In 2022, a survey on online thrifting revealed that U.S. adults from ages 18 to 24 were most likely to have used online second-hand stores, with 28 percent reporting that they had used such sites for buying clothes and enjoyed the experience. In comparison, adults aged 55 and older were the least likely, with 87 percent having never used an online second-hand shop and having no plans to do so.
Share of consumers buying from online second-hand clothing stores in the United States in 2022, by age group
Characteristic
18-24
25-34
35-54
55+
Have bought clothes from these sites and will again in the future
28%
25%
16%
8%
Have bought clothes from these sites, but will not in the future
24%
16%
8%
2%
Have never bought clothes from these sites, but I plan to in the future
24%
15%
11%
4%
Have never bought clothes from these sites and don't plan to in the future
This question was phrased by the source as follows:
"What is your experience with buying clothes from online second-hand clothing stores (such as Poshmark, thredUP, eBay, etc.)?"
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