This statistic shows the results of a Statista survey in which U.S. e-commerce shoppers were asked if saving money or saving resources is the main reason for them to purchase used items in the United States as of June 2017, sorted by item. The survey revealed that 32 percent of respondents stated that the main reason for purchasing used books is rather saving money.
Main reasons for U.S. consumers to purchase used items 2017, by product type
who have bought a used item at least once and bought something online during the last 3 months
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
The question and replies have been reworded for a better understanding of the statistic. Original question: [saving money | saving resources] What is the main reason you buy used items?
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Statista Survey. (July 12, 2017). Main reasons for U.S. consumers to purchase used items 2017, by product type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 15, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/730120/reasons-for-purchasing-used-items-us-by-product-type/
Statista Survey. "Main reasons for U.S. consumers to purchase used items 2017, by product type." Chart. July 12, 2017. Statista. Accessed October 15, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/730120/reasons-for-purchasing-used-items-us-by-product-type/
Statista Survey. (2017). Main reasons for U.S. consumers to purchase used items 2017, by product type. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: October 15, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/730120/reasons-for-purchasing-used-items-us-by-product-type/
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