90′ Investigations – Vinted, backmarket: great deals and pitfalls of the secondary market – 90′ Investigations

Today, 6 out of 10 French people buy used rather than new. To dress yourself, furnish your home, or even make a phone call, you no longer have to pay a high price. We investigated this explosion phenomenon. The second-hand clothing market is booming. So, online, the closet clearance giants are waging a merciless war. Sector leader Vinted, which has 12 million users in France, has opened its doors to us. But be careful: our investigation has shown that these types of clothing sales between individuals are not without risk! Used items that are also popular include: refurbished smartphones. They are sold “like new” by specialized companies at 30–60% cheaper. The French buy more than 5,000 pieces a day. And there the giant Backmarket received our journalists with special cordiality. But you will see that among the lucrative offers there may also be scams.