This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing used merchandise, antiques, and secondhand goods (except motor vehicles, such as automobiles, RVs, motorcycles, and boats; motor vehicle parts; tires; and mobile homes).

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

  • Retailing used merchandise via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
  • Operating pawnshops--are classified in U.S. Industry 522298, All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation;
  • Retailing used automobiles--are classified in Industry 441120, Used Car Dealers;
  • Retailing used automobile parts (except tires and tubes)--are classified in Industry 441310, Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores;
  • Retailing used tires--are classified in Industry 441320, Tire Dealers;
  • Retailing used mobile homes--are classified in Industry 453930, Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers;
  • Retailing used motorcycles--are classified in U.S. Industry 441221, Motorcycle, ATV, and Personal Watercraft Dealers;
  • Retailing used recreational vehicles--are classified in Industry 441210, Recreational Vehicle Dealers;
  • Retailing used boats--are classified in U.S. Industry 441222, Boat Dealers;
  • Retailing used aircraft, snowmobiles, and utility trailers--are classified in U.S. Industry 441229, All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers; and
  • Retailing a general line of used merchandise on an auction basis (except electronic auctions)--are classified in U.S. Industry 453998, All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores).