Second Hand
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Worried about the cost of back-to-school shopping? You’re not aloneNew studies are showing that Canadian parents are planning on spending more cautiously on back-to-school shopping this year in order to combat rising prices.CanadaAug 16, 2023
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Facebook Marketplace: The good, bad and ugly — and why Canadians remain loyal to declining platformGlobal News spoke to Canadians who use Facebook Marketplace, and whether they loved it, hated it or were scammed on it, some users just can't seem to quit the platform.LifestyleApr 12, 2022
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Calgary thrift store limiting number of items that resellers can buyA Calgary thrift store has implemented a new policy limiting the number of items that resellers can buy.ConsumerMar 15, 2022
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Yard sale find turns out to be Ming dynasty relic worth up to $500KAn antique hunter paid $35 for the bowl at a yard sale in New Haven, Conn.TrendingMar 3, 2021
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Lethbridge thrift businesses: Pandemic sees consignment interest spikeLethbridge thrift businesses say the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a noticeable spike in interested shoppers and bargain hunters.FeaturesJan 25, 2021
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Report shows second-hand shopping growing in SaskatchewanAccording to a new report, the second-hand economy in Saskatchewan is growing faster than ever.CanadaNov 11, 2019
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Thrifty fashionistas help Sally Ann succeedThe Salvation Army is the largest non-government social service provider in Canada and has grown with the direct support of thrifty shoppers.LifestyleMar 1, 2017
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Alberta’s economic downturn benefitting Calgary consignment and discount retail businessesThe Alberta economy has Calgarians looking for creative ways to save some money.ConsumerDec 29, 2015
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Kijiji report finds Canadians spend big money on second-hand goodsA report released Tuesday by online classified service Kijiji found that Canadians spend almost $30 billion a year on used goods.CanadaFeb 25, 2015
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