Before
you go for a shopping spree in Hong Kong, go through these shopping
tips. This shopping advice on Hong Kong would prove very useful.Visit QTS certified shops. Quality Tourism Services (QTS) Scheme, organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), assists tourists to find shops and restaurants they can trust. Only the shops and restaurants that pass stringent annual assessments are allowed to display the QTS sign of quality.
Some sellers might use bait-and-switch policy. They might put money down for one model and hand another. So be careful.
If you encounter any problems with the shopkeepers, simply call the Consumer Council hotline (Contact: [852] 2929-2222) instead of arguing. The consumer watchdog is always there to help you.
Before leaving jewelry shops, convince yourself that it is real. It doesn't mean that jewelers in Hong Kong commit this type of thing, but better be on safe side.
If you love fabulous fakes, you can visit Li Yuen Street East and West. Streetside stalls here can offer imitations of anything, and you can easily afford them.
For
purchasing Chinese blouses, purses, shoes, watches, key chains, you can
visit Temple Night Market in Kowloon. However you check your purchases
very carefully for possible imperfections before taking out your wallet.While visiting Stanley Market schedule your time in such as way that you arrive there there late evening. All tourist buses would have gone by that time and would be able to do better bargaining.
On Hollywood Road you can find antique shops, street stalls selling bric-a-brac, post cards and kitchy Mao souvenirs.
You can visit factory outlets. Many of these offer quality products at discount.
Except alcohol and tobacco, all other products are tax-free. This has made Hong Kong a darling of the tourists.
Credit cards are accepted at most Hong Kong shops. Check the credit card slip before you sign it. Do not forget to take your receipt.
Bargaining Tip
Hide your interest when you find the article you want. Pick up a few items including the one you want, and casually ask their prices. Offer less than you are ready to pay, and possibly, the owner's would be approximate the price you had thought.
Refund Protection Scheme
Group tourists who purchase from a registered shop arranged by Travel Industry Council (TIC) members would be refunded if they are not satisfied with their purchases. For getting a refund, visitors may contact their tour organizers.