Shenzen

Paul and Susan took us to the last train station before the border into China. One thing I've noticed is that there are a billion forms to fill in to enter China and another billion when you depart. Well maybe not a billion, but 3 each way. So have your VISA document info and passport info handy.

Like I said before the Chinese invented long queues.

This is the reproduction capital of the material world.
Where absolutely anything can be copied for cheap.
But be warned the copies are looking cheaper and cheaper.

This mall was right at the train station.
It was 5 floors of the same stuff.
Asians.

My first question regarding the bags, wallets and belts - Is it leather? I dunno. Most times the answer is 'no'. It's usually PVC.
They'll do this lighter test to show you it's real leather.
But what is the flash point of vinyl? (For Antonio, this is pronounced 'vee-nil')
But whatever price they say, under cut it below half and try to get to half of what they started. Be prepared to walk away and the little asian lady will be pushing you back into the store but keep walking. It's like a bug. She'll eventually give in and say - 'ok...you good bargain.'


Paul comes here every week.
He part times as a bouncer.

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