추석 앞두고 당근도 ‘명절 특수’…거래량 369% 폭증한 ‘이 품목’은?

As the lunar new year approaches, more people are turning to second-hand markets for preparations. From children's worn-out hanboks to traditional games and tools, these markets see a surge in activity. Over the past day, the online marketplace Daum recorded a 93.5% increase in hanbok sales compared to the same period last month.

The growing need for larger sizes prompted neighbors to trade in larger-than-usual hanboks. Hanbok sales soared 369.2% during the same period. Traditional games like tug-of-war also saw a significant rise, with games like pulling ropes up 106.7% and board games up 55.2%. Preparing for family gatherings and festivals during the holiday, more users sought out such items for trade.

Activities that the family would enjoy together contributed to this demand. For example, preparing chopsticks and setting up traditional games contributed to the increase. The demand for games that families could play together during the holiday led to an increase in second-hand market transactions. The demand for items used during the holiday, such as cooking and decorations, also grew.

As people prepared to welcome their ancestors, they also prepared tools for ancestral offerings and games. This indicates the movement of people who wanted to prepare the altar and prepare for the family's festivities in advance. Hanboks and other traditional items that have been used once and put away are often traded second-hand, giving them a new life.

This allows people to find new uses for items that they no longer need. The source said, "As people prepare for the holiday, the number of transactions increases as neighbors share used items and find new uses for items they need." "Used items find new owners, who use them again."