Schülerduden: Die richtige Wortwahl Ein vergleichendes Wörterbuch sinnverwandter Ausdrücke (Duden für den Schüler, 10, Band 10)

The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.