Gently Used is a collection of stories about experiences of people finding a memorable item while thrifting at a second-hand store and their associated Do-It-Yourself (DIY) practices. People share stories about their unique second-hand items such as clothing, albums, and vintage technology. Each person describes how donated items are discovered and integrated into their life for continued use. The theme of ‘gently used’ threads through experiences of thrifting and DIY expressed as ‘it’s about the hunt and the unexpected', ‘enough life left to be useful’, ‘fun find’, ‘unique find’, and ‘a new life for a gently used item’. Imagine your own experience while reading these stories. How do these stories inspire you to continue, or start, buying second–hand to contribute to a collective sustainable future?