Beware - Buying in China

Subject: Beware - Buying in China Wed May 02, 2012 3:07 am

BEWARE- Buying In China

A man went on a business trip to China and wanted to buy some gifts for his kids. He went to a shop and found a nice
looking CD player. Wary of buying inferior goods, he asked the shopkeeper, 'What would happen if this does not work?'

The shopkeeper quietly points to the only sign in English that reads, 'GUARANTEE NO SPOILT'.

Feeling assured, he paid for the CD player and returns to his hotel. He tried to use the CD player after returning to the hotel but it would not even switch on!

He quickly returned to the shop and asked for a refund or an exchange for another unit. When the shopkeeper refused to give either, the man points to the sign assuring him of a guarantee.

The shopkeeper then said, 'Brother, you are in China . We read from the right to the left. 'GUARANTEE NO SPOILT'.

Subject: Re: Beware - Buying in China Wed May 02, 2012 3:10 am

Guess if we see such sign, we should avoid buying totally...

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haha.. old joke but still a good joke...

Subject: Re: Beware - Buying in China Wed May 02, 2012 3:24 am

Neutralgolfer wrote:: Guess if we see such sign, we should avoid buying totally...

No, ask first if "Spoilt No Gurantee" then buy. Laughing

Subject: Re: Beware - Buying in China Wed May 02, 2012 4:03 am

From my humble experience, if you go to big city like Shanghai, Beijing...to reputable store, chances are very remote. Small town or back alley than it a risk. But in Singapore what the world have to offer, it all here....from Mustafa, Carrfour....MBS
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Subject: Re: Beware - Buying in China Wed May 02, 2012 6:38 am

Above is a joke. Is it really happening in China?

Subject: Re: Beware - Buying in China Wed May 02, 2012 9:13 am

I don't think so bro...but if you try to buy antiques , just be careful lor. Cool

Subject: Re: Beware - Buying in China Wed May 02, 2012 9:32 am

Anythings will happen in CN,one of my frd just went there and not feeling well,so buy some pills to eat...after that saw NEWS say that those pills are made from those rubber to made shoe. affraid

Subject: Re: Beware - Buying in China Wed May 02, 2012 10:54 am

Uncle Lau wrote:: I don't think so bro...but if you try to buy antiques , just be careful lor.

No money to buy antiques. I am already close to antique. In car terms, maybe vintage. Laughing

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