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Special article of Beifang.com (photographed by reporter Liu Yanjun, photographed by Ma Cheng, Han Liang): When it comes to flea markets, everyone is familiar with them, such as Tianbao Road in Nankai District and the foreign goods market in Tanggu. I believe many people have gone there to hunt for "treasures". However, the reporter learned from relevant parties that the development of Tianjin’s flea markets has been shrinking. There were once 15 large-scale flea markets approved by the competent authorities, but now there are only 4 left, and they are like one located in Xiqing. The secondhand markets in Wanglanzhuang District and Liufangfang House in Beichen District have both been reduced in size by 2/3. It is a recognized fact in the industry that transportation costs and circulation scope restrict the development of the used goods market, and the primary reason for this situation is the price of used goods. Recently, the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Labor and Social Security jointly issued the "Notice on Implementing the Professional Qualification System for Appraisers and Appraisers in the Secondhand Goods Industry." The "Notice" requires the implementation of a professional qualification certificate system for appraisers and appraisers in the second-hand goods industry. The appraisal and valuation of secondhand goods is an important part of the circulation of secondhand goods. It is related to the fairness of secondhand goods transactions and the protection of consumer rights. It can also promote the development of the secondhand goods market to a certain extent.

There is a constant flow of people every day in the Liuzhuang used goods market in Beichen District.

Second-hand goods: there is a "market" and a "market"

The Liufangfang Secondhand Market, located in Liujiafangfang, Beichen District, is currently the largest secondhand goods distribution center in Tianjin. It was formed naturally in the mid-1990s. From here along the Jinba Highway to Yangzui Village and Hanliushu Village, there are shops on both sides. Old refrigerators, color TVs, and washing machines are lined with old refrigerators, color TVs, and washing machines. There are also old furniture, bicycles, and other materials. In some places, used materials and garbage Putting them together, you can't tell who is who. In Qianliti, not far from the Liu family's house, there are two colleges and universities, Tianjin Business School and Tianjin Industrial Vocational and Technical College. One after another students spend four years of college here. They are the biggest beneficiaries of the flea market. ——A few people in a dormitory can pool some money to buy a second-hand TV or computer. It is very cost-effective to use it for four years and then dispose of it. There are also some migrant workers living nearby who can build a comfortable home by renting a house and spending a few hundred yuan to buy a few decent appliances or furniture.

The source of used goods here can be roughly divided into two processes: first, individual buyers ride bicycles or carts and walk around the streets every day to collect used goods; second, these people collect the used goods. Things are brought to flea markets like Liu's House, where the boss renovates them and sells them. The purchase and sale prices are also determined by individual purchasers and flea market owners.

Outside the small shops in the flea market, there are piles of old refrigerators, color TVs, and washing machines.

An individual buyer delivers the old refrigerator he just bought to the market.

Price: “low” in, “high” out

Shi Baohua, general manager of Tianjin Trust Trading Company and vice president of China Secondhand Goods Industry Association, said in an interview with reporters, “ At present and in the future, there is great room for development in the trading of used goods.” But why is the development slow? Shi Baohua believes that the main constraint is price. For example, the purchase price of a 53-centimeter old color TV is only two to three hundred yuan. After the customer calculated the calculation, he felt that it was inappropriate and simply "buy the new one instead of selling the old one." This reluctance to sell prevents some used goods from being circulated in a timely manner. Furthermore, the state-owned second-hand goods trading department does not charge high prices for other second-hand goods in residents' homes, ranging from tens to hundreds of yuan, which also affects residents' enthusiasm for selling idle second-hand goods.

In order to allow secondhand goods to flow to rural markets with greater consumption potential, the state-owned secondhand goods trading department needs to spend large amounts of transportation and other expenses. In order to obtain profits, the used goods trading department has set higher sales prices, which is difficult for ordinary people in rural areas to accept. Shi Baohua said that currently, in a few cities such as Beijing, the government invests in the unified distribution of vehicles, and the unified purchase of vehicles by communities and enterprises around the city has promoted the circulation of used goods. However, in this city, individual buyers now come to buy in large quantities by bicycle, while professional departments have to rent cars, which invisibly increases the cost of selling used goods.

