The Secondhand Furniture Phenomenon: What 48% of Americans Know That You Don't
2024年7月19日 - 9:55PM
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Over 3 in 4 would likely buy used furniture
again, but logistics and safety challenges remain
uShip, the fast, easy and affordable platform for shipping large
and bulky items, today released its Secondhand Furniture
Report. Conducted by third-party research firm, Censuswide,
this report reveals trends and challenges in buying and selling
used, vintage and “thrifted” furniture, featuring insights from
over 2,000 Americans ahead of peak moving season.
Why Buy Used? Lower Cost and Talk Value Among Biggest
Benefits
Americans love secondhand furniture for its affordability,
uniqueness, and trendiness. Nearly half of Americans (48%) have
purchased used furniture, and 78% of those buyers are likely to do
so again. The popularity of platforms like Facebook Marketplace,
Craigslist, and AptDeco supports this growing trend and
benefits:
- 63% cite lower cost/cost-effectiveness
- 34% cite the ability to get a unique item that makes a great
conversation piece
- One in five say it’s trendy to thrift
Logistics Headaches: Buyer, Seller Coordination
Of those who have bought secondhand furniture before, just under
one in three say the item was complicated to transport, and 26% say
they’d need the seller to deliver the item if they were to buy
secondhand furniture. For some, they’ve avoided buying used
furniture outside their local area due to the perceived high
delivery cost.
Young people aged 16-24, potentially including relocating
graduates, often abandon secondhand furniture purchases due to
logistical issues, despite financial incentives. For sellers,
logistics are an even bigger headache, with over half citing
coordination for pick-up as their main challenge.
Other Roadblocks: Convenience and Safety
While coordinating logistics is the biggest challenge in
secondhand furniture transactions, other issues also deter buyers
and sellers alike. More than one in five Americans find having to
make alternative arrangements (securing childcare or taking time
off work) a challenge when selling secondhand furniture, and nearly
a quarter fear meeting strangers when picking up furniture. Safety
concerns lead 22% to prefer new furniture.
uShip: Closing the Gap
“Our report shows Americans appreciate unique pre-owned items
that make a house a home,” said Heather Hoover-Salomon, CEO of
uShip. “The data also illustrates the chasm between striking
pre-loved gold and experiencing smooth, safe delivery. uShip closes
that gap through our curated nationwide transporter network and
safety features on our online shipping marketplace so logistics
never deter buyers and sellers from exchanging secondhand
furniture.”
Access the full Secondhand Furniture Report on uShip.
Report Methodology
All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from Censuswide. Total
sample size was 2,003 nationally representative US consumers.
Fieldwork was undertaken between the twenty-third and twenty-eight
of May 2024. The survey was carried out online. The figures are
representative of all US adults aged 16+. Censuswide abides by and
employs members of the Market Research Society and follows the MRS
code of conduct which is based on the ESOMAR principles.
About uShip
uShip makes it quick, easy, and affordable to ship large or
bulky items. From cars to cranes and furniture to freight, our
straightforward and transparent platform helps people, businesses,
and e-commerce sellers ship with incredible speed and efficiency.
uShip works with leading retail platforms like Etsy, eBay, AptDeco
and Chairish. Launched in 2004, uShip is based in Austin, Texas.
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