Tips for buying second-hand
How to avoid scams, what to check before buying and where to look: practical guides for people buying second-hand online.
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Stop refreshing the apps: get an alert when the right listing appears
Why good second-hand deals disappear so fast, and how a saved search with an alert replaces constant refreshing: keywords, excluded words, price range, how often to check and where to get notified.
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How to really save money when you buy second-hand
Reference prices, comparing marketplaces, total cost, polite negotiation, bundles, local pickup and refurbished: practical ways to spend less on second-hand items.
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Why searching several second-hand marketplaces at once finds better deals
More listings, comparable prices and less time wasted: why one search across several marketplaces finds better deals, how it works and what its limits are.
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Second-hand marketplaces in Europe, country by country
Subito, Leboncoin, Kleinanzeigen, willhaben, Wallapop, Marktplaats, OLX, DoneDeal and more: what each European second-hand site is good for and what protection it offers buyers.
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Buying second-hand on Wallapop: shipping, meeting in person and cross-border listings
Wallapop Shipping and the 48 hours to check your item, meeting and paying in person, reviews, offers and bundles, buying between Spain, Italy and Portugal: how to buy well on Wallapop.
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Buying second-hand on Vinted: a practical guide for buyers
Buyer Protection and its fee, shipping, condition and photos, bundles and offers, deadlines for reporting a problem and buying from other countries: how to buy well on Vinted.
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Buying second-hand on Subito: TuttoSubito, collection in person and scams to avoid
TuttoSubito and purchase protection, costs and deadlines, collecting in person, private and professional sellers, offers and common scams: how to buy well on Subito, in Italy.
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Facebook Marketplace: how to buy second-hand safely
Meeting in person, payments to avoid, Purchase Protection, fake delivery links and deposits: a practical guide to buying second-hand on Facebook Marketplace without nasty surprises.
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Buying used on eBay: guarantee, auctions and trustworthy sellers
How the eBay Money Back Guarantee works, when to bid, buy it now or make an offer, how to read feedback and item conditions, and why you should never pay outside eBay.
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Subito, Vinted, eBay or Wallapop: where to buy second-hand
How Subito, Vinted, eBay, Wallapop and Facebook Marketplace work for buyers: protection, shipping or pickup, and what each one is best for.
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Used iPhone: what to check before you buy
Activation Lock, battery health, non-genuine parts, IMEI and warranty: the checklist for buying a used iPhone without unpleasant surprises.
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How to avoid scams when buying second-hand online
Payments to avoid, buyer protection, phishing links and meeting in person: a practical guide to buying second-hand online without nasty surprises.