Wednesday, 20 March 2013

What Can Be Done With Second Hand Clothing Online?

By Jill Faulkner


It is incredibly easy to find second hand clothing online. There are a number of sites that allow people to buy and sell their clothes that have been used online, often without taking any commission for the transaction. Some of these sites may charge a small commission or members' fee, while others allow for items to be auctioned off to the highest bidder instead of being sold at a set price.

Why would you want to sell or buy used garments? Well, there is a lot you can do with items that have bee used. For example, a vintage piece, which is a piece that is over a certain age, can sell for quite a bit of money if the condition of the piece is really good. You can receive quite a lot of money for vintage items in excellent condition.

It is not difficult to find collectors of vintage items. Some collectors donate pieces to exhibition setups for clothing. Furthermore, being seen in vintage items is quite big on the fashion scene at the moment. The fact that a wearable item could last so long and still look great is a huge indicator of the quality work that went into the creation of the item.

Some people buy clothes that have been previously worn because they will more times than not come at a much cheaper price than buying something brand new. The majority of sellers adhere by the rule that items for sale must be in good or excellent condition, which means that there is a good chance of finding something with little to no damage or wear-and-tear that looks as good as new. If you can get it for less, then why not?

If you would like to make a little extra money while being able to make some room in your closet for new things, then selling online may be the thing for you. It's a little bit like having a garage sale from right in front of your computer! Don't be surprised if this method allows you to find unusual things that you never otherwise would have found in your area.

Another good thing about looking for clothing online is that items that have gone out of stock or out of fashion may no longer be in stores. On the other hand, perhaps shopping via the Internet is a good way to be environmentally aware, by way of reusing and recycling. Habits like these help to reduce the amount of demand for retail items, which can then influence other related issues.

Examples of such issues include child labour or overworked employees for unfair wages. However, buying things via the Internet may exacerbate other issues, such as having to transport items via ground, sea or air from one country or region to the next. Using these methods uses an abundance of fuel, which does not help the environment.

There are specific reasons as to why you might buy second hand clothing online. You may be a fashion student wanting to learn more about specific items of clothing, without using what is in your closet or spending great amounts of money in a store. Internet shopping will allow you to find items that may not be accessible in your area, or special items like national costumes.




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