advice for shopping in Hong Kong

Sam Kapasi · 14th May 2009, 17:33

Might be worthwhile to consider the Euro. Also they will sell you HK$ in India too.

Only thing is if you have USD or Euro left over, you can use it everywhere with good exchange rates.

NetfreakBombay · 14th May 2009, 17:53

Might help to talk to local Travel shops.

For some currencies, they would sell at decent rates and would buy back leftovers once you return.

mobike008 · 14th May 2009, 17:56

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Only thing is if you have USD or Euro left over, you can use it everywhere with good exchange rates.

Exactly, i see a lot of people immediately sell of the left-over USD/EURO the minute they are back in India which again is a loss (3rd cut)

IMO, it makes sense to save that currency for your next visit. Maybe it makes sense only for frequent travellers.

zerocritical · 14th May 2009, 21:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobike008

Exactly, i see a lot of people immediately sell of the left-over USD/EURO the minute they are back in India which again is a loss (3rd cut)

IMO, it makes sense to save that currency for your next visit. Maybe it makes sense only for frequent travellers.

True.. Like in my case. I had saved some USD which i bought at sub 40 levels and used it on my HK trip 2 months back

abhinav.gupta88 · 3rd August 2009, 17:45

Hi Guys.

I am going to Hong Kong starting the 14th of August for around 5 days.

Though i would not be having much time for shopping.
I would like to know, what are some good places for shopping in Hong Kong.

Anything that is not easily available in India or something unique to Hong Kong.

Also some electronic items which are easy to carry or something for the car.

Thanks in advance.

Abhinav

ajmat · 3rd August 2009, 19:01

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cargirl · 3rd August 2009, 20:46

@abhinav.gupta- Electronics are definitely cheaper in HK. I bought a digicam from there. Try the shopping centre at Kowloon side (forget the name- but next to Star Ferry)- they're interconnected from inside. Harbour Centre I think. Insist on a bill/ deals/ guarantee.

And I know that branded clothes are easily available here, but you don't get the range and the fabulous price/ offers they have. So try Bossini, Giordano etc throughout HK.

On the Central side, go to IFC mall. Nothing "unique" about it, but again, good stuff.

Of course, I'm saying all this from a girl's POV, so you may not entirely agree. But yes, buying electronics (like digicam, ipod etc) from there is TOTALLY worth it.

DoNotHorn · 25th April 2011, 15:11

Hi

Its a 2 year old thread.

I am visiting HK next week. I plan to buy a Nintendo WII and a few more electronic items like a camera and a projector(for home viewing) if possible.

Can any of you give me some input on what make/models to look out for?

Wifey wants a small camera for her purse so shortlisted Canon IXUS 220.

What to look for in a Projector?

Regards,

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Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	Might be worthwhile to consider the Euro. Also they will sell you HK$ in India too. Only thing is if you have USD or Euro left over, you can use it everywhere with good exchange rates.
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NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 1,021 Times	Might help to talk to local Travel shops. For some currencies, they would sell at decent rates and would buy back leftovers once you return.
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abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Shopping in Hong Kong , suggestions Hi Guys. I am going to Hong Kong starting the 14th of August for around 5 days. Though i would not be having much time for shopping. I would like to know, what are some good places for shopping in Hong Kong. Anything that is not easily available in India or something unique to Hong Kong. Also some electronic items which are easy to carry or something for the car. Thanks in advance. Abhinav
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3rd August 2009, 20:46	#22
cargirl BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 35 Thanked: Once	@abhinav.gupta- Electronics are definitely cheaper in HK. I bought a digicam from there. Try the shopping centre at Kowloon side (forget the name- but next to Star Ferry)- they're interconnected from inside. Harbour Centre I think. Insist on a bill/ deals/ guarantee. And I know that branded clothes are easily available here, but you don't get the range and the fabulous price/ offers they have. So try Bossini, Giordano etc throughout HK. On the Central side, go to IFC mall. Nothing "unique" about it, but again, good stuff. Of course, I'm saying all this from a girl's POV, so you may not entirely agree. But yes, buying electronics (like digicam, ipod etc) from there is TOTALLY worth it.
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25th April 2011, 15:11	#23
DoNotHorn BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 65 Thanked: 20 Times	Re: advice for shopping in Hong Kong Hi Its a 2 year old thread. I am visiting HK next week. I plan to buy a Nintendo WII and a few more electronic items like a camera and a projector(for home viewing) if possible. Can any of you give me some input on what make/models to look out for? Wifey wants a small camera for her purse so shortlisted Canon IXUS 220. What to look for in a Projector? Regards,
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