Tips About Shopping In Goa???

veronique · Feb 27th, 2005, 15:52

for tibetian thnigs go to baga they are open every day and for clothes head towards chpora and there are stalls on the road they will copy anything you have or maybe choose some of their designs hope this helps[/quote]

definetly it helps..precious tips
but i must say that iam a bit confused on the other hand about which market is the cheapest etc...cause i ve 6 days in goa and i want to make the most of and nor do repetitive things so just one question that will hopefully answer all questions
compared to western standars are these marrkets expensive whichever it is are they still really a bargain compared to london ect,,,????
hope that makes sense

and also for the tibetans things where is CHPORA never heard of it

when u say that they will copy anything I want what di u mean thats sounds interesting..good idea...if i want them to model sth ( from a pic)will they do it?
how long does it take?

impatient to read ur answers..
cheers
v

seventies'hippy · Feb 27th, 2005, 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by veronique

iam a bit confused
on the other hand about which market is the cheapest etc...cause i ve 6 days in goa and i want to make the most of and nor do repetitive things so just one question that will hopefully answer all questions
compared to western standars are these marrkets expensive whichever it is are they still really a bargain compared to london ect,,,????
v

It's a far cry from shopping in London, It's so so so much different.,,,,,,,,
You must bargain with the sellers otherwise you might end up paying more than in London.

All market sellers are the same price. When you stop to look or ask how much, they'll try & sell it for as much as possible,,,,,,,,,,,
The rest is up to you,,,,,,,,,
Happy Shopping

timmy · Feb 27th, 2005, 16:23

I found that a lot of the goods at Anjuna market (cushion covers, duvet covers etc) were grubby as a result of being dragged in the dust from one market to another, and handled by a hundred tourists. This kind of thing is better bought in town, Mapusa, Margao etc.

veronique · Feb 27th, 2005, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by seventies'hippy

You must bargain with the sellers otherwise you might end up paying more than in London.

All market sellers are the same price. When you stop to look or ask how much, they'll try & sell it for as much as possible,,,,,,,,,,,
The rest is up to you,,,,,,,,,
Happy Shopping

THAT S excaltly the answer I was waiting for
I wanted to know if the bargain bit was "that necessary" or if i could get away with cheap things anyway
well if u say that i could end up buying as expensive as london...now i understand the extent of the bargain bit,,,
oh dear i dony like bargaining ..i feel a bit guilty doing it...

what about which market would be the cheapest.according to u/

impatient to hear from u

cheers v
vero

veronique · Feb 27th, 2005, 16:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmy

I found that a lot of the goods at Anjuna market (cushion covers, duvet covers etc) were grubby as a result of being dragged in the dust from one market to another, and handled by a hundred tourists. This kind of thing is better bought in town, Mapusa, Margao etc.

very good tip
thanks

seventies'hippy · Feb 27th, 2005, 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by veronique

what about which market would be the cheapest.according to u/

impatient to hear from u

cheers v
vero

You'll find the market prices are all much the same, and that is, they'll size you up, judge how much of a tourist you are & set their prices accordingly.

The rest is up to you,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

veronique · Feb 27th, 2005, 16:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by seventies'hippy

You'll find the market prices are all much the same, and that is, they'll size you up, judge how much of a tourist you are & set their prices accordingly.

The rest is up to you,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

i am gonna have to bring out my tough side

thanks

for the tip it really makes a difference
and give me a clearer idea of what to expect

truly
vero

oytun · Feb 28th, 2005, 00:51

bargainig is a must in goa.for flea market,things would be cheaper and easier to bargain at the evening closing time of the market.once nearly to a closing time to of an flea market i bargain for a 4000 rs pricing blanket and i bought it for 500 rs ,and i knew that it can be cheaper.
if you interested in semi precious and precious stones you will have too many options.but dont believe the sayings of the sellers that you can sell the stone in your country more then double price that you bought form them.

