Had a great day with mom earlier! What did we do?…go shopping!
We had this mother and daughter bonding time,since we are both busy of our respective careers.We did plan to buy at least one pair of stuff for ourselves,since we are on a tight budget after paying bills.
While strolling along downtown area of Tacloban City,here in Leyte (which by the way where I was born),we passed by so many thrift stores that i became curious until my mom drag me inside(hehe,thanks god i didn’t fall on my knee!).Whoah! it was really awesome to see all those lowered prices of clothing,bags and shoes. Especially now days that we have to save some extra cash for the rainy days, so to speak.
Thrift stores had a positive impact on people who wants to shop but not really cash-out that big bucks of money and those who won’t be able to afford such high price stuffs. Before, when you say”ukay-ukay” no ones going to admit that she/he bought some stuff from such place.With the turn of events and economic problems of our country,thrift store became such hits.Aside from being a haven of bargain shoppers, it has become a place of finding unique or vintage stuffs even those recent fashion styles without emptying your pockets and not having budget for other necessary goods.
Some tips that i get from my mom if your shopping in a thrift store are:
- Know when are the days that their new stocks arrive and when are they selling it.
- Better be early for you to be able to choose good stuffs.
- Be early so that you may be able to have longer time looking more closely the stuffs you’re going to buy( like if there are damages or dirt’s).
- Important-it’s OK to ask for discounts!Yes,please that’s why it’s called bargain shops.Just be reasonable with the bargaining.
There is a long list of advantages shopping on a thrift store.One truth,it will always be a gamble because you’ll never know what to find there.
What to find in a thrift stores:
1. Unusual brands that you won’t be able to find just anywhere.
2. Cool items
3. Vintage items
4. Trendy stuffs
After six hours of going around those thrift stores,was satisfied for my money’s worth. No need to buy from a branded shopping store.I get more than what i bargained for.I know you’ll agree with me. 
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