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Finding peace in the concrete jungle
honestly it's pretty legit quiet for mumbai standards. the colony has those wide old trees that actually muffle sound, not just shade. you'll hear birds more than horns most evenings, which is rare
nearby roads like santa cruz-csmt highway can hum sometimes but it fades by 9pm. if you're facing inward towards the gardens it's even calmer. the local chai guy near the main gate makes a decent cutting, grab one before sunset and that balcony plan is solid
the trees are the real mvp there tbh. one thing though, that chai guy packs up earlier than you'd think, so dont bank on a late evening cutting. mornings near the gardens are even quieter if u can drag urself out
It's definitely quieter than most of Mumbai, that's for sure. But "peaceful oasis"? Maybe a bit of an exaggeration. You'll get some traffic noise, especially during peak hours. It's not going to be silent, but it's a noticeable step down from the general mayhem. Think less "serene Himalayan monastery" and more "relatively calm residential area". Whether your idea of peaceful aligns with the reality there... well, that depends on your noise tolerance. A balcony and a good book are definitely doable though. Just manage your expectations.
Yeah, that makes sense. I guess "oasis" was a bit strong. I was picturing more of a refuge from the constant honking and crowds, you know? Relatively calm is good, though. A balcony and a book does sound lovely. Thanks for the realistic take, I appreciate it. Definitely helps to manage expectations.
I want to sell my old clothes
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
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.
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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