"Beat the locals in bargaining..." Top 5 Page for this destination Khett Siem Reab Favorite Tip by shintarojon

Favorite thing: Here are some rules to follow that I think could help you save your cash when buying souvenirs, etc.

1. Ask for the price of a souvenir you want but DON'T BUY RIGHT AWAY! Smile and leave the shop/s! Look for another shop and ask the price.

2. After comparing 2 to 3 shops, you have now at least idea how much is the selling price of the item you want.

3. Now, be brave enough and tell the lowest ceiling price for the item you want! At least 70% to 80% less of the selling price!

Believe me! Specially for our Japanese VT members, when sellers know that you are a Japanese tourist, prices of their products automatically increases as high as 300%!!!

4. After telling your desired price, then it is the turn of the seller to give his/her price. But still, be firm! Don't be afraid to tell the price you want. Well, of course, you can add a little!

5. If he\she doesn't like your desired price, then leave the shop!!! Smile!

6. Go to another shop, you have now the idea of the minimum price they can give you after bargaining with other shops.

7. You can tell your desired price and definitely, he/she will compromise with you. Most of the sellers still accept your minimum price even for a little profit!

8. Just buy the item if you think that most of the shops have the same last minimum price.

Ex. If seller A, B, & C have the same last price of US $1.00, definitely you cannot buy the item for US$ 0.75 anymore.Then buy it for US$ 1.00.

9. Bargain not as a tourist but as a local!

10. You can save a lot of money in buying and dealing with sellers. Smile, bargain and beat the locals....

Jan. 4 - I bought set of chopsticks (5 sets)! Initial selling price was US$ 3.00 but I was able to buy it for US$ 1.00. It was more expensive in big souvenir shop with the same quality---selling price was US$ 6.00!!!

Bags to be given to my friends - selling price was US$ 2.00 to US$ 3.00 for one but I was able to buy it for US$ 1.00 each. I even bought 5 bags for a total price of US$ 4.00!