Source: EMARKETER Forecast, May 2025 - June 2024
Note: represents the total dollar value of pre-owned items ordered; excludes “open box” items and those bought via rental subscription programs (e.g., Rent the Runway); *using the internet, regardless of the method of payment or fulfillment; includes sales via online marketplaces (e.g., craigslist, eBay, OfferUp) or social media (e.g., Facebook Marketplace); **includes refurbished products; purchased at physical retail locations such as consignment, donation, or thrift stores; includes resale sections within regular retail stores (e.g., thredUP section in a Macy’s store); ***online or at physical retail locations such as consignment, donation, or thrift stores; includes refurbished products
Additional Note: Retail formats vary by digital platform and include peer-to-peer, consignment, and direct sales. Sales at pawn shops, auction houses, and dealers of used cars or auto parts are excluded.
Methodology: Estimates are based on the analysis of survey and traffic data from other research firms, historical consumer adoption trends, and demographic adoption trends.