secondhand
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With secondhand shopping on the rise, one L.A. store has carved out a niche by helping influencers sell their surplus clothes.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
And they buy their baby stuff secondhand, as these goods depreciate faster than clothing, cars and electronics, they note.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 14, 2026
"Everyone is feeling the pinch financially, so everyone is looking for cheaper stuff," said Liu, a 42-year-old secondhand book buyer visiting the Shanghai store.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
According to Boston Consulting Group, the share of secondhand goods in shoppers’ wardrobes has risen 7 percentage points to 28% since 2020.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
Hugo and I read the notices on the board for secondhand Legos, kittens needing homes, good-as-new washing machines for £10 OBO, and ads promising you hundreds of extra pounds in your spare time.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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