As a mum I know the clothes my kids get through. There are the shoes that are in perfectly good nick but they’ve grown out of them. Then the bikes that are too small and the toys that go out of favour. Buying everything new makes no sense when you have kids. And the same … Read more
I know buying pre-loved can be a chore. Finding the right thing, bidding at the right time, how do you know where the thing you want is? Which websites to search? The best deal may be listed on Shpock, but you’ve got Ebay and Gumtree bookmarked. How many sites can you keep tabs on? So … Read more
There are now so many places to look for second-hand items that it’s often overwhelming. Where to go when you want to save both money and the planet with one conscience consumer decision? Meet Jo, our founder, and find out why she started Rumage.com. I started Rumage.com on my kitchen table back in 2019 because I … Read more
If you go for a reconditioned mobile phone you can make your money go further. It might not be the latest model but will an older model be just fine? For the latest model phone, you’re going to have to pay more. However, there are great deals to be had on pre-owned ones. There are … Read more
Even when buying secondhand garden furniture, the right material is worth considering as it will determine how durable the furniture is, what its likely condition is and how long it will last you. Garden furniture can make your outdoor space, from an entertaining zone to a relaxing oasis on a patio. Just like an indoor space … Read more
If you are dreaming of updating the décor or moving into a new space don’t let a small decorating budget get in the way. There might be key pieces that you want to splash out on but if you want something that is unique and just right for you, hunting for second-hand furniture could be … Read more
Want a great laptop but can’t afford one! There are deals to be had on a second-hand laptop. If you go for a secondhand laptop or reconditioned laptop you can make your money go further. Maybe not be the latest model but knowing what you need it for means that an older model may do. … Read more
Shopping for second-hand electronics can offer up an amazing deal. Consumer technology is moving at such a pace and the pandemic has only sped that up. Now there are lots of people trading up from old devices and hardware to new models because they like the next shiny thing. The good news is that this … Read more
Not only is there a hugely positive social and environmental impact to buying second-hand clothing, you can create your own style for less. Shopping this way saves you cash as well as reducing carbon emissions, water usage and energy. It prevents items ending up in landfill or incinerators. Excitingly, the second-hand clothing industry has been … Read more
As a parent I am still staggered about how fast kids grow. It seems that overnight nothing fits and the school uniform looks like they are expecting the floods. I try to shop ahead and predict the growth spurt to manage the shoe size, trouser length windows! Whenever my kids grow out of stuff, we … Read more