More consumers are shifting towards the sharing economy, and to compensate, more platforms have launched to allow consumers the opportunity to trade and barter their used belongings -- the OneChange app, created by a new Berlin-based startup, was launched to simplify this bartering system.
The OneChange app allows users to post their unwanted items, and interested individuals can bid to make a trade with the poster by offering up their unwanted possessions in exchange. Users can add an item, looking for a specific item, or suggest a change request. The app is currently open to the public in a beta version for both iOS and Android users to download.
As our society moves away from consumerism and pivots towards repairing and reusing items, consumers should expect to see more apps dedicated to secondhand trading.
Exchange-Specific Trading Apps
The OneChange App Allows Users to Trade Old Items With Others
Trend Themes
1. Sharing Economy Platforms - Opportunity for platforms to create innovative sharing economy apps that facilitate trading and bartering of used belongings.
2. Bartering Systems - Disruptive potential for bartering system apps that simplify the process of trading unwanted items with others.
3. Secondhand Trading Apps - Growth opportunity for apps that cater to the increasing demand for secondhand trading as society moves towards repairing and reusing items.
Industry Implications
1. E-commerce - E-commerce industry can explore integrating bartering systems into their online platforms to enhance customer engagement and retention.
2. Mobile App Development - Opportunity for mobile app developers to create innovative trading apps that leverage the sharing economy trend and simplify the process of bartering.
3. Sustainability - Sustainability-focused industries can align with the secondhand trading trend and create apps or platforms that promote the reuse of items and reduce waste.