Abstract
In the past several decades, purchasing second-hand has become more widely adopted as a strategy for clothing acquisition, motivated by a desire for access to fashionable garments, an interest in vintage, a search for lower prices, quality garments, and concerns over sustainability. As well, there has been a marked increase in research interested in the second-hand clothing economy since 2010, from a variety of disciplines. However, with mounting concerns over textile waste, attention is now turning to the quality and quantity of items in the second-hand economy, with reports of thrift shops becoming overrun with unsaleable merchandise.