Author Topic: DVD Shopping in Hong Kong (Read 52459 times)

Homer Jay · « **Reply #30 on:** Aug 15, 2002 at 01:49 PM »

Quote from: patupup on Aug 15, 2002 at 01:16 PM

Where in HK did you buy the DVDs? In Wanchai, Causeway Bay, Mongkok, etc.?
Thanks!

Actually didn't buy those DVDs... just used them for reference (those prices were still to steep for me... Bought my Simpsons 2nd Season at Amazon).

Most of the small stalls I found were in Mongkok and Tsim Tsa Tsui.

Kings · « **Reply #31 on:** Sep 12, 2002 at 03:29 PM »

Friends,

My wife was in Hong Kong and was able to buy a sealed Region-Free The Wedding Planner in HMV. Are there really region free disks being sold there ?

Rnold · « **Reply #32 on:** Sep 24, 2002 at 01:04 PM »

Guys,

i'll be going to HKG on the 26th. where in Mongkok can I look for DVDs? Do they have R1 at the small stores in Mongkok?

Thanks

ferdie · « **Reply #33 on:** Sep 24, 2002 at 05:04 PM »

hello rnold!
sa mongkok ako bumibili ng mga r1's ko.you exit at nelson street(left stairs,ha?)when you get down from the mtr.yung exit na yun tinutumbok ang isang kalye papuntang night market.before you cross the street with the night market,may mapapansin ka sa right side mo stairs pababa.andun yung michael's audio and the shops selling dvd's.tingnan mong maige kung anong region yung binibili mo.
good luck!

Rnold · « **Reply #34 on:** Sep 24, 2002 at 05:32 PM »

thanks ferdie

actually, i don't have to ride an MTR because i'll be staying at YMCA which is already in Mongkok

do you know what street it is?

sgc_wdi · « **Reply #35 on:** Dec 02, 2002 at 12:27 PM »

where can u find CD Warehouse?

Mo®pHeOu$ · « **Reply #36 on:** Dec 04, 2002 at 03:37 PM »

Any of you guys who have been to HMV know the price range of R1 and R3s? Are they a lot cheaper compared here in RP?

Thanks

The Stig · « **Reply #37 on:** Dec 04, 2002 at 03:49 PM »

the prices of dvds in HMV are significantly higher than the prices being offered by the sellers here in Pinoydvd. the only chance of getting a bargain is if HMV offers a sale. selection wise, HMV is hard to beat, with dvds reg 1 to 4 side by side on the shelves. but you stand to save anywhere from 200 to 500 pesos per dvd if you just buy here or online, even with tax

Jude · « **Reply #38 on:** Dec 04, 2002 at 05:50 PM »

Quote from: sgc_wdi on Dec 02, 2002 at 12:27 PM

where can u find CD Warehouse?

CD Warehouse is in Harbour City, that big mall complex along the waterfront at Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon side. It looks small but they have a really good selection of CDs and DVDs and their prices can be much lower than HMV. Also check out Hong Kong Records in Pacific Place, That's at Central, Hong Kong Island.

Mo®pHeOu$ · « **Reply #39 on:** Dec 05, 2002 at 07:02 PM »

Quote from: hajime on Dec 04, 2002 at 03:49 PM

the prices of dvds in HMV are significantly higher than the prices being offered by the sellers here in Pinoydvd. the only chance of getting a bargain is if HMV offers a sale. selection wise, HMV is hard to beat, with dvds reg 1 to 4 side by side on the shelves. but you stand to save anywhere from 200 to 500 pesos per dvd if you just buy here or online, even with tax

Thanks for the info hajime!

sgc_wdi · « **Reply #40 on:** Dec 05, 2002 at 08:39 PM »

Quote from: Jude on Dec 04, 2002 at 05:50 PM

Quote from: sgc_wdi on Dec 02, 2002 at 12:27 PM
where can u find CD Warehouse?

