Will it Make it to the Rack?
An Investigation of Perceived Retail Value in Second-hand Clothing
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.54337/plate2025-10275Keywords:
Second-hand clothing, Perceived value, Perceived quality, Price, Brand availabilityReferences
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