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Resentimental Entrepreneurship

The abandonment of sentimental possession for monetary gain

Implications - In times of economic hardship, people search for new ways to earn cash. A rise in unemployment, lower bonuses, and uncertainty all drive this need. In this case, individuals are profiting from the sale of sentimental and personal possessions.

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4 Featured, 25 Examples: 262,585 Total Clicks

Date Range: Feb 09 - Jun 09

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Consumer Insight Topics: Business

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Selling Teeth for Cash - The Economic Crisis Has People Selling their Golden Grillz

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Mild 6,881 Clicks Pub: Jun 3, 09

Selling Teeth for Cash

The Economic Crisis Has People Selling their Golden Grillz

You know it is a pretty serious recession when websites like SellYourGoldTeeth.com are popping up all over the place. If you give this website your gold chompers, they will pay you straight up cash. As… [More]

Credit Crunch Hair Selling - Websites Let Desperate People Trade Their Locks For Cash

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Mild 4,484 Clicks Pub: Feb 12, 09

Credit Crunch Hair Selling

Websites Let Desperate People Trade Their Locks For Cash

So, short hair is in style. An above-the-shoulder bob is considered chic. Next time you’re considering a drastic change, why not do it for money? Now, a trend of selling your luscious locks is flooding… [More]

Credit Crunch Jewels - Buy & Sell Diamonds, Then Share Stories on IDoNowIDont.com

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Untested 4,225 Clicks Pub: Jun 9, 09

Credit Crunch Jewels

Buy & Sell Diamonds, Then Share Stories on IDoNowIDont.com

In these times of recession, people just can’t let those unused engagement and wedding rings go to waste. With the I Do Now I Don’t website, users can sell old diamonds and buy new ones while swapping… [More]

Museum Salvage Sales - Toronto's Design Exchange Sells Unnecessary Walls

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Untested 2,567 Clicks Pub: May 22, 09

Museum Salvage Sales

Toronto's Design Exchange Sells Unnecessary Walls

With the closing of the Design Exchange exhibit 'What Has Architecture Done for You Lately?' this stylish TO hotspot is selling off the reconfigurable walls used in the exhibition. People on the Design… [More]