Thrift Stores

[Hanlie]

Are there any thrift stores in Bangkok, Sukhumvit area?

Thanks

[junglist]

are you looking used or new items?

[bkkjames]

Pawn shops would be the only thing I can think of, other than people selling used boots and stuff on the steps to banks after hours.

Not much of a market for 2nd hand stuff here from what I can see. I bought a 2nd hand Sony Home Entertainment system off an expat once - it took the wife 3 months to get over the fact that it wasn't new.   I won't tell you her reaction to my contemplating purchasing a 'pre-lived-in' condominium - spooky that was. 

[PattayaParent]

The second hand shops charge as much as buying new but don't give a warranty.

Cash converters are in some Carrefour malls.

If it's clothes you want the markets are cheap enough.

[junglist]

the night market in china town is as close as the thais have to a swapmeet or flee market.

[Hanlie]

Pawn shops would be the only thing I can think of, other than people selling used boots and stuff on the steps to banks after hours.

Not much of a market for 2nd hand stuff here from what I can see. I bought a 2nd hand Sony Home Entertainment system off an expat once - it took the wife 3 months to get over the fact that it wasn't new. I won't tell you her reaction to my contemplating purchasing a 'pre-lived-in' condominium - spooky that was.

LOL! Yes, I have heard that the Thai people don't like to buy second hand. I am a thrift store junky, love getting stuff at a steal...

[Hanlie]

the night market in china town is as close as the thais have to a swapmeet or flee market.

Thanks for the replies. I was just looking for an easy option... I have two little ones, so doing the markets with them is a nightmare.

[bkkjames]

if you can read thai or have a friend who can check out http://www.thaisecondhand.com/