Ho Ho Ho - Hi-Tech Christmas for the UK! New survey finds that technology gadgets are the most desired Christmas present by Brits Submitted by: Connected PR Tuesday, 3 November 2015 London, UK – 3rd November 2015 – Recent research of the upcoming 2015 Christmas shopping desires by http://www.MadBid.com, the leading Gamified eCommerce site, has revealed that Brits will be stocking up on technology gifts for Christmas this year. Apple products, such as the iPad and iPhone, are the most desired brand to receive as a gift, with over 50% wanting to unwrap an Apple gift on Christmas day. There is a slight gender difference; an iPhone, iPad or fitness tracker being the most desired technology gifts by women. An iPhone and iPad are also top of mind for men, but they would like to receive a gaming console above all others. Those that desired higher priced gifts, such as an iPad or iPhone, were also planning on spending more money as a whole (more than £500). While those that wanted to spend £100 or less are planning to buy more inexpensive items like a camera or fitness tracker. Other highlights of the survey of 1179 people include: - People tend to gift the same things they like - Both women and men like to get and give an iPhone or iPad - A camera and headphones were two items that topped the worst tech gifts to receive list - Socks were revealed as the number one most unwanted non tech gift. Unwanted gifts are either given to charity, (40%) sold online (14%) recycled as a future gift (24%) or thrown away (14%). “Christmas is definitely around the corner and on shoppers’ minds! The survey results show that one can not really go wrong with giving a gift of technology to a loved one, friend or partner.” said Juha Koski, Managing Director at MadBid. “Deals are to be had on technology gadgets on MadBid for savvy shoppers, especially during the season of giving.” Full survey results available on request. Paris Welton – [email protected] Tel: 07920 474383 -ends- About MadBid Founded in the UK in 2008, MadBid and is a leading Gamified eCommerce site operating in 11 European countries including Italy, Germany, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, France, Austria, Ireland, Portugal, Switzerland and UK, as well as the United States, Turkey, India, Canada and Australia. It has over 6 million registered users globally, over 1.6 million unique visitors per month. MadBid is in the UK’s ‘The Guardian’ Tech Media Invest 2010 as one of the Top 30 IT companies in the UK and number one in its e-commerce category. Page 1 This exclusive and innovative platform has sold more than 3800 unique premium products to their users such as premium laptops, mobile phones, TVs, cameras, health and beauty products, houseware appliances, cars and more. MadBid offers customers an exciting shopping experience with a No-lose Guarantee, users can buy a range of desirable consumer goods by placing bids through the site and save up to 89% on RRP. Website: http://www.madbid.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MadBid.Auctions Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadBid Page 2 Distributed via Press Release Wire (https://pressreleases.responsesource.com/) on behalf of Connected PR Copyright © 1999-2021 ResponseSource, The Johnson Building, 79 Hatton Garden, London, EC1N 8AW, UK e: [email protected] t: 020 3426 4051 f: 0345 370 7776 w: https://www.responsesource.com.