What is the difference between Vintage and Second Hand?
VINTAGE
The word "vintage", from the old French vint (twenty) age (years), indicates a product made at least twenty years ago and which, with age, has become more valuable. It can be deadstock - unsold item - or second hand.
SECOND HAND
A product is considered second hand (Second Hand) if it has been owned by at least one other person. It has a more recent origin than to vintage, from after the 2000s till today. The value of the garments depends on the quality, the condition in which they are found and the price at which they were originally sold. In a nutshell Second Hand = Second Hand Mind Vintage = article produced for more than 20 years that can be new or used.
ADVANTAGES
Buying second hand, whether it's Vintage or not, is good for everyone! And let's not talk about the single purchase. Entering the perspective of a vintage lover means having a different ethic and approach to consumption. From the search for quality and sustainability, to the wisdom of saving, to the search for unique and particular pieces to express yourself at your best!
WHERE TO BUY VINTAGE OR SECOND HAND?
There are many places to find little treasures, both physical and online: buying and selling apps, vintage shops, fixed or weekly markets, resellers... Everyone does a different type of work, they will sell more or less selected items and the selling price will vary according to the type of work behind them. It's up to you to choose based on reliability, time available, budget and experience!
HOW DO WE WORK AT CASUAL BAY VINTAGE?
Ours, as a vintage shop, is to select quality garments with an eye to the past and one to the future : you will find iconic and timeless classics but also products in step with the latest trends; make your experience simple and intuitive by dividing by categories and filters of various types, such as size or color; provide purchase assistance : in our store in Lecce we love having contact with the customer, getting to know him and anticipating his requests, but we are also able to get closer to those who are further away with activity on social networks or by replying to emails, whatsapp and phone calls.
