10 Advantages of Street Shopping Over Mall Hauls
Going shopping at the mall is all well and good, but it leaves your wallet much lighter than you would like. So unless you're loaded or can't stand the outside weather, hitting a street market to pick up goodies in bulk is an absolutely brilliant idea. Here's why we think street shopping is the most enjoyable and profitable way to shop.1) Awesome value for money
Why buy a t-shirt for Rs.1250 when you can buy the exact same piece for just 300 bucks? Put aside the fact that it's bought off the street, and the cheaper one is the obvious winner!
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2) More for less
The ability to buy 7 things for the price of one is sure-shot victory!
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3) The charm of exploring
Turns and bends, heaps of clothes and shoes, crowds of shoppers seeking the best deals - roaming the winding lanes of street markets add to the fun of finding that gorgeous piece.
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4) Burn those extra calories
The vast expanse of things to buy that surround you make it worthwhile to scope the entire area on foot. Better to burn calories than a hole in you pocket, we say. Win-win situation isn't it?
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5) Haggle away
Bargaining is beyond doubt the biggest plus point of street merchandise. And nobody judges you when you walk away with a great purchase at half price!
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6) Brands, brands and more brands
Sure, all the stuff is export reject material, but what's better than finding an H&M label on that crochet top you'd love to wear? The sense of satisfaction is unparalleled.
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7) Do Not Disturb
We all know the feeling of irritation when salespeople won't quit asking you,"Can I help you ma'am?" or " This piece is hot-selling at the moment. Only Rs.8500." Skip the drama by hitting your closest bazaar and shop at your own leisurely pace.
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8) Everyone is a 'Bhaiyya-ji'
There's a certain personalized charm in calling your current vendor 'bhaiyya'. No Sir, no madam. We're all just a big extended family of 'bhaiyyas' and 'didis'.
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9) Parking is free, literally
Paying 60 bucks for parking at the mall? Street shopping beats basement parking too. It'll cost you a fraction of the price, or maybe even nothing at all. So choose wisely.
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10) Expect the unexpected
You know what you're bound to find in the mall. Some people even pre-decide what they're going to buy by checking out the collections online. But in a street market, you never know what'll catch your attention. Not knowing what your catch of the day will be is part of the fun!