CD Warehouse is in Harbour City, that big mall complex along the waterfront at Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon side. It looks small but they have a really good selection of CDs and DVDs and their prices can be much lower than HMV. Also check out Hong Kong Records in Pacific Place, That's at Central, Hong Kong Island.

Thanks for the info Jude!

Aqua 2 · « **Reply #41 on:** Dec 05, 2002 at 08:53 PM »

Quote from: sgc_wdi on Dec 02, 2002 at 12:27 PM

where can u find CD Warehouse?

If your staying at kowloon side, the easiest way to get there is to hop on an 8a bus going to Whampoa Garden at the Star Ferry Bus Station. The bus ends at Whampoa Bus Station. You go down there and go to the mall where Mcdo and KFC is located. Go to the basement and you will find CD Warehouse.

If you are staying in Hong Kong side, Take a ferry to Hung Hom and look for mall in Whampoa Garden Area where Mcdo and KFC is located.

The above is the easiest and the cheapest way to get to CD Warehouse. Hope this helps

sgc_wdi · « **Reply #42 on:** Dec 05, 2002 at 09:25 PM »

hey thanks, any other places besides CD Warehouse and Hong Kong records that sells DVDs cheaper than HMV??

Aqua 2 · « **Reply #43 on:** Dec 05, 2002 at 09:31 PM »

Go to Mongkok. Take MTR and exit at bank center. The moment you exit at st level, go straight towards the Mongkok Computer Center. You will not go there but before reaching the computer bldg on the same side, you will see a steep stairs going down. Bingo! plenty of DVD's there. At street level, look for signs lang of major home audio brands and yun na yon.

diver · « **Reply #44 on:** Dec 05, 2002 at 10:29 PM »

Halatang halata na madalas si Aqua2 sa Hong Kong

Parang back of your hand na ba ?

Hugs !!!

sgc_wdi · « **Reply #45 on:** Dec 08, 2002 at 04:27 PM »

Quote from: Aqua 2 on Dec 05, 2002 at 09:31 PM

Go to Mongkok. Take MTR and exit at bank center. The moment you exit at st level, go straight towards the Mongkok Computer Center. You will not go there but before reaching the computer bldg on the same side, you will see a steep stairs going down. Bingo! plenty of DVD's there. At street level, look for signs lang of major home audio brands and yun na yon.

thanks, but what do u mean by street level? meaning outside na, on the streets itself na?

Aqua 2 · « **Reply #46 on:** Dec 08, 2002 at 11:55 PM »

Quote from: sgc_wdi on Dec 08, 2002 at 04:27 PM

Quote from: Aqua 2 on Dec 05, 2002 at 09:31 PM
Go to Mongkok. Take MTR and exit at bank center. The moment you exit at st level, go straight towards the Mongkok Computer Center. You will not go there but before reaching the computer bldg on the same side, you will see a steep stairs going down. Bingo! plenty of DVD's there. At street level, look for signs lang of major home audio brands and yun na yon.

thanks, but what do u mean by street level? meaning outside na, on the streets itself na?

Yes, on the street itself na where they sell rubber shoes and some books on the other side.

sgc_wdi · « **Reply #47 on:** Dec 09, 2002 at 11:20 AM »

alright thanks... will check it out...

Aqua 2 · « **Reply #48 on:** Dec 09, 2002 at 11:57 AM »

Quote from: sgc_wdi on Dec 09, 2002 at 11:20 AM

alright thanks... will check it out...

At your service.

sgc_wdi · « **Reply #49 on:** Dec 14, 2002 at 10:45 AM »

I couldn't find the Mongkok computer center, but was able to find the Michael's Audio store, lots of R1 dvds on the stores there, and cheaper too compared to other places I've been to. Got my Minority Report R1 for 180 dollars.

bunkieboy · « **Reply #50 on:** Jan 19, 2003 at 01:24 AM »

michael's audio

got my avc-a11sr from them. best av store in hk

Toots · « **Reply #51 on:** Jan 23, 2003 at 12:48 PM »

yup! ok sa mongkok! cheaper yung mga dvd's...pero maganda selection sa HMV kaso mas mahal

Mo®pHeOu$ · « **Reply #52 on:** Jan 23, 2003 at 04:45 PM »

I hope I can locate all the shops that you mentioned when I get there on Feb.

