2009 by Preloved

Are you a fan of Preloved? If so, why not help us spread the Joy of Second Hand by joining us on Facebook. Show us what you've bought on Preloved by adding a photo of your new pride and joy. If you've sold something recently, let us know by posting a message on our wall. By spreading the word to your Facebook friends, you will help increase the number of potential buyers on Preloved, and expand the choice of items for sale. » Click here to join us on Facebook Win Preloved Full Membership To celebrate the launch of our new page, we?re giving away 1 years free Full Membership... [more]

Posted 4 February 2009 by Preloved

Many people harbour dreams of living a simple life of self sufficiency, and nothing typifies this lifestyle more than buying a couple of goats, sheep or pigs and keeping them on a smallholding in the country. However, even the good life can involve some paper work and not many people know that you have to be registered with Defra if you want to buy, sell or keep such animals, even as pets. We spoke to Jane Ross of Martins Park who explained what was involved in registering your herd. So why are there special rules for keeping goats, sheep and pigs compared with other pets? The... [more]

Posted 25 October 2008 by Ian

A report released this week by online research company Hitwise shows an increase in demand for second hand goods in the UK over the last 12 months, with online classifieds web sites such as Preloved seeing a big boost in traffic as a result. Between September 2007 And September 2008, UK web searches including the term "second hand" increased by 22%. The most popular search terms included second hand cars, second hand books and second hand furniture. Interestingly (and something which matches our own experience) second hand wedding dresses also made it into the top 10. The report... [more]

Posted 12 August 2008 by Ian

If you are like the idea of camping this summer but are looking for a few more home comforts than camping under canvas, why not invest in a caravan? It needn't be expensive - there's a wide choice of second hand caravans available starting at less than £500. To help you on your way, we've put together our top 10 tips for buying a second hand caravan. 1) Caravan or camper van? Your first decision is choosing between a caravan or camper van. There has been many a lively debate in our forums about which is better but in general it comes down to the type of holiday you are looking... [more]

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