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Things worth buying in China

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  • #52
    wazky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,516 ✭✭✭wazky


    anncoates wrote: »
    Wait for a while until the jokes are peking.

    They come thick and Foo Kin fast then.


  • #53
    antodeco
    Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,637 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    wazky wrote: »
    A bride, cheaper than Thai brides but better quality usually and most of the time they are sold fully trained in on the kitchen and cleaning functions.

    I hear their vaginas are sideways though?


  • #54
    wazky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,516 ✭✭✭wazky


    antodeco wrote: »
    I hear their vaginas are sideways though?

    It's where the expression "ride me sideways" came from.


  • #55
    El Guapo!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,438 ✭✭✭✭El Guapo!


    nilsonmickey wrote: »
    That really is hilarious. I bet you make everyone laugh with stuff like that.

    Mod: You posted in AH. Witty replies are to be expected sometimes. If you want serious replies then you should post this thread in a more appropriate forum. Don't lash out at posters here though.
    There's no point in me moving this thread now as it's gone too far.


  • #56
    preston johnny
    Closed Accounts Posts: 226 ✭✭preston johnny


    sarkozy wrote: »
    If you're going to Hong Kong, then I believe there may be electronics bargains to be had. Otherwise, foreign named brands of anything (except McDonald's) are expensive. For example, Apple products are 20% MORE EXPENSIVE THAN IRELAND even though they're made in Shanghai.

    You could get some decent duty free on the way out and back. Otherwise, just keep your eyes peeled for local tat you like the look of.

    Me? I bought some socks in Uniqlo, some Feiyue plims, local tea, a handwoven scarf from one of the southern provinces. Just bits, really. If you're going to any of those places like Dali, Lijiang, they're tourist traps and are basically outdoor shopping centres mostly full of awful tat.


    FFS Don't buy a sat nav whatever you do...............please turn reft at the rights


  • #57
    MsBubbles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,241 ✭✭✭MsBubbles


    What a shame this thread has gone the Wong way


  • #58
    ScumLord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,789 ✭✭✭✭ScumLord


    El Guapo! wrote: »
    There's no point in me moving this thread now as it's gone too far.
    East?


  • #59
    nilsonmickey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 138 ✭✭nilsonmickey


    What a bunch of stoopid bastards.

    I was actually being serious with the question. Can you please suggest the proper forum then and I'll post it there.


  • #60
    El Guapo!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,438 ✭✭✭✭El Guapo!


    Try HERE


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  • #61
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,606 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    nilsonmickey wrote: »
    What a bunch of stoopid bastards.

    I was actually being serious with the question. Can you please suggest the proper forum then and I'll post it there.

    Well.I never.


  • #62
    El Guapo!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,438 ✭✭✭✭El Guapo!


    ScumLord wrote: »
    East?

    That joke was so good you've got me wonton more.


  • #63
    nuttyboy79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 492 ✭✭nuttyboy79


    kneemos wrote: »
    Well.I never.
    I did once but didn't like it.


  • #64
    cml387
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,676 ✭✭✭cml387


    nilsonmickey wrote: »
    What a bunch of stoopid bastards.

    I was actually being serious with the question. Can you please suggest the proper forum then and I'll post it there.

    We are trying to be serious with our answers.

    Well some of us were trying to be serious with our answers.

    Well one person.

    I blame scumlord


  • #65
    ectoraige
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,105 ✭✭✭ectoraige


    Pick me up a decent Chinese Chess set, I've only seen crap cheap ones here, or ridiculously expensive bespoke ones online.
    Cheers, I don't mind if you have to post it.


  • #66
    palmcut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 246 ✭✭palmcut


    Green tea.
    Jade.
    Silk screens.
    Silver from southern China.
    Silk dressing gowns.
    Silk skirts
    Tea sets.
    Rugs, carpets and wall rugs.
    Silk jackets.
    Chinese paintings.
    Chinese porcelain.
    Good ginger.


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  • #67
    antodeco
    Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,637 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    El Guapo! wrote: »
    That joke was so good you've got me wonton more.

    You have me Beijing for more!


  • #68
    sheesh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,081 ✭✭✭sheesh


    If you are in hong kong look at getting Cameras lenses like a 300-500mm zoom lens. should be able to get a decent spec laptop cheaply too. they will european power connectors for it too. look for gopro copies of action cameras if you do any outdoor activities.


