A second-hand shop is a shop which sells goods that are not new.
There are various types of second-hand shop, generally specialising in a particular type of merchandise.
Antique shop - sells the same type of goods, either of better quality or with rarity value, consequently charging much higher prices. The distinction between junk and antiques is not always clear-cut.Car dealership - New car dealers in certain countries offer pre-owned cars with variable quality and price. There are also dealers who sell only used cars.Thrift store - similar to a junk shop but set up to fund a specific charity. These tend to specialise in clothes. The quality of the clothes donated for sale depends on the surrounding area. In the United States, these are called thrift stores.Consignment - consignment shop is the North American term for a second-hand shop.Give-away shop - everything is given away at no cost. Some operate as swap shops and require the customer to donate merchandise.Junk shop - sells all kinds of old goods. The best junk shops are piled high to encourage browsing and bargain hunting. These shops also sell low-quality antiques.Wrecking yard, scrapyard, wrecking yard - sells used automotive partsMusic store - Some music stores sell used, vintage or collectible instruments and sound gear, often using a consignment model.Office furniture shop - sells mainly used goods are common, but lack a distinctive name.Pawn shop - sells used items that were pawned or sold by individualsRecord shop - Many independent record stores sell used CDs, DVDs, Blu-Ray discs, vinyl records, etc.Resale boutique - specializes in contemporary high-end used designer fashion, vintage clothing, or contemporary basicsSurplus store - often sells military surplus supplies.Used bookstore - sells used books and other publications. Second-hand bookshops are a mainstay of book towns.Video game store - Most stores that specialize in video games sell second-hand video game consoles, video games, and accessories, in addition to new products.People will sell used goods right in front of their home in what is called a "garage sale". The products would be set up in front of the garage.
In the UK, people buy and sell at a car boot sale. Sellers will drive their vehicles to a large field, laden with products both used and new, and sell out of their boot.
Second-hand shops
Goodwill Industries - Runs Goodwill Stores throughout North America as well as 16 other countries.The Salvation Army - Christian-based thrift store operator that sells second-hand items.Oxfam bookshops - second-hand bookstore in the U.K.Value Village - second-hand shops in the U.S.Websites that facilitate second-hand resale
eBay - Website that allows people or retailers to sell new or used productsCraigslist - Website that allows people or retailers to sell or give away goods and services, primarily targeted to the local community.Thredup - Second-hand shopping website.Schoola - Second-hand shopping site that donates money to schools.
