fivevenoms Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 After a rather long time in putting it off, it's finally time to make the trip to BKK to visit the huge network of Thai in-laws curiously awaiting my arrival (and their much-belated daughter, too, I'm sure), and the typical array of food and sights is being thought out for me as we speak. However, the one thing I've been told I MUST do is shop. Now, in my perusal of goods in the US, my wife has informed me that there's a fairly good chance that some of the more expensive goods I've seen here that are "Made in Thailand" are possibly available at hugely reduced prices in Thailand at something called the "Export Shop". I assumed that they were either "leaked" into the Thai market or were factory run-overs or some such. Perusing the forums and the internet, I couldn't find anything much mentioning it. So, I would like to ask the more worldly denizens of Thailand if any of you knew of such a phenomenon? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PvtDick Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 Yes, it's true. They have branches all over the place. A mix of overruns, B-grades, backdoor leaks, and out-and-out fakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivevenoms Posted March 12, 2005 Author Share Posted March 12, 2005 That's precisely what I wanted to know. Assuming I've done my homework enough to tell the difference between all of the above, I should be good to go. And on top of that, I can let my sister-in-law do all of my bargaining for me, so I don't inadvertently piss anyone off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PvtDick Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 No bargaining there. Fixed price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivevenoms Posted March 12, 2005 Author Share Posted March 12, 2005 (edited) Oh yeah? Hmmmm.....too bad. Actually, I think she did say that. Still, can't hurt to visit regardless. Thanks for your help! I was beginning to think that the place was a myth. Edited March 12, 2005 by fivevenoms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 Isn't there one in MBK? Found the quality there to be very hit and miss. Some things were great, others terrible, try everything on first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryvb Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 We also like to now where we can find a "EXPORT SHOP" Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PvtDick Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 There are about 15 outlets around town. There's one for sure in Central Rama III. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryvb Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 "Export shop" , is that the real name of the shops ? Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shola Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 "Export shop" , is that the real name of the shops ?Harry <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yep, 'The Export Shop', theres also one in Seacon Square. Have to say I've never been overly impressed with thier stuff, although it is mostly mens wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 Yeah the clothes are cheap crap Be to embarresed to recommend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiquila Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 I have bought some good things there, but some of the items have defects you don't notice until you get it home. And some of them have such outrageous defects that you wonder how they found the gall to offer them for sale. Be sure to either try on or measure items because the marked sizes are often very wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivevenoms Posted March 14, 2005 Author Share Posted March 14, 2005 Actually, it was a particular brand of luggage I was looking for-here in the US it's horribly pricey stuff, but every last stitch of it is "made in Thailand" so I assumed it would pop up somewhere for sale, and my aforementioned sister-in-law thought they'd probably have it at "The Export Shop". Unless one of you could think of a similar venue for such things.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite the Dog Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Its easy to find good quality, cheap luggage in Bangkok - its everywhere! I wouldn't worry about going to an Export Shop for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shola Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Its easy to find good quality, cheap luggage in Bangkok - its everywhere! I wouldn't worry about going to an Export Shop for it. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah just get yourself down to the local market and set yourself up with Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Hello Kitty (Err if you like that kind of stuff ) whatever you like for about the same price as piece of crap luggage would cost you in the States! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk_mike Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Actually, it was a particular brand of luggage I was looking for-here in the US it's horribly pricey stuff, but every last stitch of it is "made in Thailand" so I assumed it would pop up somewhere for sale, and my aforementioned sister-in-law thought they'd probably have it at "The Export Shop". Unless one of you could think of a similar venue for such things.... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If you said the brand - we could probably suggest specific stores... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivevenoms Posted March 18, 2005 Author Share Posted March 18, 2005 Curses! Forced to show my hand.... Actually, it's called Tumi, and here it tends to run into the hundreds of dollars. But, I was rather fond of the design and quality so was pondering getting some, even though it would be a mildly stupid investment since I don't particularly have the means to blow hundreds of bucks on luggage. Upon viewing it, my wife seemed mildly interested until she noticed it was "Made in Thailand", and told me that the price (quality?) was therefore ridiculous. Which is when my sister-in-law mentioned "The Export Shop" for goods made in Thailand at slightly more conventional prices. So I guess I'll bite. Any erm......."luggage enthusiasts" seen this Tumi stuff floating around LOS anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PvtDick Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 You can forget about finding backdoor Tumi bags anywhere in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 I thought the export shop was mostly clothes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Moog Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 I went into something called 'Factory Outlet Export Shop' near Khao San this afternoon, thinking it might be the same retailer. They had some good looking 'Delsey' brand luggage very cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PvtDick Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 I thought the export shop was mostly clothes? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, it is ONLY clothes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivevenoms Posted March 19, 2005 Author Share Posted March 19, 2005 Yeah, my sister-in-law really only mentioned getting clothes there, but they mentioned it when I asked about the luggage. If it's only clothing then I'll won't bother looking, so that's that then. But, out of curiosity, why so adamant about finding the Tumi there? From experience, or something else? Not that I don't believe you, I was just curious-Since the vast majority of it is "Made in Thailand", I thought I may have a chance of finding it somewhere for cheaper.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk_mike Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 (edited) Tumi have a shop in Gaysorn Plaza. But Gaysorn's not a place that's known for being cheap. From their website, you can also find them here... Central Department Store Chidlom Branch, Third Floor Emporium Department Store Isetan Department Store 3rd Floor 4/1-4/2 Central World Plaza King Power Duty Free Co., Ltd. Bangkok International Airport, Terminal 1 King Power International Co., Ltd. World Trade Center Since Gaysorn is opposite WTC, and WTC and Central World Plaza are the same building - you could try each of those and see if any will give a discount... (remember the tax reclaim forms too). Edited March 21, 2005 by bkk_mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digger Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 All my Tumi luggage and briefcases are made in the USA, not Thailand. I bought a lot of it at Singapores Changi airport which is about the cheapest I have ever seen it, but its never really cheap. I hate the cheaper coloured Tumi stuff that you always find in US 'outlet malls' - for me there is only one kind of Tumi and its black either the leather or my fave is the ballistic nylon material. After 10 years of non stop travelling, the luggage is in perfect condition and never had any problems with it. Only place I have seen decent selection in BKK is at Gaysorn Plaza and its considerably more expensive than buying the same piece in either Singapore or USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivevenoms Posted March 21, 2005 Author Share Posted March 21, 2005 Well nuts on that, then. Still couldn't hurt to look. Maybe they've moved things abroad since you bought your luggage 10 years ago, since I've got a Tumi bag (made in Thailand) and was interested in some of that snazzy ballistic nylon luggage (checked it at the store: Made in Thailand), so my guess is they set up shop elsewhere. You know how expensive that American labor is....... So maybe I should just give it up and go look for something else to buy in Thailand.... I hear I can get a great deal on some suits made in "Only 24 hours!!!" I'm sure the tuktuk drivers can recommend a place...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacknDanny Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Isn't there one in MBK? Found the quality there to be very hit and miss. Some things were great, others terrible, try everything on first. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Totally agree. The one in MBK has some great stuff and some absolute sh###e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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