Electronics, Hong Kong

If you want to check out the latest mobile phones, many locals come here. Be warned that not all shops are reputable. I woulkd advise just to come here and window shop. There are also clothing, toys/collectibles and VCDs sold as well. It is 3-4 floors and can get very crowded, so watch your belongings.

People should be aware that the no fakes sign, or a tourism approved sticker in the window does not mean it is a reputable shop. Mostly the electronic shops in Nathan rd and surrounding side streets are operated by Triads. A little commonsense will alert the would be buyer to the following things. The name above the shop is usually SONY NIKON Canon etc there is no company name. The goods are all unpriced and usually not very well displayed. The shop is always overstaffed by somewhat rough looking individuals very often smoking and eating in the shop. This is not because they are so busy, this is to intimidate and prevent people from causing trouble later. The people in the shop are very rough speaking and often quite rude. the goods are always more expensive than anywhere else. They still operate the switch tactic which means you choose something, decide to buy it, they then make an excuse to go out back, or get it from another store for you, and while they are missing they replace your chosen item with another one, usually faulty or sometimes just a copy. Once you have paid you are usually on your own. the police may come if you call them but seldom will you get a result. The gangsters parading in shops will intimidate you and even threaten you and this will definetly ruin your vacation. How do I know all these things, because I lived in Hong Kong for 20 years and watched time after time gullible tourists with pocketfulls of cash get screwed and then call the police and nothing ever happens. Avoid thesed shops and save yourself the hassle and your cash. The places in the Golden Arcade in Sham Shui Po are generally better, not always, but usually. I have been shopping there for years without incident buying everything from phones to computers, software etc etc

Any small shops.

What to buy: Being careful when purchasing cheap electronics
i'd recommend checking the price of ur product at every store and bargain for the lowest price you think ur product is worth. like if u're looking for a camcorder, and they say their asking price is $4000 HKD, bargain for $3000 or even lower. they set the price high because they know u're going to bargain with them. travellers who dont bargain for the lowest price will just get ripped off. DO ur research on the product u want to buy. some of these hong kong sales are not honest.
the street they sell electronics in Sham Shui Po is Apliu St. if u're planning to go to there to shop, do NOT go to Golden Choice Co. OR Autumn Harvest Co. OR AV Express. these 3 stores are under the same company and they're not honest at all. if u tell them u're not satisfy with ur purchased product, they give u horrible attitude and just say to u "too bad". and if u want to exchange for another product, u have to paid an additional $400 HKD for their service. so u've gotta watch out.

What to pay: Always do some research online on the product you want to buy. Hong Kong sales know that travellers will bargain, so they will set a high asking price. Remember to bargain, if they say your 'willing to pay' price is too low, then simply walk away, they will FOR SURE lower their asking price.

If want to buy sports shoes, clothes etc, can go to "Sportswear Street" on south part of Fa Yuen Street Mong Kok, where you can find trendy sportswear and sports equipment. Opening hours around 12pm - 11pm. Nearest MTR exit E2.

For the latest audio-visual, electronic and telecommunications products, head for Sai Yeung Choi Street South. Opening hours around 10am - mid night. Nearest MTR exit E2.

What to buy: Along the Sportswear Street, there are many shops where you can buy different kinds and brands sports shoes, clothes or sports equipments etc. And the price is reasonable.

And there is many electronic shops along Sai Yeung Choi Street South. You can find new models of electric appliances for cameras, cell phones, video cameras etc.

Basically when shopping in kowloon its pays to go shop to shop to comapre prices,never never pay the first price always bargain and try to bring price down, this people are use to tourist.

What to buy: i bought ipod and cameras from this place , but i compared the price from other shops and managed to bring price down by 35% .They sell cameras,video,audio,telephone and latest gagets. If you visit this place then ask for jack ,he is more helpful and he would bargian if thats your game.

What to pay: bargain , never pay too much.

This is the cheapest place to buy your computer accessories, eg. CD-Rs, mouses, filters and speakers. Be weary of your personal belongings as this place is crowded and the passageways are extremely narrow. The computer accessories are sold in the basement. On top of the basement level, most shops cater to TV videogame systems such as PS2, DreamCast, Gamecube, Gameboy Advance and PSX. There's actually two "popular" malls around this block: Golden Shopping Arcade and Golden Computer Centre". The arcade caters to TV games and computer accessories. The computer centre caters to desktop and notebook computers.

What to buy: Cheap blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs abound in the basement of this computer mall.

A big department store in a few locations around HK. Cheap digital AV, and PA equipment at a great price. Good service and TRUE Guarantees.

What to buy: Digital Video cameras, Personal Organisers...

What to pay: A top of the range JVC Digital Video was half the Australian price. And that's with extras.

looking for mobile phones, digicams or handycams? this place is your best bet. you get reliable products and you save a lot.
they also have home appliances and furnitures.
i looked at the price of the sony digicam t33 in other shops, and its priced at around 3,600 HKD. this shop sells it at below 3K.
thats how much u can save.

What to buy: electronics

What to pay: around HKD3K per item