Secondhand: More and more used gifts under the Christmas tree

Secondhand is trendy – and in the world too Christmas time. More and more people are putting used ones Gifts under the Christmas tree.

This is also evident at home Flea markets and at the used goods dealers which has recorded increasing visitor numbers during Advent so far.

Carmen Aigner from the Secondhand-Shop „CarlaIn response to a KURIER request, Amstetten reports on a “trend that has clearly been noticeable in recent years”. Customers would also regularly report this to store employees.

Growing sustainability trend and conscious shopping

Also Timea Oberwagnerprofessional group representative for used goods dealers in the Vienna Chamber of Commerce (WKW), notes the growing popularity: “The trend towards second-hand and vintage consumption is solidifying – both when buying for your own use and when buying Give.“

This is about conscious and targeted shopping, which becomes more important, especially in economically uncertain times. “People think very carefully about how they spend their money,” says Oberwagner. In addition, the growing one is Sustainability trend a “positive impulse for used goods dealers” when giving gifts.

Second-hand gifts are particularly popular with younger people under the age of 35 – and also with the recipients. “Used goods are also accepted much more naturally,” says Oberwagner. Nowadays, second hand is “a statement and no longer a compromise”.

Vintage jewelry, retro decoration, silk and cashmere

The Viennese dealers have this year Christmas business Vintage fashion, jewelry, toys, household goods and ceramics are particularly popular. Also classic furnishings from the 1950s to 1980s-years – such as lamps, mirrors or records – are very popular.

In the used goods shops of Humana Clothing made from high-quality materials such as leather, silk or cashmere wool are particularly popular in the run-up to Christmas. “Because they are available secondhand in good quality and at significantly lower prices,” reports a Humana press spokeswoman Lydia Schiroky the COURIER.

Winter accessories such as leather gloves, scarves, hoods and coats are also in high demand. These are “beautiful, practical gifts with a sustainable flair”.

Many people give the gift of a shared second-hand shopping spree

In addition to clothing, Humana also sells around twice as many in the run-up to Christmas Vouchers like the rest of the year. According to Schiroky, it is often about giving the gift of a shared shopping experience in the second-hand shop.

A survey by the second-hand platform also shows that the idea of ​​sustainability around Christmas is the focus of many people Will have. According to this, more than two thirds can imagine giving away something used as a gift this year. With almost as many, not only the present itself may be needed, but also that Wrapping paper.