Bargain in Taiwan? Pic: Dino-themed store (not there anymore?) at Danshui, New Taipei City! ;-)
To bargain or not to bargain in Taiwan?
Before you hunt down and bag your shopping home from Taiwan, check this quiz to see how much you know about bargaining myths!
Bargaining myths in Taiwan quiz
Which of these statements is true. Which is false?
2. Generally there is little to no need for bargaining at most shopping in Taiwan – at least in those shopping haunts the tourists usually go!
3. Night market businesses in – shops or streets – are open to hard bargaining!
4. When you got a deal sounding or looking too good to be true, it is because you had been a fantastic bargainer!
Smart traveler answers
Ideas 1 and 2 are true. 3 and 4 are false!
These are the answers to this week’s Tourist Poll (see web site right sidebar)! = ==>
Stupid tourist must-know
In these days, there is little need to bargain in most shopping spots in Taipei, Taiwan!
Most stuff are priced and tagged; signs are displayed readily and clearly. Wherever you can find a bargain from: Boutiques, shopping districts (like Ximending), departmental stores, shops and stalls in night markets too!
More stupid traveler humor (for laughing only!)
A deal that is too good to be true probably is!
Be assured your bargaining prowess has little to do with the deal. Rather, it is the shrewd vendor and his selling schemes at play here!
Dear Taiwan travelers,
So do you still bargain when shopping in Taiwan?
Sure you can! What are some good tips in having fun bargaining and enjoying your shopping — and not feeling like a tourist-shopper at the mercy of local vendors?Stupid Tourists In Taiwan our first E-Book help you grab your bargains smart and sane!
Coming soon..
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