The Austrians earn a lot of money with the sale of used products. They take a total of 600 million euros per year through platforms such as Willkaden. The Austrians especially like to sell clothing and books.
On average, every private seller occupies almost 240 euros per year. This is the result of a study by the Linz Johannes Kepler University (JKU). According to the survey, 37 percent of the Austrians have sold items used in the last 12 months.
Austria is located in the EU-27 ranking of Eurostat in the top third part. “The pioneers of the second -hand movement can be found in the younger generations Y and Z,” said Ernst Gittenberger of the JKU Institute for Trade, section and marketing. This is also reflected in the results of the research. About half of the generations of Y and Z sell objects through Will, Vinted and Co. With the baby boomers it is only every fifth.
Clothing is often resold
The sale has been on the internet since the Corona Pandemic. Clothing is often resold. In the past twelve months, 18 percent of Austrians have again changed clothing and shoes in money, followed by books and magazines (12 percent).
Almost a tenth of the population sold used furniture, garden items, computers and mobile phones. Earning money with no longer used things is an “important secondary aspect” for selling second -hand, says the study. However, the idea of sustainability and “creating space” is also central.
Austrians often find sale of sales
However, the online survey among 1035 people through the JKU also shows that sales via online platforms are often seen as annoying and time -consuming. This is justified by the fact that potential buyers tend to treat the prices heavily or no longer report according to the agreements made.
Source: Krone
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