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Shopping/Bargaining: Bargain Hard in the Markets, not so much in shops.
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  • After experiencing the thrill of getting a good bargain in the markets, and with road-side stalls, I went shopping in clothing and jewellery shops along the main road (that Jishuitan stn is on). I tried my bargaining tactics with them. It didn't work well. I think they were annoyed. They might maybe discount you 10-20 RMB, that's all. Or you can get a special price if you buy 2 or more. But generally the quoted price is near to the price they are going to sell to you. One Jewellery shop had a sign, 'No bargaining please'. So, just try it tenatively in nicer shops around Beijing. You may get a discount, but don't hope for any amazing price cut like in the markets!

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    xuessium Sun Jun 3, 2007 02:43 UTC
     Thanks for the review; followed your thread on the forum to check out the hostel...
    nepalgoods Sun Sep 4, 2005 08:32 UTC
     Nice new page about Beijing!

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