In some countries, people are purchasing fewer new items and more second-hand goods. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative trend?

The market for used goods is gaining popularity, evident from the mushroom growth of offline and online stores
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in second-hand goods.
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my opinion,
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is a welcoming
trend
and is driven by several reasons.
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this
increasing
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look into the advantages that support my viewpoint. There are numerous reasons for shopping
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products
. The first reason is saving money. Buying a used
product
will
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less than buying a new
product
.
Moreover
, people now understand that purchasing a quality branded
product
which is used is much better
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purchasing a new one of inferior quality. There are plenty of
products
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that have been used only once or a few times,
such
as designer outfits worn once by celebrities. These are now accessible to ordinary people at affordable rates.
Furthermore
, the availability of user-friendly apps and websites
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communication between
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and buyer easier,
further
fostering the growth of
used
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product
market. Social media platforms
such
as Facebook have
also
influenced the widespread acceptance of used
products
. Information on the availability of
products
, pictures and
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is at our fingertips, thereby providing diverse options for customers. Shopping for used
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is definitely a positive
trend
, especially for
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, as
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reusability
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of goods and diminishes waste. The pollution is
also
decreased as the demand for manufacturing new
products
is reduced. Another significant advantage is for the seller, as they can gain at least half the price for the good that they no longer require.
Moreover
, people who are from less affluent backgrounds can afford basic amenities if they rely on used
products
. To summarize,
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saving, affordability and technology influence are the major
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for the increasing
trend
in used
product
sale
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.
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this
growth is highly beneficial for
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,
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the environment in terms of profitability,
cost
savings and reusability.
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