Luxury goods are a way of life for some, but they're not always accessible. Reebonz is Asia’s trusted destination for buying and selling pre-owned luxury goods, and its new app Reebonz Closets is making it even easier for the aspirational to afford designer brands when they buy second hand.

China’s appetite for foreign luxury has created a resale market at home, with consignment growing 30% faster than luxury overall in 2013. But with 80% of items in second-hand boutiques being fakes, why do people trust Secoo's resale platform for designer handbags and watches?

Houses in Japan are often made of wood, meaning they’re seen as having no market value after 20 to 25 years. As a result, the majority of home sales are new builds. But the Japanese government wants to convince people that houses aren’t always disposable.

As taxes go up in Japan, consumers are developing a new taste for the old. As a result, the flea market is jumping. But not as per tradition; now the concept has shrunk to fit your pocket. The second-hand marketplace app Mercari is attracting smartphone shoppers, could it overtake eBay?