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05-06-2013, 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Edison_Chen  You should see the jewelry stores, all the mainland people are buying up all the gold there. The Harbor center down where the big duck is, it's a crazy today (Saturday), people are pushing you from behind and it's like people never seen a floating duck in the water before.  [/URL] | gold prices have dropped a bit recently lol. there's a 3-month wait list for those thick gold bracelets bride's get during the tea ceremony
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05-09-2013, 06:52 AM
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#177 | | I bringith the lowerballerith
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I was just in HK and it was awesome!
Not sure how you can be bored in the city unless you have lived there for a long ass time.
Just going out to anywhere is an adventure itself.
I'll contribute to the thread with my duck picture! IMG_0777.jpg IMG_0783.jpg
Note: That couple pic is not me but some couple taking their wedding picture there.
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05-09-2013, 07:04 AM
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So tired of that fucking duck lol
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05-11-2013, 04:25 AM
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#179 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp So tired of that fucking duck lol | I feel you bro.... 3 more weeks of this shit.
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05-15-2013, 12:07 AM
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#180 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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05-16-2013, 01:54 AM
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#181 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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07-22-2013, 09:03 PM
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#182 | | Need my Daily Fix of RS
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Hey guys is 10 days too much for just Hong Kong?
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07-22-2013, 09:23 PM
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#183 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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^yes, unless u plan to party it down
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FastAnna you literally talk out your ass
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07-22-2013, 09:43 PM
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#184 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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more than 10 days are good to go
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07-25-2013, 07:57 PM
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I was there for 7 days a couple months ago and it wasn't enough! So much to eat, so much to see! If you have 10 days you can even spend a day in Macau, or a quick ride over to Shen Zhen.  | |
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07-31-2013, 01:32 PM
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#186 | | Banned (BBM)
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Damn, tickets to HK during December are so expensive T_T
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08-03-2013, 12:44 AM
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has anyone gone to the mall called "IFC" ? Last time I went to HK, I only went to Harbour city which in my opinion is the best mall in HK
how does IFC compare to Harbour city?
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08-03-2013, 09:37 AM
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I'd rather hit up Elements than IFC
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08-04-2013, 12:37 AM
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Both malls are full of high end shops (Chanel, Gucci, LV, etc) that cost more than buying them in Vancouver, personally I wouldn't waste my time there as there's so much more to see and do in HK but if the weather is shit then you can walk around there to kill time (or if you are balling out of control then feel free to buy whatever lol).
You can hit up the same shops in the States for cheaper, HK is all about the street hawkers (you may not buy anything but it's still an experience in itself)
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08-04-2013, 01:06 AM
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#190 | | Hacked RS to become a mod
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There are probably 5 different types of malls:
Luxury malls - IFC, Elements, Harbour City - these are catered to hordes of tourists from mainland china, and possibly the occasional HKer 
Youth malls - APM, Langham Place, Popcorn, WTC - these are catered to young people. They have slightly more interesting things to see, and you might actually buy something there. However in recent years these have begun catering more and more to mainland shoppers, and the more interesting stores are being pushed out in favour of luxury goods and herbalists.
Small Youth Malls - similar to above, but usually tiny malls with narrow hallways. These have the most unique, independent stores, and are one of the few mall types that aren't taken over by the same chain stores all the time. These are found throughout all of HK with quite a few in MK
Normal malls - Telford Plaza, Festival Walk, Metroplaza, etc, etc, etc. Basically one at every MTR stop, each one pretty much exactly like the other.
urban malls - too many to name, always have chinese names (Kai Tin, Lung Cheung, Hau Tak, are some I can recall OTTOMH) - also near every MTR and urban area are smaller malls with some smaller stores, usually a grocery store, some independent clothing stores, pharmacies, etc. They usually have a wet market on the ground floor, and sometimes a public food market. These are sometimes connected to the 'normal malls'.
Not sure where Megabox fits into the spectrum.. it seems to want to be a 'youth mall' but aside from the design, there aren't many stores to shop at. It used to have a B&Q (british Home Depot) and a huge craft store but as if HKers are interested in renovating their own homes and making their own crafts. It's now an Ikea and some furniture store. It looks cool, but IMO not worth going to, especially since it's not especially convenient. I used to go there after gym every day for a great deal at a viet restaurant, but the quality went way down and prices went up 
If you're visiting, you will probably only be interested in the luxury malls, since they can be for sight seeing as well, and the youth malls. You might check out some 'normal malls' too since you can get good deals sometimes. It might be more interested to check out the individual shopping areas.. MK for electronics and cameras, SSP for computer stuff, CWB for fashion, The small urban malls are more for day to day living, but if you are in need of cheaper restaurants, pharmacies, etc, then you might end up at one.
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08-04-2013, 02:19 AM
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I like Elements because its like Lansdowne, empty, full of stuff to look at while not needing to buy anything.
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08-04-2013, 10:20 PM
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#192 | | RS controls my life!
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Originally Posted by Obsideon Both malls are full of high end shops (Chanel, Gucci, LV, etc) that cost more than buying them in Vancouver, personally I wouldn't waste my time there as there's so much more to see and do in HK but if the weather is shit then you can walk around there to kill time (or if you are balling out of control then feel free to buy whatever lol).
You can hit up the same shops in the States for cheaper, HK is all about the street hawkers (you may not buy anything but it's still an experience in itself) | Huh. Are you sure that the high end stuff is cheaper in North America besides outlets? There's that tax and all...
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08-06-2013, 07:03 PM
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#193 | Ebisu Boss
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Yes I'm sure, comparing the prices of many of the same bags at The Forum in Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas to Harbour City, even after taxes you will save roughly 5%-15% easily.
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08-06-2013, 09:10 PM
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#194 | | I keep RS good
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luxury brand goods are generally more expensive in asia than here.
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08-10-2013, 12:16 AM
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Trust me, south-east asia is extremely fashion-forward, and the obsession with luxury brands is much stronger. It's almost mandatory to keep up with the latest trends and models. hefty price tags from luxury brands that you've probably never even heard of.
it's pretty much a given that prices will go for much higher over there than here
There are certain brands in malls that go for cheaper, and if you're looking for something a bit more affordable I would suggest seeking out those. Keep in mind though, most of these brands are ones exclusive to hong kong, and quite possibly europe.
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08-10-2013, 03:45 PM
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#196 | | manage the cap you say????
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Don't even need to go as far as luxury brands.. even freaking grandmothers in HK have the latest smartphone...
Everyone on the MTR is on their phone too.. lol
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08-10-2013, 11:49 PM
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i wish Vancouver would have like big individual luxury brand stores like the ones in TST H.K
the only ones we have here are scattered around downtown and are not even tall with big led lightings....
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08-11-2013, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by blee123 i wish Vancouver would have like big individual luxury brand stores like the ones in TST H.K
the only ones we have here are scattered around downtown and are not even tall with big led lightings.... | This exactly proves my point.... there is no consumer demand - therefore, no supply is necessary
That being said, vancouver is making baby steps in the direction, with nordstrom, saks 5th, uniqlo, etc.
zomg speaking of uniqlo, used to love that shit, it's all over hk
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08-13-2013, 07:34 PM
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Pretty much 70% of all the clothes I bought in Japan/HK was from Uniqlo! Decent quality and cheap!
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08-14-2013, 01:23 AM
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#200 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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did anyone count how many Chow Tai fook and Chow Sang Sang shops there are? they are everywhere !!
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