Save £100s on Vinted - a second-hand Christmas gift guide

Fancy bagging a bargain this Christmas?​ Here at thinkmoney, we poured over Which’s gift guides and compared prices across Amazon and pre-loved platform Vinted to see just how much you could save if you bought your Christmas presents second-hand.

The results were astounding. Here's a quick example – a Nespresso Aeroccino 4 Milk Frother on Amazon costs £119.85, while the same second-hand item on Vinted costs £21.70. Sure, someone’s used it before, but you can save...checks notes...nearly £100!

And if you really don’t want to buy second-hand, sites like Vinted have BNWT ("brand new with tags") filters.

It’ll usually still come with a nice discount, because it's technically pre-owned. Our research showed some sellers knocked 50% off the price, even for unopened stuff in its original packaging.

Why buy pre-loved this Christmas

Did you know more than half of Brits say they’d be happy with second-hand Christmas gifts? That’s according to our research at thinkmoney. We polled around 2,000 people:

• 54% agreed a pre-loved gift would make them happy this Christmas
• A whopping 65% of people aged 18-24 said the same

In the words of the Grinch, one man’s toxic sludge is another man’s potpourri. So go get your potpourri and save yourself some cash in the process.

Best gifts for your little ones – Amazon vs Vinted

Here are some of the best gifts for your little ones according to Which. We’ve compared prices across Amazon and Vinted and even listed the condition of the item on Vinted so you know exactly what you’re getting along with your savings.

• Remote control car – £14.99 on Amazon vs £5.70 on Vinted (“very good” condition). Save £9.29.
• Squishmallows plushies – £12.88 on Amazon vs £3 on Vinted (“new without tags”). Save £9.88.
• Walkie talkie set – £19.99 on Amazon vs £7.86 on Vinted (“new without tags”). Save £12.13.
• Rubik’s cube – £16.99 on Amazon vs £5.70 on Vinted (“brand new with tags”). Save £11.29.
• Jellycat keyring – £44.50 on Amazon vs £21.89 on Vinted (“brand new with tags”). Save £22.61.

Some of the stuff we found on Vinted was still in its original packaging with tags attached and £20 cheaper than Amazon.

Best gifts for her – Amazon vs Vinted

Here are some of the best gifts for the women in your life this Christmas. With savings of nearly £100 up for grabs, these are not to be scoffed at.

• Nespresso milk frother – £119.95 on Amazon vs £21.70 on Vinted ("very good condition". Save £98.15.
• Silentnight cosy foot warmer – £31.99 on Amazon vs 21.70 on Vinted "brand new with tags". Save £10.29.
• Revlon one step volumizer – £25.99 on Amazon vs £11.20 on Vinted ("brand new with tags"). Save £14.79.
• Empyeran series book 1-3 (Fourth Wing) - £38.48 on Amazon vs £16.45 on Vinted ("very good" condition). Save £22.
• Guess Noell handbag – £131.27 on Amazon vs £58.45 on Vinted ("new without tags". Save £78.82.

You can buy the same BNWT items on Vinted and save yourself up to £15 or go pre-loved and bag savings up to £100.

Best gifts for him – Amazon vs Vinted

Here are Which’s top picks for the men in your life this Christmas.

• RYOBI drill – £65 on Amazon vs £32.20 on Vinted ("good" condition). Save £32.80.
• Krups coffee grinder – £39.99 on Amazon vs £21.70 on Vinted ("very good" condition). Save £18.29.
• Core Balance foam roller – £13.99 on Amazon vs £5.95 on Vinted ("new without tags"). Save £8.
• Ninja Blast blender – £43.71 on Amazon vs £26.95 on Vinted. ("very good" condition). Save £16.76.
• JBL Flip 6 Speaker – £89.99 on Amazon vs £42 ("brand new with tags"). Save £47.99.

With savings of more than £40 on brand new items up for grabs, what's not to love?

Buying second hand gifts on online marketplaces

Buying second-hand on platforms like Vinted can save you a small fortune. Pick up a pre-loved Aeroccino for mum, a JBL speaker for dad, and a Jellycat keyring for the little one, and you could save around £160.

So, how do you get the best deals? Here are our top tips:

• Like or save items – sellers often send discounted offers when they know you’re interested.
• Don’t be afraid to haggle – polite asks are expected, and the worst they can say is no.
• Bundle up – buying from the same seller can mean extra savings and cheaper shipping.
• Order early – this isn’t Amazon, so allow time for delivery. Need it fast? Message the seller.
• Stick to your budget – listings are one-offs, but new ones pop up daily. Don’t let FOMO win.

Now you know how much you can save, head to Vinted, eBay or Facebook Marketplace and start hunting for bargains.