As cost of living bites, more Australians are seeking second-hand bargains — but some would prefer you kept that a secret.
eBay has seen recent increases in sales of men's clothes and shoes, as well as second-hand tech and toys like video game consoles and video games."We expect to see refurbished items grow in popularity as people tighten their belts," said eBay Australia's Sophie Onikul.Meanwhile, the action is heating up in second-hand auction houses.Like Celine, Erika and her husband recently turned to second-hand shopping to save money.
"We're certainly one of the counter-cyclical businesses," said Amanda Brook, the company's chief executive officer.Not only will more people be buying second-hand, but more will be selling their possessions, as they downsize or cut costs. Eight months ago, with the fridge on the blink, "out of necessity" she joined her local "buy nothing" group on Facebook.
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