One in 10 people have expressed their regret over buying items ranging from hot tubs to DIY tools during the pandemic, a survey has suggested.
Covid lockdowns led to a surge of sales of some items that people could enjoy at home or in the garden, or to keep up their fitness. Now, buyers' remorse has kicked in for some, who admitted typically spending nearly £1,400 on the items.Gaming equipment, DIY tools, home gyms, bikes, clothing and jewellery, musical instruments, kitchen appliances such as bread makers, garden furniture, pizza ovens and hot tubs all appeared on the regret list, the insurer said.Some used money which would have normally been spent on holidays or social events, while others had intended to use the lockdown to start new hobbies.
"Faced with weeks or months at home, many of us made purchases to entertain ourselves, often costing hundreds or even thousands of pounds."