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Recent Examples of pre-owned
True to its name, Vinyl Junkie has tons of albums to sort through, both new and pre-owned.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
If new watch prices go up, more buyers will shift to pre-owned for value and availability.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
Most buy to wear and younger demographics are also more likely to buy pre-owned.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
With fashion contributing 10% of global carbon emissions, buying pre-owned has become a tangible way for consumers to make a difference.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
In addition, the proliferation of online resale and auction platforms is democratizing access to new, pre-owned, and rare watches, expanding the market beyond traditional retail stores and large auction houses.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Some Kering brands, such as Balenciaga, Saint Laurent and Gucci, are available to buy pre-owned, or new through various boutiques on the Farfetch platform, or through its resale or concierge services.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
With up to 300 miles of range and a technology-forward design, the Ariya is setting a high standard for what buyers expect from an EV, whether pre-owned or new.
—Stacy Noblet, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Most buy to wear and younger demographics are also more likely to buy pre-owned.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
If new watch prices go up, more buyers will shift to pre-owned for value and availability.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
Most buy to wear and younger demographics are also more likely to buy pre-owned.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
With fashion contributing 10% of global carbon emissions, buying pre-owned has become a tangible way for consumers to make a difference.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
In addition, the proliferation of online resale and auction platforms is democratizing access to new, pre-owned, and rare watches, expanding the market beyond traditional retail stores and large auction houses.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Some Kering brands, such as Balenciaga, Saint Laurent and Gucci, are available to buy pre-owned, or new through various boutiques on the Farfetch platform, or through its resale or concierge services.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
With up to 300 miles of range and a technology-forward design, the Ariya is setting a high standard for what buyers expect from an EV, whether pre-owned or new.
—Stacy Noblet, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Most buy to wear and younger demographics are also more likely to buy pre-owned.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pre-owned
secondhand
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And Chain Store Age reported that a survey of consumers showed that price hikes from new tariffs will pump an already booming secondhand economy.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Parents plan to spend an average of $570 per child this year—so shopping early and considering secondhand or store-brand items can make a big difference.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
25 July 2025
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“Pre-owned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pre-owned. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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