O Retail of used items It can generate an extra income of more than R $ 3,000, considering the sale of seven to 10 items, shows research from the OLX platform.
The survey also points out that Brazilians estimated an average of R $ 1,874 with the commercialization of second hand products.
The offer of four to six products can generate an extra amount in the pocket of $ 1,000, while one to three items adds a little less.
“Selling online used items has become an increasingly concrete alternative to complement Brazilians’ income – a feature that makes a difference, especially in periods of greater financial pressure,” said Flávio Passos, VP of Autos and consumer goods of the OLX group.
He points out that this scenario can drive the circular economy And by extending product life, it helps to promote a new relationship with consumption in a more conscious, practical and sustainable way.
The clothing sector leads items offers, with 52% of ads. Electronics (48%) and accessories and shoes (42%) appear in the sequence.
Appliances and books are also categories present among the products used.
The motivations to let go of some items and put them for sale vary, but the reason for gaining extra value that complements income is the main reason.
Anyone who sells regularly, for example, indicates that they sell their products used to release space at home or because they have no use anymore.
This movement happens mainly at the beginning of the year – a moment marked by the increase in financial expenses. According to the survey, 52% of people responded to that time the greatest need for extra income.
The scenario of greatest indebtedness is also one of the factors, indicated by 40% of participants, driven by credit card spending.
