shopping in Delhi - when to haggle?
Jan 29th, 2007, 03:59 PM
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shopping in Delhi - when to haggle?
How do you know when you're supposed to bargain, and when the posted price is set?
My first shopping experience in Delhi is likely to be at the Karol Bagh, since that's where my hotel is. Is this a western-style shopping mall where the listed price is what it is, or should I be haggling?
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My first shopping experience in Delhi is likely to be at the Karol Bagh, since that's where my hotel is. Is this a western-style shopping mall where the listed price is what it is, or should I be haggling?
TIA
Jan 29th, 2007, 04:18 PM
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most places you should ask for a discount....and you will be able to tell from the response whether you should continue.....if they say its $50 then you ask about a discount in general terms....they will then lower the price or ask you to suggest a price....if they say 5% then probably no bargaining can go forward....if they say $40 you could say $30 and judge the reaction.....
we also looked at cottage industries across from the imperial hotel where there is no bargaining to get base prices....i would suggest you do the same....
if you have a driver, ask him about bargaining...
bargain for everything basically...some jewelry shops will not bargain at all...
we also looked at cottage industries across from the imperial hotel where there is no bargaining to get base prices....i would suggest you do the same....
if you have a driver, ask him about bargaining...
bargain for everything basically...some jewelry shops will not bargain at all...
Jan 29th, 2007, 04:53 PM
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Karol Bagh is NOT a shopping mall, it is a district of Delhi which has a lot of shopping, quite local but beginning to be more touristed. There is an excellent sari and shawl (e.g. pashmina) shop there, address is below. In this and virtually ever other shop in Delhi you should bargain, unless there is a sign on the door or window which says “fixed price”. The Central Cottage Industries Emporium, mentioned above, is a fixed price shop. Address is also below. Most every Indian tourist city has “cottage” or handicraft emporium which is fixed price. In my experience, it is rare to find fixed price shops in India. Even in shops in hotels and in gleaming modern shopping malls you can usually bargain. The only place you won’t be able to haggle is in chain-stores like Benetton, etc (but even there you could ask, we get them here in Hong Kong), and in shops which have a “fixed price” sign in the window. Places like museum gift shops are also often fixed price.
Ahujasons Sahwlwale Pvt Ltd
6/444 W.E.A., Ajmal Khan Road
Karol Bagh, New Delhi
Phone :91-11-25720304
Fax :91-11-25757149
Central Cottage Industries Emporium
Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan
Janpath,
New Delhi
Tel. : 23725035(Direct)
Fax : 91-11-3328354
Ahujasons Sahwlwale Pvt Ltd
6/444 W.E.A., Ajmal Khan Road
Karol Bagh, New Delhi
Phone :91-11-25720304
Fax :91-11-25757149
Central Cottage Industries Emporium
Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan
Janpath,
New Delhi
Tel. : 23725035(Direct)
Fax : 91-11-3328354
Jan 29th, 2007, 10:13 PM
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A place worth a visit is the Delhi Haat.Its at Sri Aurobindo Marg, Opp. INA Market.All kinds of Indian handicrafts from all over India in one place.This is the website:
http://www.delhitourism.com/dttdc/dilli-haat.html
DILLI HAAT is not just a market place; it has been visualized as a showpiece of traditional Indian culture- a forum where rural life and folk art are brought closer to an urban clientele. The DILLI HAAT provides the ambience of a traditional Rural Haat or village market, but one suited for more contemporary needs. Here one sees a synthesis of crafts, food and cultural activity. This Food and Craft Bazar is a treasure house of Indian culture, handicrafts and ethnic cuisine.
Another interesting fact is that each market has its own, distinctive ambience and adds its own flavour to the experience of shopping. Haus Khas Village, Connaught Place and Chandni Chowk.
