When you visit Thailand, you will see many gold and silver shops throughout the country when you are there. Thailand is a primary trading centre for polished coloured gemstones and finished jewellery, and there are many highly skilled artisans creating handmade jewellery in the country. You will also find that the cost f cheaper than your home country, so there are often bargains available if you look hard enough. If you fancy buying some silver jewellery on your visit to Thailand, below are some tips to help you get the best possible price.
Know What You Want Before You Shop
It can often help you find the perfect silver jewellery for you if you know what you want before going shopping. You may want to pick up some silver earrings for gifts for people back at home, a bracelet for yourself, or some silver rings as dress jewellery, and there are many options available. Consider what jewellery you want, and you can keep an eye out for it when you go shopping.
Shop Around
You do not want to make the mistake of purchasing from the first shop you go in, as you will often find similar items of jewellery available cheaper elsewhere. You will want to visit as many jewellery stores as you can, which will help you find the best quality and best-priced jewellery. If you know people living or have travelled to Bangkok before, you can ask them for recommendations on places to shop. However, do not ask your hotel or any taxi drivers as they will often send you to s store where they receive a commission, and you may overpay for your silver jewellery.
Haggle On The Price
When you have found the perfect silver jewellery for you, it is time to start negotiating the price. When looking to purchase a silver bracelet, wholesale prices are often achievable if you buy multiple items, so it usually pays to buy all your jewellery from the same store. Do not go too hard with the negotiations and let them start with the price. You can begin by offering them about 15-20% below the figure they ask for, and you can compromise somewhere in the middle.
You can find plenty of excellent bargains on silver jewellery when you visit, and with the price of gold being so high, the demand for silver jewellery has been increasing. You may be able to pick up a few extra pieces and sell them in your home country and make a little money from your trip to the Land of Smiles.
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