This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in buying or selling sporting, recreational, toy, hobby, jewelry goods and supplies; precious stones and metals; recyclable materials; and/or other miscellaneous durable goods on a commission, brokerage, or agency basis for others through a sales force rather than through electronic means such as the Internet.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

Merchant wholesale distribution of sporting, recreational, toy, hobby, jewelry goods and supplies; precious stones and metals; recyclable materials; and/or other miscellaneous durable goods--are classified in Industry Group 4239, Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers; and

Bringing together buyers and sellers of goods using the Internet or other electronic means and generally receiving a commission or fee for the service--are classified in Industry 425110, Business to Business Electronic Markets.