In January 2023, Russians tried to sell approximately 50 thousand items on Avito, stating that the goods were given as New Year’s gifts. Among unnecessary gifts, quality equipment, perfumes and accessories stood out, reports Hi-Tech Mail.Ru, citing the Avito study.
Popular New Year’s gifts sold by Russians included smartwatches, which were often disliked or not the right size. Thus, Apple Watch SE was sold for an average of 20 thousand rubles, that is, 7 thousand rubles. below retail price. More affordable models of other brands are also offered for sale.
There is a 25% increase in smartphone sales in January 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. The average price of devices at that time was 20.4 thousand rubles. Sales of laptops with an average price of 23.6 thousand rubles also increased by 16%.
The top resold New Year’s gifts also included small kitchen appliances such as multi-cookers, coffee makers, blenders and other appliances. Russians sold such devices 35% more often than in January 2022. The average cost of such equipment was 4.9 thousand rubles.
Women’s clothing was the most popular product category among sellers after the new year, with sales volume increasing by 62% compared to January 2022, while average prices decreased by 15%. There was also demand for men’s clothing; According to Avito, sales have tripled. Many products were sold with labels stating that they were given as Christmas gifts.
Perfumes were also among the best-selling New Year’s gifts. Often, owners would put up for sale an unopened perfume or a slightly used one. Prices for such goods were significantly lower than market prices.
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