The Gumtree Collection

Have you thought about what to buy your loved ones this Christmas? Our advice is to think unique and buy something that they’ll remember for years to come. So, how do you find a unique gift? The Gumtree Smart Santa Survey can answer that question for you. Find out the top ten gifts that Australians would like for Christmas this year – all of which are available on Gumtree for a fraction of the cost.

Thanks to the Smart Santa Survey, we found that buying second hand is a great way to go. The majority (55%) of Australians would be happy to receive a second hand gift and an impressive 77% of Aussies say they would consider buying someone a second hand or vintage item for Christmas.

The Gumtree Collection gives some great ideas for the savvy gift giver.

The Gumtree Collection        

1. Unique item – Retro Games Console

Example: Sega Mega Drive (Used): $80.00 on Gumtree (RRP: Priceless)

Average Live listings for Video Games & Consoles category – 30,000[1]

Click here or on the image below to search Video Games & Consoles

2. Jewellery

Example: Pandora Bracelet and charm (used): $75.00 on Gumtree (RRP: $144.00) 48% Saving

Average Live listings for Jewellery category – 40,000[1]

Click here or on the image below to search Jewellery

3. Clothing

Example: Camilla and Marc Dress (used): $300.00 on Gumtree (RRP: $640.00) 53% Saving

Average live listings Women’s Clothing category – 140,000[1]

Average live listings Men’s Clothing category– 30,000[1]

Click here or on the image below to search Clothing

4. Smart Phone

Example: iPhone 6s (used): $450.00 on Gumtree (RRP: $849) 47% Saving

Average live listings for Phones category – 30,000[1]

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5. Laptop/iPad

Example: iPad Mini (used): $350.00 on Gumtree

Average live listings for Tablets & e-Books category – 5,000[1]

Click here or on the image below to search Tablets & e-Books

6. Sporting equipment

Example: Stacey Surfboard (used): $350.00 on Gumtree (RRP: $780.00) 55% Saving

Average live listings for Sport & Fitness category – 130,000[1]

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7. Camera

Example: Vintage Carl Zeiss camera (used): $80.00 on Gumtree (RRP: Priceless)

Average live listings for Camera category – 18,000[1]

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8. Speaker

Example: Sonos Play:1 (used): $209.00 on Gumtree (RRP: $299.00) 30% Saving

Average live listings for Audio category – 20,000[1]

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9. Kitchen gadget

Example: Delonghi CitiZ coffee machine (used): $160.00 on Gumtree (RRP: $399.00) 60% Saving

Average live listings for Appliances category – 70000[1]

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10. Tech Gadget

Example: Apple TV 3^rd generation (used): $90 on Gumtree

Average live listings for other Electronics category – 30,000[1]

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[1] Gumtree internal data (average number of live listings throughout 2017 across Australia)