moved to a new home,
I don't want to want the old furniture that I am tired of looking at anymore,
Bought new furniture,
There is nowhere to put useless items......
The old things that we have neglected,
Maybe it can be reborn,
They are recycled, repaired, refurbished,
Waiting for the arrival of someone destined,
Give them a second life and value.
Members of the public buy second-hand furniture at the thrift market
Nowadays, young people, renters, homestay operators and other groups who have just stepped into the society do not refuse high-quality "second-hand goods" while buying new furniture, and have chosen to "Taobao" in the thrift market. With the continuous improvement of people's awareness of environmental protection, green consumption and sustainable lifestyles have gradually been emphasized, and in this context, the thrift business has also flourished.
The current thrift market is no longer the old and messy appearance in the traditional impression, but is surging with new consumption vitality.
"I just recycled a set of sofas, coffee tables and TV cabinets yesterday, and they are in very good condition, let me show you!"
"A four-piece set costs 900 yuan, okay?"
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On October 10, the reporter came to a thrift market near Lutai Avenue, and the sound of bargaining came and went in the market. Different from fashion malls, there are no dazzling lights and gorgeous decorations here, but there is the charm of years of precipitation and the fireworks brought by life. All kinds of old furniture are dazzling, in addition to furniture, there are hotel utensils, kitchen equipment, air conditioners, etc. in the market, the price is much cheaper than the new products in the major home shopping malls, for the pursuit of cost-effective consumers, these are good choices.
The reporter noticed that several young people shuttled between the stalls, looking for those "treasures" that surprised them.
Xiao Liu, a young home decoration designer, said excitedly: "I usually like to visit the thrift market, where I can find a lot of inspiration and materials for creation. Xiao Liu said as he showed the reporter the retro wooden coffee table he had found, and was about to take it back to polish and transform it and put it in the studio.
In the eyes of young people, the thrift market is like a magical world full of surprises. Many of them fall in love with putting idle items on the second-hand trading platform to "make money", and the lifestyle of "selling second-hand and buying second-hand" is prevalent among young people.
For renters, the thrift market is a must-visit for them when shopping for furniture. You don't need to spend a lot of money to buy brand new furniture, you can buy items to meet your needs at an affordable price.
The thrift market has an abundance of furniture
"Beds, sofas, and dining tables are all 'second-hand', not that they can't afford new furniture, but second-hand furniture is affordable and cost-effective, and you don't have to run around the city with furniture when you move to change houses." Xiao Zhang, a "post-95" who just joined the work, only spent 1,000 yuan on a full set of second-hand furniture.
In addition to high cost performance, environmental protection is also a source of consumption power in the thrift market. "Buying and selling second-hand products is a thrifty and green and low-carbon attitude towards life, and the quality of these products is relatively low, which is more in line with my life needs." Ms. Zhang, a citizen, thinks. She was preparing to move, and recently moved large products such as sofas and washing machines that were inconvenient to take away to the second-hand market.
With the gradual change of concept, more and more young people recognize and practice this new way of consumption and life. Relevant reports show that the "post-90s" and "post-00s" have a significantly higher understanding of green consumption than other age groups, reaching 70% and 79% respectively.
Carved cabinets in a thrift market
You never know what kind of surprise you'll find in the thrift market. This has also led many B&B owners to find furniture in the thrift market that is both cheap and can create a distinctive style.
"Our hosts have a retro vibe, so I often come to the thrift market to pick up some old things. Carved cabinets and antique chandeliers, for example, add to the charm of the homestay, and guests love the unique environment. Ms. Wang, who runs a homestay in the Zibo Economic Development Zone, said.
Walking around the thrift market, the reporter came to a stall specializing in selling second-hand doors and windows, and the shopkeeper was cleaning and repairing a newly collected set of broken aluminum doors and windows.
"We have to wash the recycled old goods carefully, otherwise it will affect the appearance and is not conducive to sale." "There are more than a dozen thrift businesses in the market, and usually one person is out to receive the goods, and the other person is in the warehouse to clean and repair the worn goods," said Ms. Shi, the owner. ”
Taking broken bridge aluminum windows as an example, the door-to-door recycling price is about 150 yuan per square meter, and it can be sold for 230 yuan per square meter.
The price of many second-hand furniture and household appliances mainly depends on its fineness, the price of good condition is higher, the price of poor condition is lower, and the reconditioning process is too cumbersome, so there is no recovery value.
Well-prepared second-hand windows
For merchants, how to accurately find customers is a problem.
"We will contact the community, the property, or the whole house custom store, and we can reach a lot of customers who need it." Zhang Meng, who has more than 20 years of experience in recycling used goods, said that many potential customers have just purchased new furniture and need to remove the old furniture. "This morning, I ran a household and collected the old furniture of the whole house, and the quality is not bad." Zhang Meng said with a smile.
At present, with the increasing demand for smart home and whole-house customized home, the thrift industry is ushering in new opportunities.
"The consumers who come to the store are basically customized for the whole house, and nearly half of them consult the renovation of second-hand houses." On the morning of October 12, the reporter came to the home located in Zibo High-tech Zone, and the sales staff of a brand of whole-house custom home furnishings said.
A brand whole house custom home furnishing exhibition hall
Mr. Niu, who is engaged in home decoration design, analyzes that in recent years, the trend of home decoration consumption is changing from product demand to lifestyle demand, smart home and personalized customization have become a new direction of consumption, and smart home systems can connect many categories and become an important engine for revitalizing the consumer economy.
With the successive introduction of national, provincial and municipal policies related to the trade-in of home appliances, home decoration, kitchen and bathroom, the demand for "renewal" of home decoration and kitchen and bathroom, and smart home consumption will continue to increase, and the vitality of the "second-hand economy" may continue to surge.
Source: Zibo Daily
(Linzi Rong Media)