“Do you like PRE-LOVED ITEMS?”
By Shavkat
@Shavkat (137214)
Philippines
April 14, 2018 9:14am CST
In my city, we do have a lot of pre-loved items. You can name all the stuff you need it. For some people, it so appealing to have all of them. They can choose whatever that suits their taste. Honestly, I can have all the pre-loved items except for clothes. I am not that delicate person. However, I am more on taking consideration the hygienic issue. For the reason that I am not sure if the pre-loved clothes' owners have body odor. I am afraid that I might be having it if wearing these pre-loved clothes. I have some friends who are fond buying fashionable clothes. They even claimed that they boiled the clothes to remove the unwanted things. Personally, I find it silly to do this.
“What is your take on this concern?”
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24 responses
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
14 Apr 18
I have no problem with pre-loved items With clothes, just wash them, I wash everything I buy even if it is brand new.
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@Shavkat (137214)
• Philippines
15 Apr 18
@BelleStarr I do prefer to buy pre-loved items in a shop and not on the street. Some of the shops here are selling on the streets.
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@MsBooklover (3974)
• United States
15 Apr 18
I like pre-loved items. As a matter of fact, I see them. Lately, it has become very difficult to sell used items. I noticed that it is a problem for many sellers. It may be due to Amazon Prime which delivers everything to a person in no time and they don't have to life a finger. Of course, the items are not cheap...but they do not have to drive to someone's house to pick something up. I have had items up for free and nobody wanted them. I buy used clothing when I can find something I really like. It is important to wash it before you were it.
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@Shavkat (137214)
• Philippines
16 Apr 18
@MsBooklover I think it is only in my country, my friend. The shops are installed in the local malls.
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@MsBooklover (3974)
• United States
15 Apr 18
@Shavkat I don't know if we have anything like that here.
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@anikoonline (3250)
• Hungary
14 Apr 18
I like pre loved items, they price are very good. I used to buy second hand clothes and I had no problems with it. Nowadays the fast fashion stores has low prices, they are sometimes cheaper than a second-hand. But I haven't bought any second hand shoes, I have a concern about shoes.
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@Shavkat (137214)
• Philippines
15 Apr 18
@anikoonline Things had changed through the years. I do think that business cannot be stable nowadays.
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@anikoonline (3250)
• Hungary
15 Apr 18
@Shavkat It was similar here. There were many second hand shops with good quality and good prices. Now it is different here, too.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
14 Apr 18
I stopped buying pre-loved clothes because I realized that they were damages, most especially if it is bought online. Even those ukay-ukay stores do not appeal to me because just like you, I consider the hygiene. I would rather have those pre-loved clothes donated instead of making money out of them. A lot of people buy things they do not need and then when they dont need it they will sell it without even thinking the repercussions. A lot of people do that, most especially online.
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@Shavkat (137214)
• Philippines
15 Apr 18
As you had mentioned, I would also prefer to donate some of our used clothes. I had seen that the prices are becoming higher than before, despite the conditions in my city. The silly thing, they have selected items as claimed. But still, they are pre-loved items.
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@Shavkat (137214)
• Philippines
22 Apr 18
@mlgen1037 
For me, I don't want to spend money on selected items. I am just cheating myself. I rather buy goods at the local mall.
For me, I don't want to spend money on selected items. I am just cheating myself. I rather buy goods at the local mall.1 person likes this
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
22 Apr 18
@Shavkat That is so true. Pre-loved is pre-loved. Tsk.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
14 Apr 18
Yes that's right , you know Baguio City is one of the places here in Philippines where pre-loved items are found .
I tried to buy shoes before.. and until now, I still have it..
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
14 Apr 18
@Shavkat hehehe!!! It's okay dear friend.
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
15 Apr 18
It is always one of my agenda when in Baguio.....
But now I want to have a new agenda when I go there..... want to meet you Jessa @Jessabuma and Steven @Shavkat. lol
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
19 Apr 18
my pre-loved items come from my siblings and nieces. not washing clothes from ukay-ukay is foolish. instead of boiling, maybe just iron it.
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@Shavkat (137214)
• Philippines
19 Apr 18
@hereandthere I am sure she will not read this. Actually, I told her that she has body odor. As a friend, I need to say this since many classmates of our are complaining about it. These people are so afraid to call her attention to this embarrassing matter.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
19 Apr 18
@Shavkat what did you tell her that made her angry?
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@prakashj256 (926)
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14 Apr 18
I never like to buy those items, unless that is extremely important for me and I am low on budget.
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@prakashj256 (926)
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15 Apr 18
@Shavkat yes, that's why new products always cost higher than refurbished items. A person should always attempt to buy newer one.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
19 Apr 18
I am not fond also of pre-loved clothes. There are a lot of pre-loved shops here, but I am not interested. I find it hard to look for clothes in pre-loved store. Though, when my officemate who is fond of buying pre-loved clothes, comes to the office with new clothes, I envy her when she said it's pre-loved.
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
15 Apr 18
I would never buy any of those pre-loved clothing they sell in the Philippines .. I saw them in the market over there .. and they smell .. Here in Australia , we have shops that sell pre-loved things and they are clean.. I obviously don't buy preloved clothes because I make my own.. but if I didn't, I wouldn't mind going into those shops and buy if I find something I like .. And plus in the opportunity shops here, there are also items that are brand new....
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@Shavkat (137214)
• Philippines
16 Apr 18
@epiffanie Most Surplus Hops are installed in SM branches. I would say that the items are in good condition.
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
16 Apr 18
@Shavkat Oh yeah! I remember a few years ago, I bought a nice jacket I picked at the surplus table in Landmark Department store in Makati .. But they don't have them anymore ..
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
17 Apr 18
I also consider the hygiene as well. There are many thrift shops here that sell secondhand items.
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
17 Apr 18
@Shavkat Yes I agree with you. I always think about the movie Segunda Mano. What I buy one and the same creepy scenario happened to me?
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@JESSY3236 (18923)
• United States
17 Apr 18
I have some clothes that were pre-owned. And some of my mother's clothes she can't wear anymore. I always wash stuff if I am getting away any clothes. I hope to sell some of my mother's clothes that we both can't wear.
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@asfarasiknow (3341)
• Bournemouth, England
23 Apr 18
I only buy them when they have obviously been cleaned. Recently I have found some wonderful designer shirts and ties at incredible bargain prices.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
15 Apr 18
oh, like the 'ukay-ukay'? i haven't bought anything yet from the UK department store.
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@Shavkat (137214)
• Philippines
16 Apr 18
@ridingbet Hahaha. I am not, Kabsat. I just consider buy 1 take 1 scheme.lol
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
16 Apr 18
@Shavkat kabsat. you are bolder now ah. i can see... i can see...
i can see your white-cover right knee. so white. nyahahaha
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