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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 10:50 pm
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Originally Posted by TrinaLC
My only chance to shop on my trip to Shanghai may be in the local Dept Store - Parksons.

Other threads suggest virtually everything gets bargained for - is that true even in a very western style department store?

If so, what is the protocol, esp since the shop girls do not seem to know much english?
Prices at Parkson are fixed. I've never seen any negotiation at any major dept. stores in Shanghai. However, most of these stores have VIP cards which will give you 5-10% (I could be wrong about the %) discount for some merchandise.
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