The BlackGoblin Chronicles: JALAN PETALING

PETALING STREET - Is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's CHINATOWN a bustling afternoon and night market which is a bargain hunter's paradise and one of the premier shopping areas in the city with its distinctly oriental atmosphere. A traditional festive atmosphere particularly at mid-afternoon when vendors spread their wares out the street starts to come alive. While it is possible to purchase anything from gems, bags, shoes to toys and t-shirts here, enjoying this street market is really a matter of just wondering about and enjoying its sights, sounds, and energy. It is a must place to see, for visiting tourist to Kuala Lumpur, although the city has other attractions to offer, my personal feeling about Jalan Petaling if missed, I'd say you've not experienced Kuala Lumpur in full.

For a first time comer to Jalan Petaling, here are some tips to learn from and use when you are there. When hunting for a good bargain on anything you wish to buy once in the place, it would be good that you don't get overwhelmed with all the goodies you see onsite (well this does not often is the case for women shoppers like my baby) ;). Prices are common to be jacked even triple, for the reason when looking out for a good bargain one must have a few bargaining skills in this place. Point of caution when you see something you wan't, make sure you are ready to buy and bargain for what you want.... don't just open your mouth and ask for how much and later turn away...this is not a good thing to do in Petaling Street. (do such thing and you sure by chance get scorned and shouted at by the vendor, its a culture in this place). Try practicing the 3 I's in this place it sure helps allot, than embarking into the unknown.

"Identify the target" identify is the first what you want to buy look around at other same products before you decide take your time don't rush, thats the joy in shopping... my sister and my baby Mystique is good with that... it's a shopping Death March actually.

"Initiating Contact" initiating contact is the 2nd I, by asking the price from a particular vendor where you find something you want.

"Infiltrating the Network" it is the psychology of sizing up, to how much you can go to bargain for what you want..my baby is still a green horn on that... but she loves good bargains...pic above shows the start of a Death March # XXX

assorted watches from imitation ROLEX, TAG, Bretling to Cartier all made in Hong Kong ...watches anyone? lot of Saudi Arabian tourists get conned into buying this watches lowest for RM 800 LOL !

Sterling silver jewelry boxed and packed in Tiffany's boxes.... and they are made from real silver not plated ones.

eyewear by D&G, Addidas, RayBan and the brands go on... just be sure to check the merchandise carefully...i've seen a fellow in Bukit Bintang wearing a pare of RayBan eyewear with the brand name inverted LOL .... FAKE dude. if you can't afford to buy the real thing then just admire the fakes, don't buy a 10 RM give away..

Luis Vitton from Korea & Thailand

more bags ....fu yohhhhhhhh bag paradise for a bag lover

Addidas sports shoe designs not even in the stores yet...so close to the real Mcoy

scarfs and mufflers

here is my baby in full concentraton Identifying the target .... cannot be bothered by any passersby..which reminds me, the place can be pretty crowded all the time, that one must be carefull of pick pockets... not to worry about phone snatchers...your safe from them in this place...they won't get out of the street alive....so snatch thieves don't dare do their thing there.