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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.
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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
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
Keep in mind that this model is under Amazon Renewed, meaning it’s been pre-owned and refurbished.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2024
Younger than 20, and a watch is merely pre-owned, such that watches just past the 20-year mark may seem merely older and off-trend (sometimes jarringly so).
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 22 May 2024
With Rolex, pre-owned does not always mean less expensive, however.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
Royal Oaks—new, used, pre-owned and vintage—sold out everywhere.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 3 May 2024
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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
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
Keep in mind that this model is under Amazon Renewed, meaning it’s been pre-owned and refurbished.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2024
Younger than 20, and a watch is merely pre-owned, such that watches just past the 20-year mark may seem merely older and off-trend (sometimes jarringly so).
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 22 May 2024
With Rolex, pre-owned does not always mean less expensive, however.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
Royal Oaks—new, used, pre-owned and vintage—sold out everywhere.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 3 May 2024
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“Pre-owned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pre-owned. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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