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Looking for a deal? These are the best categories in which you'll find them on Gumtree

Gumtree is host to so many ads posted across South Africa and the catchphrase 'Put it on Gumtree' has become famous amongst the many buyers and sellers who use it. Everyone could use the extra cash in their pockets.

How quickly an item sells is usually down to buyer preference and being priced just right. The popularity of air fryers and generators/inverters are an example of fast-selling items. Even if something is a bit pricey, the seller is always willing to negotiate to make the sale happen.

There are many reasons why people look for deals on Gumtree, but the most common is to 'flip it.' This is when someone buys a product (that often needs repair or maintenance) for dirt cheap and makes a profit by selling the refurbished item(s) again.


Cars and bakkies - People are always in the market for used vehicles. Plenty of them still represents good value for money, even if they need tender love and care. From hatchbacks to SUVs and sedans, check out all that Gumtree has to offer here.

Electronics - The world is all digital, and when buying brand-new is often too expensive, the second-hand market is the next best place. Click here to check out everything from smart TV's to phones and gaming consoles for sale on Gumtree.

Home & Garden - When it comes time to spring clean the house, there are often plenty of gardening tools and random stuff just laying around the house that can bring in cash. Instead of going to the shop, check what's available on Gumtree and save yourself money.

While these are the most popular sections on Gumtree, if you have time to kill, there are many other deals online in the various sections. You might find something super rare worth thousands and can be your ticket to financial freedom.

If you’re unsure on how to find these deals, trying using search terms like ‘Urgent sale’, ‘Free’ or ‘Unwanted’ on Gumtree. Also, categories like Antiques, Electronics and Home & Garden are some of the most popular and tend to have plenty of low-priced items for sale.

Now that you've got the knowledge, it's time to shop! Head to Gumtree.co.za or your Gumtree app (click for Apple & Android), and don't forget to use your location settings to find local service information close to home.