A strain on households’ finances caused by the cost of living crisis could be pushing shoppers to second-hand electrical goods as an alternative to new devices, a recent survey reveals.
A charity group which conducted the poll involving 2,000 people is urging consumers to make essential spot checks as 40 percent of those polled are now considering buying used electrical goods. Households are selecting the second-hand options specifically due to the rising cost of living as many continue to feel the financial squeeze, the survey found.
Martyn Allen, Technical Director of Electrical Safety First, warned that savvy shopping shouldn't turn savings into a costly mistake.