AICRAG · « **Reply #53 on:** Feb 04, 2003 at 12:24 PM »

Was there 2yrs. ago and found HMV as the ultimate heaven...kaya lang ultimate din ang price.... pero non lang ako nakakita ng DVDs in a floor na puro R1 at alphabetically arranged..... 90% sure makikita mo ron ang gusto mo... at pag swerte ka may mga promo... got
highlander 1 THX edition for about 400pesos.
As mentioned by others CD warehouse is a nice place to buy R1 dvd na a lot cheaper than HMV... iyon lang hindi ganon karami stocks and normally new releases ang marami...so if you're looking for new releases...this is a place to go to.... (at that time cash lang purchases-ewan ko ngayon kung pwede na credit card)
Marami ngang shops na R1 sa Mongkok Area... mura din...cheaper than HMV.... some title mahal ng konti sa CD warehouse pero cheaper pa rin than HMV.... mas maraming titles... but didn't buy for 2 reasons...
1)medyo doubtful ako kasi some are also sealing used R1
2)Naubusan ako ng cash..

Actually #2 is the main reason he!he!

If I have lots of money.... HMV is the 1 stop shop for me.....

stan · « **Reply #54 on:** Feb 10, 2003 at 03:01 PM »

If one is used to HK there are places to get DVDs na region 1 for even less than HMV.

If one is familiar with the Ladies Night Market Street in Mongkok, one may remember that the building on the side of the street has several high-end audio shops.

The lower-ground floors of at least one of these buildings has several DVD stores that sell DVDs for at least 10HKD less per disc than HMV. I bought some there. No problem.

Dunedain · « **Reply #55 on:** Feb 14, 2003 at 04:06 AM »

I used to live there for 4 years. Is this the HMV at Tsim Sha Tsui (close to that mini bus to Whampoa Gardens - which is where I used to rent my flat - and Duty Free) or is it a different one? Ever tried Sham Shui Po? Mongkok is well known for a this one as well (not to mention computers and stuff).

Aqua 2 · « **Reply #56 on:** Feb 14, 2003 at 09:24 AM »

Yes, It's near the bus line of the green baby bus no.6 to whampoa garden.

Quote from: Dunedain on Feb 14, 2003 at 04:06 AM

I used to live there for 4 years. Is this the HMV at Tsim Sha Tsui (close to that mini bus to Whampoa Gardens - which is where I used to rent my flat - and Duty Free) or is it a different one? Ever tried Sham Shui Po? Mongkok is well known for a this one as well (not to mention computers and stuff).

X-®an™ · « **Reply #57 on:** Feb 15, 2003 at 02:30 AM »

Quote from: M°RpHeÖuS on Jan 23, 2003 at 04:45 PM

I hope I can locate all the shops that you mentioned when I get there on Feb.

When in February p're? I will be there from February 16 to March 1...

Mo®pHeOu$ · « **Reply #58 on:** Feb 17, 2003 at 06:33 PM »

Sorry for the late reply pre. Your probably there na. Don't have the exact date pa. But I will only be there for a night.

Good luck and happy shopping.

X-®an™ · « **Reply #59 on:** Feb 20, 2003 at 01:13 AM »

Quote from: M°RpHeÖuS on Feb 17, 2003 at 06:33 PM

Sorry for the late reply pre. Your probably there na. Don't have the exact date pa. But I will only be there for a night.

Good luck and happy shopping.

Here in Hongkong na nga...

I've been to HMV... and I'm somewhat turned off by the prices. May naka-sale nga... pero puro ata mga Region 3s. Hope I get to check out CD Warehouse next.