Unworn and unused garment that has been washed ? Used? or New ?

[2011rachel07]

According to dictionary definitions, 'brand new' is absolutely new whereas 'new' is unworn and unused. 

What about an item that has been washed that is unworn and unused? New? Brand New ? or used ? could it be new if described as washed in the listing ? what if there was no used option ? is it not misleading to describe it as new (ie unused and unworn) so long as tthe fact it has been washed is included on the listing ?

If ebay intended 'new' to mean 'brand new' why haven't they adopted the wording of 'brand new' instead of 'new' on listings? This suggests that ebay does not intend new to mean 'brand new' and maintains the distinction used in everyday common language. But why would ebay not explicitly use the term 'brand new'  if 'new' means 'brand new' ????

Confused 😞

[bsal6160]

If it was new, why would you bother even washing it?

[woolywoolenwools]

I stated why in my second last post.

[arnl7178]

I too, wash everything I buy before I wear it. I try my very best to not even try clothes on in stores before buying it either. IMO I think it's absolutely revolting to think of other people's sweat, skin and god knows what else inside any garment. 

I couldn't even count the amount of times I have bought something home without trying it on first, taking the tags off, washing it and it doesn't fit. 

Maybe I'm anal about it, but it's just something I do and I doubt it's all that uncommon. 

[cezm]

If I bought something as 'brand new' or BNWOT I would expect to be able to give it as a gift.

If I was buying it for myself I wouldn't mind if it was washed ... but I would not consider it to be either BN or BNWOT.

[**tay**]

It does state on most tags to wash garment before wearing.