Comments on: Bargaining in Southeast Asia http://velvetescape.com/2009/06/bargaining-in-southeast-asia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bargaining-in-southeast-asia go explore. experience. and be inspired. Tue, 22 May 2012 14:42:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Shop till you drop in Kuala Lumpur | velvet escape's blog http://velvetescape.com/2009/06/bargaining-in-southeast-asia/#comment-2892 Shop till you drop in Kuala Lumpur | velvet escape's blog Tue, 25 May 2010 22:20:33 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1825#comment-2892 [...] Street in Chinatown for souvenirs and the latest (fake) fashion accessories. Don’t forget to bargain furiously! Across the road from Petaling Street, you’ll find the Central Market, another [...] [...] Street in Chinatown for souvenirs and the latest (fake) fashion accessories. Don’t forget to bargain furiously! Across the road from Petaling Street, you’ll find the Central Market, another [...]

]]> By: orangesplaash http://velvetescape.com/2009/06/bargaining-in-southeast-asia/#comment-2739 orangesplaash Wed, 12 May 2010 11:36:00 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1825#comment-2739 Nice tips..I follow a lot of them here in Europe too !! Yes, bargaining works well in european countries too :) Nice tips..I follow a lot of them here in Europe too !! Yes, bargaining works well in european countries too :)

]]> By: davestravels http://velvetescape.com/2009/06/bargaining-in-southeast-asia/#comment-2035 davestravels Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:03:23 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1825#comment-2035 Great article! I'm going to SE Asia this summer for about 5 months I'll be sure to use this :) Check out my travel tweets @davestravels Great article! I’m going to SE Asia this summer for about 5 months I’ll be sure to use this :) Check out my travel tweets @davestravels

]]> By: Ten things to do in Kuala Lumpur | velvet escape's blog http://velvetescape.com/2009/06/bargaining-in-southeast-asia/#comment-1099 Ten things to do in Kuala Lumpur | velvet escape's blog Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:49:31 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1825#comment-1099 [...] 2. Explore Petaling Street in Chinatown and the nearby Central Market (a popular place for local handicraft). Petaling Street is an atmospheric outdoor market with hundreds of stalls selling a myriad of merchandise and food. Don’t forget to bargain!  [...] [...] 2. Explore Petaling Street in Chinatown and the nearby Central Market (a popular place for local handicraft). Petaling Street is an atmospheric outdoor market with hundreds of stalls selling a myriad of merchandise and food. Don’t forget to bargain!  [...]

]]> By: The pearl of Java | velvet escape's blog http://velvetescape.com/2009/06/bargaining-in-southeast-asia/#comment-1022 The pearl of Java | velvet escape's blog Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:01:41 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1825#comment-1022 [...] The Kraton is a wonderful showcase of craftmanship with its rich wood carvings and reliefs. It’s also a great venue to catch fascinating cultural performances, like the gamelan. The nearby ‘Water palace’ is also worth a visit. Jalan Malioboro, with its shops, cafés, restaurants, markets, sidewalk stalls and hotels is the city’s main thoroughfare. You could spend a whole day just browsing around the arts and crafts stores. If you’re tired from all that walking, hop onto one of the many bechaks (tricycle taxis) for a unique local experience. Jogja is especially famed for its silverware, batik paintings and Indonesian puppets (used in the traditional wayang or puppet shows). Don’t forget to bargain! [...] [...] The Kraton is a wonderful showcase of craftmanship with its rich wood carvings and reliefs. It’s also a great venue to catch fascinating cultural performances, like the gamelan. The nearby ‘Water palace’ is also worth a visit. Jalan Malioboro, with its shops, cafés, restaurants, markets, sidewalk stalls and hotels is the city’s main thoroughfare. You could spend a whole day just browsing around the arts and crafts stores. If you’re tired from all that walking, hop onto one of the many bechaks (tricycle taxis) for a unique local experience. Jogja is especially famed for its silverware, batik paintings and Indonesian puppets (used in the traditional wayang or puppet shows). Don’t forget to bargain! [...]

]]> By: Daniel http://velvetescape.com/2009/06/bargaining-in-southeast-asia/#comment-1005 Daniel Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:09:03 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1825#comment-1005 Ah, perhaps the Pacific Mall, Jen? I use 'em too! I miss bargaining in Canada—and loved it when Kathryn and I lived in Korea. But alas, I'm resigned to paying sticker price now. Clerks look at me like I have two heads when i try to talk down the price. Ah, perhaps the Pacific Mall, Jen? I use ‘em too! I miss bargaining in Canada—and loved it when Kathryn and I lived in Korea. But alas, I’m resigned to paying sticker price now. Clerks look at me like I have two heads when i try to talk down the price.

]]> By: velvet http://velvetescape.com/2009/06/bargaining-in-southeast-asia/#comment-579 velvet Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:48:27 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1825#comment-579 Thanks for your comment. Indeed, it really helps if you know a bit of the local language. You speak Burmese? Wow, I'm impressed!! Cheers, Keith Thanks for your comment. Indeed, it really helps if you know a bit of the local language. You speak Burmese? Wow, I’m impressed!!

