Driven by the younger generations, consumers are turning to online resale options in search of affordability, sustainability, and the thrill of the hunt.
For clothing resale sites like Poshmark, ThreadUp or Depop, “it’s really hard to overcome the math not working,” says Amanda Mull of Bloomberg.
eBay reported a 400% increase in listings with the word “thrifted” in the description, but brick-and-mortar shops are also benefiting from the trend.
College student Bella McMinn of Nevada creates custom clothing bundles sourced from local thrift stores for her online clients.
How one thrifter is confronting the ethics of buying clothes secondhand and reselling them at a markup.
