Company Stories Impact Tech Investors Careers Press Room Follow Us Contact Us Search Website Overview Economic Opportunity Sustainable Commerce Trusted Marketplace eBay for Charity eBay Foundation Goals & Progress Reports & Policies Recommerce Report Recommerce Report Economic Opportunity is Right in Front of Us Recommerce — the sale of secondhand goods — has been part of business since day one. We have continued this tradition ever since, and our new Recommerce Report further underscores our purpose. Consumers worldwide recognize that recommerce can be a potential source of great income, with the added benefit of contributing to a healthier planet. Download Report Find out who’s embracing Recommerce and what they’re reselling. Learn more Economic Opportunity The coronavirus pandemic has further illustrated the positive economic benefits of recommerce. In 2020, more people worldwide began selling pre-owned items online to earn extra income and sought to buy secondhand treasures at more affordable price points. SELLER SPOTLIGHT Vintage Goods Sales Aid Rebuilding During the Pandemic Nicole DiSanto has long had a passion for vintage goods, ever since spending weekends as a child trawling garage sales with her grandfather. She opened her eBay store — FiveStar Auctions — in 2006 to specialize in yard and estate sale finds, such as antiques, collectibles, video games and vintage clothing. + BUYER SPOTLIGHT Secondhand Shopping to Support Greener Living New York resident Hannah Stringer had looked to a myriad of green living lifestyles to minimize her impact on the planet and shop consciously: zero waste, minimalism and vegetarianism to name a few. “It’s a myth that you must buy more eco-friendly items which are often more expensive and cost prohibitive for many communities. In actuality, recommerce is the most effective strategy as a consumer taking on a climate crisis.” + Sustainability Recommerce not only is great for buyers' and sellers’ wallets but is better for the environment overall. It helps to preserve the world’s natural resources and reduce our carbon footprint — from saving on the water and energy typically used in producing new goods to preventing items being sent to landfills. Learn more about sustainable commerce. SELLER SPOTLIGHT Giving Pre-loved Instruments New Life to Create Music As a music student, I wanted to create a place where drummers could go to buy affordable, quality, pre-owned and refurbished equipment. + Read Our 2020 Recommerce Report Download Now Home Company Stories Impact Tech Investors Careers Copyright © 1995-2021 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Terms of Use | Privacy | Accessibility eBay.com Press Room Follow Us Contact Us