Many would agree that the shopping in Split is some of the best in Croatia. Zara, Bershka, and Guess line the street of Marmontova, boutiques and shoe shops fill the alleyways inside Diocletian’s Palace, and we claim three of the largest shopping malls in Dalmatia. There are no lack of options, and definitely plenty to buy. But there is an alternative to all of this, and we mean shopping sustainably through second hand shops. Split is actually lucky enough to boast a few second hand shops, and what I’ve concluded from frequenting the Second Hand Shop on Ulica Slobode 3 often is this: there is so much gold!
Shopping second hand is usually best for your budget, the environment and for simply recycling and reusing. Second hand shops offer the opportunity to utilize manufactured items which may not serve their initial buyer, but still have long life use and can benefit another buyer. Shopping second hand can also be incredibly rewarding as you’ll more often than not find one of a kind pieces at a bargain!
Which brings us back to the Second Hand Shop in Split. I typically go on Saturday’s as a kilo is only 20 kuna, which is the biggest bang for your buck you can get. New shipments of clothes are brought in every Monday, so a kilo then is 120 kuna. Tuesday drops down to 100 kuna, Wednesday 80 kuna, Thursday 60 kuna and Friday 40. Sure you have to dig a bit, and you have to enjoy the art of digging through clothes and sifting through hangers in hopes to find that perfect outfit. But that’s where the thrill of it comes in.
Having shopped at this particular Second Hand Shop in Split many, many times, I’ve regularly come across name brands such as Zara, Armani, and H&M. The clothes this second hand shop carries are sourced from all over Europe. Most everything is in top condition, and you’ll find everything from jackets to coats, furs, dresses, suits, shoes, summer attire, bags, linens and children’s clothes. You’ll see everyone shop here from young fashionistas, families, and grandparents.
Because shopping is such an essential part of our consumer-driven economy, and because everyone in Split does their best to dress their best, indulging in second-hand stores and opportunities is a way to beneficially promote the economy, save the environment, and still satisfy your craving for unique clothes and items. Visit the large Second Hand Shop on Ulica Slobode 3 today! Quick reminder: they are closed Sundays.
