Between savings and eco-responsibility, second hand is essential under the tree. From popular toys to luxury accessories, Christmas is now also celebrated with second-hand items.
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As the Christmas festivities approach, many French people are still looking for gifts to give to their loved ones. To make some savings and make an ecological gesture, you might as well opt for second hand. From children's toys to luxury clothing, this mode of consumption is attracting an ever-widening audience.
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In Secours populaire stores, second-hand toys become the stars of the end-of-year holidays.
Many people find toys from their childhood in our stores.
Jean-Luc Mani, project manager for Secours Populaire
From old Monopoly to vintage jackets, second-hand items combine economy and nostalgia. In a context where the price of new toys can quickly soar, second-hand toys can have more than appreciable qualities for the wallet.
At the other end of the spectrum, lovers of high-end products find what they are looking for in specialized boutiques.
At Nathalie Daviet, the items are carefully displayed. As the manager grabs a major brand handbag, she announces its price: “This one is 5,800 euros.” While this amount may seem high, it remains well below the 9,700 euros it costs new.
Second-hand goods are experiencing meteoric growth, driven by online platforms. According to a study by the IFOP in partnership with LeBonCoin, second-hand gifts have even become largely commonplace. Nearly 46% of French people have already given a second-hand gift.
This practice, recent and carried by younger generations (57% of 18-24 year olds), is gaining social acceptability: 83% of donors are transparent about the origin of the gift, and 84% of recipients are not disappointed. The main motivations are economic (53%) and ecological (38%).
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