Macklemore was onto something when he rapped about poppin’ tags. Thrift shopping isn’t just cool – it’s the new face of luxury. Here’s why second-hand is the new haute couture.
🛍️ Quality Finds: Forget about refreshing your browser every Thursday at 12 p.m. hoping to get the latest drop. No need to set alarms or battle online bots; with second-hand you get to discover your personal “drop” any day of the week.
🦄 Uniqueness >>> : Tired of seeing the same fits on every street corner? No more twinning with strangers when buying second-hand – unless you want to, of course!
🌎 Earth-Friendly Fashion: Mother Earth called, and she loves your eco-friendly choices. Reducing resource consumption and waste production, that’s what we call catching two flies with one stone!
💪🏼 Ethical Flex: There’s nothing better than feeling good about looking good. Side effects may include a fabulous wardrobe, a fatter wallet and smug eco-warrior vibes.
💸 Money, Money, Money: Why drop hundreds on new designer pieces when you can score vintage luxury for a fraction of the price? Gucci on a thrift store budget – that’s what we’re all about!
Best second-hand finds.
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Sustainable jewellery is a term used to describe jewellery made from responsibly sourced materials and socially responsible…
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Catherina, founder of Fine Sustainable Jewellery discusses CO2-emissions, recycled metals, laboratory diamonds and more.
Tips for negotiating on second-hand platforms.
Don’t be afraid to make lowball offers – you might be surprised at what sellers accept!
Do your research – check what similar items have sold for recently. Tools like Faircado make it easy to compare items across different platforms, all in one view!
Bundle deals are your friend – buying multiple items from one seller can lead to bigger discounts.
Be ready to walk away – if a piece doesn’t meet your budget or expectations, be ready to call it a day. Politely decline and who knows they might come crawling back to you like an unwanted ex around Valentine’s Day.
What’s in it for you? – If the price is non-negotiable try to ask for other benefits. Free delivery, additional accessories, return policy… Some sellers might be more flexible with these terms than the price.
Keep slaying,
the Faircado team
