64.3% cite 'Free Appraisal' as the deciding factor to sell. What do people expect from companies to solve the 'can't throw away, can't sell' dilemma?
A joint survey by NEXER and LOPA shows that 22.4% of people have items they are unsure if they can sell. The top deciding factor for selling is a 'free appraisal' (64.3%), and the top expectation is 'fair pricing' (70.5%).
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■ Survey on the reality of items left alone without knowing if they can be sold
Many people likely have "items they don't know if they can sell" sleeping somewhere in their homes. Surprisingly, there are many things just sitting there because people cannot decide whether to dispose of them or keep them.
Therefore, in collaboration with LOPA Co., Ltd., we conducted a questionnaire survey on "items you don't know if you can sell" targeting 500 men and women nationwide.
*When quoting the contents of this press release, please take the following actions:
- State that the source is "A survey by NEXER Co., Ltd. and LOPA Co., Ltd."
- Provide a link to LOPA Co., Ltd. (https://lopa-eco.com/)
Overview of the "Survey on items you don't know if you can sell"
Survey method: Internet questionnaire
Survey period: April 10, 2026 - April 15, 2026
Survey target: Men and women nationwide
Valid responses: 500 samples
Question content:
Question 1: Do you have any "items left at home that you don't know whether they can be sold"?
Question 2: What kind of items are they? (Multiple answers allowed)
Question 3: Would you like to sell items you are unsure about in the future?
Question 4: Please tell us the reason.
Question 5: What would be the deciding factor when selling items you have left alone in the future? (Multiple answers allowed)
Question 6: What do you expect from a purchasing company when selling items you are unsure about? (Multiple answers allowed)
Question 7: Please let us know if you have any problems or ideal services regarding the purchase of unneeded items.
*As a general rule, numbers are rounded to the first decimal place, so the total may not add up to 100%.
■ 22.4% answered that they "have items at home they don't know if they can sell and have left them alone"
First, we asked if they had any "items left at home that they don't know whether they can be sold."
As a result, 22.4% answered "Yes" and 77.6% answered "No."
The results show that about 1 in 5 people hold onto some items at home without being able to decide whether to dispose of them or store them.
■ 45.5% answered "Clothes and fashion accessories" as the items left alone
Next, we asked those who answered "Yes" what kind of items they were.
The most common was "Clothes and fashion accessories" at 45.5%.
This was followed by "Books, DVDs, Games" at 41.1%, "Home appliances and gadgets" at 23.2%, and "Brand goods" at 21.4%.
It can be seen that items that easily make people feel "it's a waste to throw them away," such as clothes that are no longer worn due to changes in trends, sizes, or preferences, books that have been read, and games that have been played, rank at the top.
■ 81.2% answered that they "want to sell items they are unsure about in the future"
Next, we asked if they would like to sell items they are unsure if they can sell in the future.
As a result, 24.1% said they "strongly think so" and 57.1% said they "somewhat think so," meaning a total of 81.2% showed a positive intention to sell.
We asked for specific reasons why they would like to sell in the future, and here are some of them.
Reasons for wanting to sell in the future
- Because if I can sell things I don't use, I can buy things I want. (Female in her 20s)
- I would rather turn it into money than throw it away. (Male in his 20s)
- I don't have a machine to play records, so there's no point in keeping them. (Male in his 30s)
- Because rather than keeping them at home forever, selling them and turning them into money will clear my mind and my room. (Female in her 30s)
- Because I somehow feel guilty throwing away things that are in good condition. (Female in her 40s)
Many cited reasons such as "wanting to turn it into money even a little," "wanting to clean up the room," and "it's a waste to throw it away."
■ 64.3% answered that the deciding factor for selling is "free appraisal"
Next, we asked what would be the deciding factor when selling neglected items.
The most common answer was "Free appraisal" at 64.3%.
This was followed by "Easy application process" at 57.1%, "Reliable company" at 46.4%, and "Knowing the estimated price in advance" at 42.9%.
It seems that not having financial risks and having a simple procedure are the deciding factors for taking the first step.
■ 70.5% answered that they expect purchasing companies to "buy at a fair price"
Next, we asked what they expect from purchasing companies.
