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tbh the early morning slot is actually your advantage here. T1 and T2 both move faster before 6am because the big international banks of flights haven't landed yet. I'd still aim for 2.5 hours before boarding though, not 3.
skip the coffee inside security if you're at T2, the Starbucks near gate 45 always has a 20 minute line. grab a cutting chai from the stall near the entry instead, it's faster and better. also keep your boarding pass and id in your hand before you hit the security queue, fumbling for it while people push past is the real stressor
honestly the secret is just knowing where you're going before you get there. T2 is huge and the signs aren't great, so check your airline's terminal online beforehand. also don't bother with the fancy lounges if you're stressed, they have their own queues and the free waiting areas are fine for an early flight. just find your gate first, then grab that chai
The early morning slot is your friend, but don't get too relaxed. If you're flying domestic from T1, go straight to security after dropping bags. That ground floor queue near the entrance gets messy, but the one upstairs past the food court is usually half the length. For international from T2, the security lines near gates 40-50 tend to be shorter than the main ones near the center. Keep your liquids and electronics accessible in your carry-on, not buried, because they'll make you unpack everything anyway. And honestly, the airport has those free phone charging stations near most gates, so don't stress about your battery dying while you wait.
I want to sell my old clothes
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
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
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.