How to Barter in China

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How do you barter at a Chinese market in China? I have heard that in the North (Beijing) you will pay 50% of the initial asking price. I have also heard that in the South (Hong Kong – Macau) you can begin by offering 10% of the initial price, with an ending price of 10-30% of the original asking price.

I have also heard that much patience is needed in bartering. It’s a necessary step in making purchases, and one that cannot be hurried through. It’s expected to be slow and take time.

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Malmsteen Shreds

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8pAPeGJlks

This is one of those joke music videos where someone has used actual footage of an artist, but replaced the audio with funny stuff. I think this might be the kind of thing that is more humorous to fellow musicians. Yngwie Malmsteen parody with orchestra. Pretty funny high brow humor.