Why People Hold Onto Things They Never Use
Objects become stand-ins for who we were or hope to become.
Estelle Reyes
Secondary Market
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
How Buyers Evaluate Trust in Secondhand Transactions
Seller reputation and listing details determine whether secondhand buyers take the risk.
Leila Adeyemi
The Endowment Effect and Why People Overprice Their Own Stuff
Ownership tricks your brain into thinking your stuff is worth far more than buyers will pay.
Diego Ford
The Psychology Behind Collector Obsession and Resale Premiums
Collectors pay premiums driven by identity, dopamine, and the brain's response to scarcity.
Nadia Halvorsen
Friction as the Real Barrier to Selling Clutter
Pricing uncertainty and platform confusion stop most sellers before they list.
Diego Okafor
Items That Lose the Most Value When Kept Too Long
Sell your phone before the next model drops, not after.
Clara Bennett