Many of the refrigerators and freezers in the flea market are 70% to 80% new.

The items in the flea market range from household appliances and furniture to small parts.

Value: Get rid of the "old" and present the "new"

The purchase price of used goods is not high, but it takes up a lot of money. This is another reason that restricts the development of the used goods market. For example, a foreign-invested enterprise has a backlog of goods that are eager to be sold. It is estimated that the second-hand goods trading department is worth more than 100,000 yuan. However, because it is difficult to estimate the size of the market demand, the used goods trading department does not dare to invest easily.

Shi Baohua told reporters that since the establishment of the used goods trading center directly under the Trust Trading Company, the business of collecting and selling used goods has been mediocre.

The second-hand goods market plays a positive role in disposing of used goods and initiating new consumption for the middle- and high-income groups of society. At the same time, low-priced used goods are also popular among the low- and middle-income groups. The advantage of second-hand goods is that they are cheap. Generally speaking, in the second-hand goods market, 1/4 of the price of new goods is used to purchase old goods, so that the value of old goods can be realized again; 1/4 of the price of new goods is used for old goods. Cleaning, repairing, refurbishing, processing and commercial operations can ultimately be sold at a price lower than new goods. This buying and selling is no longer "buying and selling old goods" in the past sense, but creating new value based on old goods through a set of systematic projects, thus becoming a direct driving force for economic growth.

Development: More "live" and "specialized"

In the final analysis, under the current policies, price is still the dominant factor in the development of the flea market. Recently, the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Labor and Social Security jointly issued the "Notice on Implementing the Professional Qualification System for Appraisers and Appraisers in the Secondhand Goods Industry." The "Notice" requires the implementation of a professional qualification certificate system for appraisers and appraisers in the used goods industry. It should be believed that the implementation of this system can standardize and promote the fair trade of used goods to a certain extent, while protecting the legitimate rights and interests of consumers.

Looking to the future, Shi Baohua, general manager of Tianjin Trust Trading Company and vice president of the China Second-hand Goods Industry Association, believes that with the continuous development of the second-hand goods market, the main investors in the second-hand goods market will also change. To develop in a diversified direction, the flea market in the form of a joint-stock system will become the core. At the same time, the functions of the used goods market will continue to be improved and perfected. In addition to the transaction function, it also has functions such as gathering, settlement, distribution, quality inspection, information, repair and maintenance, and display. As the types of goods increase, the market will also Some main products appear, forming some professional markets, specialty markets, chain enterprises or famous brand markets.

Circulation: "opening" internally and "blocking" externally

It is not easy to expand the flea market and develop it into a large-scale circulation. According to the relevant person in charge of the Market Planning and Construction Department of the Municipal Commerce Commission, relevant national ministries and commissions have issued the "Opinions on Promoting the Development of my country's Used Goods Industry". The document pointed out that the consumption target of used goods is mainly in rural areas and areas with low consumption levels. . However, the current circulation of used goods in Tianjin is still limited to the urban market, and the development of the rural market is subject to certain restrictions. One is that the old goods need to be simply packed; the other is that transportation costs have to be paid. After the cost increases, the selling price becomes difficult to be accepted by the buyer.

The person in charge believes that the flea market should be regarded as a large industry in the circulation field. At present, there are some professional markets in this city, such as Shenyang Road Cultural Market and used motor vehicle trading market, and their level of organization and management are gradually improving. At the same time, there are also some spontaneously formed flea markets with very irregular operations.

The flea market is definitely going to be popular. This is the need for economic development and the improvement of the lives of urban and rural residents. The rational development of the flea market can not only protect the environment, but also give full play to the "residual value" of making the best use of it. This is of great significance for saving energy, reducing environmental pollution, broadening employment opportunities, promoting sustainable economic development, and benefiting future generations. I believe that in this city, the flea market will have a broader future in the future. In the meantime, relevant government departments need to formulate encouraging and normative policies to ensure that the second-hand goods market develops healthily, orderly and rapidly in a more relaxed environment.