Recommerce – It Doesn’t Have to be New to be Awesome

Selling on eBay has been an easy way to make extra cash for many years now, and especially since the COVID pandemic of 2020, the buying/selling of pre-owned items is still trending upward. According to 72% of surveyed eBay sellers, buying pre-owned goods is much more common in recent years. This may be partially due to the fact that 81% of Gen Zers also agree that preowned is the way to go. 

Selling pre-owned items took another upward turn when COVID hit. In fact, 68% of UK sellers say that they began selling in 2020 to make extra money. Large percentages of sellers across the globe are also now buyers, even if they weren’t before. In the past 12 months 81% of UK sellers have also been buyers; 80% of sellers in the US, 79% in Germany, 69% in France, and 68% in Canada. 

The top ten best selling items on eBay are antiques, jewelry and watches, books and comics, televisions and headphones, sporting goods, and mobile phones, but these certainly aren’t the only items to bring in the extra dough. One example is Nicole DiSanto, who has sold on eBay since 2006. Her store, FiveStar Auctions, specializes in yard and estate sale finds like antiques, collectibles, video games and vintage clothing. 

After Nicoles’s husband was laid off during COVID quarantines, he started helping with her store. Turning to Nicole’s personal stash of pre-owned video games and consoles, she and her husband were able to bring in $10,000 in one month. Nicole’s store gained traction during 2020 and has increased 357% since 2019. Recommerce is what kept this couple afloat during the pandemic. 

Many sellers have been fortunate in their endeavors and have seen the benefits to their bank accounts, but this is definitely not the only positive to come from recommerce. 

It may be surprising to hear that buying and selling pre-owned goods can actually have a big, positive impact on the environment. One eBay buyer, Hannah Stringer, has taken to buying pre-owned, high quality goods, such as home decor and apparel, almost exclusively from eBay sellers. She sees this as another way to support small businesses and to reduce waste. Hannah says that buying pre-owned is the most effective strategy for consumers to take on the climate crisis. 

Hannah isn’t off base here. In fact, 720,000 metric tons of carbon emissions have been conserved through people selling pre-owned electronics and apparel on eBay. Buying pre-owned is not only cheaper for the consumer, but it prevents these items from becoming landfill waste and it prevents the need for more new items to be produced, which also reduces energy and natural resource consumption. It’s entirely possible to purchase quality items at a reduced price, with the intention of keeping them long term to meet the goals of having the things you want, reducing personal spending, and reducing your personal negative impact on the environment. All it takes is the willingness to buy pre-owned rather than brand new. 

Cony Continues to Surprise the Music Industry by Earning High Praise from Hip-Hop Legend and Movie Star Bow Wow

Being recognized by big names in the music industry is a telltale sign of an artist’s prowess and potential. In recent months, budding musician Cony has been making waves and is consistently being noticed by icons of the hip-hop world. In the past, rapper The Game was spotted riding around his car and listening to Cony. This time, he has caught the attention of award-winning movie star and rap star Shad Moss, more famously known as Bow Wow. 

On his most recent Instagram post, the singer shared a clip of Atlanta legend Bow Wow reacting positively to one of his tracks. The veteran has nothing but praise for Cony and even shared a few words of advice and encouragement to the young musician. The recognition could not have come at a better time as the up-and-coming rapper had just moved to Atlanta a week prior. 

Getting these well-deserved acknowledgments from people he idolizes and looks up to is momentous for the newbie. Getting the proverbial stamp of approval from those who had come before him is a clear indication that he had indeed arrived and all his efforts have finally paid off.

Ever since he was young, people had told him to drop his dream of becoming a musician and pursue a different field. He had to fight for his passion and deal with failed expectations from his loved ones. However, he did not lose faith; he turned his pain around and used it as an inspiration and fuel to succeed and build his brand. 

Nowadays, Cony is everywhere, and it is getting harder to keep up with the young man and his busy schedule. He has sold out headline shows and press runs, and many publications have noticed and featured him in their articles. He is even seen on various billboards in Times Square in New York and Atlanta. 

His intense drive and discipline are what sets him apart from the competition, and his rapid rise to stardom is a testament to that. Relentless in his pursuit of success, he can be found in the studio almost every day of the week. Refusing to delay any work that needs to be done, Cony would at times stay up for days on end. Most of his days are spent either strategizing and planning his next move or building meaningful relationships with his idols. Aside from his impressive work ethic, the talented individual is also very versatile and has touched on different genres like R&B, country, and hip-hop. 

When asked about his plans for the future, Cony already has a clear vision for the next few years. He sees himself winning numerous accolades from prestigious award-giving bodies like the Grammy’s in terms of his personal career. The dreamer is also planning on going behind the scenes managing artists and helping them work on their press and production. Ultimately, he wants to become a CEO and the overall boss of his very own music company.

Fans and music lovers alike should be on the lookout for Cony as the gifted artist quickly makes his way to becoming the most talked about person in the music industry. 

Learn more about Cony and his music by visiting his Instagram page.