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Buyers guides and plain-spoken advice on ex-display, ex-demo, clearance and preloved shopping, written to help you buy well and pay less. From sofas and kitchens to garden buildings and tech, we cover what to check, what things should cost and where the real savings are.
What Is Ex-Display? The Complete Guide to Showroom Bargains
What ex-display means, how it differs from ex-demo and clearance, the condition to expect, how much...
Shopping Ex-Display by Brand: Where the Real Showroom Bargains...
A brand-by-brand guide to finding ex-display and clearance bargains, from John Lewis, DFS and Sofology...
How to Buy an Ex-Display Sofa: The Complete Guide
Ex-display sofas can knock hundreds, sometimes over half, off the showroom price. Here is how to buy...
Ex-Display Kitchens: A Buyer's Guide to Saving Thousands
A new kitchen is one of the biggest spends in any home. Buying ex-display can take thousands off the...
Ex-Display, Ex-Demo, Clearance or Preloved? Decoding the...
Ex-display, ex-demo, graded, clearance, end-of-line, preloved: the labels all promise a saving, but...
A Quick Update from the Ex-Display Marketplace Team
A short note on the recent refresh to the site, what has changed, and a thank you to everyone who uses...
Choosing a Greenhouse: A Complete Buyer's Guide
How to choose the right greenhouse, covering aluminium versus timber frames, glass versus polycarbonate,...
How to Win Black Friday and the Seasonal Sales on Ex-Display...
Practical, evergreen tactics for planning ahead, telling a real bargain from a fake one, and knowing...
10 Essential Power Tools Every DIYer Should Own (and How...
A practical guide to the ten core power tools worth owning for home DIY, what each one actually does,...
Buying an Ex-Display Shed or Summer House: A Practical Guide
What to check when buying an ex-display or clearance shed or summer house, covering timber, metal and...
Ex-Display Kitchens: The Styles, Finishes and Quality You...
A look at what ex-display kitchens actually offer, from shaker and handleless to in-frame and painted...
Ex-Rental Cars: Myths Versus Reality
Ex-rental cars carry a reputation that does not always match the facts. Here is an honest look at the...