There are some things we need (and some we would like) because we are moving. Sam would like some play equipment and a spring free trampoline for Marcus. We had a look at them at Wicken toys and decided they were too expensive - so the hunt for preloved ones began. Sam has sourced a trampoline on Gumtree for £560 - in comparison with £1225 new. Sam also found a Creative Play set for £300 - in comparison with £1772. Sam and I collected the trampoline from Oxford - we had to dismantle it, which was not easy! The playset will be collected in a couple of weeks. We were given a single divan and mattress from someone on Freecycle which we will use for Marcus when he is a bit bigger. As we have all integrated appliances here we need a washing machine, freezer and dishwasher. Rob and Hanna gave us their washing machine, the dishwasher was £50.00 from Gumtree and the freezer £30.00, also from Gumtree. We have also found a wardrobe that matches our bedroom furniture, but have yet to secure it.
We also needed some furniture for the tenants - a bed, a sofa and a table and chairs. The bed was free from Gumtree, the table and chairs, £10.00 from Ebay - the sofa yet to be sourced.
Altogether some good bargain hunting!
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