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Nearly-new market can keep Christmas costs down

NEARLY NEW IS THE “NEW” NEW!

It is reported that the average family can spend up to a whopping £700 at Christmas, while the lowest price expected for a family to pay is £182. The easiest way to save money this Christmas is to shop for quality nearly-new items at your Local Jack & Jill Market.  Thousands of shoppers collectively tell us every month across all our markets about the fantastic savings they have made.

One happy shopper recently told us “This is the sixth Market I have been to, and every time I leave with a bag full of fantastic goodies for my boys which I am putting away for Christmas, I will be all finished soon and will probably have spent under £100”

Our children don’t know or care that an item has been played with and loved before it reaches them, in fact I am sure we can all relate to how they always seem to get more enjoyment playing with toys everywhere else that you go.  If it’s New to them then as far as they are concerned its NEW!

There are lots of reasons why its sensible to shop at The Jack & Jill Market, here are our favourites:

  1. Everything is cheaper – Your money goes a lot further!
  2. Your money stays in the community – You are buying your items from local Families and helping their family budget at the same time as yours!
  3. The Thrill of The Hunt – Scouring the Market for that must have item at an unbeatable price is exciting in a way retail shopping isn’t!
  4. Its Green – Buying nearly new cuts down on the amount going to landfill!
  5. It’s All Under One Roof – Generally you can find everything you might need or want all in the same place and leave with it that very day!

A recent stallholder told us “I am thrilled to have made over £300, that’s money which is going into the Christmas fund and will make a huge difference”

Join us at the very last Jack & Jill Market in 2012 on Sunday 9th December at Meadowbank Stadium from 10:30-1:30.  It’s going to be bursting with bargains to stuff your stockings and treats for under your tree as well as all the rest from start to finish!

Pauline, Jack and Jill Market

Jack and Jill’s Savvy Way to Survive Christmas!

Hate to mention it, but Christmas is coming (77 days and counting!) so it’s never too early to pick up a bargain …

Now that Summer is officially over and the Festive Countdown is underway, it’s time to start thinking about “The Savvy Way to Survive Christmas!”

It’s reported that the average family spend up to a whopping £700 over the festive period, while the smallest sum a UK family is likely to fork out is still a sizable £182.

But you don’t have to break the bank to give your little ones a Yuletide to remember.  You can make your money go further this festive season, by shopping for quality nearly-new items at your local Jack & Jill Market.  You can pick up everything from designer Christmas outfits, toys, books and gadgets to make their stockings bulge, or a star attraction for under the tree.

One happy shopper recently told us “This is the sixth market I have been to and every time I leave with a bag full of fantastic goodies for my boys which I am putting away for Christmas.  I will be all finished soon and will probably have spent under £100”

Our children don’t know or care that an item has been played with and loved before it reaches them.  If it’s New to them then as far as they are concerned it is NEW!

Cathy Uttley and Pauline Macmillan are Events & Marketing Managers for The Jack & Jill Market in Edinburgh.  Both have two young children, so they fully understand how unnecessarily expensive parenting can be.  Cathy said: “Hamish and Polly are growing so quickly that it just makes sense to buy nearly new”. Pauline added: “Liam and Lucy’s interests change so quickly that I really appreciate being able to keep them entertained with gently-used toys at bargain prices.”

Jack and Jill is not just about saving money: savvy Mums and Dads can free up cash in the attic at the monthly markets.  A recent stallholder said: “I am thrilled to have made over £300, that’s money which is going into the Christmas fund and will make a huge difference.”

There are lots of reasons why it makes money smart sense to shop at The Jack & Jill Market, this Christmas.  Here are just a few:

  1. Jack and Jill goodies are sold at a fraction of the high street price – Your money goes a lot further!
  2. Your money stays in the community – You are buying your items from local families and helping their family budget at the same time as yours!
  3. The thrill of the hunt – Scouring the Market for that must have item at an unbeatable price is exciting in a way retail shopping isn’t!
  4. It’s green – Buying nearly new cuts down on the enormous number of toys sent to landfill!
  5. It’s all under one roof –You can find everything you might need or want all in the same place and leave with it that very day!

