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SHOPPING FOR HIGH-TICKET ITEMS
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I imagine that there is a fair share of non-Vietnamese speaking consumers here that are sometimes in the market to buy large ticket items for their home or work (electronics & such). Is there a reliable “go-to” resource (where the staff relates in decent English & makes your purchase a confident one)? As a new foreigner here, I get a scary feeling whenever I want to buy something expensive (not knowing where to turn to for “advice, & instruction or warranty issues”).

posted about 3 months ago by RIKI - viewed 235 times
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answered about 3 months ago by Ouriel

Try Vincom Towers or Trang Tien Plaza, Syrena on Xuan Dieu street or Parksons (I think that's what it's called).

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answered about 3 months ago by Peter

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what do you want to buy? Specify please

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answered about 3 months ago by RIKI

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I am not shopping now. I am just curious where foreigners look to when they DO shop. I am talking about high tech things like high-end "home-audio, entertainment-gadgets & quality-computers" (purchases that require a little consultation before the buy).

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answered about 3 months ago by squiggles

best carrings at vincom is good for appliances and bits like power cords, they stumble about trying to speak english are helpful and sweet. and the citimart at vincom has some stuff too.

probably not "high end"

there is also that 2 story electronics "superstore" on ly thuong kiet, thumping noise dancing animal costumes outside, like man who fell to earth inside. bring your earplugs.

there is also a nice little gadget, audio, camera place to the left of bobby chins on Ba Trieu.

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answered about 3 months ago by Peter

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yes the superstore on Ly Thuong Kiet is good, i bought several items (flat televison, fridge etc). They are very good and reliable,I fyou purchase something just pay a deposit and than they deliver free for you even immediately. When i purchased the flat screen television, not only deliver it, but fixed the television on the wall and tuned all channels. When satisfied all ok you pay the balance.Plus every so often they have specials and can buy at bargain price.
In any case as in any city in the world, shop around, compare prices and services for the same itaem and always choose the big shops.

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answered about 3 months ago by RIKI

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Hmmm...It looks like there might be a demand for a new generation of retailers in this area. I guess Hanoi is still developing for the expat/tourist/foreigner crowd, huh? I'll visit where you all suggested though!

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