The exploration of Delhi's markets could be begin at Chandni Chowk. Despite the pressures of traffic and population, its historic landmarks survive to tell the story of the last three centuries. Many of the shops here are more than 100 years, old and the maze of lanes and bylanes is full of surprises. Leading off Chandni Chowk are Dariba, the silver market, Khari Baoli, the spice market and Kinari Bazar for trimmings and tinsel. In some of these bazaars the item for sale are manufactured at site, which lands a special charm to the shopping experience well integrated into the culture of the old city, these bazaars offer the visitor a glimpse of life in Old Delhi.
Not far from Sundernagar is the Crafts Museum Shop, attached to the museum in Pragati Maidan. Moving further south are the upmarket shopping centers of South Delhi- South Extension, Greater Kailash I and II, Green Park and Hauz Khas Village.
The haunt of the nouveau riche, these markets offer a combination of ethnic chic and designer lebels, Indian and international. Hauz Khas Village has set a very interesting trend as market. Over the countries, a village had developed around the medieval college and the tomb of Firoz Shah Tughlaq. A few years ago, an association called Dastakar - set up a showroom in the village. Now the village has a plethora of boutiques, galleries and restaurants which coexist with the buffalos, cow pats and men smoking hookahs on charpoys. Far from being a deterrant, the "rural" ambience is a positive attraction.
I wont put it as 'bargaining is a must'.Many good establishments have fixed prices.They may offer you a customary discount if requested for.Heavy bargaining may be frowned upon.You'll have to guage the outlet you'er visiting.At the same time there are smaller outlets,who mark up prices & offer you big discounts.
Use your wisdom as haggling is a waste of time.Shop around to compare.You'll get the prices right.
http://www.delhitourism.com/dttdc/dilli-haat.html
DILLI HAAT is not just a market place; it has been visualized as a showpiece of traditional Indian culture- a forum where rural life and folk art are brought closer to an urban clientele. The DILLI HAAT provides the ambience of a traditional Rural Haat or village market, but one suited for more contemporary needs. Here one sees a synthesis of crafts, food and cultural activity. This Food and Craft Bazar is a treasure house of Indian culture, handicrafts and ethnic cuisine.
Another interesting fact is that each market has its own, distinctive ambience and adds its own flavour to the experience of shopping. Haus Khas Village, Connaught Place and Chandni Chowk.
The exploration of Delhi's markets could be begin at Chandni Chowk. Despite the pressures of traffic and population, its historic landmarks survive to tell the story of the last three centuries. Many of the shops here are more than 100 years, old and the maze of lanes and bylanes is full of surprises. Leading off Chandni Chowk are Dariba, the silver market, Khari Baoli, the spice market and Kinari Bazar for trimmings and tinsel. In some of these bazaars the item for sale are manufactured at site, which lands a special charm to the shopping experience well integrated into the culture of the old city, these bazaars offer the visitor a glimpse of life in Old Delhi.
Not far from Sundernagar is the Crafts Museum Shop, attached to the museum in Pragati Maidan. Moving further south are the upmarket shopping centers of South Delhi- South Extension, Greater Kailash I and II, Green Park and Hauz Khas Village.
The haunt of the nouveau riche, these markets offer a combination of ethnic chic and designer lebels, Indian and international. Hauz Khas Village has set a very interesting trend as market. Over the countries, a village had developed around the medieval college and the tomb of Firoz Shah Tughlaq. A few years ago, an association called Dastakar - set up a showroom in the village. Now the village has a plethora of boutiques, galleries and restaurants which coexist with the buffalos, cow pats and men smoking hookahs on charpoys. Far from being a deterrant, the "rural" ambience is a positive attraction.
I wont put it as 'bargaining is a must'.Many good establishments have fixed prices.They may offer you a customary discount if requested for.Heavy bargaining may be frowned upon.You'll have to guage the outlet you'er visiting.At the same time there are smaller outlets,who mark up prices & offer you big discounts.
Use your wisdom as haggling is a waste of time.Shop around to compare.You'll get the prices right.
