Shopping in Hong Kong is not for the weak-hearted, weak-willed or the ill-prepared. The place has 4 stories filled with booths no bigger than 50 sq ft. The booths are all filled with similar model cell phones and don't expect for the vendors to provide you with detailed or knowledgeable recommendations. Most of them are just trying to make a quick buck and watch for the bottom line.
We decided we'll go for a simple phone that 1) allows me to receive/send messages and take photos, 2) is not a China-made brand, and 3) does not cost more than US$100. Even with all this planning, things still took another 2 hours as some stores had cheaper "water products" that were not guaranteed but I'd get more for my money. I ended up picking a Samsung new (but old style) phone. I was exhausted by the end and could barely bargain...
It was a draining experience. Also note that lots of people were smoking in there and there wasn't good ventilation so by the end of the trip, our eyes were hurting. As I mentioned, it's not for the weak-willed or ill-prepared.
It was a draining experience. Also note that lots of people were smoking in there and there wasn't good ventilation so by the end of the trip, our eyes were hurting. As I mentioned, it's not for the weak-willed or ill-prepared.
Note to self: I'll definitely be better prepared next time.
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