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Our biggest tip?  Shop on eBay.  They claim that if you buy new items on their site you can save on average around 25% on typical high street prices.


 You thought eBay sold only second hand goods by auction?  That used to be the case.  Now you can buy almost anything directly without going through the auction process.  Just click ‘Buy it Now’ and you’re taken to the mini-site (known as an eBay Store) of the retailer and there you can order brand new goods direct from the supplier at often huge savings.

Worried about shopping online? eBay have a very thorough feedback system so you can check precisely how well the retailer has delivered to previous customers.  eBay rewards traders who treat customers well and behave ethically.  Conversely, all criticisms of traders are there for you to view.

Top Ten Savings

Below is a sample list of the ten categories of popular goods on eBay where significant savings can be made.  Prepare to be impressed! 

Video games – on average, 11% cheaper
Example: XBox 360 Arcade console
eBay average: £91.50
High street: £129.99 (Game)


DVDs – on average 22% cheaper
Example: Iron Man (2008)
eBay average: £9.44
High street: £15 (RRP*)




Cameras – on average 23% cheaper
e.g. Canon A470 digital compact
eBay average: £57.44
High street: £79.99 (PC World)


Video equipment – on average 24% cheaper
Example: Flip Ultra series video camera
eBay average: £66.38
High street: £99.99 (PC World)



Books – on average 25% cheaper
Example: Jamie Oliver, Ministry of Food
eBay average: £8.53
High street: £25 (RRP)



Audio equipment – on average 27% cheaper
e.g. Apple iPod Nano 8Gb
eBay average: £89.99
High street: £109 (Apple Store)


Music – on average 33% cheaper
e.g. Girls Aloud, Out of control CD
eBay average: £8.98
High street: £16.99 (RRP)


Computers – on average 34% cheaper
e.g. Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop
eBay average: £327.12
High street: £429.99 (PC World)


Clothing and accessories – on average 43% cheaper
e.g. Classic tall Ugg boots
eBay average: £65.90
High street: £168.25


Telecoms – on average 47% cheaper
e.g. Nokia N96 mobile phone
eBay average: £93
High street: £499.95 (Carphone Warehouse)


Note: eBay prices are for fixed-price, rather than auction, items. Percentage examples in each category are averages and not calculated from the product examples.

Source: Times Money

Useful Money-Saving Sites

eBay UK – Click here to visit

The Thrifty Fifty - 50 Easy Ways to Save Cash


MartinsMoneyTips@moneysavingexpert.com   A great site, jam-packed with money-saving ideas.  ‘Consumer Revenge’!


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