# second-hand market
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Shanghai Moves to Supercharge the Second‑hand Economy with 'Internet+' Push and Tighter Rules
Shanghai has issued guidance to expand its second‑hand goods market by scaling an “Internet+” model, improving trade‑in and registration procedures for cars and electronics, and encouraging third‑party testing and appraisal services. The package aims to boost consumption, formalise trading practices and advance circular‑economy goals, while posing enforcement and data‑privacy challenges.
Vintage iPhone 4S Surges on Chinese E‑commerce — Over 100,000 Orders in a Month at Rock‑Bottom Prices
A sudden spike in orders for the decade‑old iPhone 4S on Chinese e‑commerce platforms — exceeding 100,000 in about 30 days and including listings priced as low as ¥55 — highlights robust demand for ultra‑cheap smartphones in lower‑tier markets. The surge underscores growth in the refurbished and grey‑market ecosystem, raises questions over authenticity and consumer protection, and presents mixed consequences for Apple’s premium strategy.