Recommerce: The Secondhand Goods Economy

For eBay, the sale of secondhand goods has been a part of business since day one. Consumers worldwide understand the ways in which recommerce can generate both income and sustainability. After all, why strain the planet to create new products when one can purchase pre-owned goods for less money? In the recession caused by the 2020 pandemic, the buying and selling of pre-owned goods has grown. 72% of US eBay sellers say that buying pre-owned products has grown more common. 81% of Gen Zers hold the same opinion. In the UK, Germany, France, and Canada, the story was similar, though