Nicolas Lopez is a New York-based behavioural analyst at Canvas8. He holds a degree in political science from Columbia University. His research is driven by the relationship between the political, material, and cultural spheres. Outside of work, he can be found writing fiction and riding his bike with no hands.


People are looking for belonging in exclusivity 

Insider Status

People are operating with a heightened perception of value

Critical Spenders

United States

Luxury

Shopping

Boston Consulting Group

Gitnux

eBay

Depop

CXToday

ECommerce Fastlane

Resale platforms are a staple of the contemporary shopping experience, but do people trust them enough to splurge on luxury goods? Canvas8 spoke to five Americans about the pros and cons of buying high-end items second-hand, and whether they’d ever switch back to buying new from a brand.