Pop-up gazebos
Check the frame material and that all the leg locks work. Torn covers are replaceable; a bent frame is not worth buying.
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Big garden items are heavy, seasonal and awkward to store, which is exactly why so many barely-used ones come up secondhand every autumn. A gazebo used twice, a hot tub sold with a house move, a barbecue that was too big for the patio.
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Categories worth watching
Rattan corner sets
The most commonly resold garden item there is. Cushions are the thing that degrades — check whether replacements are still available for the model.
Barbecues & grills
Look for rust on the firebox rather than the lid. Grates and burners are cheap to replace; a corroded body is not.
Outdoor sofa & fire pit sets
Heavy, so collection-only listings go cheaply. Worth widening your search radius and taking a van.
Outdoor cinema screens
Bought for one party, sold the following spring. Check the blower is included — they are frequently missing.
Hot tubs & spas
Only buy one you have seen running. Ask to see it heated and with the pump on, and read our hot tub checklist first.
