This statistic shows the results of a Statista survey in which U.S. e-commerce shoppers were asked if they prefer to purchase consumer electronics (e.g., cell phones, televisions, consoles) used or new in the United States as of June 2017. During the survey period, 73 percent of respondents stated that they prefer to purchase new consumer electronics.
Share of consumers who prefer to purchase consumer electronics* used or new in the United States 2017
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: [consumer electronics (e.g., cell phones, televisions, consoles)] Which of these items do you purchase used and which do you prefer new?
* Includes cell phones, televisions, and consoles.
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Statista Survey. (July 12, 2017). Share of consumers who prefer to purchase consumer electronics* used or new in the United States 2017 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 28, 2021, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/730560/preference-to-purchase-consumer-electronics-new-or-used-us/
Statista Survey. "Share of consumers who prefer to purchase consumer electronics* used or new in the United States 2017." Chart. July 12, 2017. Statista. Accessed November 28, 2021. https://www.statista.com/statistics/730560/preference-to-purchase-consumer-electronics-new-or-used-us/
Statista Survey. (2017). Share of consumers who prefer to purchase consumer electronics* used or new in the United States 2017. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 28, 2021. https://www.statista.com/statistics/730560/preference-to-purchase-consumer-electronics-new-or-used-us/
Statista Survey. "Share of Consumers Who Prefer to Purchase Consumer Electronics* Used or New in The United States 2017." Statista, Statista Inc., 12 Jul 2017, https://www.statista.com/statistics/730560/preference-to-purchase-consumer-electronics-new-or-used-us/
Statista Survey, Share of consumers who prefer to purchase consumer electronics* used or new in the United States 2017 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/730560/preference-to-purchase-consumer-electronics-new-or-used-us/ (last visited November 28, 2021)
