second-hand shops

Pre-owned goods retailers

Second-hand shops sell used goods—clothing, furniture, books, housewares—at prices below retail.

They range from charity shops and thrift stores to curated vintage boutiques.

The appeal combines economy with treasure-hunting: I found this leather jacket at a second-hand shop for twenty dollars.

Also called resale shops or, in British English, charity shops when proceeds benefit a cause.

Related

emporium · swap meet · estate sales · pawnshops · bargains · vintage · vintage clothing · hidden gems · treasure hunt · consignments · bargain hunting · garage sales · upcycling · resales · jumble sale · car boot sale · market stalls · collector's items

Opposites
merchandise condition/newness

second-hand shopsdepartment stores

Large retailers with varied sections

authorized dealers · flagship stores · factory outlets · showrooms · boutiques

price point and market positioning

second-hand shopsluxury boutiques

Exclusive small retailers selling expensive goods

premium brands · Harrods · Neiman Marcus · Saks Fifth Avenue · Tiffany & Co.

retail model and supply chain

second-hand shopsfranchise stores

Licensed branded retail outlets

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G