Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Nightmare?

yeah it can get pretty hairy but honestly it depends on the terminal. if you're flying out of t2 domestic, the security lines are a mess but they move decently fast once you're past the initial chaos. just make sure you have your boarding pass and id ready, don't be that person fumbling in their bag. also the food options after security are overpriced and mid, so grab something before you go in if you can

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tbh the morning rush is real but it's not like you're gonna die in line. the key is to get there by 4am max, that's when the crowds are actually manageable. if you're flying international, terminal 2 security can be a beast but the new scanners are faster than they used to be. domestic is usually smoother but still give yourself 2.5 hours minimum. also pro tip: if you're checking bags, use the web check-in and skip the counter lines, just go straight to the bag drop. saves like 30-40 mins easy

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have u tried the chor bazaar route? not for selling to shops but the friday morning flea guys near mumbadevi, some of them buy vintage/retro pieces outright and pay better than the bale walas if ur stuff has any character. got 800 for a bunch of old levi's and band tees there. thing is u gotta go early like 6am and know how to hold ur ground, they smell desperation instantly

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one thing nobody mentioned, watch out for the weight vs piece thing. kabadiwalas and bale buyers pay by kilo so heavy stuff like denim and woolens actually earn more than fancy light stuff. i cleared a whole bag of old jeans to a guy in Malad for way better than what my branded shirts fetched. also wash everything before u show it, sounds obvious but dusty clothes get lowballed on sight.

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honestly the timing matters more than the platform. end of month is when people get salary and actually buy, so list ur stuff around the 1st or 2nd. also post pics in natural light near a window, not on ur bed with flash, makes a huge difference on OLX and insta thrift pages. i've flipped a lot of my old stuff this way and the same kurta that got ignored at 300 sold for 500 when i relisted it properly.

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