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I got a pair of pants also and wanted them altered before I left. The guy said in the basement of a nearby building there was 밴딩/banding (Konglish for hemming, I gathered correctly). I thought I'd have to search the place to find one...but, in true Korean fashion, there were 7-8 down there. I just approached the one that was least busy and he got at it. The price was 4,000 won (3.60USD) and done in about 5 minutes. The guy I bought the pants from said it was 2,000 won but I wanted a cuff on it and was not energized to fight this guy for a couple of bucks (it costs 5,000 won for the dude to come to my apartment so what the heck).
Here's a tip in negotiating: if you need alterations (basically all dress pants and suits) then ask them to discount the price of the item you're buying. It works A LOT. This guy (begrudgingly) gave me 1,000 won off the pants (a whopping 14,000 won total price) so even when they don't want to they usually do.
2,000 won for a normal hem, 4,000 for a cuff on your pants. Leave a Comment
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Not a shop, but basically a bazaar consisting of men's and women's dress and casual wear, shoes (usually Nike or Asics is a title brand) and kitchen/misc items that makes its way around Seoul throughout the year. Usually it opens at a particular location on a Thursday and packs up on the following Monday (after 10-11 days).
Finding one can be tough. There are usually signs in the area a week or so before the sale noting the time, location and main brands. If you don't understand Korean/Hangul just tear a sign down and show a friend.
The deals are great, in most cases, but you have to know your quality and prices. I got a 675,000 won (USD 580) cashmere/wool overcoat for 150,000...that was nice. You can get shirts for 20,000-30,000; ties for 5,000 (poly) to 10,000 (silk) and suits that retail for 300,000 for cheap (I paid 350,000 for 2 suits with 2 extra pants each). Remember to haggle here. There is a 10-30% discount off their first price...and 60-80% off the retail price. (Best to bring a local or speak $$Korean to get the best deals.) Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: Usually in Jung-no area, Yeouido area...others.
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There are many areas where you can get knock-offs in Seoul. Most notable for fashion articles are Dongdaemun Dongdaemun Stadium Station, Line 2,4,5) and Namdaemun (Heohyeong Station, Line 4) as well as Myoungdong (Myoungdong Station, Line 4).
Tech items can be found at Technomart (in Guui-Dong at Gangbyeon Station, Line 2) and Yongsan Electronics Mart (Yongsan Station, Line 1).
Of course, there are also travelling sellers who operate out of trucks, cars or road-side 'shops'. This is where some real bargains are...but buyer beware, there is little chance of finding them again, let alone a refund.
One of the most blatent examples I saw was right in Yongsan Electronics Mart. The movie Troy had just come out in North America and had not even come to Korea. I enquired about it and the seller said, "it'll be here next week...same price, 7,000 won" (USD 6) for the DVD.
Prices vary, a lot. I looked at the new LV ladies wallets in Myoung-Dong and got 3 prices from 3 vendors within 3 blocks of each other: 45,000 won (USD 40), 50,000 and 65,000. It pays to shop around, buy multiples to get a discount, note any real or imagined flaws and, above all else, wait, wait, wait for the seller to lower their price. Use the pregnant pause to your advantage, it's usually good for a 2% - 10% extra discount. Leave a Comment
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Im A Sucker for Airport Duty Free Souvenirs!
Hours: 7:00amĄ9:30pm
Lotte Duty Free Shop carries over 200 brands of perfumes, cosmetics, watches, accessories, clothing, bags, chocolate, coffee, royal jelly such as BVLGARI, CARTIER, CHOPARD, FERRAGAMO, BURBERRY, SWAROVSKI.
Required Documents: Passport, Airplane Ticket.
Korean Souvenirs like Colombin Strawberry Chocolates, Amethyst, Hallyu (Korean Drama) Souvenirs and all the Luxury Brands above!
Payment: Korean Won, US Dollar, Japanese Yen, Credit Card((JCB ,VISA, MASTER, AMEX, DINERS, LOTTE Card) and definitely no haggling here! Theme: Food and DrinkAddress: 3rd floor of the Incheon International AirportDirections: 2851 Unseo-dong , Jung-gu , Incheon Airport; 3rd floor of the Incheon International Airport in front of Gate 26.Website: www.lottedfs.com/
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Shopping in Seoul is expensive, no doubt about it. Many items, especially those on the streets are overpriced. Also, not many items are native unless you'll buying kim-chi, artwork gingseng or a plastic surgeon;p Even in terms of fashion, they have a long way to go compared to Tokyo or Hong Kong. Nonetheless, if you insist on shopping, you're better off going to local shopping areas like MyeongDong than going to a touristy district like Itaewon. Aim for stores where you'll see lots of locals and where items are price-tagged to avoid getting fleeced. See my section on night markets. Leave a Comment Theme: Department Store
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Be careful of the prices in Seoul. I never buy the first time I see something. If you think it is a good price, you probably can get it cheaper. I found that most of the souvenir shops prices vary a lot.
The green vases that are traditional in Korea can be bought in Itaewon cheaper than anywhere else I have found. There is a small mall area near the Baskin Robbins where you can get the best prices and the merchants are a little agressive, but the prices are good.
I bought the pair of vases for 25,000 won or about $22 USD. Leave a Comment Theme: GiftsDirections: In Itaewon near the Baskin Robbins
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Seoul Selection is a well known local institution. It is a coffee shop-cum-bookstore in the basement of a grey brick building near the Gyeongbokgung palace, just a few metres away and to the north of the Dongsipjagak watchtower.
The shop has pretty much every book written on Korean politics, language, culture and history and a good selection of contemporary Korean fiction translated into English.
They have a limited selection of CDs and DVDs as well as a fair number of second-hand books.
English books Leave a Comment Theme: BooksAddress: Samcheongdong-gilDirections: It's right at the bottom of the road, behind the ancient stone watchtower. Opposite the vehicle entrance to the Gyeongbokgung.
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This photograph is of the main modern shopping strip in Ch'onan. . .as you can see there is floor upon floor of shops. There was very little that was difficult to find in South Korea ~ I would do a bit of shopping for less common items in Seoul (cheese mainly) ~ but otherwise, the only problem you're likely to encounter is some trouble fitting the clothing of the very petite Korean men and women. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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If you are looking for cheap stuff in Seoul, you can check out the 1000 Won shops whereby all items in the shop are only at 1000 Korean won each (but don't expect luxurous items here). There is one 1000 Won shop located at the Myeongdong area along Choongmuro-2-ga street near to the famous Sejong Hotel. Leave a Comment Theme: Discount Store
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The East Gate Market is a traditional market that caters to a wide variety of shopping needs from food to clothing, household items to beads. We had the honor of spending a day shopping with fellow VTer JCKim who traveled two hours into Seoul to meet us. He guided us to the East Gate Market and took us to some of the cities famous sites.
The major objective of this shopping trip was to purcahse a Hanbok for my wife. We wanted a traditional outfit that was not a tourist trap, off the shelve item. Mr. Kim helped us find a booth among the hundreds at the market. My wife picked the material for her outfit, was measured and was treated with the respect of royalty. We picked up the finished product a week later and it is a beautiful reminder of our trip to Korea.
We paid $370.00 (USA) for a hand-made silk Hanbok. I'm not sure if it was the best price but I do believe it was a fair price. Leave a Comment Theme: Women's ClothesPhone: (02)2279-3363Directions: We stayed in the Hyehwa area of Seoul and we had about a 20 minute walk to the East Gate Market.Website: www.manbojundan.co.kr
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