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It’s Okay To Give Secondhand Gifts This Christmas
“It even smells used!” // Illustration by Kate Walker
Giving secondhand items as gifts is becoming a major trend this holiday season, especially among younger consumers.
Why It Hits: While giving people used items as gifts was previously a major faux pas, the growing allure of vintage items and the cash-strapped budgets of many young people have led to a major vibe shift. This holiday season, finding the right gift may matter more than buying the right one.
Behind The Bag: ThredUp’s new survey found that people are getting used to buying used.
In recent years, holiday sales have started growing faster than sales throughout the rest of the year — 37% compared to 22%.
62% of Americans plan to buy at least one secondhand item this holiday season (a number that jumps to 78% for millennials and 70% for Gen Z). Meanwhile, over 70% say they’re open to giving or receiving a secondhand gift.
Additionally, 55% of respondents said they would “rather unwrap a one-of-a-kind vintage or hard-to-find secondhand item in excellent condition than a brand-new one that’s been mass-produced,” per Fast Company.
Final Receipt: Overall, Americans would like to buy new items, but they say their money doesn’t stretch far enough to make that kind of shopping worth it. In fact, 37% of respondents told ThredUp they spent less on a gift than they wanted to, meaning they had to downsize to stay on budget.
No one’s happy about a bah-humbug economy.
Prediction: With 84% of Americans expected to spend just as much on holiday shopping this year as they did last year, secondhand gifts may be the most prevalent things under the tree this Christmas.
Together with Expatsi
Your Next Vacation Could Be Your Next Home
If you’ve ever traveled somewhere and said out loud, “I could live here,” then Expatsi wants to help make that dream come true.
The company is rolling out Move Abroad Week to give people concrete steps toward moving out of the country. From November 10 to 15, Expatsi is going live with 38 online sessions led by immigration attorneys, tax pros, and relocation experts, who know the ins and outs of being an expat.
You’ll find out:
Where you can actually go, from beach towns in Costa Rica to cafés in Paris
Which visa fits how you make money
How to handle the real stuff, like taxes, healthcare, and flying your dog first class
Every session ends with a live Q&A, so bring your boldest questions.
It used to cost $350. This year? Just $49. Cheaper than your last DoorDash order.
Today’s email was written by David Vendrell.
Edited by Nick Comney. Polled and Copy-edited by Kait Cunniff.
Published by Darline Salazar.