The most common was "Buying at a fair price" at 70.5%.
This was followed by "Easy and smooth procedures" at 50.9%, and "Careful explanation of the appraisal reasons".
Many people likely have "items they don't know if they can sell" sleeping somewhere in their homes. Surprisingly, there are many things just sitting there because people cannot decide whether to dispose of them or keep them.
Therefore, in collaboration with LOPA Co., Ltd., we conducted a questionnaire survey on "items you don't know if you can sell" targeting 500 men and women nationwide.
*When quoting the contents of this press release, please take the following actions:
- State that the source is "A survey by NEXER Co., Ltd. and LOPA Co., Ltd."
- Provide a link to LOPA Co., Ltd. (https://lopa-eco.com/)
Overview of the "Survey on items you don't know if you can sell"
Survey method: Internet questionnaire
Survey period: April 10, 2026 - April 15, 2026
Survey target: Men and women nationwide
Valid responses: 500 samples
Question content:
Question 1: Do you have any "items left at home that you don't know whether they can be sold"?
Question 2: What kind of items are they? (Multiple answers allowed)
Question 3: Would you like to sell items you are unsure about in the future?
Question 4: Please tell us the reason.
Question 5: What would be the deciding factor when selling items you have left alone in the future? (Multiple answers allowed)
Question 6: What do you expect from a purchasing company when selling items you are unsure about? (Multiple answers allowed)
Question 7: Please let us know if you have any problems or ideal services regarding the purchase of unneeded items.
*As a general rule, numbers are rounded to the first decimal place, so the total may not add up to 100%.
■ 22.4% answered that they "have items at home they don't know if they can sell and have left them alone"
First, we asked if they had any "items left at home that they don't know whether they can be sold."
As a result, 22.4% answered "Yes" and 77.6% answered "No."
The results show that about 1 in 5 people hold onto some items at home without being able to decide whether to dispose of them or store them.
■ 45.5% answered "Clothes and fashion accessories" as the items left alone
Next, we asked those who answered "Yes" what kind of items they were.
The most common was "Clothes and fashion accessories" at 45.5%.
This was followed by "Books, DVDs, Games" at 41.1%, "Home appliances and gadgets" at 23.2%, and "Brand goods" at 21.4%.
It can be seen that items that easily make people feel "it's a waste to throw them away," such as clothes that are no longer worn due to changes in trends, sizes, or preferences, books that have been read, and games that have been played, rank at the top.
■ 81.2% answered that they "want to sell items they are unsure about in the future"
Next, we asked if they would like to sell items they are unsure if they can sell in the future.
As a result, 24.1% said they "strongly think so" and 57.1% said they "somewhat think so," meaning a total of 81.2% showed a positive intention to sell.
We asked for specific reasons why they would like to sell in the future, and here are some of them.
Reasons for wanting to sell in the future
- Because if I can sell things I don't use, I can buy things I want. (Female in her 20s)
- I would rather turn it into money than throw it away. (Male in his 20s)
- I don't have a machine to play records, so there's no point in keeping them. (Male in his 30s)
- Because rather than keeping them at home forever, selling them and turning them into money will clear my mind and my room. (Female in her 30s)
- Because I somehow feel guilty throwing away things that are in good condition. (Female in her 40s)
Many cited reasons such as "wanting to turn it into money even a little," "wanting to clean up the room," and "it's a waste to throw it away."
■ 64.3% answered that the deciding factor for selling is "free appraisal"
Next, we asked what would be the deciding factor when selling neglected items.
The most common answer was "Free appraisal" at 64.3%.
This was followed by "Easy application process" at 57.1%, "Reliable company" at 46.4%, and "Knowing the estimated price in advance" at 42.9%.
It seems that not having financial risks and having a simple procedure are the deciding factors for taking the first step.
■ 70.5% answered that they expect purchasing companies to "buy at a fair price"
Next, we asked what they expect from purchasing companies.
The most common was "Buying at a fair price" at 70.5%.
This was followed by "Easy and smooth procedures" at 50.9%, and "Careful explanation of the appraisal reasons".