Episode 162: Examining The Ethics of Secondhand Resale (part 4)…Now What?

Now that we have debunked all of the myths that form the core of anti-reseller rhetoric, we’ve uncovered a lot of larger systemic issues that are the actual causes of the frustrating things being falsely blamed on resellers. In the final installment of this series examining the ethics of secondhand resale, Amanda explores how the secondhand system can be more equitable and less wasteful.   We will address the following questions:What could bring thrift store prices back to a more accessible level?How there could be “better” stuff in the thrift stores?How can we ensure that the people who need things like clothes and home goods are getting them?How can we forge a path toward making resale more equitable for resellers?How we can de-escalate the ever-intensifying anti-reseller rhetoric happening on social media right now?Along the way, Amanda will explain “perceived value” and the art of pricing, EPR, and mindful rehoming.Thank you to Frankie, Tamara, Stacie, and Maria for sharing their thoughts for this episode. Also, thank you to Dustin Travis White for the rad music between segments on this episode!  If you want to share your opinion/additional thoughts on the subjects we cover in each episode, feel free to email, whether it’s a typed out message or an audio recording:  amanda@clotheshorse.world Get 25% off your order from North America Herb & Spice with the promo code clotheshorse25. Check out Amanda's other podcast, The Department. Find the transcript at clotheshorse