When Moritz von Lingen looks into his wardrobe, he has to search for a long time until he finds a piece that someone else hasn’t worn before him. His favorite pieces: shirts and sweaters from the Kansas City Chiefs. The aspiring pastor and his wife buy secondhand – for ecological reasons and to save money as a family of four. They started it seven years ago. “Today it’s completely normal for us,” writes the 29-year-old.

We wanted to know from our readers why you buy second hand, whether on site or online. The more than 100 answers are about sustainability, but also about the fun of scrolling and the favorite pieces people have found online, at flea markets and in relatives’ closets.