savvy shoppers show thrift when buying that special gift

Courier Country Christmas shoppers are among the most savvy in Scotland.

Two-thirds of those living in the north-east – including Dundee and Angus – have or would consider buying gifts from a second-hand shop.

Meanwhile, in Perth and Fife shoppers have been named the second thriftiest gifters in Scotland.

Almost a third claim they would buy second-hand gifts for loved ones at Christmas.

Research shows that 30% of those living in the Fair City and the kingdom are likely to buy a “pre-loved” present this Christmas.

In addition, more than a quarter – 27% – of those in Fife surveyed said they would re-use unwanted gifts by giving them to family and friends.

That’s according to the latest research from Zero Waste Scotland, which highlights that four out of five Scots would be happy to receive a pre-loved Christmas gift.

This Christmas Zero Waste Scotland is encouraging savvy shoppers to consider sourcing gifts from stores which have achieved Scotland’s national Revolve standard, a quality certification for second-hand shopping.

The YouGov survey, commissioned by Zero Waste Scotland, shows that nationwide, 68% of Scots have purchased a second-hand item for themselves, and the main reasons for doing so, or for considering it in future, were to find good quality items at lower prices or to find unique items.

Zero Waste Scotland chief executive Iain Gullan said: “We’re urging people to think before they buy brand new this Christmas.

“Our research shows that many people would welcome a pre-loved gift.”