These terms describe different aspects of a piece, so they can sometimes overlap:
- Vintage: Generally, a piece that is between 20 and 100 years old. It may be pre-owned or unworn. Once it is more than 100 years old, it is usually considered an antique.
- Pre-owned / second-hand: A piece that has had a previous owner, regardless of when it was made. A pre-owned piece can therefore also be vintage.
- Deadstock: An unworn piece from unsold retail stock. It may still have its original tags or packaging, although these are not always present.
- Vintage deadstock: An unworn piece from old retail stock that is at least 20 years old—an especially rare find, often preserved with its original tags or packaging.