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View AllExplore our most-loved reads with advice, trusted tips, and practical support for every stage of your pet journey.
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[H3] Find responsible sellers with our pet buying checklist
Getting a pet's a really exciting time. But it's also quite daunting. When you start looking at pets for sale it's easy to forget questions you'd planned to ask. That's why we've created this handy Pet Buying Checklist to help you find a great, responsible seller, and your new furever friend!Read More
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[H3] Find responsible buyers with our pet rehoming checklist
There are many reasons why Preloved members post an advert for pets. Whether you're a registered and licensed breeder with a new litter, or someone facing considerable difficulties, you need to be confident that the potential new owner's going to meet it's needs. Please read our Pet Rehoming Checklist here to learn more.Read More
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Animals
[H3] Maintaining pet safety standards on Preloved
With over 10 million members, and over 30 thousand responses to pet adverts every month, Preloved makes safeguarding a priority. Maintaining pet safety standards on Preloved involves a number of different teams and technologies, working together. So what safeguarding measures are in place on Preloved.Read More
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Animals
[H3] Preloved animal listing guidelines
The first step in making sure animals are rehomed responsibly on Preloved is to regulate the type of adverts people submit. We do this by implementing stringent Guidelines for what we will and will not permit. We've then built these into Preloved's ‘Place An Advert’ journey.Read More
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Animals
[H3] Preloved and the Pet Advertising Advisory Group
We're talking about all things Pet Welfare related this month. And while we celebrate the world of responsible pet ownership, we want to shine a spotlight on the amazing collaborative team over at Pet Advertising Advisory Group, better known in the industry as PAAG.Read More
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Animals
[H3] Your guide to responsible online buying of equines
The internet has made it easier than ever to find horses for sale, as well as ponies, and donkeys. However, buying equines online requires careful consideration and a commitment to ethical practices. As a member of the Preloved community, you can help ensure the well-being of these animals by following these guidelines for safe and responsible buying.Read More

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[H1] About Preloved
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[H2] A little bit about us
We believe in the power of second chances and new beginnings. That's why our mission is to become the UK's most loved and trusted community of creators, buyers and sellers.Preloved began in 1998 and has grown to become one of the largest classified advertising sites in the UK with hundreds of thousands of adverts in over 500 categories. We work hard to give our 10 million members a trustworthy buying and selling platform – check out our Trustpilot rating to see what they have to say about us.
[H2] What’s so special about Preloved?
[H3] It's simple
Preloved has no listing fees, no selling fees and you can upgrade your account to get extra benefits for as little as £5 a year.
[H3] No auctions
If you're buying or selling second hand, we offer a great alternative to the hassle and expense of auction sites.
[H3] Made for buyers and sellers
We are made for both buyers and sellers. So, whether you're wanting to find a new home for your unwanted items, or bag yourself a bargain, Preloved can help.
[H3] Good for the planet
Whether you're buying or selling, you're helping us on our mission to reduce landfill. Recycling is really important to Preloved, to find out how you can do your bit check out our recycling articles.
[H2] We Take Animal Welfare Very Seriously
Whether you're looking to rehome a pet or give a pet a home, read our animal welfare pages to find advice to help you make decisions when rehoming an animal. Every animal deserves a forever home. We care about animal welfare and are proud to meet the minimum standards set by PAAG. To find out more about what we are doing to combat poor animal welfare, please visit our Pet Pledge page.
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[H3] Need help?
New to Preloved? It's incredibly easy to become a member of our community.Learn more
[H3] Join Today
Get started with Preloved, it's free to buy and sell and interact with members.Learn more
[H3] Social Media
Join our active community on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Learn more
[H3] Freeloved
Every day, hundreds of items get listed for free by our Preloved members.Learn more

[H1] Instant Help

You can solve most problems instantly by using our online help system.
If you cannot find the answer here, please contact us.

