Today’s consumers love secondhand shopping. For example, while Borders has closed and Barnes & Noble struggles, Half Priced Books has seen consistent growth. Guitar Center is battling for continued relevance, but the online used-market Reverb performs strongly.
The reasons for shopping secondhand vary depending on the consumer. Some are eco-conscious and would prefer to reuse existing products. Other consumers are simply bargain-hunters, using the web as a 24/7 garage sale that offers delivery.
The secondhand....