resale

American  

[ree-seyl, ree-seyl] / ˈriˌseɪl, riˈseɪl /

noun

1. the act of selling a second time.

2. the act of selling something secondhand.

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adjective

1. used; secondhand.

   a rack of resale clothing.

resale British  

/ riːˈseɪl, ˈriːˌseɪl /

noun

1. the selling again of something purchased

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Other Word Forms

• resalable adjective

Etymology

Origin of resale

First recorded in 1615–25; re- + sale

Example Sentences

As pricey as the Ohtani cups may be, there appears to be a lucrative resale market for them.

From Los Angeles Times

Since November Kilby has collected about 180 dresses and 70 suits from charity shops, from people raiding their wardrobes, online shopping and resale sites.

From BBC

Fans have even launched campaigns to discourage resales and prevent "no-shows".

From BBC

“This is why we’ve long called for industry resale reform, including price caps, while also developing tools to empower artists and protect fans,” Ticketmaster said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

But others said the agreement, as reported, was unlikely to ease longstanding concerns about the company from fans, artists and smaller venues, and worries about the resale market where higher prices can proliferate.

From MarketWatch