Why Sellers Underestimate What Their Used Items Are Worth
Psychological biases and bad data sources combine to tank resale prices for most sellers.
Lena Lindqvist
Psychological biases and bad data sources combine to tank resale prices for most sellers.
Seller reputation and listing details determine whether secondhand buyers take the risk.
Ownership tricks your brain into thinking your stuff is worth far more than buyers will pay.
Collectors pay premiums driven by identity, dopamine, and the brain's response to scarcity.
Pricing uncertainty and platform confusion stop most sellers before they list.
Sell your phone before the next model drops, not after.