veronique · Feb 28th, 2005, 04:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by oytun

bargainig is a must in goa.for flea market,things would be cheaper and easier to bargain at the evening closing time of the market.once nearly to a closing time to of an flea market i bargain for a 4000 rs pricing blanket and i bought it for 500 rs ,and i knew that it can be cheaper.
if you interested in semi precious and precious stones you will have too many options.but dont believe the sayings of the sellers that you can sell the stone in your country more then double price that you bought form them.

good advice ill make sure i keep that in mind it seems that all this bargaining thing is going to be very tiring...

thanks
vero

seventies'hippy · Jul 3rd, 2005, 22:26

So veronique,
How did it all go,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
By now you shold be back after your trip to Mumbai & Goa.
How did you find the shopping, markets bicycles accomadation?
Did everything come up to your expectations,
I would & am sure other IM too would love to read of your experiences,,,,,,,,,,

goangoangone · Jul 5th, 2005, 13:12

Just found this thread. I must add this one

I was in Margao fruit and veg market with some friends who'd just bought some supplies and was having a look around. Just about to leave and saw a green cucumberish veg. I asked the elderly woman "What is it?" She said "Six"
I said "No, I mean what is it? She said "Six". I had a think and asked "I mean what vegetable is it?" She said "Four"
A young lad moved closer and told us it was gourd.
I felt a bit guilty as I'd just got a good discount and wasn't even buying.

Feb 27th, 2005, 15:52	#16
veronique VERO Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: LONDON Posts: 183	Chpora?? for tibetian thnigs go to baga they are open every day and for clothes head towards chpora and there are stalls on the road they will copy anything you have or maybe choose some of their designs hope this helps[/quote] definetly it helps..precious tips but i must say that iam a bit confused on the other hand about which market is the cheapest etc...cause i ve 6 days in goa and i want to make the most of and nor do repetitive things so just one question that will hopefully answer all questions compared to western standars are these marrkets expensive whichever it is are they still really a bargain compared to london ect,,,???? hope that makes sense and also for the tibetans things where is CHPORA never heard of it when u say that they will copy anything I want what di u mean thats sounds interesting..good idea...if i want them to model sth ( from a pic)will they do it? how long does it take? impatient to read ur answers.. cheers v __________________ may your face shine on me

Feb 27th, 2005, 16:23	#18
timmy Back in Australia Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 375	I found that a lot of the goods at Anjuna market (cushion covers, duvet covers etc) were grubby as a result of being dragged in the dust from one market to another, and handled by a hundred tourists. This kind of thing is better bought in town, Mapusa, Margao etc. __________________ Read my India Travel Blog from late 2004, or look at my Photo Gallery from my last two trips.

Jul 3rd, 2005, 22:26	#25
seventies'hippy Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,127	So veronique, How did it all go,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, By now you shold be back after your trip to Mumbai & Goa. How did you find the shopping, markets bicycles accomadation? Did everything come up to your expectations, I would & am sure other IM too would love to read of your experiences,,,,,,,,,, __________________ . . . My Photo Gallery

Jul 5th, 2005, 13:12	#26
goangoangone What happened? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 1,564	Just found this thread. I must add this one I was in Margao fruit and veg market with some friends who'd just bought some supplies and was having a look around. Just about to leave and saw a green cucumberish veg. I asked the elderly woman "What is it?" She said "Six" I said "No, I mean what is it? She said "Six". I had a think and asked "I mean what vegetable is it?" She said "Four" A young lad moved closer and told us it was gourd. I felt a bit guilty as I'd just got a good discount and wasn't even buying. __________________ GoanGoan......here

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Feb 28th, 2005, 00:51	#23
oytun Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: istanbul Posts: 46	bargainig is a must in goa.for flea market,things would be cheaper and easier to bargain at the evening closing time of the market.once nearly to a closing time to of an flea market i bargain for a 4000 rs pricing blanket and i bought it for 500 rs ,and i knew that it can be cheaper. if you interested in semi precious and precious stones you will have too many options.but dont believe the sayings of the sellers that you can sell the stone in your country more then double price that you bought form them.

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