Study: Over 60 per cent of Britons willing to buy refurbished devices

James Murray
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Study: Over 60 per cent of Britons willing to buy refurbished devices

New YouGov poll reveals growing consumer interest in refurbished products and repair services

Over 60 per cent of British consumers would be interested in purchasing refurbished tech products, rising to 69 per cent among 18-to-24-year-olds, as interest in second hand marketplaces continues to grow....

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