LOS ANGELES – October 30, 2026 -- Los Angeles startup One Stop Swap is planning a program called One Stop Swap Second Act, which would help older Americans earn extra income from home by selling items they no longer use. The national launch is targeted for mid-2027, and about 3,400 prospective members have already preregistered.
Rising costs and a tough job market for older workers drive the plan
AARP research from February 2026 found that 48% of retirees who returned to work cited making money as their primary reason. Among working or job-seeking adults 50+, 41% cited everyday living expenses. Separately, 67% of older workers surveyed believed finding another job would be difficult, and 60% of adults 50+ said technology was not designed with their age in mind.
Co-founder Stephen Bikoff said valuable things sit unused in homes while people struggle with bills. He said that gap is what One Stop Swap was meant to address.
A help desk and first-sale guidance are central to the proposal
The proposed program would include a Senior Seller Help Desk, guided first-sale assistance, beginner-friendly tutorials and scam-prevention education. The company is also exploring family-assisted listings. It is looking at integrating existing USPS pickup services, which collect eligible prepaid packages at qualifying addresses.
Bikoff said the company does not want to hand a 78-year-old an app and wish them good luck. In his words, "technology should open doors, not create more obstacles."
Older households could bring new inventory to the resale market
The company also frames the initiative as a marketplace growth strategy. Older Americans may hold decades of clothing, jewelry, tools, collectibles and household goods that have never been listed online. One Stop Swap says helping first-time sellers participate could expand selection, attract buyers and encourage repeat transactions.
It plans to explore outreach through senior organizations, retirement communities and downsizing specialists. These channels have not yet been proven.
The resale market is growing. ThredUp's 2026 data projects the global secondhand apparel market will reach $393 billion by 2030. It also reports that the U.S. secondhand apparel market grew nearly four times faster than broader clothing retail in 2025.
The first 5,000 Founding Members are expected to skip fees for six months
The first 5,000 Founding Members are expected to receive six months without buyer or seller platform fees, subject to program terms. After that, standard cash transactions are planned to carry a 3% seller platform fee plus a separate 3% buyer platform fee. That totals 6% combined, before costs and adjustments.