With three more fantastic markets before 2013 is upon us, you have every opportunity to make sure that your tree is not the only green thing about your Christmas!  Come along to Meadowbank  Stadium, London Road, Edinburgh on 21st October, 18th November and 9th December (10:30am-1:30pm) and have a very Savvy Christmas!

www.jackandjillmarket.co.uk

 

Jack and Jill Markets: ‘where smart mums sell and save’

Local mums Pauline Macmillan and Cathy Uttley attended our very first NENgage session. They explain what their quality nearly-new baby and children’s market is all about:

Never more than in these challenging financial times have savvy mums and dads sought out innovative ways to make and save money, while providing the very best for their little ones. Jack and Jill Markets are a Not for Profit, Community Interest Organisation committed to helping families in their local community make and save money.  They are monthly markets aimed at children aged 0-9.

Cathy and Pauline explained: “While eBay and gumtree offer financially astute parents ways to buy and sell second-hand goods, they are not without their drawbacks.  Searching the internet for each individual item at the right price and in the right location is a time-consuming business and then you just have to hope that it arrives in acceptable condition.  Jack & Jill offers a welcome return to the old-fashioned shopping experience; shoppers can see and touch the goods and enjoy friendly service all in a vibrant atmosphere.  On the other side of the counter sellers get to see their kids nearly new items go to good homes while making some welcome cash – some have made over £500.”

When the women experienced their first market, they knew immediately they wanted to get involved. Pauline said: “With two young kids of my own, I immediately recognised the difference Jack & Jill could make to local parents.”

So when the opportunity to become Marketing & Events Managers for Edinburgh presented itself, the girls jumped at it!

As both Cathy and Pauline are full-time mums, they are delighted that their new roles offer the flexibility to manage their own business schedules alongside family commitments, and so far they are doing a great job.  At their first market as Managers, they welcomed an unprecedented 805 shoppers through the doors of Meadowbank Stadium.

Jack and Jill Market’s Pauline (left) and Cathy

Cathy added: “We really can’t stress what a fabulous initiative this is.  If you’ve got kids or grandkids, you can’t afford to miss our next market.  We are in Edinburgh on a monthly basis with 60 stalls bursting with brilliant bargains from cots, car seats and buggies to clothes, equipment and toys.  We’re really proud of what we’re doing with Jack & Jill”.

To sign up for market alerts to make sure you don’t miss out, visit their website: www.jackandjillmarket.co.uk

The next market takes place at Meadowbank Stadium on Sunday 23 September, Adults £1 entry, children free.

Jack and Jill Markets: 'where smart mums sell and save'

Local mums Pauline Macmillan and Cathy Uttley attended our very first NENgage session. They explain what their quality nearly-new baby and children’s market is all about:

Never more than in these challenging financial times have savvy mums and dads sought out innovative ways to make and save money, while providing the very best for their little ones. Jack and Jill Markets are a Not for Profit, Community Interest Organisation committed to helping families in their local community make and save money.  They are monthly markets aimed at children aged 0-9.

Cathy and Pauline explained: “While eBay and gumtree offer financially astute parents ways to buy and sell second-hand goods, they are not without their drawbacks.  Searching the internet for each individual item at the right price and in the right location is a time-consuming business and then you just have to hope that it arrives in acceptable condition.  Jack & Jill offers a welcome return to the old-fashioned shopping experience; shoppers can see and touch the goods and enjoy friendly service all in a vibrant atmosphere.  On the other side of the counter sellers get to see their kids nearly new items go to good homes while making some welcome cash – some have made over £500.”

When the women experienced their first market, they knew immediately they wanted to get involved. Pauline said: “With two young kids of my own, I immediately recognised the difference Jack & Jill could make to local parents.”

So when the opportunity to become Marketing & Events Managers for Edinburgh presented itself, the girls jumped at it!

As both Cathy and Pauline are full-time mums, they are delighted that their new roles offer the flexibility to manage their own business schedules alongside family commitments, and so far they are doing a great job.  At their first market as Managers, they welcomed an unprecedented 805 shoppers through the doors of Meadowbank Stadium.

Jack and Jill Market’s Pauline (left) and Cathy

Cathy added: “We really can’t stress what a fabulous initiative this is.  If you’ve got kids or grandkids, you can’t afford to miss our next market.  We are in Edinburgh on a monthly basis with 60 stalls bursting with brilliant bargains from cots, car seats and buggies to clothes, equipment and toys.  We’re really proud of what we’re doing with Jack & Jill”.

To sign up for market alerts to make sure you don’t miss out, visit their website: www.jackandjillmarket.co.uk

The next market takes place at Meadowbank Stadium on Sunday 23 September, Adults £1 entry, children free.