我不喜欢在旅行时买纪念品，因为到头来它们只会被搁置在一旁，成为累赘，最后被灰尘给淹没。把纪念品送给其他人？这好像很不负责任。好像把一堆垃圾丢给人家似的。但是，T-shirt或postcard除外。它们都比较实用和容易收藏。
dinner - famous AmokI’ve not ever thought of myself being a good bargainer. On many occasions during traveling, I regretted of paying too much for something just purchased.
Just after having our 2nd dinner in Siem Reap, we walked around & stopped by at a souvenirs stall. I saw the slippers bought in Bangkok last December. My sis had asked me to buy these slippers if I ever found them in Cambodia.
The price was USD3 per pair. I called a deal of USD8 for 3 pairs. However, it’s not agreed by the vendor. Knowing myself well, I didn’t bargain further. At the end, I bought 3 pairs for USD9.
Again, I felt stupid for paying such a price. I was actually looking for similar slippers somewhere else after that, hoping to average out the cost. I found a stall selling them at USD5 per pair. Then, I thought maybe my earlier purchase had been a good deal after all.
When I got back to the room, I unpacked the slippers and tried them out on my feet. Guess what? I found 4 pairs in the plastic bag! Was it an accident or a free gift from the vendor? I didn’t cheat for this.
So, 4 pairs for USD9. Do you think it’s a good bargain? I wonder how it could ever happen!
the happening Pub Street7/7/08
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