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Another way to do your greatest good is to buy secondhand clothing, shoes, bags and accessories. Not only does it conserve natural resources and keep waste out of landfills, it’s also a great way to save money and shop quality products at just a fraction of the cost of new items. Check out the platforms below and join the circular economy!
Vestiaire Collective
Vestiaire Collective is the leading global marketplace for premium and luxury pre-owned fashion. Encouraging consumers to join the circular economy as the sustainable alternative to fast fashion, the platform is unique due to its carefully curated catalog of over 1,5M desirable items. Launched in Paris in October 2009, they have over 10 million fashion members in 50+ countries worldwide with offices in Paris, London, New York, Milan & Berlin. In 2022, they banned ultra fast-fashion on their platform, taking a stand against an unsustainable system.
ThredUp
ThredUp is an online consignment & thrift store where you can constantly refresh your style while creating less waste. They give new life to millions of used clothes, offsetting the environmental and financial cost of fashion. They have processed 172M items so far, avoiding 666M lbs of CO2e and helping users save $5.3B based on estimated retail prices. ThredUp believes that thrifting is about more than just finding amazing deals on your favorite brands. It’s about shopping with intention, rejecting throwaway fashion culture and standing for sustainability.
Poshmark
Poshmark is a leading social marketplace for new and secondhand style for women, men, kids, pets, home, and more. Their mission is to put people at the heart of commerce, empowering everyone to thrive. They have 80 million registered users and 200+ million items for sale across the U.S., Canada & Australia.
Secondhand FAQs
Why is it good to shop secondhand?
Shopping secondhand and supporting thrift shops is beneficial to the planet as it helps reduce waste by keeping products in circulation, reduces the need for natural resources to manufacture new products and avoids additional green house gas emissions from manufacturing.
Are secondhand products hygienic?
All secondhand stores require the seller to disclose the condition of the products being sold. You can view complete information about defects, stains, etc., that may be present on the products. However, it is probably best practice to wash secondhand clothing before you wear it.
What are the advantages of shopping secondhand luxury products?
The most obvious advantage is cost savings. It is much more cost effective to shop designer clothing, bags or shoes secondhand than it is to buy them new. You can also find great vintage pieces that have been long forgotten and give them a new lease on life. All in all, shopping secondhand luxury products is better for the planet and your pocket!
How do we partner with secondhand retailers?
We have contractual agreements with some of the secondhand retailers on the platform. This means that when you make a purchase, we earn a commission. This is at no additional cost to you. Some of the secondhand retailers published on our site do not have contractual agreements with us, meaning we earn no commission and receive no financial benefit. Rather, we provide this information as a benefit to you and to help us all better care the planet.
What do I do if I have questions or concerns about my order?
All transactions are handled directly by the secondhand retailer. If you have any questions or concerns about your order, reach out directly to the platform on which you made your purchase.
What do I do if I need to return my order?
All shipping and returns are handled directly by the secondhand retailer. If you need to return a product, reach out directly to the platform on which you made your purchase.
What do I do if I have questions or feedback for The Greatest Good?
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