Woman shares ‘little changes’ she made to help her ‘save thousands’

With Black Friday in just a month’s time, one woman has said shopping vintage has helped her ‘save thousands’ over the years. Data from retail technology company Emarsys found that the average shopper typically spends £283 on Black Friday, however, this can be halved with vintage shopping.With bills on the rise, many people will have less money to put towards Black Friday and Christmas shopping this year.However, the data found that 43 percent of shoppers are now buying ‘vintage’ items second-hand as a way to save cash.Jasmin Dent, 31, spoke with Express.co.uk about the benefits of vintage shopping.Her mum has always been a big fan of interesting and unique items so now she can’t walk past a charity or bric-a-brac shop without picking something up.READ MORE: The help available from energy suppliers if you can’t pay bills – from British Gas to Ovo Vintage shopping save people money over time (Image: GETTY)She said: ‘With vintage, you find more interesting and unusual items, and second-hand is better for the planet.’These days though, there’s also a cost element. High street stores often mean paying more money for lower-quality items. Vintage items stand the test of time precisely because they’re well made.’Most of what I buy is in the £10-£15 range. When I look in high street stores almost the exact same items cost twice as much – sometimes more.’But it’s not just clothing, I shop secondhand for books, jewellery, and items for my house.DON’T MISSPIP claimants risk losing £157 a week by failing to report 7 vital changes to DWP [INSIGHT]Barclays is offering savers over 5% on new savings account – a ‘top pick’ [INSIGHT]Family astounded after OVO Energy bill shot up to ‘impossible’ £1,300 a month [WARNING] As the cost of living crisis continues, any extra cash could be vital for families on low incomes (Image: EXPRESS)Alternatively, Britons can use apps or marketplaces such as eBay, Facebook or Depop. People can search for specific items and bid, which means there is a chance people could get a great deal for something they need.There are many ways to save money when it comes to clothes shopping that could be put towards Christmas.For example, a variety of retailers offer vouchers to be spent in-store when people recycle their own clothes.Britons can receive a £5 voucher in Marks and Spencer (to be redeemed against a £35 shop) if they donate items to Oxfam (either clothing or soft furnishings).Additionally, Schuh customers can receive a £5 voucher (to be redeemed against a £25 spend) when they bring in an old pair of shoes from any brand.