ADVENTURE TO A THRIFT SHOP OR "UKAY-UKAY"
Naturally, we need to have clothes and shoes to wear as it is also part of the basic needs of an individual. Personally, I am into fashion and stuffs like clothes and shoes. Yet, I don't have much budget for me to spend lavishly and just buy things that I want. It takes time for me to buy new stuffs because I still need to save enough money. If you are asking, what brands do I like the most? Well, there is no certain brand that I am really into. I just focus on the quality and where should I wear that certain piece of clothes or shoes or in short- if it is still wearable and can be use.
Back then, I usually spent around 20-100 U.S. dollars (roughly around Php 1-5K) for a piece of shoes. It is the common price of a brand new slash original shoes specifically for a Nike,Vans, Adidas, Sperry, New Balance, PUMA, Skechers, Fila and etc. It kinda expensive for me because I am still a student and not earning much in my part time jobs. So, every 3-5years I only wear 2-3 pair of shoes only. Not much for a person who is into fashion because you really need to have a bunch of choices for you to fit-in the best items. It's not that I am a materialistic person but I always adore people who can confidently wear a good shoes because for me it reflects who you are.
Right now, I stop to surf and check for a new set of shoes in the Zalora application and any other shopping apps and shifted in visiting various thrift shop in our locality. Yes, we can't compare a brand new and 2nd hand items but I guess it's worth the price.
Before, my 20-100bucks is just for 1 pair of shoes but right now I can have 5-10 pairs of shoes. What a great cheat!
As for the:
•Quality ✔️
•Appearance (looks like a brand new) ✔️
•Price ✔️
•Usage/If it is still wearable ✔️
•Brand (you can have any brand you want) ✔️
No doubt that we can really save money in a thrift shop.
Tips
Be patient and hard working as possible. (you can't just get what you want, you need to look around and find a good a pair in various shops)
Be friendly. (you can save money through that like you are on a bid or you can ask for any discounts)
Be resourceful. (check any stores for you to find a good pairs of shoes)
Don't act like you have a lot of money/ rich. (If you do, they will going raise/increase the price of the shoes.)
Be wise and knowledgable on differentiating original and not.
Bring your money with you. (tell the shop owner that you only have this certain budget).
Good shoes take you good places. -SofiaZshoes
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