What Tech to Buy from Shenzhen?

Ldaft009 on 09/09/2018 - 21:15

Going to Shenzhen in Nov to attend exhibition.
What cool tech to buy from the markets etc?
Any shops sellers to definitely visit? Any to definitely avoid?

Thanks

Travel

Comments

  • Nutrino on 09/09/2018 - 22:06

    Could you be anymore vague?

  • Godric on 09/09/2018 - 22:08
    +3

    an ipony ten

  • Clear on 09/09/2018 - 22:22
    +4

    The markets around Huaqiangbei like SEG Plaza (10 floors) and others are so massive that you can spend days trying to explore it all. Make sure you get a WeChat wallet setup so you can pay with everything by scanning QR codes rather than cash. Even a lot of the street food vendors accept it. Just be sure to haggle.

    Pretty much everything you can imagine is available to buy. A much bigger selection than AliExpress. Big brands like Xiaomi can be a real hit and miss with pricing though. Sometimes it's cheaper to buy from the China sites here on OzB rather than the official Mi stores, but if you're after a power bank then the Mi stores are probably the safest. Others in the market would normally try to sell fake.

    I've also found that laptops from brands like HP, Lenovo and ASUS are only marginally cheaper than Australia. You'll also lose the AU warranty so don't even bother.

    One big thing to avoid is the people who come up to you trying to sell iPhones at low prices. Sometimes they'll be brands like GooPhone who make really convincing clones or they're refurbished phones made from rejected or non-genuine parts. If you ever make your way to Foxconn the surrounding markets are filled with rejected parts. Same with Micro SD cards and USB Flash Drives. Very easily faked while SSDs are far more likely to be genuine.

    • scrimshaw on 09/09/2018 - 23:09

      Strange Parts on Youtube has a video on Huaqiangbei where he goes around shopping with Linus for PC parts.

      Still, that place looks mighty confusing and I would be certainly be careful not to end up buying 'semi-legit' stuff or getting gouged on computer parts.

      • Clear on 09/09/2018 - 23:15

        I watched that last week and I was very disappointed that they actually didn't know what brands to look for. Off the top of my head I'd be looking for Tigo RAM, Segotep case, Yeston video card and a 1STPLAYER PSU.

        That's the downside of Huaqiangbei unfortunately. They'll quote really low prices only for you to realise that they mean when you buy in bulk. Usually it's better to go on the higher levels where there are more presentable stores than the small shopfronts below. Normally able to pick up a better bargain with less chance of being ripped off.

    • daft009 on 10/09/2018 - 08:40

      Thanks. Will setup we chat wallet.

  • smuggler on 09/09/2018 - 22:27

    Tie your wallet to your belt buckle with fishing line. Thank me later ;)

    Put your phone in a tight pocket.

    • [Deactivated] on 09/09/2018 - 23:08

      I'm interested in any pickpocket tales. It's on my bucket list to see if someone can pickpocket me.

    • [Deactivated] on 10/09/2018 - 00:21

      when was the last time you were in shenzhen

      • smuggler on 10/09/2018 - 18:04

        It's okay in the main city areas but the markets and tourist spots have a lot of dodgy people.

    • [Deactivated] on 10/09/2018 - 01:00
      +1

      Personally, been there twice within the last, 2 years and its been quite safe. Just have to be street smart.

    • daft009 on 10/09/2018 - 08:41

      Thanks. Didn't think it would be that bad there but will be on guard :)

      • smuggler on 10/09/2018 - 18:04

        Only in busy places and in tourist spots.

        You need a passport to enter the beach if you're a tourist.

  • DarthAntz on 09/09/2018 - 23:25
    +1

    save you woes in shopping from the markets and just buy online from aliexpress. you wont need to worry about luggage space and you'll be able to dispute anything defective.

    have a safe time and enjoy an extremely busy part of the world.

  • Dual on 09/09/2018 - 23:34

    Polystation and gamechild are pretty neat.

  • Hedgehog on 10/09/2018 - 07:59
    +1

    Just don't buy memory cards or battery related stuff, all I ended up with was fake but branded stuff, these copy cats are very good!

    • daft009 on 10/09/2018 - 08:37

      Yeah thought as much. Thanks

  • daft009 on 10/09/2018 - 08:37
    +1

    Thanks a lot guys.
    Yes is a vague question as I am really unsure what to buy that we couldn't get here easily (of course with a slight Mark up).

    I'll have 40kg as flying business, luggage won't be more than 15kg.

    I'm leaning towards just visiting the Xiaomi official flagship store to buy things, or at least check it out.

    I guess it's more the $1-100 gadgets I'd be inclined to buy.

    The electronic markets are always fascinating so will definitely visit.

    • SnoozeAndLose on 10/09/2018 - 08:41

      Xiaomi official flagship store is "official"
      There are lots of Apple official store which is fake

      • daft009 on 10/09/2018 - 08:49

        Lol no doubt

  • Pumpkin_rrr on 10/09/2018 - 09:26

    I'm not a Techo person altho I bought Huawei and External battery the last time.
    My favourite is kitchen item. Bought this
    http://www.joyoung.com/mobile/detail/67
    Cooks soup and make drinks. Tempted to but the soybean maker but overweight already! Friends bought tea sets, very glamour!

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