According to the Confederation of Family Unions, The price of school supplies increased by 11.3% in a year. A statistic that very well represents the current economic situation of the average Frenchman. The prices of smartphones and computers are only increasing, while purchasing power is only decreasing. In this context, how can you equip your children (or yourself) without straining your budget?
To read – Used smartphones: 1 in 3 French have already bought a used phone
Buying second-hand items is becoming more and more popular among consumers. Signs like BackMarket or Recommerce have made it their specialty, and their annual statistics confirm this: if consumers are still looking for cheaper electronics that perform well, when it comes to choosing a smartphone for their child, stand alone two brands really stand out.
Refurbished smartphones are getting more and more popular, but not just any
in your columns FigaroHugo Larricq, Commercial Vice President of Cdiscount, said: ” Apple and Samsung are often the most popular refurbished laptop brands among customers ». Is it really a surprise? Admittedly, people seek bargains, but they are still sensitive to trends and fashion influences. Since they can’t afford to buy an iPhone 14 or Galaxy S23, they resort to older but still quality references like the iPhone 11 or Galaxy S10. Instead of buying smartphones from Chinese manufacturerswith unmatched quality/price ratios
To read – iPhone dominates the global second-hand market with around 50% of sales
The ranking published at the beginning of the year confirms this. Apple’s solid leadership position in the used market. Whether we’re talking about smartphones or laptops, the observation remains the same: MacBook Pros and iPhones are still popular with customers.
