Around the city specifically in various commercial areas, there are stalls selling second hand items from clothing, accessories and undies to shoes, bed linens and other household stuff. Prices range from as low as Php10 (for shirts) to Php100 and above. Don't worry, though, you can still haggle with the sales staff or the owner (if available) for the high-priced items.
Depending on one's budget, there are places worth exploring if you're fond of the so-called U.K. items mostly from the U.S. and Korea. The cheapest ones can be bought at areas surrounding the public markets such as those in Bankerohan and Agdao. Other stalls worth checking out are those in Lizada.
Business owners in the know about brands sell their items at a much higher price. So if you're particular about a specific brand of clothes, pants or bags that are still in tip-top shape, you can visit their shops. The area used as a shortcut from Ponciano Street and C.M. Recto or vice versa is a popular spot for these shops selling selected U.K. stuff.
On weekends, the street in between the City Hall and Sangguniang Panlungsod also becomes an ukay-ukay haven.
On special occasions such as during festivals, Roxas Avenue and Magsaysay Avenue are closed to traffic to provide a space for sellers to display their items from morning till midnight.
There are also several shops around the city selling used household items from Japan. Some are along Cabaguio and Dacudao Avenues and there's also one along Mamay Road in Lanang.
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