In the market for used devices – mobile phones and laptops – Public And Skrutzleveraging consumer demand for better value solutions and growing awareness of markets that serve sustainable development. It should, of course, be recalled that for several years already repaired and exhibition products have been available at “Frame”and in the summer of 2022Kotsovolos» started to create an outlet store.

Critical factor for public entry into buying second hand goods was the acquisition at the beginning of 2022 of 50% of the company iRepair, which specializes in the repair of mobile phones, tablets and computers, including Apple devices. Thanks to a new concept called SecondGo The public has repaired iPhones and laptops, with repairs and necessary tests carried out by iRepair. In fact, these products are available through the network’s electronic sales channel. The purchase of the device comes with a 12-month warranty and delivery within a maximum of three business days. If the product is returned within 30 days of its purchase, the money is returned to the consumer. Refurbished devices cost up to 50% less than their new counterparts. Skroutz also entered the same market, also offering refurbished mobile phones (of various brands and not only Apple), as well as portable computers (laptops). The products offered by Skroutz come with a two-year warranty, and in case the consumer wants to return the product, he submits a corresponding request through his account on the platform. Depending on the condition of the product, they have one of the following three designations:

– Rating: The device is in excellent condition, with little or no traces of use.

– Grade B: The device is in very good condition with obvious signs of use (scratches, abrasions, etc.) on the screen or on the back.

– Class C: Device in good condition with visible signs of use (scratches, abrasions, etc.) on the screen or on the back.

Buying second-hand goods, appliances and clothing is constantly gaining momentum both abroad and in Greece and is one of the most popular trends among the younger generation and especially among the so-called generation Z – people born after 1996.

Recently, Zara (Inditex group) has created an online platform through which consumers can sell old Zara clothes or buy used clothes from the company. Clothing resale platforms are created not only by so-called “fast fashion” companies, but also by major fashion houses. A recent example is Balenciaga, which allows consumers to take old Balenciaga clothes to Balenciaga stores and sell them for cash or vouchers.