# Resentimental Entrepreneurship The abandonment of sentimental possession for monetary gain. By [Shelby Lee Walsh](https://www.trendhunter.com/shelby), President | Published Jun 10, 2009, updated Jun 25, 2009 | Category: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/business-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ressentimental-buisness-ventures-the-abandonment-of-sentimental-possession ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.3/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Resentimental Entrepreneurship trend? **Resentimental Entrepreneurship:** 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 12 to Jun 9, 2009 - Published: Jun 10, 2009 - Last updated: Jun 25, 2009 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Examples of the Resentimental Entrepreneurship trend 4 featured examples from Feb 12 to Jun 9, 2009. - [Selling Teeth for Cash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teeth-selling-recessions-the-economic-crisis-selling-their-golden-grillz): The Economic Crisis Has People Selling their Golden Grillz (Category: Luxury) Implication: The emergence of websites like SellYourGoldTeeth.com highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the online gold trading industry. - [Credit Crunch Hair Selling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selling-hair-what-who-seek-a-trim-do-to-get-a-few-extra-bucks): Websites Let Desperate People Trade Their Locks For Cash (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a hair trading platform that leverages blockchain technology to ensure transparent and secure transactions, revolutionizing the industry. - [Credit Crunch Jewels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-do-now-i-dont): Buy & Sell Diamonds, Then Share Stories on IDoNowIDont.com (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new features to e-commerce platforms to enhance the buying and selling experience, such as incorporating storytelling elements or spec… - [Museum Salvage Sales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unexpected-museum-salvage-sales-torontos-design-exchange-sells-unnecessary): Toronto's Design Exchange Sells Unnecessary Walls (Category: Business) Implication: Businesses in the interior design industry can explore offering reconfigurable wall solutions for offices and residential spaces. ## Themes within the Resentimental Entrepreneurship trend ### Monetizing Personal Possessions In times of economic hardship, individuals are turning to selling personal possessions for financial gain. ### Second-hand Sales Consumers are turning to second-hand marketplaces for cheaper yet socially sustainable products. ### Alternative investment As traditional stock markets become increasingly volatile, people are turning to alternative investments like gold and diamonds. ## What the Resentimental Entrepreneurship trend means for industry ### For eCommerce E-commerce and online marketplaces are becoming the go-to platforms for selling and buying personal possessions and second-hand products. ### For Jewelry and Precious Metals The jewelry and precious metal industry can benefit from the trend of alternative investments and buying and selling of second-hand items. ### For Interior Design and Architecture The interior design and architecture industries can benefit from the trend of buying and selling reconfigurable walls and other furniture. ## Trend signals for Resentimental Entrepreneurship Trend score 2.3 out of 10, from popularity 38%, activity 24%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 38% - Activity: 24% - Freshness: 8% ## Recent trend clusters - [Costume Commerce](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/halloween-brand-activations) (Business) - [Choice Scaffolding](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ai-shopping-tools) (Business) - [Ritual Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/beauty-service-retail) (Business) - [Occasion Coding](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/commemorative-watch-design) (Fashion) ## Trending in Business - [30-Minute Drone Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/30-minute-drone-deliveries) - [Fashionable Frozen Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aritzias-aok-caf) - [Fragrant Body Care Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-fridays-body-collection1) - [Social Wellness Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweat-and-tonics-new-yorkville) All articles: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business)