*This article has been updated as of February 9, 2024 to include recent developments on the story.
If you’re in need of extra cash or space, reselling some of your pre-loved items on the internet is one way to earn some quick moola. Although it's nothing new, selling secondhand items became especially popular during the pandemic that even celebrities have started doing it. Case in point: Actress Carla Abellana recently took to Instagram to sell some of her pre-loved designer items.
LOOK: Carla Abellana Puts Up Pre-Loved Designer Items for Sale
In October 2023, Carla Abellana started reselling her secondhand items on Instagram under the handle @carlaangeline_closet. There, she posted old designer items from her wardrobe including accessories, shoes, bags, and even jewelry in various conditions.
LOOK: Netizens Criticize Carla Abellana for Selling "Abused" Pre-Loved Designer Items
While some items were never used, others showed some signs of wear and tear. This led some netizens to call her out for the quality and prices of the items in her catalog.
Some netizens began bashing the actress for choosing to sell “abused” items. One commenter wrote, “[Nakakahiya naman] po. [Ngayon] lang [ako] nakakita nang artistang naka preloved benta kaso abused lahat nang gamit. Halatang hindi marunong mag alaga nang mga gamit na branded like [other] artista.”
Another netizen also chimed in, “Kahit pa branded, tapos ganyan quality? Wag nalang. Nagbebenta kayo tapos ganyan, ano tingin [mo] sa mga tao? Bumibili ng basura?”
Some also pointed out how one item, seen below, had a price tag of $199.99 or roughly P11,000, which she was selling for a higher price. The said item's price has since been lowered.
Some netizens came to the actress’ defense, saying that if they think it’s used and abused, they should opt not to buy it and keep their negative comments to themselves.
“Grabe, dami namang negatron dito. Kung di ka bibili ng sa tingin mo is ‘used and abused’ na preloved, [well], hindi ikaw ang target market at lalo’t higit sa lahat hindi hinihingi ang opinyon niyo para i-judge yung binebenta ni Carla…Kung walang magandang sasabihin, shut up,” wrote one netizen.
After facing a barrage of negative comments from users, Carla took to Threads to express her frustration, saying, "People can be so mean. So mean."
On Instagram, the actress also updated that she had lowered the prices of some items.
Carla Abellana Responds to Netizens Bashing Her Preloved Designer Items Up for Sale
In a recent interview with Aubrey Carampel on 24 Oras, the actress firmly denied netizens' claims that she's selling overpriced preloved items. "'Di 'yun totoo, grabe kayo. I would sell something na much less naman than how much I got it for di ba, lalo na 'yung condition niya depende din doon," Carla said.
Carla also noted that, ultimately, she's not forcing anyone and it's the buyers' decision whether or not to buy from her.
"Well, choice naman nila 'yun if they're interested or if they want to buy or not," she concluded.
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