Resell

usgb/ˌriːˈsel/
verb

To sell something that you have bought.

She buys designer clothes at a discount and then resells them online.
Visual representation of "resell" - To sell something that you have bought

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  • resell items
  • resell online
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Economic Concept

Resell implies a business activity where the seller aims to make a profit from previously purchased items.

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She managed to resell the vintage car for twice what she paid.
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Second-Hand Market

'Resell' often refers to items being sold again after they've been used, not just new items.

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I resell my video games online after I finish playing them.
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Online Platforms

The term is commonly used in the context of online marketplaces for selling used or new items.

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He uses a mobile app to resell his textbooks every semester.
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