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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Josie Clarke

RARE PHOTOS: Second hand first choice for one in 10 consumers survey | Vintage Vibes

Some 8% of people of all ages report using reselling sites as their main way of buying non-grocery goods so far in 2026, the survey found (Alamy/PA) - (Alamy/PA)

Buying second-hand has been the first choice for one in 10 consumers when purchasing items other than food so far this year, according to a survey.

Some 8% of people of all ages report using reselling sites as their main way of buying non-grocery goods so far in 2026, rising to 15% of those aged 18 to 24, the poll for KPMG found.

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