April 27, 2007We just finished our third and final day of the fair. We walked the show for a combined 30 plus hours over the last three days. We are very happy with the progress we have made throughout the last three days. Becky said this is the most productive China trip she has had out of her 12 career visits so far. We ordered mostly home décor stuff that will fill our store, website, and Home Party catalogs. We ordered a lot of rod iron home décor, Christmas goods, spring/Easter decorations, and plenty in between.
We visited a few factory show rooms during the last few days. Visiting the showrooms is a lot more productive. It’s quite, we get more attention from the factory rep’s, and it is a lot easier to concentrate on trends and our needs. Walking the fair can sometimes be overwhelming because there is so much to see. I could go without seeing another home décor item for about six months. I have definitely seen my fair share over the last three days.
After our day at the fair was over today, we decided to go to a street called Beijing Lu. This is where all the street vendors and main shopping is in downtown Guangzhou. We took the subway again to get there. There are normal shopping stores, but then there are the street vendors. I like shopping at the street vendors.
By the way, if anyone wants a watch, purse, computer, or suit.... I know where you can get one! While at Beijing Lu, we honestly had 50 people come up to us with little papers they pulled out of their pocket with pictures of watches, purses, etc. This is my second time to China now. I should be considered a local.
Josh’s Chinese Lesson of the Day:
Ni Hao (Knee How) - Hello
Ni Hoa Ma (Knee How Ma) – How are you?
Wei (Way) – Hi
Tai Gui (Tie Gway) – Too Expensive
Mei Nv (May New) – Beautiful Girl
We leave tomorrow morning for Beijing. I will keep you updated!
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