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Usually hear "second-hand goods",
A lot of people's first reaction is disdain.
There is no good feeling or even a little resistance,
It is easy to associate with words like dirty and old.
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But
Norwegians who have always loved cleanliness and pay attention to quality,
The per capita income ranks second in the world,
But keen on all kinds of "second-hand goods",
From home clothing to cars and even houses,
Norwegians prefer second-hand or even third-hand or four-hand.
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Second-hand things, what is the charm of the end,
Can Norwegians be so fascinated?
01 Taobao? Of course, you have to go to the second-hand market
Norway's per capita income exceeds $70,000,
But there are very few luxury stores here.
Because compared to the brand-name boutique,
Digging for treasure in second-hand markets is what Norwegians are really interested in.
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Norway has many flea markets, large and small,
Only need to pay a very cheap booth fee,
Support a small stall, or open the trunk directly,
Anyone can sell old goods, all kinds of things,
A lot of it was also the owner's personal belongings.
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Loppemarded flea market
It is a second-hand market that Norwegians often go to,
Here, everyone is as excited as a treasure hunter,
Search around, buy things to bargain,
Even if you don't buy something, you can chat with the stall owner,
Listen to the stories behind their division of these second-hand items.
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The theme of the second-hand store will be more distinct,
Vintage costumes, old album film, second-hand homes, etc.,
Food, clothing, shelter and travel are all-encompassing,
Walking into a second-hand shop is like walking into a museum.
Every object has witnessed history,
Exudes a beauty that has been polished by time.
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Only for a third or less,
You can buy something that would have been very expensive.
You can even buy brand new goods in the store,
Some shopkeepers also wear costumes on the basis of ancient clothing
Join your own ideas and designs,
Turning a second-hand commodity into a one-of-a-kind work of art.
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Visit flea markets and second-hand shops in Norway,
A lot of times it's like a treasure hunt.
There is a word in English called serendipity,
Roughly means "the luck of accidentally discovering treasures",
This experience is accurately depicted.
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The offline second-hand market is not addictive,
The Norwegians have also set up an online second-hand market.
finn.no somewhat similar to China's idle fish platform,
Norwegians buy a lot of furniture and decorations here,
The quality control of the platform is strict, and the purchase process is standardized.
There is no need to worry about after-sales problems at all.
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02 Books, still second-hand looks good!
High prices in Norway,
The price of books is naturally not cheap,
Therefore, second-hand books have become the best choice,
Many bookstores will set up special second-hand bookcases,
Even some second-hand books are dozens of times more expensive than new books.
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Damm’s Antiquarian Books
It is one of the most famous bookstores in Oslo,
The bookstore was founded in 1843,
As a very old bookstore in Scandinavia.
This is a favorite place for Norwegians who love ancient books.
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As soon as you enter, you can feel the full sense of age,
There is not only a collection of old books and rare books on various themes,
And old maps and other prints,
The decoration of various old objects gives people the illusion of traveling through time and space.
Damms holds auctions in May and November every year,
If you're lucky, you'll find precious out-of-print books.
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Notes on every book
all carry the story left by the previous owner,
For nostalgic Norwegians,
Old books are not just a cultural symbol,
It also represents a kind of feeling and commemoration.
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Fjærland is Norway's famous "book town",
Close to the West's Jost Valley Icefield, beautiful scenery,
People will be many old post offices, cafes, telephone booths
Even hotels have been converted into bookstores,
With the magnificent and beautiful fjord as the background,
A small independent bookstore has created the most unique scenery,
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There is also Norway's largest second-hand book market,
The book market is only open from May to September every year.
Attracts 15,000 tourists every year.
Every winter,
Bookstore owners have to transport books from afar in a sleigh.
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In addition, Norway's roadside, seaside can be seen everywhere in a variety of small bookshelves,
Free books for people who come and go,
If you come across a favorite book,
Just throw 10 CZK next to the bookshelf to take the book home,
You can also put your own books here and share them with people,
Meet friends with books and share joys and sorrows.
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03 Second-hand is the greatest wisdom of the Norwegians
Norwegians have a penchant for buying, using and even collecting second-hand items.
Whether it is aged wine, old-fashioned furniture of the old age,
Classic cars of the last century, or retro style clothes,
In the eyes of the Norwegians, consuming and wearing second-hand items,
It is a fashionable way of life.
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the use of second-hand items,
Rooted in the hearts of Norwegians since childhood,
Many schools in Norway organize similar charity sales.
Classmates sell things they don't want at home.
Or even the toys I liked as a child,
They all took it out and gave it to the children who passed by,
Take the money you sell and go on a study tour or save it yourself.
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On weekends and holidays,
The Norwegians will clear out some unused items
Sold directly in front of your garage or in the yard,
One is to make room in the home,
It's more important to find the people who really need it,
Make the most of your resources and eliminate waste.
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The people who come to buy are usually neighbors,
One is something that is not used at home
Many times, in the end, the purchase of things has become half buy and half give,
The sale of second-hand items became secondary,
It is more fun to talk and laugh between neighbors.
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Some old clothes and shoes,
Norwegians never throw it away easily,
Fretex is Norway's largest second-hand goods chain,
There are fifty stores in Norway that specialize in the sale of recycled goods,
Recycling bins have been placed in almost every neighborhood.
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After the company unified recycling and cleaning,
It will be placed in a chain of second-hand stores, indicating the source for sale,
People who lose clothes do not need to deal with, and those who buy enjoy low prices,
Most of the income received is donated directly to charitable organizations,
It can also provide jobs for tens of thousands of unemployed people every year.
The Norwegians' maneuver can be said to be very win-win.
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Many people want to buy a new house, but norwegians are not,
It's not that the newly renovated house is bad,
Rather, Norwegians prefer traditional detached wooden houses,
What is pursued is the warm, homely feeling.
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Norwegians don't care how many hands an item is, and they don't care about old or new
Rather, it is important to value the practicality of the object and the feelings behind it,
Make the most of your things, take what you need,
Let those beautiful things that carry the years,
Find the best fit and the owner who needs it the most.
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Learn from the Norwegians,
Trying in second-hand items,
Find a different kind of fun and meaning.
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