2016-09-29
SHurbanfamily城市家
By Josh Peachey
Many people want to get their hands on some fake goods whilst in China, whether it be Louis Vuitton handbags, Burberry clutch bags, Rolexes, Yeezys or Ray bans. Fake markets, like the one at Shanghai Science at Technology Metro station (one of the main Shanghai markets now after the closure of Nanjing Xi Lu's) are havens for fairly good knock-offs. Even though the items are convincing copies, you shouldn’t be paying anywhere near as much money as you would for real deal. This is a backstreet Chinese market, not an LA shopping mall.
Even the sellers at the fake markets will try to rip you off if you don’t go in with your wits about you. Their business rests on getting as much money out of naïve, unsuspecting foreigners as possible. So here are some tried and tested tips to help you wise up before you go.
1. Be confidentConfidence is an unparalleled trait to have when entering a stall at the markets. It’s valuable noting that these sellers are going to make a profit on almost everything they sell, irrespective of the price. Look fairly interested in something you want to buy but avoid leaping towards it, professing how much you want to buy it; such over-enthusiasm will immediately signal to the seller that you will pay more than you should.
2. Don’t take the baitAs a general rule, when you ask how much something will cost and the seller replies how much do you want it for, DO NOT SAY. This may seem obvious but is often forgotten. You want to find out what his asking price is first as to avoid hazarding a stab in the dark and getting ripped off. Once they have made the first move, laugh, and divide it by at least 10. The lower you start, the lower you can bring the price down. Even if they say you’re being ridiculous, don’t believe them.
3. Be cheekySellers of fake goods will undoubtedly try to persuade you that their products are the ‘best quality’ you will find or ‘real leather’ – they’re not. They’re fakes and you should always remember that when bartering. If the seller is being stubborn, be cheeky. Tell him or her that you’re well aware that the product is fake and they got them for far cheaper. It tells the seller that you’re not an idiot and gives off the perception you know what you’re doing… even if you don’t and you’ve just read this advice.
4. Be in controlIt’s good to build a rapport with the seller, seeming intrigued but not too keen. Once it’s clear that you are interested in buying and have set your offer on the table, walking off after at least five minutes of haggling is a formidable technique. With a blasé shrug of the shoulders, say “Oh never mind, I’m not going to spend more than RMB100. I’ll go find it for cheaper somewhere else. Thank you anyway,” and casually stroll out of the shop.
You’ll start to see the seller’s frustrations grow and he or she will usually make you a better offer almost instantly. If it’s still not want you want, keep walking until they shout down the corridor a price that you’re happy with. This may not work every time, but when it does, you’ll be grinning all the way home knowing full well you won the bartering battle.
More often than not, you can manage perfectly well speaking English. Market sellers tend to have better language skills than most but that doesn’t mean that a big of Chinese won’t go a long way. It may warm them up, impress them or entertain them. If you charm them with good conversation, they’ll be more likely to offer you a good deal. Here are some basic phrases that will come in handy.
Hello = Nǐ hǎo 你好
I don’t understand = tīng bù dǒng 听不懂
How much does it cost? = duō shǎo qián? 多少钱
Too expensive = Tai gui le 太贵了
I don’t want it = Bu yao 不 要
A little cheaper = Pianyi yidian 便宜一点
Thank you = Xièxiè 谢 谢
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到了中国，自然也不想错过一些“名品”山寨货。无论是LV的手提袋还是雷朋眼镜，在上海科技馆地铁站里的山寨市场你能搜罗到的各类高仿的山寨货。即便这些商品好到几乎可以假乱真，可没理由花正品的价买。毕竟，这不是洛杉矶高档购物中心。
如果太疏忽，山寨商场里的小商贩们也候着时机等着“宰”你呢。可以说，他们的生意也大多来自不了解行情市场的外籍人。所以，在满怀好奇开始你的购物之前，我们有几招讨价还价的小贴士可以和你分享。 1. 表现需自信走进一家商店，自信的表现是极为重要。你需要意识到这些商贩无论给你开价多少，他们一定都赚得到利益。如果你看上了一样东西，尽量不要凑上去仔细看，这样只会暴露你对这样商品的喜爱程度，卖家也就知道这是个抬价的机会。
2. 不要被“套路”一般你询问价格的时候，卖家都会反问你的想要的价格。注意：不要说！可能你现在觉得你会注意的，但是通常这点容易被忽略。你需要先了解他的报价，避免盲目暴露自己的底价，再任他们抬价。听到他们的第一报价，你可以先笑笑，然后先“坎”到原价的十分之一。这时，你的报价越低，最终能降得价格也就越多。可能他们会说你无理取闹，不必理会。
3. 坚持厚脸皮商贩肯定都会坚持声称自家的商品是“最好的”或都是“真皮的”—当然不是。这些都是山寨的商品，所以在讨价还价的时候也要记住。如果卖家态度强硬的话，你也要厚脸皮一些，告诉店家你知道这些都不是真货而且实价要便宜更多。要让店家明白你不是什么都不知道的，也明白在买什么……即便在看到我们的建议之前，你是真的什么都不知道。
4. 情况自己掌握有时和卖家熟络一些也有帮助，但不要看起来太热情。当你明确购买意图并提出自己的理想价格时，讨价还价5分钟左右还没有结果就可以走了，这是非常实用的技巧。自然的和店主搂搂肩，寒暄一句“啊，没关系，超过100块我不打算买啦。我再继续看看，谢谢啦！”然后离开就好。
这时店主可能会面露难色，通常当下就会给你一个更好的价格。如果仍不是你要的价格，那就继续走开直到他们在走廊上喊着接受你的价格。这一招虽然不是每次都奏效，可一旦成功的时候，你会对自己的战绩非常满意。
一般来说，说英语就能可以完成购物了。店主们大都有很好的语言能力，但这不代表说中文会没有帮助。你的中文可能会有不同的效果，或是大家哈哈一笑，又或是让他们对你印象深刻。如果你们交流得好，可能他们还会给你更多折扣。掌握下面这些基本语句即可以备不时之需。
Hello = Nǐ hǎo 你好I don’t understand = tīng bù dǒng 听不懂How much does it cost? = duō shǎo qián? 多少钱Too expensive = Tai gui le 太贵了I don’t want it = Bu yao 不 要A little cheaper = Pianyi yidian 便宜一点Thank you = Xièxiè 谢 谢
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