4 Reasons Why You Should Shop for Second-Hand Goods

Second-hand goods are used items, previously owned by someone else. There is a lot of benefit from buying used goods, but if you’re not a fan of purchasing pre-loved items, let E-Shakoosh.com help you change your mind.

Here are 4 reasons why second-hand products should be your first choice during shopping season:

Reason 1: It's cheaper and economically friendly

First of all, second-hand items are less expensive than buying brand new items and more economically friendly. With the amount of money that you would spend buying one brand new item at any mall or department store, you could buy many pre-loved items from second-hand sellers using the same amount of money. You will essentially save money by buying second-hand items and you will get more value for your dirhams.

Added to that, second-hand sellers carry the biggest brand names at a more pocket-friendly price, which means you get more for less.

Reason 2: Environmentally conscience

Reusing pre-loved items is a normal part of family life. From generation to generation, family-heirlooms or clothing are passed down and reused by the younger family members. This mentality has always been present in us.

Nowadays, it’s a global recycling mentality as well as a strategy that keeps our environment safe. For instance, around 92 million tonnes of textile waste is disposed of as trash every year. In addition, it requires lots of water to make textile, as well as land to produce cotton and other fibres.

However, if old items are re-sold as second-hand items, we can unburden the environment from this struggle. Thus, we can focus on more important global sustainability issues like clean water and starvation.

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Reason3: Find unique pieces

Nowadays, mass production of clothing and furniture makes us all look the same. We wear the same clothes and our home decor has the same look and ambience as our neighbours. Yet with second-hand products, you have the option of choosing items that fit your unique taste and personality.

NFor instance, you will be able to find a wider range of options that you don’t usually find in ordinary shops. You may even come across unique pieces of clothing or furniture that are very rare to find.

You will have the opportunity to get innovative in creating your own style or decor from vintage or modern unique pieces.

Reason4: Second-hand shopping is fun!

Second-hand goods are always surprising! You don't know what you can find there, and you will always be curious and excited about shopping. It's like a journey of discovery through different eras and generations.

For a second, imagine yourself enjoying those old first edition books from the 70s, admiring the old decorations of the 80s, and finding a vintage jacket from the 90s. These styles always come back into fashion, so take this chance to be the first one wearing the latest trends before anyone even knows it’s a trend! I hear "vintage photoshoot coming right up!"

In short, by buying second-hand you can live sustainably by helping to limit waste, create your own fashionable styles, and saving money while having fun! There is definitely a lot to like about second-hand shopping and the search for unique items that only you will have access to.

Become an E-Shakoosher!

When looking for a platform to sell your second-hand items or to purchase pre-loved fashion, furniture and electronics, make sure to choose a platform that offers a wide range of unique items plus transaction security.

E-Shakoosh.com is the UAE’s number one auction platform for selling and buying second-hand goods. You can choose from three different types of selling options to ensure that you get the best market price for anything you wish to sell. E-Shakoosh offers a safe platform for online payments and delivery options to fit your needs.

The word SHAKOOSH in Arabic means hammer, and we all know when the hammer comes down, that means the deal is done. So don’t lose it, just E-Shakoosh it!

For any questions or queries, you can contact our Customer Success team on WhatsApp at +971503015006 or email us at customer.service@e-shakoosh.com.