Like thrifted goods

USED

Think of how a car might be described after its first owner or how a book looks after being read a few times.

The clue "Like thrifted goods" is a straightforward definition hinting at items that aren’t new. "Used" fits because thrifted or secondhand goods have been previously owned. There’s no wordplay here—it’s a direct description of something that’s not brand-new. Think of clothes or furniture bought at a thrift store.