For hobbyists, "buying junk" means hunting for vintage ephemera and discarded paper to create handmade books [3, 12]. This "junk" is carefully curated from flea markets, thrift stores, and online shops like those found on Etsy [24, 30].
: While you pay for the service, these businesses effectively "buy" your space and time. Common items collected include [16]: Housewares & Appliances : Small and large household items. Furniture : Both modern and antiques. i buy junk
: Giving an item a "second life," whether as a refurbished tool or a collage element, is the ultimate form of waste reduction [3]. For hobbyists, "buying junk" means hunting for vintage
: Collectors look for specific items to give their journals a sensory, vintage feel [11, 26]: vintage feel [11