Second-hand Goods / Cheaper clothing

Kipperhell · 29-12-2009 09:56AM

I used to buy second hand clothes for the "retro look" I liked at the time and really enjoyed the hunting for items I liked. The strange things was certain brands were what I went for because of the quality. I am not particularly bothered by wanting brands but it can put me off some clothes especially if the brand name is on show.

I tend to go for quality for price. A Penny's top usually isn't worth it but they have vastly improved over the years on style so can be very throw away.

I bought a coat for €300 which was very expensive to me but it was reduced from €1500 the quality is very noticeable. Price for brand name is silly to me but some high end brands are at least relevant to quality.

Dymo · 29-12-2009 11:41AM

Same here years ago I might have liked some brand names, but now I don't care if it's Dunnes, Pennys or the pound shop. But I think there quality has improved alot also.

mikom · 29-12-2009 01:03PM

Deleted User wrote: »

It just feels like labels arn't as important to people anymore.

People got sick of being walking billboards.
Paying big money to do the advertising for these companies.

My name is URL · 29-12-2009 01:10PM

I've started to buy more clothes from Pennies etc. the price difference is massive compared to the likes of River Island and there really isn't much of a quality drop in the stuff

I also recently bought a TV and living room suite that were both display models in the shops.. got a huge discount on them

29-12-2009 01:19PM

Most of the stuff in dunnes and pennys is terrible tbh.

I will usually spend decent money on clothes as they are much better fitting, look better and last much longer. I don't buy clothes that often but when I do it will be fairly good stuff. I get a lot of stuff from the US aswell as my sister has been over a good few times. Really good abercrombie polos etc are not much more than pennys prices over there but in a different universe for quality and fit.

Abi · 29-12-2009 02:09PM

Walker Numerous Jackpot wrote: »

Most of the stuff in dunnes and pennys is terrible tbh.

Dunnes would be a bit better than Pennys imo, and I've bought the odd thing in Dunnes. Pennys- the quality is shyte, most of the stuff never looks right again after the first wash. I don't think I've been in a Pennys since they brought in all that neon shyte.

I get what I need from A-wear, TK, New Look and online. I'd buy second hand goods if I had to, but not clothes. I don't judge people who do, but I'd just rather not.

The Pontiac · 29-12-2009 02:15PM

Whosbetter? wrote: »

To think that a pair of Levis 501s cost £50 back in '87ish.

Indeed they were and everyone wanted a pair of them too. Imagine the profit margins on them back then - they were probably made in some third world country by someone on 50c an hour..

Deleted User wrote: »

I wouldn't go for second hand clothes either.. I meant cheap clothes and second hand tvs etc.

A lot of the audiophiles out there need to have the latest av and hi-fi stuff. They just got to have it!! It's called upgradtitus. The hi-end gear made by Arcam, Nad, Rotel etc. has a very, very long life span. You can get this stuff at a fraction of its original price if you know where to look. Like a good pair of speakers, or even a full 5.1 setup, are the least risky of all purchases and they could last you for the rest of your life. You can get speakers made by the specialists (Monitor Audio, B&W, Kef etc.) at incredible bargains if you know where to look.

If I were buying a second-hand TV I'd be looking at one that's still under warranty (or one that was bought with an extended 3 or 5 year warranty), and I'd be looking for a serious reduction on its original rrp. They can be found too. A lot of this full HD (not HD itself) and contrast ratio etc. stuff is a load of marketing crap and should be dismissed right away.

Jax Teller · 29-12-2009 02:20PM

My mate is really Into his labels . Spent 800 euro on Xmas clothes before he got one present for anyone. And he's not loaded

29-12-2009 02:28PM

Ikky Poo2 wrote: »

Why so?

And why would you buy cheap for the kids, but expensive for yourself?

Well I don't have kids yet, but if/when I do, I'd buy them cheaper clothes because they simply wouldn't care what they are wearing or care for them for that matter and grow out of them so fast. I don't really consider Next, Jack Jones, Abercrombie to be expensive really.

29-12-2009 02:31PM

stripysocks85 wrote: »

What does it matter, as long as you [obviously] wash them first?? :S

I mean if something is in good condition, and has only been worn a handful of times yet is a fraction of the original price then why would you [literally] turn your nose up at that???

Because someone else has worn it. I could wash it a thousand times and I'd still be same. Their BO all over it! Who knows what the previous owner did with it.

The Pontiac · 29-12-2009 02:31PM

GaNjaHaN wrote: »

I bought Jeans in tkmax 4 years ago for 20euro. They're still in my wardrobe.
I bought converse from a shop 2 months ago for 80euro and they already look like they're falling apart.

Go figure.

I bought a pair of converse a year ago for €25 and I love them. Go figure. :pac:

phasers · 29-12-2009 02:52PM

I got fake converse in Dunnes for a euro 4 years ago and they're still perfect (except for being really dirty). Go figure.

29-12-2009 03:02PM

I bought a pair of KSWISS trainers for €90 2 years ago and they are still in good condition. That is pure quality for you. I mean if I bought then cheap Kappa or Dunne ones for €25 there is no way they'd still be around today. Go figure!

29-12-2009 03:11PM

phasers wrote: »

I got fake converse in Dunnes for a euro 4 years ago and they're still perfect (except for being really dirty). Go figure.

Id rather pay for the real ones than wreck my feet with poorly designed cheap shoes.

Kirnsy · 29-12-2009 03:18PM

GaNjaHaN wrote: »

I bought Jeans in tkmax 4 years ago for 20euro. They're still in my wardrobe.
I bought converse from a shop 2 months ago for 80euro and they already look like they're falling apart.

Go figure.

you don't like wearing jeans with converse?

Sea Sharp · 29-12-2009 04:57PM

you don't like wearing jeans with converse?

I do.
I think I might have just got a bad deal. the side of the outside of the soles are coming off.
Don't buy converse in Foot Locker.
This was an example to show that high price doesn't always mean high quality.
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Go Figure.

TPD · 29-12-2009 05:11PM

I bought a long grey wool and cashmere coat in a charity shop for a fiver. Twinge of old man smell, but perfect condition. A little too big for me, gave it to my da, fits him like a glove, as if it was tailored for him. Cnut :mad:

Would have easily cost €200+ new, in pretty much the same condition. Minus the old man smell.

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