second-hand

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Second-hand BTS light sticks were selling for up to six times the original price ahead of the K-pop megagroup's huge comeback concert this weekend, an online reseller showed Wednesday.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Second-hand and discount stores are great for decor and accent pieces, while you may spend more on distinct furniture, like a sofa.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024

"Second-hand ships will continue to get financing, provided that the owner is doing the right things about keeping that vessel as environmentally efficient as possible," he said.

From Reuters • Jul. 11, 2022

Second-hand car prices kept rising, lifted by increased demand following the end of the most recent national lockdown, and delays to new car supplies due to semiconductor shortages.

From The Guardian • Dec. 15, 2021

In almost any old bookstores one may see a counter labeled "Second-hand Theology, very cheap."

From The Gentle Reader by Crothers, Samuel McChord