Retro Tech Keeps Strong UK Resale Values

Gumtree’s Pre‑Owned Price Index shows retro and nearly‑new tech still command strong resale values across the UK, with classic PlayStation consoles and the Nintendo Wii remaining in demand. PS5 units fetch about £300 secondhand while iPhones average £250 and Samsung phones about £200; nostalgic Nokia and BlackBerry handsets average roughly £30. The marketplace saw heavy engagement, with iPhone listings generating over 45,000 responses and classic consoles drawing more than 1,000 replies, underscoring sustained buyer interest. The index underscores re‑commerce’s role in saving money and reducing waste; as context, roughly 100,000 tonnes of e‑waste are discarded annually in New Zealand with only about 2% recycled, and retailer Noel Leeming now offers free in‑store e‑waste recycling through partners TechCollect and Re:Mobile.