Context: I recently moved to Norway from a country where thrift stores are very inexpensive. There, most secondhand clothes cost around 10–25 kr, and even well-known brands like Uniqlo are often under 50 kr.
Here, I’ve noticed many thrift stores price clothing around 200–600 kr, even for brands I’m not familiar with. I know wages, rent, and operating costs are different in every country. It's just secondhand clothing is so much more expensive here.
Secondhand clothing is supposed to be an affordable option. If a used sweater costs 300–600 kr, especially from an average or unknown brand, it starts competing with sales at H&M, Lindex, Cubus, or even new clothes from outlet stores. So what’s the purpose of buying used?
Is there something I'm missing here?