Jean-Luc Boujon (in Valence), edited by Laura Laplaud 07:32, December 23, 2022

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As Christmas approaches, and in a particularly inflationary context this year, some French people decide to go for second-hand games and toys.

In Valence, the French brand Kingtoy entered the market a few months ago with its King'Ocaz stores.

As Christmas approaches, you may have been browsing toy store shelves for the past few days thinking this is out of budget.

Have you considered second-hand toys?

You can of course find them in garage sales or on Lebonboin but also in some toy stores. 

For example, the French brand Kingtoy entered this market a few months ago with its King'Ocaz stores.

And even if these toys often have no more packaging, it's a hit!

Europe 1 takes you to a store near Valence in Drôme.

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The only differences are the packaging and the price!

Here, there is no question of relegating second-hand toys to the back of the store.

On the contrary, they are found in the same departments as their new counterparts.

The only difference: the packaging, usually a kraft bag with a photo.

And above all, of course, the price: up to -50% compared to new.

Clélia didn't hesitate for a second.

"I took a Harry Potter booklet and a kind of plane for my son, I have it for 25 euros. Who cares if it has already been used as long as it is in good condition. It's for fun, it's games, then I think having used games and not too expensive is the future."

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The occasion, "a real trend"

Second-hand toys are present in all departments: dolls, figurines, 1st age or even board games.

Toys that must first be complete, in good condition before being cleaned and disinfected.

Enough to do good business, explains Loic Navarro, second-hand referent.

"Normally, the net value of a Barbie is around 15.99 euros, we sell them for 6.50 euros second-hand."

For this referent, the opportunity is "a real trend".

A new trend that Kingtoy has decided to follow, hoping that in the long term the opportunity will represent a third of the brand's sales.