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Ikea is expanding its buyback and resell program to all US stores beginning in September. Over the past five years, Ikea has bought back approximately 53,000 items through this division, offering customers store credit for their old furniture. The growing secondhand market appeals both to shoppers seeking affordability and design lovers looking for specific styles.

eBay raised its outlook after beating estimates, despite the acquisition of Depop costing more than anticipated. The company's deal to acquire Depop from Etsy closed at $1.4 billion, representing an amount $200 million above the originally announced price.

Colton Rockwell transitioned his online reselling side hustle into a full-time career after paying off over $10,000 in credit card debt. He now sells on platforms like eBay, Depop, Poshmark, and Facebook Marketplace, aiming to gross $100,000 to $120,000 annually.

Hannah Valentine paid for college by reselling used clothes, graduating with no student loan debt. She has earned nearly $50,000 this year through her business, which now focuses on pop-up vintage markets rather than online platforms like Depop.

A user reported three instances of paying for rugs on Depop, only to receive refunds after sellers failed to ship items. The user, based in Utah, questioned why sellers wouldn't ship and compared Depop to platforms like Temu or Etsy.

Gen Z and millennial graduates report that selling secondhand items online via platforms like Vinted and Depop has taught them more practical business skills than college. A Depop study reveals 71% of Gen Z sellers feel this way, while 85% of hiring managers believe resale experience should be listed on resumes and could make candidates more hirable than those with internships.

A user purchased a camera on Depop at an unusually low price but later realized it was a scam. The seller has no reviews, listed multiple identical items, and hasn't shipped the product yet. The user is seeking ways to cancel the order or contact Depop for a refund.

A Depop user received a suspicious email from a buyer inquiring about listed clothes. The sender later claimed a purchase and requested credit card information for account verification, which the user suspects is a scam.

The article discusses earning nearly $3,000 monthly by selling clothes on Depop and Poshmark, with the author offering to share their methods for others to replicate the success.

A Depop seller reported a suspicious purchase where the buyer did not communicate beforehand, the shipping address was a medical facility under the name 'Long', and the package failed to arrive despite multiple delivery attempts. The item was a limited edition women’s gym wear piece sold to a California buyer.

Morgan Purnell, a 20-year-old entrepreneur, earned £142,235 ($191,241) in 2025 by reselling vintage clothes, primarily through Vinted. He began after a rugby injury in 2022 and used social media and AI to scale his business, transitioning to Vinted in 2024 as sales surged.

Everlane is being sold to Shein, Depop was sold at a markdown, and Allbirds has shifted its focus to AI, indicating a decline in sustainable fashion.