[H3] FAQ's

My advert does not show up on the site?
How do I modify or remove my advert?
How do I stop receiving emails?
How do I change my phone number, email or other personal details?
How will people contact me?
How do I pay for an item?
I am having problems logging in

[H2] Membership Basics

How do I change my phone number, email or other personal details?
I am having problems logging in
I've changed my email address since last logging in
When I try to become a new member it tells me my password does not match.
How do I cancel my membership?
What Are Cookies? Do They Affect My Privacy?
How Do I Enable Cookies?
I have forgotten my password.
How do I read my messages?
Will you pass my details on to other companies?
Why have you asked me to verify my identity?

[H2] Upgrading Your Membership

My card is being declined but I know I have funds on there.
During the payment process I am being asked for additional personal information.
Is it safe to upgrade my account online?

[H2] Placing Adverts

How will people contact me?
My advert does not show up on the site?
How do I modify or remove my advert?
How do I remove an advert?
How can I add a website link to my advert?
How can I place a photo with my advert?
Can I advertise if I am a business?
Can Preloved give me valuations on my item?
Why do you keep asking me to renew my adverts?
What if my currency is not listed when I place a new advert
The photo with my advert is not showing
How long does my advert stay online for?
How will people pay me?
I get the error message "problems with the values highlighted above" when trying to place my advert.
I can't upload a photo on my iPhone or iPad

[H2] Replying to Adverts

How do I pay for an item?
How do I handle delivery?
I have deleted a message by mistake. How do I retrieve it?
How do I remove messages from my Inbox?
How do I contact an advertiser / buy an item?

[H2] Searching

I can't find what I'm looking for?
How can I get better search results?

[H2] Email Subscriptions

How do I stop receiving emails?

[H2] Problems

I believe I have seen an item on Preloved that breaks your editorial guidelines.
I have found content on the site that I believe is offensive / libellous.
I have found an item that is a breach of my copyright
How do I stop someone sending me messages?
Why was my advert sent for review?

[H2] Trustap

What is Trustap?
How do I use Trustap on Preloved?
What if only one person has Trustap enabled?
How do I enable Trustap on an existing Preloved listing?
How can I view my Trustap Transactions?

[H2] YOTI

Why have Preloved introduced Yoti?
Yoti’s partners.
Why do I need to Identify myself?
What are Preloved checking for?
What are the benefits of identification for the seller?
What are the benefits of identification for the buyer?
What information is taken from my ID documents?
Why do you want the information on my ID documents?
If my ID is expired – Can I still use it?
Will my data be sold to, or shared with any 3rd parties?
What do I do if I can’t access the Yoti link/can’t use Yoti?
Why do I need to take a scan of my face?
How do I capture my face?
What if Yoti doesn’t accept my ID document?
How do I know Yoti is secure?
Won’t adding my ID documents to Yoti make me vulnerable to identify fraud?
What information does Yoti store about me?
What does Yoti do with my information?

