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972shantik
Honolulu, HI51 contributions
Sept 2016 • Solo
In Sri Lanka- many places have mastered the high pressure sale to the non suspecting tourist- or the tourist in distress who needs something they forgot... for me I needed a saree as when I arrived I realized my clothing I picked up on way to airport from the tailor back home was a disaster.
My tuk tuk driver after telling me "don't go where hotel tell you they get commission for recommending I take you where locals go cheap)". Trusting the tuktuk to take me to cheap place, I arrived in Lakmedura and I made mistake of admiring a saree on the rack. Before I even had a chance to think - the women had wrapped me in it, safety pinned me in it, were saying how beautiful I looked, and had written a bill. The tuk tuk driver (no doubt on commission) even joined in on it. Knowing I had limited time and needed it tailored they used time as part of in with the pressure - and being my first shop in Colombo I was confusing Indian and Sri Lankan rupees. So My Mistake (admittedly)- I got ripped off big time.
Everyone since has said that saree should caused 3000-4000 rupee. I paid almost $14000. Sigh. When I recalculated at hotel I realize I spent way more than I needed to.
I can buy in US for much cheaper.
This is thing about Sri Lanka is some things are more expensive than US because they are geared at tourist willing to pay... And I totally fell for it.
My tuk tuk driver after telling me "don't go where hotel tell you they get commission for recommending I take you where locals go cheap)". Trusting the tuktuk to take me to cheap place, I arrived in Lakmedura and I made mistake of admiring a saree on the rack. Before I even had a chance to think - the women had wrapped me in it, safety pinned me in it, were saying how beautiful I looked, and had written a bill. The tuk tuk driver (no doubt on commission) even joined in on it. Knowing I had limited time and needed it tailored they used time as part of in with the pressure - and being my first shop in Colombo I was confusing Indian and Sri Lankan rupees. So My Mistake (admittedly)- I got ripped off big time.
Everyone since has said that saree should caused 3000-4000 rupee. I paid almost $14000. Sigh. When I recalculated at hotel I realize I spent way more than I needed to.
I can buy in US for much cheaper.
This is thing about Sri Lanka is some things are more expensive than US because they are geared at tourist willing to pay... And I totally fell for it.
Written 14 September 2016
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sgulley
5 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
When buying jewellery at this place do your calculations and have your price worked out. They stooged us with a US price, when we asked for AUD they settled on a price we like, but then charged our credit card with LKR. After we have arrived home the price converted $100.00+ more than what we bargain for.
Typical.
Typical.
Written 1 September 2017
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Shanta Costa
Dhaka City, Bangladesh87 contributions
Jun 2015 • Solo
Under a single roof you will find all types of Traditional Srilankan stuffs to buy for self or others. Comparing to other similar chains, they are more reasonable with wide variety of products......cloths, accessories, show pieces, toys, tea and what not.
Written 13 May 2016
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Rohit Saini
San Francisco, CA26 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Terrible place - AVOID IT!! I bought this pair of leather shoes in May 2023. I wore it for the first time in a party on June 17 and the undersole of both the shoes came off. This is a first in my life! I had to borrow a fresh pair of shoes from my hosts - most embarrassing moment of my life!
Written 20 June 2023
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Buddhika P
3 contributions
Nov 2015 • Solo
Bought an ornamental silver with gem studded elephant paid about Rs 12000 and with in months it discolored and when contacted them they said they said can't do much it . Very poor quality products. Please don't wast your money on their poor quality products. Very bad customer service.
Written 6 May 2016
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menaka de silva
5 contributions
Sept 2015 • Solo
Unsuspecting tourists are taken here and the guide or driver gets a commission. Products are very expensive and are of poor quality.
Written 23 September 2015
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anabz
49 contributions
Mar 2017 • Family
We were somewhat forced by our tuktuk driver to come to this shop and boy are we glad!! It's all so reasonably priced here that I was a little surprised. The best thing about this shop is that you are not followed around by a shop attendent pressurising you to buy things! Definitely worth a visit.
Written 5 March 2017
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jojo de love
5 contributions
May 2016 • Solo
The only reason you are taken here is because your driver or tour guide gets a large commission. Run away to lakpahana to buy better crafts at cheaper prices
Written 11 May 2016
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Zana R
Malaysia203 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
We went there in November 2013 - Monsoon Seasons.
It is a great place for shopping for Souvenirs, make sure you wear comfortable Sandals because this place has few storeys.
Items here are in reasonable price and they also sells in Bulk - great for Families and Friends. Love the Fridge Magnets and keychains.
Teas are more cheaper here rather than other places.
It is a great place for shopping for Souvenirs, make sure you wear comfortable Sandals because this place has few storeys.
Items here are in reasonable price and they also sells in Bulk - great for Families and Friends. Love the Fridge Magnets and keychains.
Teas are more cheaper here rather than other places.
Written 18 August 2015
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Viduthalai B
Chennai (Madras), India1 contribution
Nov 2017 • Couples
Collection is good. Salespersons are not interactive and friendly. When you see a product you like to buy. But when you see salespersons you change your mind.
Written 11 November 2017
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Buon negozio che offre molte cose , anche stile antico , ma sopratutto vale per i batick.
Written 23 February 2017
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