such kind of open markets are very common in China. They are

such kind of open markets are very common in China. They are quite different from the outlets in Europe or in North America. Most likely those brand-name you will buy in Xuishui Str. or Xiangyang Rd. are faked items. I don't agree that goods there are in good quality.and i doubt that many consumers go there for the quality. Price is a big temptation !!! maybe vanity drives as well.

I myself went Xiou shu jie in BJ serveral years ago with full curiosity and liked to try my luck. but I came back empty-handed and disppointed. Shopowners were mainly selling brand tags instead of the clothes as a whole. The pure silk products there were out of style,ugly and not cheap, either. Additionally, the time you spend in picking up a bearable one , then bargaining with a foxy salesperson is not worthy.

I personally believe good quality deserves a good price. if I can not afford a brand-name,I wouldn't bother to take a faked one. what's it for?

For many years, brand management is always a big challenge to many serious businesspersons in China,because they have to spend a lot of time and money to fight against the faked goods and the markets like that. What's the reason behind?
Posted by sweetpotato at 2004-02-08 02:33:43
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Xiangyang Market - the Shopping Paradise