Flea markets are booming: This is how Frickingen discovers the love of second -hand!

Flea markets are booming: This is how Frickingen discovers the love of second -hand!

Frickingen, Deutschland - The times when flea markets were only considered to be junk markets are over. More and more people, especially from the Bodenseekreis region, are discovering the advantages of second-hand shopping. As Südkurier can be found in almost every place a year, which can be found in almost every place, which not only avoid garbage, but also offer a colorful range of vintage pieces.

A particularly popular market recently took place in the Festhalle Frickingen. Organized by the school support association, it was open on Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and offered the buyers a relaxed atmosphere with drinks. There were a total of around 65 stands that were visited by enthusiastic buyers. Lena Rütten and Mara Heller in particular appreciated the sustainability and the opportunity to find unusual clothing. Heller emphasized that not only the price was crucial, but the focus was much more on reuse of clothing.

sustainability and market changes

buyers like Andrea Marent confirm the fun and advantages of the flea market stroll. In addition to branded articles at affordable prices, increased awareness of quality and fairness is also taken into account. Cristina Aguirre, sustainability officer, calls on to keep your own responsibility and influence on the environment in mind when buying. More and more people, especially millennials and members of Generation Z, turn up their wallets and buy second -hand, because the positive effects are undisputed. climatezutz-kommune.de emphasizes that the secondhand market has almost tripled since 2020, which increases the numbers to around 120 billion US dollar in 2022.

The switch to second -hand is not only fueled by changing buying behavior, but also by the challenges of retail. Bernhard Nattermann from the IHK Bodensee-Oberschwaben explains that the closure of retail transactions is often related to demographic change and the increased costs, especially since the Ukraine War. He emphasizes that flea markets cannot be seen as a competition, but rather a valuable addition to drive excess clothing.

The preference for second-hand products

A PWC survey shows that 70 percent of those surveyed between 18 and 43 years of experience already have experience with second-hand products. Around 55 percent use platforms such as Vinted, while in Germany Ebay remains the dominant platform of the same name with around 63 percent of users. The increasing purchase of second-hand clothing brings many advantages: in addition to the lower prices, the aspect of sustainability is also used. pwc reports of a change in consumer-affordable prices paired with ecological considerations. an.

Sales like Martha Lorenz and Sieglinde Dukal are happy about the lively exchange at the flea market and the advisory of buyers. So everyone, whether buyer or seller, contributes to sharpening the awareness of second -hand as a sustainable alternative. The next autumn flea market on November 8th is already in the starting blocks, and the anticipation for this is noticeable. The shops on site could be stabilized by close cooperation between companies, municipalities and the residents, as Nattermann finally states.