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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mustafa Mirreh

Shoppers ‘buying second-hand to help beat cost-of-living rise’

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Nine in 10 consumers are happy to buy second-hand to protect the environment, own unique items and cope with an increase in the cost of living, a poll has found.

A survey of 2,000 adults found that the stigma of buying used goods wass a thing of the past, with half more likely to purchase pre-owned items now compared to five years ago.

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