Do you buy in "Ukay-Ukay" stalls?

@24Champ (465)
October 15, 2008 11:13am CST
I must admit, I once bought a pair of pants and a long-sleeved shirt in one of those "ukay-ukay" stalls but that was a long time ago. How about you? Do you patronize products sold in "ukay-ukay"? If so, what item(s) did you buy then? If not, what keeps you from buying? What can you say about the quality of their products?
4 responses
kissie34
@kissie34 (2294)
• Philippines
16 Oct 08
Well, I had never experienced buying products or items in an "ukay-ukay"... It is not because I'm rich or what but because I don't used to go in the places where they sell "ukay-ukay".. Actually, I want to try buying some items in the "ukay-ukay" if ever their items are in very good condition and most of all if I like the design.. Some of friends told me that it is fun going shopping in the "ukay-ukay" and most of all this is where you will know if you really know how to choose good items and if how patient you are..
24Champ
@24Champ (465)
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16 Oct 08
I thought they're everywhere. Why don't you try for curiosity sake? I actually know someone from La Union who used to sell items his relatives sent from the US. Then, he sells them in "ukay-ukay". The items are all new but mostly surplus.
sandymay16
@sandymay16 (1617)
• Philippines
16 Oct 08
Oh yes, I buy goods from ukay-ukay stalls. Mostly I buy for sleepwear but some I buy for daily use. I have bought stuff like shirts, skirts, capri pants, jackets and hats. I always look for those stuff that still look new and some have even tags on them. I sometimes prefer to buy shirts from ukay-ukay because there are times that you wear same clothing as your neighbor or you bump into someone with same clothes brought from same store same brand and my city is just small. I just don't buy shoes from ukay-ukay. But sometimes ukay-ukay is much more expensive than brand new.
24Champ
@24Champ (465)
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16 Oct 08
Wow, you are a certified "ukay-ukay" afficianado. Heheh. They should give you more discounts next time you pay them a visit.
aseretdd
@aseretdd (13729)
• Philippines
16 Oct 08
I don't really like shopping in ukay ukay stalls... although there are a lot of great stuff at cheaper or very affordable prices... the thought of someone else already used the clothes or shoes really turn me off... I experienced buying one or two clothes at yard sales... but i just gave them away...
24Champ
@24Champ (465)
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16 Oct 08
You're right, it's a turn off if they sell pre-owned items. I thought they only sell "surplus" items (?). Anyway, thanks for sharing.
dong1970
@dong1970 (1572)
• Philippines
16 Oct 08
If i have my time to drop by to an "ukay-ukay"store,i'm trying to buy a piece of clothes.Sometimes you can get a new one with a quality.It's not big deal for me buying stuffs from the "ukay-ukay" store.