Here are my own insights of the advantages and disadvantages of ukay ukay items.
Advantages:
- They are extremely cheap and it will not sacrifice your budget.
- Ukay ukay's are 2nd handed clothes from other countries for short they are imported goods. Imported goods usually have good qualities.
- In Ukay ukay, you can find famous designer's brand clothings, bags, shoes etc.
- There are also new items to be found in ukay ukay stalls. Some still have tags on them.
- Ukay ukay items will give you a distinctive style. You will not find another person wearing the same thing.
- If you're an excellent "ukayera" then you will find clothes or items that are also in for the season.
- Going to ukay ukay stalls is a good source of exercise. You will definitely use your muscles to do the digging of piles of clothes, bags, shoes, stuffed toys and many more.
Disadvantages:
- If you have an allergy on dust, then it's not advisable for you to go to these places. Ukay ukay items have chemicals too that emits odors that are strong to your senses. This chemical used by them is to treat bacteria from the clothes since they are surplus items. Soak and wash the ukay ukay first using an antibacterial detergent to wash away the dirt and bacteria.
- Ukay ukay items have stains. It's better to check the items first especially the armpit area, the neck lines and the surface of the item. Whether or not the stain can still be removed using a stain remover. Assess the item thoroughly before buying it or else it's a waste of money and time.
- You must not expect something more from the ukay ukay item because they're technically second hand clothes.To make sure the item is only slightly used, checked for extra buttons on the inside of the shirts or blouses. There are some items who have not yet been used, some still has price tag attached to it.
