I used to not like second-hand stuff for personal reasons but surprisingly, there are many Dubai residents selling pre-loved items in really good condition.
The past 3 months, we’ve ‘hoarded’ many of them – bed frames, tables, crib and stroller of high-end brands, and some toys.
It saves us a ton of money. SERIOUSLY. Instead of paying for the price of new ones, we pay only about 10% (or even less) of the original cost. Not only that, we get to buy high-quality brands that we wouldn’t even consider buying brand new because of price.
Our conditions are simple:
- Not used for a long time
- Still useful
- Clean and in an acceptable state
- Promotes sustainability
We then clean it thoroughly before use. In the case of baby items, we brought them to a stroller spa to be cleaned and be sanitized properly.
Most of the sellers we bought from were families who only had to stay in Dubai for a short time. They had to leave the country because they are only here for a project assignment. So that speaks to why many items remain in good condition.
With careful attention to details (and a bit of interview) buying second-hand items can be a great way to save money – while still getting the items you need.
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