I have a hard time with Brechos (thirft stores) here in Sao Paulo. It seems that the ones I've…read morefound have cool vintage things, but a lot of this stuff won't sell, only rent it to you. What? That sounds crazy. I know, right? Glad I'm not the only one to think so. But since this particular shop is like the other shops I've gone in, I'll give it a 3 star. But if I was just rating it as a store, I'd give it a 1. Why would I want to buy some bracelet that's falling apart for 50r? No thanks. I'll just pick up some costume jewelry at 21 de Marco for 2r.

There are two things you need to know about "Brechos" in Sao Paulo before you spend time looking…read morefor treasures from a different time period. 1.) Maybe half of what you see is for sale. Brechos collect vintage clothes and accessories and rent them out. I went into Arca da Vila and saw a nice yellow belt. When I asked the cost of it she said it was only for rent. 15r a day. How these places stay in business is beyond me. 2.) There's always a jeito. If you really, really love something that's not for sale there's a possibility you can buy it. For a price. This yellow belt I mentioned earlier for example was offered to me for 70r. It's an old, plastic belt. Come on girlfriend, work with me.