5 cons of thrifting pre-loved luxury goods no one tells you about
Thrifting is the new buying. It basically means buying second hand goods at an affordable price. For luxury goods, it basically means a flea market or an online sale where you purchase used items on discounted price.?While the benefits of thrifting are that the same product is being used multiple times instead of getting dumped, which results in sustainability, it does have its disadvantages.
Everyone talks about the impact of thrifting and second hand apps, no one opens up about the dark side of it. Here are 5 reasons why you should be super careful before indulging in a second hand luxury goods.?
1. Influencers are purchasing this and re-selling this for even bigger profits?
The digital content creators who are into thrifting are actually making way more money from re-selling than their content.?
2. Thrift stores are no longer cheap?
If you think, re-buying will be cheaper then you are wrong. You may end up spending a lot for a product that has been used, defected and will have to be washed multiple times before use.
3. Only the influencers are getting rich
The ones at the receiving end are not getting rich or famous. These thrift influencers are smart at picking up old and worn products. They advertise and photograph it in such a way that the customers are enticed and end up buying it. The only one winning here are the ones selling it.
4. Lack of warranty and guarantee
No return, no re-sell, no warranty, no guarantee, one can't tell if if it's original
5. Authenticity concerns
There's always a risk of purchasing counterfeit luxury goods when thrifting, especially if the items are heavily discounted or seem too good to be true.
6. Condition of the product
Thrifted luxury goods might show signs of wear, damage, or aging that can be difficult or costly to repair, diminishing their value and appeal.?
