Post-Christmas Gift Resale Surges with Millions of Listings Expected

French consumers increasingly turn to online platforms to sell unwanted gifts, reflecting evolving attitudes and the rise of circular economy practices.

Over 340,000 gift resale listings were posted on eBay France by midday on December 25, a 13% increase compared to the same time last year.
The total number of listings across platforms like eBay and Rakuten is projected to reach 3 million by January 3, 2025, with tech products, toys, and books among the most resold items.
An estimated 40% of French people are open to reselling gifts they do not want, with younger generations leading this trend at 57% participation among 25-34-year-olds.
The shift in motivation from financial necessity in 2023 to personal enjoyment in 2024 highlights a growing emphasis on exchanging gifts for items that better suit individual preferences.
Experts recommend using reputable platforms and taking precautions to avoid scams, such as verifying seller reputations and staying within platform payment systems.

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