‘Circular economy’ – a system based on the reuse of products rather then throwing them out and buying new ones in their place - is very popular in Switzerland, and several websites that cater to that are a proof.
These are some of the most popular ones:
This is one of Switzerland’s major online marketplaces with auction and fixed-price options.
There are thousands of items of all kinds and categories being sold and bought each day.
According to SwissMarketplace ranking, Ricardo “is most strongly associated with second-hand shopping throughout Switzerland.”
Tutti
The same ranking places Tutti in the second place in terms of popularity.
It trades in the same kind of merchandise as Ricardo, but as the Marketplace ranking points out, the former “is known and used in both German-speaking and French-speaking Switzerland, while Tutti is better known in German-speaking Switzerland than in French-speaking Switzerland.”
Anibis
Based in the French-speaking regions but accessible to anyone in Switzerland, this is a classified-ad website with a wide range of second-hand items for sale, but not only - you can also find an apartment for rent, car-sharing, and other services.
Marko
This site features many pre-owned designer clothes, electronics, and furnishings.
Facebook Marketplace
This well-known ‘buy and sell’ platform exists in many countries, but in Switzerland too it is a popular site for a wide variety of second-hand items.
There are also some ‘specialised’ sites which focus on selected merchandise.
For instance, for second-hand bicycles, there is Velocorner, which has nearly 40,000 bikes of all types for sale.
If you are looking for pre-owned but fully refurbished mobile phones, then Recommerce is a good choice for that.
There, you can not only buy, but also sell your old phone, tablet, and other electronics.
Another site specialising in electronics is Revendo.
It deals with buying and selling of used electronics, especially Apple products.
And If you are in need of second-hand furniture, Möge has a wide assortment.
As the company puts it, “Our products have a rich history and are therefore not new—they are often vintage or antique. Each piece tells its own story and adds a special charm to your home.”
And if you are looking to buy a second-hand automobile, we have it covered:
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Speaking of second-hand merchandise, some people prefer to see and touch the physical items rather than just buying them online.
If you are that kind of person, there is an option for you as well:
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