[DementedReality]

i put various denominations in different pockets ... if its a small purchase, i just say .. see i only have $5.00 (for example). or i might use the 20 pocket, i will have a 100 pocket .. again, the figures are relative ... this way you set your max price and dont be afraid to walk away .. im HKG there is nothing you cant get at another 500 stalls.

basic rule of thumb though if you touch, be prepared to go through the pain the a$$ of "buy it, buy it" ... i have been to HKG about 10 times and been through most of the markets ... where are you staying? TST?

You will probably goto the night market or the ladies/sports/electronic markets in Mong Kok... ugh, dont wear open toe shoes :-)

edit: at one market i was buying a knock off purse for my MIL and the vendor wanted like 500hkd .... i said i only had 100 .... it was painful, but when to pay her the 100, i only had 30 (i thought i had 100) ... she landed up with 30, i tried to let her off the hook, but i said all i have is 30,take it or leave it, sorry. she took it, i felt bad. but goes to show you how much they will try and ask for if you dont bargain.