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Recent Examples of pre-owned
Sara Netanyahu, wife of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sported a classic Chanel flap bag, which is currently available pre-owned for just over $8,000.
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026
Not to mention, 98% of the merchandise sold in pawn shops is pre-owned, according to USA Pawn.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025
The same report found that Gen Z watch enthusiasts acquired an average of 2.4 first-hand watches and 1.43 pre-owned in 2023, with over half buying for themselves.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2025
True to its name, Vinyl Junkie has tons of albums to sort through, both new and pre-owned.
—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
José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026
Not to mention, 98% of the merchandise sold in pawn shops is pre-owned, according to USA Pawn.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025
The same report found that Gen Z watch enthusiasts acquired an average of 2.4 first-hand watches and 1.43 pre-owned in 2023, with over half buying for themselves.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2025
True to its name, Vinyl Junkie has tons of albums to sort through, both new and pre-owned.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pre-owned
secondhand
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But the designer version is difficult to find, even secondhand, and costs a hefty $1,070.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Kantamanto, home to 30,000 traders across 18 sprawling acres, is West Africa’s largest secondhand clothing market.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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“Pre-owned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pre-owned. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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