, October 7, 2026 —Today, eBay released its2026 Recommerce Report, new global research showing that secondhand shopping is becoming a more deeply embedded part of everyday life. The research indicates that consumers around the world are increasingly turning to recommerce for value, selection, sustainability, and connection. Among the report’s key global findings: 70% of global consumers surveyed consider secondhand shopping important for managing their household budgets. Younger consumers continue to lead the shift, with 53% of 18–29-year-olds expecting to buy more secondhand products over the next 12 months, compared with 36% overall. consumers place greater importance on secondhand for managing household budgets than consumers globally.