Cheers,
Keith

]]> By: Aye http://velvetescape.com/2009/06/bargaining-in-southeast-asia/#comment-578 Aye Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:13:11 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1825#comment-578 great tips.. I employ all of them while in Asia! it was hard for me at first during my very first trip (years ago) given the poverty and all in some parts of Asia. So I've learned to go to a charity in each country and do my good deeds while in SE Asia!! While in Thailand and Burma, it helps a great deal that I speak Burmese so I break out the Burmese when I am ready to strike a deal! :-) Some sellers immediately cut in half when they realize I am Burmese.. it's quite nice. @GotPassport great tips.. I employ all of them while in Asia! it was hard for me at first during my very first trip (years ago) given the poverty and all in some parts of Asia. So I’ve learned to go to a charity in each country and do my good deeds while in SE Asia!! While in Thailand and Burma, it helps a great deal that I speak Burmese so I break out the Burmese when I am ready to strike a deal! :-) Some sellers immediately cut in half when they realize I am Burmese.. it’s quite nice.

@GotPassport

]]> By: velvet http://velvetescape.com/2009/06/bargaining-in-southeast-asia/#comment-569 velvet Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:00:24 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1825#comment-569 Hi Reiko, Thank you for your comment. I totally agree with your two tips. Getting an idea of the price is certainly important and it does help if you speak a few words of the local language. Thank you for sharing these tips! Cheers, Keith Hi Reiko,
Thank you for your comment. I totally agree with your two tips. Getting an idea of the price is certainly important and it does help if you speak a few words of the local language. Thank you for sharing these tips!

Cheers,
Keith

]]> By: Velvet Escape - go explore. experience. and be inspired. | Brilliant Tips from BrilliantTrips.com http://velvetescape.com/2009/06/bargaining-in-southeast-asia/#comment-566 Velvet Escape - go explore. experience. and be inspired. | Brilliant Tips from BrilliantTrips.com Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:35:02 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1825#comment-566 [...] traveling. Velvet Escape also shares some well researched tips for travel such as a recent post on bargaining in Southeast Asia. If you’re planning an around the world trip, Velvet has a good post on the subject that is [...] [...] traveling. Velvet Escape also shares some well researched tips for travel such as a recent post on bargaining in Southeast Asia. If you’re planning an around the world trip, Velvet has a good post on the subject that is [...]

]]> By: Reiko Ando http://velvetescape.com/2009/06/bargaining-in-southeast-asia/#comment-565 Reiko Ando Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:00:09 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1825#comment-565 Thanks for great tips! I would also add two more: 6. Know the proper price. Maybe you can ask local people before haggling something in the shop, or even taxi rate. You know the rate, so you are more confident. 7. Bargain in the local language whenever possible, even only for numbers and a few words (like "How much is this?"). Try to get localized as much as you can! I agree with Anil above - bargaining is fun, so enjoy it! Thanks for great tips! I would also add two more:
6. Know the proper price. Maybe you can ask local people before haggling something in the shop, or even taxi rate. You know the rate, so you are more confident.
7. Bargain in the local language whenever possible, even only for numbers and a few words (like “How much is this?”). Try to get localized as much as you can!
I agree with Anil above – bargaining is fun, so enjoy it!

]]> By: velvet http://velvetescape.com/2009/06/bargaining-in-southeast-asia/#comment-564 velvet Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:37:35 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1825#comment-564 Hi Anil, Thanks for your comment. You're right, bargaining techniques vary from place to place - hence this article's focus on Southeast Asia. Smiles might not work in the Middle East but in Southeast Asia, it really helps. Thank you for the additional tips too! Cheers, Keith Hi Anil,
Thanks for your comment. You’re right, bargaining techniques vary from place to place – hence this article’s focus on Southeast Asia. Smiles might not work in the Middle East but in Southeast Asia, it really helps.

Thank you for the additional tips too!

Cheers,
Keith

]]> By: Anil http://velvetescape.com/2009/06/bargaining-in-southeast-asia/#comment-563 Anil Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:26:32 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1825#comment-563 #1 is interesting. Generally in the Middle East too many smiles won't help you bargain. In any case it's always good to know the local cultural customs and norms (this post is a good place to start!) #3 and #5 get a lot of Westerners in trouble - you *can* walk away and remember that the final sale is only a small part of the buying process...enjoy it! #1 is interesting. Generally in the Middle East too many smiles won’t help you bargain. In any case it’s always good to know the local cultural customs and norms (this post is a good place to start!)

#3 and #5 get a lot of Westerners in trouble – you *can* walk away and remember that the final sale is only a small part of the buying process…enjoy it!

]]> By: velvet http://velvetescape.com/2009/06/bargaining-in-southeast-asia/#comment-558 velvet Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:16:32 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1825#comment-558 Haha! Thanks for your comment Jen. Glad to know these techniques apply to your local malls in Toronto! ;-) Cheers, Keith Haha! Thanks for your comment Jen. Glad to know these techniques apply to your local malls in Toronto! ;-)

Cheers,
Keith

]]> By: jen Laceda http://velvetescape.com/2009/06/bargaining-in-southeast-asia/#comment-557 jen Laceda Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:00:36 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1825#comment-557 These are time-tested bargaining strategies! I do them in the Asian malls here in Toronto! These are time-tested bargaining strategies! I do them in the Asian malls here in Toronto!

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