I was wondering if you can get designer stuff at the markets in Phuket? I am going there in March and wanna do a little bit of shopping, should i try and get a day stop over in bangkok?
Thanks Guys...
2007-02-06 11:10:21 · 11 answers · asked by hot_pink_lippi 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Thailand
Heck yes, but the prices will generally be higher in Phuket and the selection better in Bangkok.
2007-02-06 11:14:01 · answer #1 · answered by Gerald J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phuket Markets
2016-09-30 10:16:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is wrong of me to encourage this and I apologise first BUT Phuket is a designer fakes haven. There are fakes galore and well made too. A tourist with a limited budget will have a good time there buying and buying. A word of caution, don't be blown away at the first shop, compare prices as you walk down the street, and bargaining is the name of the game.
For variety and better shopping experience, Bangkok offers a different dimension. Prices reasonable and people are friendly and kind.
2007-02-06 12:56:58 · answer #3 · answered by Sooty 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes - as what already been said - Bangkok has better price but you can get ANYTHING in Thailand. And most of them are of decent quality.
A tip about bargaining (haggling) - DON'T start haggling unless you are serious about buying. It is not fair to the vendor when you haggle the price with no intention of buying. If you do this constantly - words will get around and people won't be willing to give a good deal or be as friedly. This is of course different to walking away if the price is too high or unreasonable.
Also - remember that this is Thailand. Note one of the answer above about not getting stuff at the first shop you come to. LOOK AROUND FIRST! Once you get the goods at a price you like but then further down the street it was offered at a cheaper price, you can't take it back and demand they give you the same price. So- BUYERS BEWARE!
Have fun shopping in Phuket. Have fun haggling for prices. Haggle ruthlessly but patiently and light hearted. Remember that haggling is for fun. Don't expect everything to be dirt cheap. It is all cheap already anyway.
2007-02-06 15:49:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Best Shopping In Phuket
2016-12-26 15:33:10 · answer #5 · answered by trudel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phuket has designer fakes. Just a walk down Bangla Road at Patong beach convinces you that they have everything there, but always always always bargain. Do not accept the first quoted price. Cut by at least half then slowly bargain up until you are comfortable with the price.
Even with copy products, the quality is quite good, so it can cost quite a bit, so don't expect dirt cheap.
2007-02-06 13:13:26 · answer #6 · answered by Maybe_a_girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to get hold of them in Phuket. But the best place to do shopping will be in Bangkok. Try a stopover for a quick spot of shopping if you can fit it into your schedule.
2007-02-06 13:05:05 · answer #7 · answered by peanutz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get just about anything there. Shop around, drive a tough bargain, start low then walk away, come back later. Never pay the asking price.
2007-02-06 11:16:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, like it really is going to be revealed on right here. You do understand that that is unlawful because that is an infringement of copyright, so if you're stuck with a knock-off, you'd be in worry?
2016-11-25 21:08:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hell yeah. but you still should try to stop in bangkok for at least two full days.
2007-02-06 12:17:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