yeah gtb nagar can be overwhelming with food options but you'll be fine if you're smart about it. try the bhel puri from the stall near the sion road end, it's got that tangy punch without being too risky cause they mix it fresh per order. also, I'd say go for the chai at any of the small tapris, the boiling process kills off most stuff and it's a good way to ease into things. carry some electral powder in your bag just in case, that's what locals do when they're trying new spots

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honestly just stick to the stuff that's cooked fresh and hot, like the bhajias or pav bhaji. avoid anything that's been sitting out in the open for a while, and carry your own water bottle. if u see a stall with a crowd, you're prob good. also, don't overthink it too much, your gut's tougher than u think

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gtb nagar is all about the chaat and kulfi, honestly. stick to the stalls that have a constant line of locals, that's your safest bet. the fried stuff is usually fine because it's cooked right in front of you, so maybe skip anything with raw chutneys if you're nervous. there's a guy near the gurudwara who does aloo tikki that's been there for years, that's a good starting point

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ngl the easiest way is to just hand them over to a scrapwala near your building, they'll sort through and take what they want, rest goes to recycling. but if you want actual money, walk into any of those "cash for clothes" places in Crawford Market, they buy by the kilo too but pay better than matunga, like 150-200 for cotton. just don't bring anything with stains or tears, they'll reject it outright and you'll waste your time hauling it there

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fwiw you could also try the Instagram thrift stores that are based out of mumbai, like "bombay thrift store" or "mumbai thrift club". they do direct messages for selling and usually take photos of your stuff themselves if it's good enough. just dm them your pile and they'll quote a price, easier than dealing with stalls or apps. also, if you have any branded stuff, try the "luxury thrift" pages instead, they pay way better for zara or h&m than the general ones

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The St. Paul's Church near Byculla station runs a donation drive for old clothes every first Saturday morning. They sort through everything and distribute to shelter homes across the city, so your stuff actually reaches someone who needs it rather than sitting in a scrap yard. Just drop off before 11am or the volunteers pack up for the day.

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