Sakura and similar second hand shops...
Sakura and similar second hand shops...
What are those thrift stores exactly? An NGO or an actual business? I have no idea how do they clear customs if they are an actual business, import duties should cause them (and custom officials) to go mad. They appear very successful and popular now even if most of their stuff is about as expensive as new items. I guess they get their stuff for free but I am not sure, do they tell Japanese people that they are helping Cambodians by giving their stuff away? Do they just buy the stuff in bulk from Japanese thrift stores?. I am kind of curious about how the whole thing works.
I can't comment on how they pass customs, if they do or not, but recycle shops (as they're called in Japan) are very common as people will throw away stuff with the slightest problems, or even if it is simply "out of date". It costs money to throw away "big rubbish" in Japan, so second hand stuff (often workable stuff) can be picked up for peanuts, sometimes you even make money if you pick up other people's junk.
There's also a lot of rubbish reconditioning places in Japan, so I venture to say that they simply supply container loads of "junk" to Cambodia.
There's also a lot of rubbish reconditioning places in Japan, so I venture to say that they simply supply container loads of "junk" to Cambodia.
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I saw a fur lined hooded coat in a SHV store. It was really heavy!
pew, pew, pew, pew!
Good question Jackrossi, I used to think they were part of an NGO where all profits from sales went to whatever the NGO was involved in, but I don't think that's the case now. Most of the stuff they sell is way overpriced, but sometimes you can manage to find a bargain if you look hard enough, and barter.
I'm not a negative person, I encourage people all the time...it's usually to f**k off! But, whatever.
can you really barter with the staff? I guess sakura is the best working place for a thieving cashier and a nightmare for any business consultant or accountant. Beside the fact that there must so be so much stealing from costumer and kids alone, looking at the numbers of people on and out someone could probably fill a bag of stuff there and walk straight out... They will probably not even find out, I bet they arent keeping any inventory.
Not with the local staff, but with the foreign (Japanese) managers. I've bought a fair amount of decent 2nd hand furniture and always bartered the price down.jackrossi wrote:can you really barter with the staff?
I'm not a negative person, I encourage people all the time...it's usually to f**k off! But, whatever.
I don't think they are a part of NGo. No no
They have some great knick knacks, I have bought Japanese beer glasses and coasters from the sixties or seventies. But they have so much rubbish.
I gave a look to the sakura in kampong cham, they have a snow spade and a snowboard as well as some sleeping bags for low temperatures as well as other winter stuff like a couple of electric glove warmers....
Another Japanese second-hand goods shop is "Don Don Down on Wednesdays". Their system is that with each passing week, the price of some items drop on Wednesdays.
I guess that because Japanese people take care of their stuffs and will replace them often, their clothes and accessories are still in good enough conditions to be used?
Some bags do look worn-off though and will sell for one dollar.
I guess that because Japanese people take care of their stuffs and will replace them often, their clothes and accessories are still in good enough conditions to be used?
Some bags do look worn-off though and will sell for one dollar.
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The Sakura shops were excellent value around four years ago, but quickly became relatively pricey.
Glassware and most secondhand clothing is inexpensive, but all the electrical stuff and furniture seems unreasonably priced.
Glassware and most secondhand clothing is inexpensive, but all the electrical stuff and furniture seems unreasonably priced.
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