Reasons why people buy secondhand gifts in the United Kingdom 2024

Published by Statista Research Department, Nov 26, 2024

In 2024, nearly 60 percent of surveyed British consumers shared that they considered thrifting Christmas presents for their loved ones due to its positive environmental impact. Around one in two shoppers said that they would turn to secondhand gifts for the lower prices.

Main reasons why people consider buying secondhand Christmas gifts in the United Kingdom in 2024

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Release date

November 2024

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

November 7 to November 8, 2024

Number of respondents

371 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

People who are likely to consider gifting second-hand items

Supplementary notes

The question in the source was "Which of the following, if any, are the main reasons you are considering buying secondhand items for Christmas gifts this year?"

Up to three answers were possible.

Survey type not specified by the source.

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