二手衣服又酷了。

一项对来自新加坡、马来西亚、印度尼西亚、泰国和菲律宾的1000名购物者的调查显示，62%的人承认他们买过二手时装，其中28%的人承认这让他们减少了购买全新服装的次数。

这项调查是由新加坡的环境洞察力在5月份进行的，调查发现，节俭或购买二手衣服在皮诺伊购物者中尤为普遍。超过80%的人(83%)说他们做过。

对以前喜欢的物品的看法总体上是中性的(48%),菲律宾人在"喜欢它"(56%)的列表中排名第一，毫不奇怪，在"讨厌它"(4%)的列表中排名最后。

如果你从未尝试过，发现在好吧，好吧商店购物的乐趣永远不会太晚。快速的谷歌搜索可以告诉你你附近的好吧，好吧商店，甚至是购物者的评级和评论。在你去二手商店之前，这里有一些有用的建议，让你充分利用你的节俭。

#1 No Ukay-Ukay stores are the same

这就是在线评论或者更好的，朋友的推荐是有帮助的。了解商店出售的商品很重要。有些专注于服装，有些提供更多精选品牌商品，有些只有小家电或喜爱的家具。但如果你只是想浏览一下，看看是否有什么好的发现，那么尽可能多地逛逛好吧，好吧商店吧。

#2 Dress the part

As the name implies, ukay-ukay is about digging through piles of used or pre-loved items until you find the “treasure”, or that at one which for you is a good find. It’s best to dress comfortably and not assume that you will be shopping in air-conditioned comfort. If you will be shopping for clothes, do not dress in bulky clothes or layers, so you can just put on the items over what you are wearing for a quick check on fit.

#3 Ask around if haggling is okay

Some ukay-ukays allow you to negotiate on prices, or ask for a discount when they have tallied the total of all the items you want to buy. Others strictly follow the price on their tags. By knowing, you can decide if you have found a good bargain or not. Most shoppers will prefer the former, but sometimes they have adjusted their prices expecting shoppers to haggle so you may actually get a better deal with the latter.

#4 Shop with a friend and a flashlight

It’s rare to find a pre-loved item in excellent condition. Some have wears and tears and you need to know them before buying. Bring a friend so you two can go over the items and make sure all flaws were discovered. A flashlight or a pen light is also a good idea, in case lighting inside the store isn’t too great. Even if you are buying a secondhand item, it’s important to know exactly what you are and are not getting, even those missing buttons or faulty zippers.

#5 Learn from the experts

YouTube really delivered for me here – there are so many thrifters that have uploaded videos sharing their secrets in finding bargains in pre-loved stores. As with anything, do your homework so you will be better prepared and save even more money. One of the best advice I have come across is to have a list. This way, you don’t end up coming home with many bargains yes, but not really what you were looking for, nor need.

#6 Paying with cash or virtual cash

One of the hassles in ukay-ukay shopping is most of the owners only want to be paid in cash. But that was in the past. Today, many accept payments from almost all kinds of virtual wallets, making it safer for you too. You don’t want to misplace your cash while digging through all those sale bins, or realize you do not have enough cash, so make sure to check with the store before your visit how you can pay for purchases.

#7 What about your own pre-loved items?

One practical rule when it comes to shopping for new things is to also give up items from your closet. And if your old clothes are in good condition, consider selling them too. Maybe that ukay-ukay store you just visited is open to accepting your items on consignment? Or to buy them in bulk? Or how about having a community garage sale? You can also choose to donate in neighborhood non-profits.

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