Secondhand Savvy with Kathleen Colan

Secondhand Savvy with Kathleen Colan

Author: Diane Bickett and Greg Rotuno November 21, 2023 Duration: 29:30

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We all love a good find at a vintage store and have done our fair share of donating or selling stuff we no longer want. These sustainable actions fuel a booming industry called the secondary market for consumer goods. But how much do we know about the consumer resale market? How can we make good decisions about where we donate, and how can we be savvy shoppers in the resale retail world? Joining us with the inside scoop is Kathleen Colan - a seasoned writer, author, and the founder of KC Media Partners. Kathleen has reported on the resale retail industry and sells vintage goods herself. In this episode, we unlock some of the best places in town to find those pre-loved treasures, share our favorite finds, and hear some tips for savvy shopping that we hope will inspire you to shop secondhand this holiday season. 

Guest:
Kathleen Colan, Founder of KC Media Partners
C'estParfait.love (Kathleen's vintage on Ebay)

Resources:
PBS feature: Buy low, sell high: commodifying commerce in the consumer goods secondary market by Kathleen Colan
Consumer brand buy-back programs
Unboxing Shein on Hulu

Shop Vintage Cleveland and More:
Great Lakes Vintage
Goodwill Bins Outlet
Worn Wear (Patagonia)
Attenson's Antiques and Books 
Eclectic Eccentric
Monarch Boutique
Flower Child
Sweet Lorain
All Things for You 
Schoolhouse Salvage
ROOK Modern
Main Street Modern
Beachland Ballroom
Bainbridge Antique Center
Habitat Re-Store

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There's a quiet but powerful movement happening across Northeast Ohio, where innovative minds are reimagining how we live and work in balance with our environment. ECO SPEAKS CLE sits down with these local sustainability leaders-the entrepreneurs, scientists, community organizers, and business owners-who are putting these ideas into practice right here. Hosted by Diane Bickett, this podcast goes beyond theory to explore the tangible projects and personal stories shaping a more resilient region. You'll hear conversations that feel like a discovery, uncovering the work of people and organizations dedicated to making our cities greener, our economies more circular, and our connection to Lake Erie and the surrounding landscape more thoughtful. It’s not about distant concepts, but the actionable steps and sometimes messy, real-world challenges of building a sustainable future locally. Produced by Greg Rotuno, each episode is an invitation to learn from your neighbors and to see the familiar places you live and work through a new, hopeful lens. Tune in to this podcast for genuine dialogue that connects the dots between society, culture, and nature, offering a sense of place and purpose for anyone curious about their role in our shared ecosystem.
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