The China Price Guide - how much things should cost!
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- Redaria
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- Shifu
Wouldn't it be great if we could all discuss and compare prices of goods here in China? That way, maybe foreigners can make a more informed decision when handing over a large bundle of cash for something -- and not to mention, avoid being ripped off. I hate it when I see foreigners paying 1000 kuai for something at a market that actually only costs 50 kuai.
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Get your own Chinese spouse! I refuse to divulge our bargaining secrets!
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That's the reason why it is a safe bet to avoid those market type places. There is no set price and the bargainer starts as high as they can to build up the value. I know I was a sales rep before. You have to build up the value of the product or company first and then set the price ridiculously high so when you ask the customer to buy they won't think it is out of their budget. If the bargainer sets the price at 1000 kuai then drops it down to 200 kuai the customer may think he's getting an 80% discount. If the foreigner payed 1000 kuai the bargainer more than likely set the price at around 10000 kuai than dropped it down to 1000 kuai making the customer think he's getting a 90% discount, but in reality the customer is actually paying 90% more than what it really costs.
Leo
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to be honest i have no problem with this. i guess being poor makes me more careful. i dont do impulse buys. i spend much of my fre time window shopping and getting a good idea of what things cost. so when i am ready to buy i know what it should cost
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Converse trainers at a fake market should cost no more than 80 rmb and fake designer sunglasses are obtainable (with very hard bargaining and a Chinese friend) for 25-30 rmb.
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Again, why does anyone need a Chinese friend when bargaining for things like sunglasses?