{"id":6469,"date":"2015-11-18T09:00:27","date_gmt":"2015-11-18T14:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/?p=6469"},"modified":"2024-03-06T13:05:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T21:05:20","slug":"buying-used-save-on-holiday-gifts-this-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/2015\/11\/18\/buying-used-save-on-holiday-gifts-this-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying Used Could be Your Ticket to Save on Holiday Gifts this Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We all know it\u2019s a sin to re-gift that ugly sweater you\u2019ll never wear. But what about a used gift? Sure, nobody wants used socks for the holidays, but would you turn down a \u201cnew\u201d used iPad or laptop? In this time of crazy consumerism, it\u2019s time to think outside the unopened box.<\/p>\n<p>Holiday shoppers will spend an average of $702 this season, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers. To save on holiday gifts that traditionally carry a hefty price tag, like iPads and laptops, shoppers are turning toward a new strategy \u2013 used gifts. In fact, 51% of consumers are considering pre-owned gifts this holiday, according to a national survey commissioned by Gazelle.<\/p>\n<p>Ever think of buying a used gift for your loved ones (or even yourself)? Consider these three reasons to forego retail this shopping season and save on holiday gifts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. \u00a0The Price is Too High<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gadgets are more disposable than ever, but the brands don\u2019t seem to be getting any cheaper. More than two-thirds of people stated that the cost of a new Apple product prevents them from buying it as a gift. With luxury packaging and warranties, used electronics are not just easier on your wallet \u2013 they\u2019re better for the environment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. \u00a0The Return is too Low<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Even though most people want electronics for the holidays, many still have their old models lying around the house, unused. What do you do with those unused products, anyway?<\/p>\n<p>Just like a car, electronics depreciate rapidly. A used iPhone or iPad is the way to go, both for the buyer and seller alike.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. \u00a0The Savings are Just Right<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Certified pre-owned electronics don\u2019t just increase what\u2019s in your wallet \u2013 they also decrease the receiver\u2019s guilt. Mom and Dad will be even more overjoyed when they open an iPad that didn\u2019t break the bank. Buying used lets you stay on budget while still giving your loved ones what they really want, allowing you to save up to 40% off retail price.<\/p>\n<p>Even better\u2026do your loved ones have to know? What\u2019s one more little family secret to add to the pile?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Image courtesy of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/IPhone#\/media\/File:Iphone_front.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It\u2019s more than the thought that counts \u2013 certified, pre-owned is a way for everyone to buy premium electronics at affordable prices.","protected":false},"author":16781,"featured_media":6470,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,11,12,13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6469","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-testing","category-apple-news","category-android-news","category-how-to","cs-entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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