Barter, bid and bag a bargain! Vintage experts on 21 ways to buy secondhand treasures

‘You’ve got to be very polite and strong when haggling: you catch more flies with honey than vinegar.’ Composite: Guardian Design; JackF/Moppet/Getty Images (posed by a model)

In an age when we should be reducing, reusing and recycling, the retro look is more relevant than ever. How can you fill your home with timeless treasures and your wardrobe with “pre-loved” clothes? Here, secondhand specialists share the secrets to sourcing vintage, bartering for a bargain – and avoiding overshopping.

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