5 Of The Cheapest Second-Hand Shops You Should Visit During The Summer In Finland

 Summer is here, it’s usually hot, hence, you’ll sweat profusely; therefore, you should get more clothes in your wardrobe and prepare for the heat. It's time for you to make yourself much cooler than you've ever been and style up your aesthetics. 

Get yourself something warm and comfy. 

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If you want to know where you can get stuff without breaking the bank, then this article is for you. I need to note that if you are wealthy and Richie rich, then you can go ahead to visit New Yorker, Cropp, Zara, the list goes on. However, for those who are looking to cut costs and save some money or are probably to acquire a gift for their relatives outside Finland, then this article is for you.

In this article, we will be looking at the major second-hand stores that every immigrant and resident of Finland should visit. The objective of this article is to enlighten and inform immigrants on how to get affordable gifts, clothing, and other material items at an affordable rate.

This article will be categorized into various zones and neighborhoods where you can find the stores.

Helsinki

UFF store at Iso Mena

Helsinki is the capital city of Finland. In Helsinki, you’ll find some of the biggest stores and restaurants, just name it, everything that you want or need at the moment.

If you reside in Helsinki, here are the second-hand stores in the city:

Relove– A chic second-hand boutique and café offering curated fashion items, including premium brands. Locations in Töölö and central Helsinki.

Fida Secondhand– A well-known charity chain with multiple stores in Helsinki, offering affordable clothing, furniture, and vintage Finnish design items.

Ruutu-Rouva– Specializes in vintage cocktail and evening dresses, along with accessories spanning various decades.

PréPorté – Focuses on high-end preloved Nordic brands, ideal for occasion wear.

Punavuoren Patina – A cozy self-service flea market in Punavuori, offering a mix of clothing and homeware items.


Espoo



Espoo is interestingly populated by immigrants- nationals from Nigeria, Cameroon, India, the list goes on, you can walk into any of the second-hand stores and grab some of the most affordable items.

Kierrätyskeskus – A chain of second-hand stores with locations in Espoo (Finnoo, Matinkylä, Nihtisilta), offering a versatile selection of goods.

UFF – Offers high-quality and up-to-date clothes, as well as vintage finds, supporting sustainable development and environmental work.

SPR Kontti – Operated by the Finnish Red Cross, these stores sell a range of second-hand items, with proceeds supporting relief work.

Vermo Areena Flea Market – An outdoor flea market in Leppävaara, open during the summer season on Sundays, featuring various sellers and a market café

Other notable stores:

The latter part of the article is online sites where you can find second-hand items.

Check them out:

Tori.fi – Finland’s largest online marketplace for second-hand goods, covering everything from clothing to electronics.

Zadaa – A mobile app connecting buyers and sellers of second-hand clothing, matching users based on style and size preferences.

Tise – A popular app for buying and selling second-hand fashion items, allowing users to follow and interact with sellers.

Emmy – A leading Nordic marketplace for preloved premium clothing, offering a curated selection of items.

Curated – A Helsinki-based online store featuring a carefully selected collection of vintage and second-hand fashion pieces.

Gem – A vintage clothing app created by the founder of the Hel Looks Street style blog, offering a range of unique items.