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Originally Posted by Nerida Hi - if you are looking for just a couple of strands - stay in Shanghai - no real need to go out to Suzhou - just go up to 558 Nanjing Road EAST - fairly close to the famous "Bund" and go to Daxi or Ling Ling on the second floor - they have lovely pearls and for small purchases, will be hard to beat. You could also go to any of the traders at Pearls Circles - 3rd floor, 288 Fuyou Road - not the tourist spot underneath, but keep going upstairs.
You won't get any realy benefit in going out of town for a few purchases only. Have fun.
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I agree. The market is perfect if you are shopping. If you are looking for large wholesale lots venturing outside would be worth it, but if you are just looking for a couple of strands the market is perfect. Just remember to negotiate. The first price they will give you is high, high-tourist. The final price could be as low as 20-30% of the original.