For some people, "secondhand". Who would spend hours at a storage auction picking through somebody's old unit just to find worthless, used junk? Who would step foot into a thrift store and rifle through old, nasty things that people threw away? Well, all of that is a huge misconception, because secondhand goods are pretty awesome.
With the economy the way it is, more and more people are turning to secondhand goods, and the stigma of "used" items is becoming far less--making storage auctions an even more viable source of product for your eBay store of flea market table. So next time someone tries to belittle you for picking through old storage units, here are some great comebacks that you can use to stop them in their tracks.
With the economy the way it is, more and more people are turning to secondhand goods, and the stigma of "used" items is becoming far less--making storage auctions an even more viable source of product for your eBay store of flea market table. So next time someone tries to belittle you for picking through old storage units, here are some great comebacks that you can use to stop them in their tracks.
It's Cheaper.
The most obvious and probably best reason to shop secondhand is the price difference. Say your child wants an XBox 360 for his birthday. There's no way you can afford it new....but go on eBay and look at used ones. You'll be surprised at the money you'll save! Som people get hung up on things like not having the original box, or a tiny superficial scratch here and there, but really--if the product works as well as a new one, what's the big deal? The only difference will be the amount of money you spend. And for us, that's a good thing.
It's Good For the Earth.
Many people don't realize that by purchasing and selling secondhand goods, you're actually doing the environment a huge favor. All of those goods you found in the storage unit you just won could have easily ended up in a landfill, sitting there for years and taking up more space in our already overcrowded dumps. But by selling and buying secondhand goods, you're keeping all of these perfectly useful goods out of the dumps, and in the homes of folks who might not have that much money to play around with. So not only are you helping the Earth, you're helping your fellow human beings!
The most obvious and probably best reason to shop secondhand is the price difference. Say your child wants an XBox 360 for his birthday. There's no way you can afford it new....but go on eBay and look at used ones. You'll be surprised at the money you'll save! Som people get hung up on things like not having the original box, or a tiny superficial scratch here and there, but really--if the product works as well as a new one, what's the big deal? The only difference will be the amount of money you spend. And for us, that's a good thing.
It's Good For the Earth.
Many people don't realize that by purchasing and selling secondhand goods, you're actually doing the environment a huge favor. All of those goods you found in the storage unit you just won could have easily ended up in a landfill, sitting there for years and taking up more space in our already overcrowded dumps. But by selling and buying secondhand goods, you're keeping all of these perfectly useful goods out of the dumps, and in the homes of folks who might not have that much money to play around with. So not only are you helping the Earth, you're helping your fellow human beings!
It's Unique.
Sure, you can go to the mall and buy a brand new, mass produced ACDC shirt that was made in China. Or, you can shop secondhand and get an authentic World Tour tshirt from 1979. It's up to you...but we know which is the cooler option. Secondhand goods can make really great gifts, as well, especially for collectors or people with unique interests.
It's Fun.
Most importantly, buying and selling secondhand goods is fun! You never know what you're going to get--it's a brand new treasure hunt every time. You might buy a storage unit filled to the brim with antiques, or maybe vintage comic books, or something completely different. If you keep your eyes open, you can find some incredible things that people just decided to throw out. It goes to show you that the old saying is true: one man's trash is truly another man's treasure.
Sure, you can go to the mall and buy a brand new, mass produced ACDC shirt that was made in China. Or, you can shop secondhand and get an authentic World Tour tshirt from 1979. It's up to you...but we know which is the cooler option. Secondhand goods can make really great gifts, as well, especially for collectors or people with unique interests.
It's Fun.
Most importantly, buying and selling secondhand goods is fun! You never know what you're going to get--it's a brand new treasure hunt every time. You might buy a storage unit filled to the brim with antiques, or maybe vintage comic books, or something completely different. If you keep your eyes open, you can find some incredible things that people just decided to throw out. It goes to show you that the old saying is true: one man's trash is truly another man's treasure.
So what are you waiting for?! As you can see, the odds are clearly in your favor. Start your storage hunting career today and become a master of secondhand selling!
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