7 stores and organizations where you can sell your used clothes

The economic-financial crisis that erupted in 2008 and was consolidated the following year, in 2009, has meant social change and consumer responsibility. The second-hand market still has little weight in Spain, and although in some neighboring countries this market is well consolidated, we still have a long way to go in this regard... but there are reasons for optimism.

Every year it is the same headache. The sales, the new season, Black Fridays and Cyber ​​Mondays are here and we cannot resist putting our wallets on to burst the clothing stores. The problem is, what do we do with the surplus from the previous year or years? Until very recently, everything that bothered us in sight of the closet ended up in the recycling bin or we gave it to a relative. Today, luckily the organizations and stores in which to sell used clothing have spread.

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used clothing market

A 2016 study reveals that only that year 80,000 used clothing items had been sold on internet portals such as segundamano.es or milanuncios.com. And it is that the average Spanish user

has wisely become aware of the value that was not previously given to garments already consumed. Statistical data points to a growth in this type of market, a fact that is influencing new unconventional businesses.

It should be noted that the brands that sell used clothing are not just any. Given the nature and clichés of Spanish society in terms of consumption, brands are the star of this type of product. We will find an amazing cast of famous names such as Carolina Herrera, Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Diesel or sports brands such as Nike or Adidas.

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The 7 most common used clothing stores

In this article we will expose the physical and online stores most frequented by the used clothing consumer.

1. milanuncios

It is one of the most used portals on the web of second-hand articles. As soon as we enter the "fashion and accessories" section, we find a whopping more than 600,000 offers, both for men and women, as well as for babies.

2. Second hand

This web portal is another example of the increase in demand for used clothing. Apart from offering a diversity of articles, here we have the opportunity to offer our closet bottom in the way we please. The user manages the announcements, prices and shipments, as well as free and easy.

3. eBay

The eBay company is less common in Spain in particular and Europe in general. The American company is more focused on the engine market and its accessories, but in recent years it has included a fashion section that offers a wide range of offers for all tastes and users.

4. human

It is a chain of physical stores well known at the state level. Cities like Barcelona, ​​Madrid or Valencia have these places that offer a wide range of wardrobes of different fashions and tastes, since the "vintage" style is currently in fashion. Also, the positive thing about this option is that Humana is an NGO, and all its profits go to humanitarian, recycling and environmental activities.

5. solidarity trace

Another example to take into account of a collaborative mercantile company. It is another NGO that allocates its benefits to projects against the most disadvantaged. It is a non-profit company, where all of its income is invested in social issues.

6. I don't wear it anymore

This web portal is one of the most visited by female users. It has a large stock of the most varied products. Used clothing must be in optimal condition, since there is some quality control by the administrators. The garments range from prices as low as 0.50 cents to 30 euros.

7. Secondary

This is another of the most recognized web portals in the entire country. His philosophy is based on not buying the clothes from the user who intends to sell them, he simply charges 50% of the value in case of sale. That is, we offer them the product in exchange for nothing, they take care of the logistics, collections, complaints and announcements, and They will only pay us the liquid money when our product has been sold.