TVF Weather Report: August 2025

A Real Look at What’s Moving Secondhand Wholesale

Here’s what’s actually shifting in the resale space.

Industry Movement

eBay expands AI tools for sellers
eBay launched new AI-powered features to support sellers. These include auto-generated listings, messaging tools, and pricing suggestions. It’s an investment in resellers and shows that marketplaces are treating secondhand as a core channel.
Read the official eBay release

Secondhand responds to rising costs
Business Insider recently featured our story. In March and April, TVF saw a 41 percent revenue increase. While tariffs drove up the price of new clothing, secondhand demand jumped because our pricing stayed steady. It’s a clear example of how resale fills a growing need.
Read the full story

Resale enters a new phase of growth
ThredUp’s latest data calls this a “golden age” for secondhand. With price sensitivity up and fast fashion under pressure, more shoppers are choosing used by default. Thrift and vintage aren’t fringe anymore.
See highlights from ThredUp’s report

Growth by the Numbers

From the ThredUp 2025 Resale Report:

• The global secondhand apparel market is projected to reach 350 billion dollars by 2028

• In the U.S., resale is growing three times faster than the broader apparel market

• One in three Gen Z shoppers bought more used clothing than new in the past year

According to WRAP, extending the life of a garment by just nine months cuts its environmental impact by 30 percent. For many buyers, that kind of impact matters.

What We’re Seeing on the Floor

We’ve seen clear patterns in what’s moving, and the shift is consistent.

• Pro sports graphics and Harley continue to be some of the most reliable movers

• Branded Y2K basics, especially tees and sweats, are still turning over quickly

• Resellers are choosing smaller, more curated orders. We’re seeing more buyers select specific categories and flip focused mixes instead of taking large blind bulk

What stands out most is how intentional sourcing has become. Buyers are coming in with a plan. They want clean product, known categories, and consistent delivery. That shift is real, and it’s something we’ve been building toward in the warehouse all year.

Y2K is still climbing
Early 2000s fashion is moving steadily. Baby tees, velour, low-rise jeans, and bold graphics are hot across platforms. Secondhand is the engine behind this style cycle.
Read the AP News report

Resellers who source intentionally are locking in consistent flips. Buyers want standout pieces with character, and secondhand continues to deliver that better than anything else on the market. It's not just about "vintage" anymore, it's based on what's cool and what people like!

Looking Ahead

Fall brings new buying behavior. People start looking for cold-weather gear, layers, and pieces that can double as gifts. It’s not just about trends, it’s about timing and preparation.

Now is the right moment to test new categories, source for the season ahead, and make sure your systems can keep up when demand hits.

Final Thought

Secondhand isn’t the alternative anymore. It’s the solution.

You’re not just keeping product in motion. You’re building a better system of fashion. The stats prove it. The market supports it. And the work you’re doing as a reseller is leading the way.

We’ll keep the inventory moving. You keep making it matter,