Online shopping and buying Chinese Blu-Rays in Hong Kong?
Nov 29, 2017, 12:15 am
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Online shopping and buying Chinese Blu-Rays in Hong Kong?
Does Hong Kong have something equivalent of an Amazon? I don't know much about HK's online shopping scene when it comes to clothes and electronics.
The last time I was in HK, I bought most of my movies at HMV. Prices seemed a bit high when converted back into CAD, but I didn't had time to shop around. I was also afraid of buying counterfeit movies. Where can I buy the latest releases at the lowest prices in HK?
The last time I was in HK, I bought most of my movies at HMV. Prices seemed a bit high when converted back into CAD, but I didn't had time to shop around. I was also afraid of buying counterfeit movies. Where can I buy the latest releases at the lowest prices in HK?
Nov 29, 2017, 12:20 am
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That's exactly it! I don't want Hollywood movies in HK simply because I can get them for much cheaper in Canada and the US. Someone told me the only advantage are Chinese subtitles, but I wouldn't pay a lot more just to have that option.
Nov 29, 2017, 12:57 am
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Try CD Warehouse:
http://www.cdwarehouse.com.hk/Company.asp
It is definitely cheaper than HMV AFAIK.
(The website is in Chinese. The page will get you the store locations in English.)
http://www.cdwarehouse.com.hk/Company.asp
It is definitely cheaper than HMV AFAIK.
(The website is in Chinese. The page will get you the store locations in English.)
Feb 17, 2019, 7:15 am
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Going to bump this thread. I'm heading back to HK soon and I'm looking to buy 4K UHD discs. I know some movies are coming out in the new format. I saw some at HMV last time, but they were really expensive. It was something in the US$50-60 range.
Feb 17, 2019, 3:43 pm
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a couple of weeks ago. the company that bought out HMV also went under around Xmas 18
canto+ chinese movies in high street shops are now so crap anyways and the shops self-censor so much all the good movies sell direct.
canto+ chinese movies in high street shops are now so crap anyways and the shops self-censor so much all the good movies sell direct.
Feb 20, 2019, 4:04 am
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I think you still can get original and dodgy VCD,'s DVD's & Blu Ray's in Temple Street, also in units in smaller shopping malls like in Sim City (Shatung Street, Mong Kok) and Golden Computer Arcade (Fuk Wa Street, Sham Sha Po).
CD Warehouse still has shops/units all over Hong Kong.
CD Warehouse still has shops/units all over Hong Kong.
Feb 22, 2019, 6:16 am
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There are a still few good stores open with owners/staff who know their stuff, and who stock good products. If you're in Wanchai area, check out Rock Gallery. It's been around for years and is known among locals to have one of the better selections in Hong Kong.