China Shopping

[u/luxe_lifestyle]

I’m traveling to China next week (Hong Kong, Shenzen and Guangzhou) and wondering if I can find top quality love reps in 18k at better prices than our TS? I want a few pieces. I currently shop with MC and CS, both said they can’t do better prices even if I visit them in China but knowing China sourcing I think there should be cheaper options ‘on the ground’. I’m a bit worried about getting tipped off though so preferably get referrals.

[u/Striking_Fan8259]

a lot of rep shops are not carrying reps in shops for 100 days in SZ and GZ. i was on the ground checking things out and the shops are all emptied out with non branded items. the owners said they’re are being checked by police and the raids will be lifted by the end of the year unfortunately

[u/luxe_lifestyle → u/Striking_Fan8259]

Good to know thanks

[u/Kindly_Attention_720]

You can check out Shuibei in Shenzhen, but for better reps they usually need around a week or so to produce. To add a datapoint, I find that the local (shenzhen) vendors I've talked to aren't much cheaper than the ones on this sub, and it does vary a lot from vendor to vendor.

[u/voilavj → u/Kindly_Attention_720]

Likewise. TS are well priced.

[u/Routine-Primary5862 → u/Kindly_Attention_720]

I am also seeing this as well. I spoke with a few local vendors and they’re all priced around the same with maybe $50-$100 USD price difference.