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Arsenal14 · 01-31-2009, 10:44 PM

I'm going to be doing a tour of China soon and I'm trying to get a feel for what types of deals can be had. I'll be in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong as well as a few smaller cities (Xi'an, Guilin, Chengdu, Yichang). Knowing that there are some posters from China here and others that travel there regularly I'm looking for some advice:

- are electronics (such as a Blu-Ray player) still a bargain compared to Calgary prices?
- are most goods similar in price between Hong Kong and the mainland? I finish the trip in Hong Kong so if the prices are similar I'll hold off on my shopping until then.
- how much should I expect to pay for a knock-off Rolex watch or Mont Blanc pen?
- can I get a custom tailored suit/shirts made in Hong Kong if I only have about 2 and a half days there? How much should I be paying for a decent suit (nothing high end)? Any recommendations for tailors?
- where in Hong Kong should I be shopping for cheap men's clothes? I've seen Jardine Crescent and the Ladie's Market recommended in some guidebooks.

Thanks for any help.

01-31-2009, 10:44 PM	#1
Arsenal14 Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Aug 2005 Exp:	Shopping in China/Hong Kong I'm going to be doing a tour of China soon and I'm trying to get a feel for what types of deals can be had. I'll be in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong as well as a few smaller cities (Xi'an, Guilin, Chengdu, Yichang). Knowing that there are some posters from China here and others that travel there regularly I'm looking for some advice: - are electronics (such as a Blu-Ray player) still a bargain compared to Calgary prices? - are most goods similar in price between Hong Kong and the mainland? I finish the trip in Hong Kong so if the prices are similar I'll hold off on my shopping until then. - how much should I expect to pay for a knock-off Rolex watch or Mont Blanc pen? - can I get a custom tailored suit/shirts made in Hong Kong if I only have about 2 and a half days there? How much should I be paying for a decent suit (nothing high end)? Any recommendations for tailors? - where in Hong Kong should I be shopping for cheap men's clothes? I've seen Jardine Crescent and the Ladie's Market recommended in some guidebooks. Thanks for any help.