Our 2020 Secondhand Economy Report | Trade Me

New Zealand’s secondhand economy in 2020

We’re proud to release Trade Me’s second annual secondhand economy report.

What is the ‘secondhand economy?’

The secondhand economy in 2020

How do New Zealanders feel about buying secondhand items?

Who loves secondhand the most?

Northland is secondhand central

Why buy secondhand?

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