Shop It: Secondhand Worldwide


Shop It: Secondhand Worldwide
  • Publisher: Sutro Media
  • Genre: Travel
  • Released: 27 Oct, 2012
  • Size: 42.8 MB
  • Price: $2.99
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Description

••• Don't Be A Clone! Shop Secondhand Worldwide! •••

Bored of mass produced clothing, furniture or accessories? Never fear! Shop It: Secondhand Worldwide is here to cure your shopping doldrums!

Not just your “Keys to the Fleas”, Shop It: Secondhand Worldwide is the comprehensive guide for every traveller, fashionista, bargain hunter and serious collector.

Stefica Nicol Bikes, a journalist and former fashion designer and illustrator, has scoured the globe for the best vintage/secondhand/antique stores, flea markets and vintage fairs. There are over 120 locations featured, from New York to Singapore, Melbourne to Barcelona.

Imagine … after touching down in your chosen destination a couple of app taps uncovers the most interesting places to nab a unique piece or discover hidden treasures to take home with you...
Or use Shop It: Secondhand Worldwide to plan your trip route before you take off according to your shopping fancies...
Or, simply tap into of the wealth of information about local shopping treasures in your home city to chase away the weekend shopping doldrums!
All of the best venues and sites are featured in the one app!

When looking for bric-a-brac or some serious collectables and unique finds, Shop It: Secondhand Worldwide is the only app you will ever need.

Search by destination or sale type e.g. Thrift Store/Flea Market/Curated Vintage.
Get a preview scrolling through photos for all entries and fun/historic facts and interesting tid-bits.
When you find your chosen destination, link to Maps to access directions on how to find your shopping nirvana.
There are sections explaining vintage and antique purchasing tips and links for store websites, telephone numbers etc on each entry (where available).

Shop It: Secondhand Worldwide is the comprehensive guide for every traveller, fashionista, bargain hunter and serious collector.

Image Credit (splash screen): Lisa Loxley at Lox+Savvy


••• About the Author •••

With over 10 years experience as a fashion designer & illustrator in her hometown of Sydney and in Paris, Stefica Nicol Bikes is always scouting out what each destination she visits has to offer by way of second hand, vintage and antique goods.
Changing her career direction to journalism, this veteran traveller to over 40 countries can be found (but is not limited too!) rummaging through boxes at Montreuil in Paris; buying 70s silk Aloha shirts from Bailey’s in Hawaii; marveling at the collection of kimonos at The Antique Kimono Shop in Kyoto; finding that perfect piece of Crown Derby at Bermondsey; or watching the crowds from her cafe vantage point at Britanski Trg in Croatia’s capital Zagreb.
For Shop It: Secondhand Worldwide, Stefica has combined her creative and journalistic eye with her travel experience and on the ground knowledge. By tapping into her extensive global contacts, Stefica has created a visually impressive, practical app that will leave you inspired and excited about your next trip or free weekend.


••• About Sutro Media •••

This guide is published in partnership with Sutro Media. By enabling local writers to share their expertise on mobile phones, Sutro Media is making it easier and more fun to explore the world!

If you have any problems, comments, or suggestions for improvement, we'd love to hear from you - [email protected]

What's New in Version 2.0.1

- lots of new iOS 7 bug fixes
- fixed recent bug with twitter field
- fixed landscape transition issue
- resolved display issue on iPhone 5
- more offline photos on original download and faster download of offline content
- fixed intermittent bug with dynamic updates
- added better crash analytics and fixed a number of intermittent stability problems

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