CBC News Kijiji research indicates 82% of Canadians acquired or disposed of at least 1 resale item last year. The Canadian market for used and second-hand goods grew last year to an estimated $29 billion, up from $1 billion the previous year, according to a new report released Tuesday by online classified ad website Kijiji.…
By David Hodges, The Canadian Press TORONTO — Sales of new vehicles may have hit a record high, surpassing the two-million mark for the first time last year, but the majority of consumers are still projected to buy used primarily for one key reason: cost savings. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants forecasts that about 59 per cent…
By April Maguire Online marketplaces offer a number of advantages for small retailers, including the ability to reach new and diverse customer bases, but not all marketplaces are created equal. Some have proven invaluable resources for sellers, while others levy numerous fees without delivering a sufficient number of customers. Whether your wares are vintage clothing…
By Jackie Dove If you’re trying to squeeze the most value out of every dollar of your next laptop purchase, consider buying a refurbished laptop. While you won’t usually find the latest and greatest products being sold as refurbished, you will often be able to save money and get slightly more functionality by considering a…
BY YUKI HAYASHI FOR READERSDIGEST.CA First of all, the adage: “One man’s trash is another’s treasure,” isn’t always true. Damaged, stained, broken, and otherwise “as-is” items generally don’t turn heads unless they are unique, or valuable for repair parts (for example, vintage cameras a hobbyist can collect – or cannibalize for out-of-production parts). In doubt?…
BY LEAH MELBY CLINTON Finding, buying, and carrying the right bag is a blissful experience. Not paying full retail price it? Well that’s just the final cherry on top. Typically warranted due to impeccable construction and high-end materials, designer bags can cost a lot of cash. Any priced so low that you think, “That can’t…
By Jennifer Choy There’s no denying it, fast fashion has made it easy to accumulate clothes faster than we can wear them. There’s been a lot of discussion surrounding the evils of disposable clothing, but you can do your part to minimize the damage by ensuring that the $15 shirt you wore once gets a…
By All Bed Bugs Begone Tips on buying bed bug free clothing It’s important to keep bed bug free second-hand goods in mind when thrift shopping. Buying second-hand clothing and furniture has long been regarded a smart approach to shopping. Prices at thrift stores are often largely discounted, and the selection of items can be…
By James McKnight and Ric McLaughlin If you’re looking to buy a second-hand mountain bike (or a roadie), then follow this step-by-step guide to get the best for your money and stay safe online. With some mountain bikers changing their bike more often than their socks and resale values lowered by the influx of direct-sales…
By: Lou Carlozo Contributing Writer If the rapper Macklemore is to be believed, then skipping the high prices of the retail racks and going straight to the thrift store for solid deals on clothing is a practice worth extolling in song. That’s because these stores are frequently lined in wares that are in exceptional condition.…
