Gold Coast residents look most for surfboards on Gumtree

Gold Coasters aren’t afraid to buy second-hand to nab a bargain — and there’s one thing we are desperately on the hunt for. SEE THE FULL LIST

GOLD Coasters aren’t afraid to buy second-hand to nab a good bargain and there is one item that we are buying in droves.

According to the latest snapshot by the Australia’s classifieds website Gumtree the most in demand item on the Gold Coast is preloved surfboards.

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This is what Gumtree users on the Gold Coast are really looking for.

The humble board reigned supreme on the list of most searched items on the Coast, along with boats and kayaks, fridges, cars and dining tables.

Gumtree spokeswoman Kirsty Dunn said she is not surprised locals are interested in scoring new outdoor toys.

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“The water is a huge part of the day-to-day life on the Gold Coast, and most Gold Coast residents are looking for good quality, second hand surfboards and boats for a great price,” she said.

“Even your neighbours in Brisbane aren’t searching for surfboards and boats as often as Gold Coast residents are.”

The Gold Coast is also a sucker for a freebie, with the ‘for free’ section also among the most popular.

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The item locals were most commonly looking to offload was furniture, followed by mobile phones as trend-savvy locals upgrade to a newer model.

Ms Dunn said clothing and jewellery were often the first items out the door during a spring clean and could be profitable for owners; “We know from our Second Hand Economy report that clothing and jewellery are the top unwanted items in home across Australia.”

“Designer items such as dresses, bags and shoes often can hold their value quite well so sellers can make some money back on their unwanted designer items.

“On the flip side, shoppers can often hit the jackpot with designer gems for a fraction of the price.

The household purge is also proving good for the hip pocket, with Queenslanders currently making an average of $1034 on sales through the website.

GOLD COAST GUMTREE BUYS AND SELLS

In demand

1. Surfboard

2. Boat

3. Free

4. Fridge

5. Car

6. Dining Table

7. iPhone

8. Desk

9. Lounge

10. Kayak

Trying to sell

1. Furniture

2. Phones

3. Parts & Accessories

4. Cars

5. Appliances

6. Women’s clothes

7. Home decor

8. Toys

9. Fridge

10. Kids clothes

Most popular categories to browse

1. Clothing & Jewellery

2. Home & Garden

3. Books, Music & Games

4. Electronics & Computer

5. Baby & Children