[H2] New Item Listings
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[H2] Popular Categories
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[H3] Furniture and Fittings
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[H3] Pets
[IMG: Clothing and Jewellery]
[H3] Clothing and Jewellery
[IMG: Collecting]
[H3] Collecting
[IMG: Horses and Livestock]
[H3] Horses and Livestock
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[H3] Spares and Accessories
[H2] New Animal Listings
View All
[H2] Pet News & Guidance
View AllExplore our most-loved reads with advice, trusted tips, and practical support for every stage of your pet journey.
[IMG: the alternative text]
Animals
[H3] Find responsible sellers with our pet buying checklist
Getting a pet's a really exciting time. But it's also quite daunting. When you start looking at pets for sale it's easy to forget questions you'd planned to ask. That's why we've created this handy Pet Buying Checklist to help you find a great, responsible seller, and your new furever friend!Read More
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Animals
[H3] Find responsible buyers with our pet rehoming checklist
There are many reasons why Preloved members post an advert for pets. Whether you're a registered and licensed breeder with a new litter, or someone facing considerable difficulties, you need to be confident that the potential new owner's going to meet it's needs. Please read our Pet Rehoming Checklist here to learn more.Read More
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Animals
[H3] Maintaining pet safety standards on Preloved
With over 10 million members, and over 30 thousand responses to pet adverts every month, Preloved makes safeguarding a priority. Maintaining pet safety standards on Preloved involves a number of different teams and technologies, working together. So what safeguarding measures are in place on Preloved.Read More
[IMG: the alternative text]
Animals
[H3] Preloved animal listing guidelines
The first step in making sure animals are rehomed responsibly on Preloved is to regulate the type of adverts people submit. We do this by implementing stringent Guidelines for what we will and will not permit. We've then built these into Preloved's ‘Place An Advert’ journey.Read More
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Animals
[H3] Preloved and the Pet Advertising Advisory Group
We're talking about all things Pet Welfare related this month. And while we celebrate the world of responsible pet ownership, we want to shine a spotlight on the amazing collaborative team over at Pet Advertising Advisory Group, better known in the industry as PAAG.Read More
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Animals
[H3] Your guide to responsible online buying of equines
The internet has made it easier than ever to find horses for sale, as well as ponies, and donkeys. However, buying equines online requires careful consideration and a commitment to ethical practices. As a member of the Preloved community, you can help ensure the well-being of these animals by following these guidelines for safe and responsible buying.Read More

[H2] New Item Listings
View All
[H2] Popular Categories
[IMG: Furniture and Fittings]
[H3] Furniture and Fittings
[IMG: Pets]
[H3] Pets
[IMG: Clothing and Jewellery]
[H3] Clothing and Jewellery
[IMG: Collecting]
[H3] Collecting
[IMG: Horses and Livestock]
[H3] Horses and Livestock
[IMG: Spares and Accessories]
[H3] Spares and Accessories
[H2] New Animal Listings
View All
[H2] Pet News & Guidance
View AllExplore our most-loved reads with advice, trusted tips, and practical support for every stage of your pet journey.
[IMG: the alternative text]
Animals
[H3] Find responsible sellers with our pet buying checklist
Getting a pet's a really exciting time. But it's also quite daunting. When you start looking at pets for sale it's easy to forget questions you'd planned to ask. That's why we've created this handy Pet Buying Checklist to help you find a great, responsible seller, and your new furever friend!Read More
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Animals
[H3] Find responsible buyers with our pet rehoming checklist
There are many reasons why Preloved members post an advert for pets. Whether you're a registered and licensed breeder with a new litter, or someone facing considerable difficulties, you need to be confident that the potential new owner's going to meet it's needs. Please read our Pet Rehoming Checklist here to learn more.Read More
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Animals
[H3] Maintaining pet safety standards on Preloved
With over 10 million members, and over 30 thousand responses to pet adverts every month, Preloved makes safeguarding a priority. Maintaining pet safety standards on Preloved involves a number of different teams and technologies, working together. So what safeguarding measures are in place on Preloved.Read More
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Animals
[H3] Preloved animal listing guidelines
The first step in making sure animals are rehomed responsibly on Preloved is to regulate the type of adverts people submit. We do this by implementing stringent Guidelines for what we will and will not permit. We've then built these into Preloved's ‘Place An Advert’ journey.Read More
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Animals
[H3] Preloved and the Pet Advertising Advisory Group
We're talking about all things Pet Welfare related this month. And while we celebrate the world of responsible pet ownership, we want to shine a spotlight on the amazing collaborative team over at Pet Advertising Advisory Group, better known in the industry as PAAG.Read More
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Animals
[H3] Your guide to responsible online buying of equines
The internet has made it easier than ever to find horses for sale, as well as ponies, and donkeys. However, buying equines online requires careful consideration and a commitment to ethical practices. As a member of the Preloved community, you can help ensure the well-being of these animals by following these guidelines for safe and responsible buying.Read More