Out of all regular e-shoppers in Romania, 61 percent bought or sold products on CtoC platforms in 2022, slightly lower than the EU average of 70 percent. The most popular reason for buying second-hand products online was it being more affordable than buying new products and thus helping save money.
Why do you buy on second-hand platforms (e.g. Depop, Ebay etc.)?
Characteristic
Share of e-shoppers
It's more affordable than buying new products it helps me save money
63%
I like to buy from small retailers who sell their products on the internet
30%
I prefer to buy directly from private individuals
27%
It supports a more responsible economy
26%
It's trendy many of my relatives are using those second-hand platforms
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DPD. (March 1, 2023). Why do you buy on second-hand platforms (e.g. Depop, Ebay etc.)? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1419180/romania-reasons-for-buying-second-hand-products-online/
DPD. "Why do you buy on second-hand platforms (e.g. Depop, Ebay etc.)?." Chart. March 1, 2023. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1419180/romania-reasons-for-buying-second-hand-products-online/
DPD. (2023). Why do you buy on second-hand platforms (e.g. Depop, Ebay etc.)?. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1419180/romania-reasons-for-buying-second-hand-products-online/
DPD. "Why Do You Buy on Second-hand Platforms (E.G. Depop, Ebay Etc.)?." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Mar 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1419180/romania-reasons-for-buying-second-hand-products-online/
DPD, Why do you buy on second-hand platforms (e.g. Depop, Ebay etc.)? Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1419180/romania-reasons-for-buying-second-hand-products-online/ (last visited December 21, 2024)
Why do you buy on second-hand platforms (e.g. Depop, Ebay etc.)? [Graph], DPD, March 1, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1419180/romania-reasons-for-buying-second-hand-products-online/