Definition
This industry consists of businesses mainly engaged in retailing (by auction or private treaty) antiques or second hand goods (except motor vehicles). Second hand goods establishments are involved in purchasing or having a variety of products donated (such as books, clothes, etc) from the general public and selling these products directly back to consumers, generally without developing or changing the products further. Most retailers in this industry undertake sales and administrative activities such as customer service; product merchandising; advertising; inventory control; and cash handling. The antiques segment of this industry includes establishments which deal in antique goods such as furniture and artwork. In addition, this industry includes dealers of collectables such as stamps and coins.

IBISWorld research reports contain trend analysis, statistics, market size information, industry growth rates as well as market share of competitors.

Major market segments are identified and also those forces affecting demand and supply within the industry. Performance analysis includes emerging industry trends as well as recent results and performance of each key company. Drawing on the depth of information IBISWorld also provides 5 year forecasts for each industry.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.