The best Saint Nicholas presents are not only in the toy shop, but also in the attics and cupboards of many Dutch people. On Marktplaats, you will find a wealth of second-hand toys that are at least as nice as new. Whether you are looking for a retro Barbie house, a big box of LEGO, a stunt scooter, or the books from The insane treehouse, you can find it all there! In this article, you will discover which gifts are favourites among buyers and sellers and get tips on how to find the best second-hand Saint Nicholas gifts quickly.
Marketplace is full of them: second-hand Saint Nicholas gifts
In cooperation with Marktplaats
Every assistant saint will recognise it: those children's wish lists get longer and... more expensive every year. But who says Saint Nicholas presents have to be new and pricey? By buying second-hand presents, you not only save a lot of money; you also give toys that would otherwise be gathering dust in the attic a second life. Win-win, then, for both your wallet and the planet! For many followers of thegreenlist.nl Marketplace is the place to find Sinterklaas gifts.
Favourite second-hand toys on Marktplaats
Are you looking for nice gifts, or do you have some beautiful toys you want to sell yourself? From our own experience and that of our followers, we know that the toys below are in great demand on Marktplaats around Sinterklaas. By looking on Marktplaats first, you might just stumble across a second-hand treasure.
- Barbie
- Bestsellers (popular read-aloud and children's books)
- Brio train (the famous wooden train)
- Coblo (colourful magnetic building blocks)
- Duplo (building blocks for toddlers)
- Games
- Board games (from classics like Catan Maze, Monopoly and Dr Bibber to today's hits from popular makers such as 999 Games, Haba, Jumbo, Mattel, MB and Ravensburger)
- Ikea kitchenette (Duktig)
- Kapla (wooden construction planks)
- Lego
- Nerf Guns (shooting darts)
- Onesie and pyjamas
- Paw Patrol
- Playmobil
- Dollhouse
- Pokémon cards
- Puzzles
- Stapelstein (colourful bricks to play with)
- Stunt scooter
- VTech toys
A wooden BRIO train is a perfect gift for Saint Nicholas. On Marktplaats, you'll find wonderful second-hand offerings.
St Nicholas time is also good news for Marketplace sellers
Do you still have a box of LEGO or a collection of Pokémon cards lying around at home? Then this is the time to offer them! That way, you can make others happy with a gift and sell your toys in no-time, which will also earn you a nice penny. And you can use that money for other great finds on Marktplaats. So you see: you don't have to dig deep into your pockets for that Saint Nicholas party!
This is how to find the best second-hand Saint Nicholas gifts on Marktplaats
Want a chance to win the best second-hand finds on Marktplaats? Then start your search in time! Some helpers keep an eye on the offer throughout the year, while others start their scavenger hunt in October. So don't wait too long, as the offer can disappear quickly. Also set good searches so that new offers appear in your inbox right away. And another tip: more and more ads have the ‘Buy Direct’ button. This allows you to buy your favourite Saint Nicholas gift in one click and pay safely, just like in ‘normal’ shops. Handy if you want to strike quickly.
Help make second-hand gifts the norm
Marktplaats wants to inspire the Netherlands to consider second-hand for the holidays. And that is much needed, according to their research: 66.6% of parents and grandparents say their (grand)children are just as happy with second-hand toys as with new ones, yet the majority (63.8%) probably or definitely choose new. The main reasons? Social pressure and fear of negative reactions from others. Over 1 in 4 feel uncomfortable giving second-hand gifts, while 56.7% would consider giving second-hand if it became the norm.
Survey conducted by PanelWizard,1,169 (grand)parents were surveyed
Your best second-hand Saint Nicholas gift?
So, what are you waiting for? With these tips, you can score the best second-hand Saint Nicholas gifts for a good price and contribute to a more sustainable party. Good luck and have fun finding the best toys on Marktplaats! And do you have any good tips or gifts that are always good to find? Please let us know, we would love to hear from you! Have fun searching!
More sustainable Saint tips
- Also see: the tastiest vegan peppernuts you bake yourself.
- Also see: this beautiful chocolate letter is vegan and also comes from our own kitchen.
- Also see: Ideas for sustainable shoe presents.
Photo credits: main image: Vlada Karpovich (Pexels), wooden train: Pavel Danilyuk (Pexels).
