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Forum Post06/03/11 13:21Playa Honda, Montevideo, Uruguay | Used/Thrift stores Are there any used goods stores or thrift stores in the Montevideo area? My wife and I are moving down in late July, and we tend to live fairly simply, and our experience in the US and the UK are that most items we use can be picked up in slightly used condition for much cheaper than new. [And anyway, within a couple months, our items would be slightly used.]What kinds of items am I talking about? Miscellaneous kitchen supplies (that can be cleaned) like plates and bowls and utensils, chairs/tables and other such simple furniture, a jacket or sweater if we feel like we didn't bring enough warmer clothes. I don't want to pack for every contingency, if I know we can pick up a few extra things down there relatively inexpensively. Thanks for your help! |
| "Emaús Thrift Store"
You can find used goods of all kinds (and in all conditions) at most ferias (weekly neighborhood street markets or flea markets), especially the huge one on Tristan Narvaja on Sundays. I've also seen a number of second-hand clothing shops. There is a thrift shop in Cordón selling used donated goods that is run by Emaús, an organization that seems to be something like the Salvation Army. The store spans two stories, one of which is devoted to clothing. The main floor has furniture, appliances, kitchenware, books, records, and miscellany. You can find some bargains in decent quality clothing that is in good-to-excellent condition; much of the rest ... well, I think you'd have to be in pretty desperate straits to eke much benefit from them. But of course it all depends on what you're searching for. See the link below for the address and store hours. Be aware, though, that "slightly used condition" doesn't equate to "much cheaper than new" in Uruguay. Many used goods remain expensive. Some people have sold their used cars and made a profit. |
| "web shopping"
Hi there, another good option is to surf >mercadolibre<, local version of ebay. Be careful to buy only from ranked sellers, and it's adviseable to write/speak some spanish (or to ask someone to help) in order to arrange buying details before purchasing, so there are no misunderstandings later on. But in general you'll find mostly everything there and sometimes, well priced. Totally agree with previous comment that "slightly used condition" doesn't equate to "much cheaper than new" in Uruguay. Best, , , |
Comment #306/05/11 23:55Playa Honda, Montevideo, Uruguay | "Thanks"
Thanks for the ideas. It seems like there's some hope in finding slightly used stuff in Montevideo. We'll check out Tristan Nevaja and Emaus when we get there. Mercadolibre seems to be more aligned with singular, bigger ticket items. We'll check that out when we figure out what we should have taken with us, but didn't.We've gotten accustomed to getting decent quality used stuff cheap. For example, a polartech jacket here probably runs about US$5 slightly used - a significant savings over the $40 new price. I guess we won't be finding those kinds of deals, eh? Thanks again. |
| "Don't Give up Yet"
Don't give up until you come and explore yourself! I think Uruguay is less of a consumer society than the USA.. so there is inherently less used stuff.Mercadolibre is a mix of new and used stuff... unless you know the right Spanish words to use searching there can be a bit difficult. Anyway, good luck Expert Page: Quick Tips for Getting Settled in Uruguay |
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