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Judging wear, damage and quality on secondhand clothing, and what a flaw really costs you.

  • A worn leather bag photographed close up

    Secondhand Leather: Bags, Belts and Shoes

    2026.08.05

  • A flat felled seam on a garment shown in close up

    Spotting Well-Made Clothing on a Rack

    2026.07.29

  • Washing machines and a sink in a communal laundry room

    Removing Stains Without Damaging the Fabric

    2026.07.21

  • A rail of secondhand clothes standing outdoors beside a roadside stall

    What Secondhand Clothing Is Worth Reselling

    2026.07.08

  • Wooden clothes pegs clipped along a washing line, photographed close up

    Washing, Drying and Storing Secondhand Clothes

    2026.05.06

  • Packed rails of secondhand clothing in a charity shop, with a shopper browsing behind them

    Judging the Condition of Secondhand Clothing

    2026.02.24

  • A draped red silk evening gown pinned on a black display mannequin

    How to Tell Vintage Clothing from Modern

    2026.02.03

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