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Buy and sell second-hand in Donostia/San Sebastián: consumer rules
Spain’s consumer law gives a legal guarantee on goods bought from a business, with a minimum of one year for second-hand goods, but not on private sales.
- Why it matters
- Furnishing a first flat second-hand is common; knowing which purchases carry a legal guarantee avoids surprises.
- When
- You are buying or selling used furniture, appliances or other goods.
- Official page
- Guarantees (Consumer Affairs portal)
- Last checked
- 25 Oct 2026
In the guide: the 2 steps, what to bring (2 items), and 2 Easy to miss lines, with every official source.
One Easy to miss, on us
The page says goods bought from private individuals or at public auctions are not covered by the legal guarantee.