The problem is you went to the Yashow market. Sanlitun is foreigner central and none of the shop owners will sell anything to you lower than the ripoff price because they know another foreigner will be willing to pay it. You're better off going to the market next to the zoo metro station. I've gotten some good deals ... Full Comment>>
danielhxwang on darkstar1 's blog Bargaining Chaos in Beijing Market(2 comments)
The problem is you went to the Yashow market. Sanlitun is foreigner central and none of the shop owners will sell anything to you lower than the ripoff price because they know another foreigner will be willing to pay it. You're better off going to the market next to the zoo metro station. I've gotten some good deals ... Full Comment>>