  • #69
    El Guapo!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,438 ✭✭✭✭El Guapo!


    antodeco wrote: »
    You have me Beijing for more!

    Poor attempt.

    I give you 2 out of yen ten.


  • #70
    Collie D
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,424 ✭✭✭✭Collie D


    El Guapo! wrote: »
    Poor attempt.

    I give you 2 out of yen ten.

    Did you really ban him or did the Chinese government censor his internet access? Or are you in cahoots with the Commies?


  • #71
    Lapin
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,184 ✭✭✭✭Lapin


    nilsonmickey wrote: »
    What a bunch of stoopid bastards.

    I was actually being serious with the question. Can you please suggest the proper forum then and I'll post it there.

    I gave you a suggestion in post 30 but you're too busy looking through the thread to find other posts to be offended about.

    Talk about gratitude.

    The first thing worth buying when you consider going to China is a one way ticket to the place.


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  • #72
    cloud493
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,835 ✭✭✭✭cloud493


    Why would you be going to china anyway sure you can watch it on the telly.


  • #73
    Birneybau
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,387 ✭✭✭✭Birneybau


    Damn, the o.p. has been banned.

    I was going to ask him to get me the Jade Monkey.


  • #74
    Egginacup
    Site Banned Posts: 2,922 ✭✭✭Egginacup


    nilsonmickey wrote: »
    Hi there,

    I am in China for a couple of weeks and was wondering if there is anything worth buying before heading home. Electronics, clothes etc, is it worth buying or is it all just cheap imitation stuff.

    Bullsh*t!
    boards is blocked in China. You're still in paddyland......haha, busted!


  • #75
    cloud493
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,835 ✭✭✭✭cloud493


    Egginacup wrote: »
    Bullsh*t!
    boards is blocked in China. You're still in paddyland......haha, busted!

    Is it really?


  • #76
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,606 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    cloud493 wrote: »
    Is it really?

    Yes weally.


  • #77
    The Backwards Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,299 ✭✭✭✭The Backwards Man


    Egginacup wrote: »
    Bullsh*t!
    boards is blocked in China. You're still in paddyland......haha, busted!
    Don't think so.

    That buck that has his name mispelled as orange is there for years, they haven't blocked him yet.


  • #78
    The Diabolical Monocle
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,618 ✭✭✭The Diabolical Monocle


    You'd probably find a good deal on a wife/girlfriend in some of Chinas less well off parts.

    Quality probably about the same as here.
    But you'll get much better service and less hassle.


  • #79
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,606 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Could buy a bike.


  • #80
    The Diabolical Monocle
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,618 ✭✭✭The Diabolical Monocle


    Birneybau wrote: »
    Damn, the o.p. has been banned.

    I was going to ask him to get me the Jade Monkey.

    He's on his way. Trying to get it back before the next full moon.


  • #81
    DainBramage
    Closed Accounts Posts: 212 ✭✭DainBramage


    OP whilst you seem somewhat uptight i will give my $0.02 irregardless- I was in China with a group of from work around May and the advice from ex pats and co-workers we knew there was surprise, surprise most of the stuff is ****e and will fall apart soon enough.
    The main knock off items recommended then were designer handbags and clothes.
    Another popular item was beats speakers and headphones which cost a fraction of the price over there. check them with your phone to see if the bluetooth works properly before purchase. While the speaker sets are meant to have four speakers within most of the knock off ones only have one or two. Most of it will cost you **** all anyway, so don't worry too much about it.


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  • #82
    Dr.MickKiller
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 345 ✭✭Dr.MickKiller


    chairman mao watches


  • #83
    nilsonmickey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 138 ✭✭nilsonmickey


    The Backwards Man wrote: »
    Don't think so.

    That buck that has his name mispelled as orange is there for years, they haven't blocked him yet.


    I am in Anshan which happens to be in North east china. Boards is not
    Blocked


  • #84
    wazky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,516 ✭✭✭wazky


    nilsonmickey wrote: »
    I am in Anshan which happens to be in North east china. Boards is not
    Blocked

    Expect a knock on the door soon and a "cultural advisor" to "have a word" with you, why do you need possessions anyway you capitalist pig.


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