Multiple reports describe how families in Iran are increasingly turning to the sale and renting of everyday goods to cope with financial pressure. Online classified platforms are seeing more listings for used clothing, work shoes, and natural hair, with some people also selling empty perfume bottles for income. One report highlights the sale of hair and other personal items as part of a broader pattern of household coping strategies. Another report notes rising demand for rented laptops, as people hire them for basic activities such as typing documents, using Microsoft Office, and attending online classes. The articles frame these trends as indicators of strain in household finances, with people relying on informal secondary markets to meet immediate needs and continue work or education. While the accounts focus on what is being listed and rented, they present a consistent picture across outlets: increased use of online marketplaces for low-value assets and time-based services, reflecting tighter budgets and reduced access to new goods.
Iran’s “survival economy” sees families selling personal items and renting laptops
Multiple reports describe how families in Iran are increasingly turning to the sale and renting of everyday goods to cope with financial pressure. Online classified platforms are seeing more listings...
- Iranian families use online classified platforms to seek income amid financial strain.
- Listings include used clothes and work shoes.
- Some sellers offer natural hair and empty perfume bottles for sale.
- Demand for rented laptops increases for tasks like typing documents and using office software.
- People also use rented laptops to attend online classes.
Iran-US War: Online classified platforms are seeing more listings for used clothes, work shoes, used perfume bottles and natural hair.
4 hours agoThe report said demand for rented laptops has also increased, with people hiring them for simple tasks such as typing documents, using Microsoft Office and attending online classes.
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