Secondhand Savvy with Kathleen Colan

We all love a good find at a vintage store and have done our fair share of donating or selling stuff we no longer want. These sustainable actions fuel a booming industry called the secondary market for consumer goods. But how much do we know about the consumer resale market? How can we make good decisions about where we donate, and how can we be savvy shoppers in the resale retail world? Joining us with the inside scoop is Kathleen Colan - a seasoned writer, author, and the founder of KC Media Partners. Kathleen has reported on the resale retail industry and sells vintage goods herself. In this episode, we unlock some of the best places in town to find those pre-loved treasures, share our favorite finds, and hear some tips for savvy shopping that we hope will inspire you to shop secondhand this holiday season.  Guest: Kathleen Colan, Founder of KC Media Partners C"estParfait.love (Kathleen"s vintage on Ebay) Resources: PBS feature: Buy low, sell high: commodifying commerce in the consumer goods secondary market by Kathleen Colan Consumer brand buy-back programs Unboxing Shein on Hulu Shop Vintage Cleveland and More: Great Lakes Vintage Goodwill Bins Outlet Worn Wear (Patagonia) Attenson"s Antiques and Books  Eclectic Eccentric Monarch Boutique Flower Child Sweet Lorain All Things for You  Schoolhouse Salvage ROOK Modern Main Street Modern Beachland Ballroom Bainbridge Antique Center Habitat Re-Store Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/ecospeakscle https://www.instagram.com/ecospeakscle Contact us: hello@ecospeakscle.com