After Christmas: This is how the resale of gifts becomes a trend!

After Christmas: This is how the resale of gifts becomes a trend!

After the holidays, there is a remarkable trend: Thousands of Austrians take the opportunity to pass on unused Christmas presents and rely on the trade in used articles. The company spokeswoman for Willhaben, Gerlinde Giesinger, emphasizes that demand rapidly increases, especially in the first few weeks after New Year's Eve. "The increased activity could be due to the fact that our users do not want to pass on suitable gifts to someone who has more enjoyment," explains Giesinger. Books, films and toys are particularly popular, while technical devices, especially game consoles, are also in high demand.

second-hand gifts in the trend

This year, the Austrians are also very economical when giving: According to Harald Breit, CEO of Deloitte Austria, many people want to spend less money on Christmas gifts. Despite falling inflation, the high prices in the shops burden the buying mood. A survey by Willhaben shows that only 12.3 percent of those surveyed reject used gifts. "Our users want to pass on gifts that don't fit to someone who has more pleasure in it," says Giesinger. The purchase of second-hand gifts, whether before or after the holidays, is becoming more and more sociable.

The trend towards environmentally conscious decisions plays a crucial role here. More and more people realize that passing and selling gifts that are no longer used not only save money, but also protects the environment. Platforms such as Momox, Vinted and Rebuy offer a wide selection of used articles and are popular alternatives to new goods, such as "https://www.kleinezeitung.at/lebensart/19109369/sparsam-und- sustainable-geschenke-geschenke-schenke-schen-im-trend"> Kleine Zeitung reported.

In order to prevent fraudsters in online trading, Giesinger advises to carefully check the article descriptions and photos and to use safe communication channels via platform tools. Notes such as "act with common sense" are important tips to remain safe when buying used goods. Giesinger also recommends the use of the "Payovery" trust service to ensure buyer protection.