With everyone relying on digital media due to pandemic crisis, no wonder everything about life as we know it has found its fast-paced track—all transactions have suddenly turned online--a safe haven to all entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts out there who are struggling because of the quarantine protocols. In just a click away, you can sell, buy, and earn—business as usual.
We can literally purchase everything online with our favorite e-commerce apps. But aside from these, small businesses are now gradually engaging the digital world—even our best-loved Ukay-ukay or thrift shops where we can score great items at affordable prices is making waves online.
If you’re an avid thrift-shop-goer who have been longing to go to your usual thrift shops, you should check out these online stores for an Ukay-ukay experience in the comfort of your homes:
CIENTOVENTE
IG: @ciento100veinte20
Price range: P20-200
If you’re looking for a good-cut trouser and colorful '80s polo combo for an old school or retro vibe kind of outfit, visit Cientovente on IG!
This online Ukay-ukay offers a variety of trousers from corduroy to denim and tops with ruffled sleeves to boyish styles!
WEAR MONONO
IG: wear.monono
The price range starts at P150
For as low as P150, you can buy a variety of oversized floral button-down shirts to Korean trousers and perfect-fit denim mom jeans. Check them out on IG
Geluk
Instagram: @gelukph
Price range: P200-P700
Geluk is all you need when it comes to your all-time favorite cropped tops! They cater to different styles depending on your taste and choice.
Cropped polo shirts and hoodies are on sale regularly. For the cold and rainy weather, stylish hoodies are available for your fashionable finds.
Etsy and Pepper
Instagram: @etsyandpepper
Price range: P200-P500
Are you looking for a casual and formal look at the same time? @etsyandpepper has got you covered!
Here you can find a perfect combination of stylish and classy look to steal the crowd. Visit it on IG!
The Rookies Thriftshop
Instagram: @therookiesph
Price range: P400-P600
For the artsy peeps out there, The Rookie Thriftshop is perfect for you!
Here, most of the products on sale are personally handpicked by the owner--from men shoes and clothes to vintage jackets and graphic tees, this is truly a go-to ukay store
Shopping can be therapeutic to some, and believe it or not, some studies show that it can keep someone else’s mind sane, so don’t be so hard on yourself, sometimes you just have to add some items on your virtual cart to brighten up your day.
Let’s support Ukay-ukay online stores as well as other online businesses the best way we can!