One of the things that makes a palengke popular is that… You can always make a counter-bargain on the price tag which we call “tawad”. In palengkes, the price tag is not always the last price. Most often than not, tawad on the prices starts at 50% of the tag price… And if you’re lucky, you can have it at such a price!
In the Philippines, the “palengke” (dry and wet neighborhood market) is synonymous to inexpensive goods and cheaper produce as compared to grocery stores or supermarkets. Almost anything can be found in a local neighborhood palengke. Palengkes are usually found at the corner of the most busiest street in a neighborhood.
One of the things that makes a palengke popular is that… You can always make a counter-bargain on the price tag which we call “tawad”. In palengkes, the price tag is not always the last price. Most often than not, tawad on the prices starts at 50% of the tag price… And if you’re lucky, you can have it at such a price!
But beware of pickpockets as palengkes usually have plenty of them… Like vultures waiting to attack unknowing victims. Palengkes sometimes sell knockoff (“fake”) products like Rolex watches, Gucci bags and accessories, and what-have-yous. These knockoffs can…
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Flea market!
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Exactly… It is our local flea market. How come they called it that way?
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I personally would have a hard time bargaining…
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It should be easy, just bargain for the half the price and then bluff that you will buy the same item for such a price next door. Hahaha!
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😛
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I wonder what you would fetch. I bet they can go down pass the 50% off ha ha ha
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Hehehe! Are you talking about the bar fine?
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Nupe!
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Bwahaha!
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😀
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I like this very much it reminds me of home.
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I’m glad you liked it reminding a place in your home. By the way, where you from, if it’s okay to ask… 🙂
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