10 Useful Tips When You Shop At An Ukay Ukay Store

by Unknown March 20, 2017 Shopping

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You don't need to spend your money to the fullest when shopping for clothes. You can save a lot of money by thrift shopping. After all, there are branded clothes available in almost all the ukay ukay. You just need a very keen eye for that.

So without further ado, here are some tips you can go by when you're about to hit the road in search for an ukay ukay.

1. WEAR COMFY CLOTHES

Avoid wearing heels since you are most likely to move around to search. It wouldn't be as enjoyable to look through each rack when your feet is aching. Also, don't wear romper shorts, it would be much of a hassle when you try on different outfits.

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2. GO ON A SALE

Most Ukay-Ukay shops go on a sale before the 15th and 30th of the month. It will start with 10% off, the next day 20%, and so on until two days before the 15th. You won't find a lot of good stuff during sales than that of "new arrival" but the items on sale are just as unique and has potential.

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3. BRING ALCOHOL OR HAND SANITIZERS

Most clothes from thrift shops are not washed so expect your hands to get a little dirty.

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4. BRING ECO BAGS

Ukay-ukay shops only have thin plastics that tend to break easily so it's best to bring a foldable shopping bag with you.

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5. INSPECT

Check every last detail of the clothing you're trying to buy. See if there are any holes or stains or missing buttons, etc. It's quite crucial for you to check on these because most Ukay Ukay shops don't offer a return policy.

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6. BEFRIEND THE SALESPERSON

SMILE! Don't give the salesperson a cold shoulder. Instead, ask him/her for good items. S/he will surely guide you through the piles.

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7. ASK FOR DISCOUNTS

...if you've bought too many or the item has a little damage on it.

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8. BE PATIENT

Staff from Ukay Ukay don't bother organizing branded stuff so you have to be patient in looking through the racks. Since you don't know what you will find.

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9. FIT YOUR PROSPECT ITEMS

Don't try to guess if the item you're buying would fit you or not. Try it on so you know how it would look.

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10. WASH THE CLOTHES THOROUGHLY

Lastly, do not forget to wash your goods properly. We suggest you let them soak overnight and wash it again in the morning to get rid of the stinky smell.

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