Author Topic: DVD Shopping in Hong Kong (Read 52448 times)

daigoro · « **Reply #60 on:** Feb 20, 2003 at 07:15 AM »

haven't really bought dvds in hongkong. baka mas mahal pa kaysa iship on line from canada. well for anime dvds, its different. the same discs that go here for P500 per disc is only about 200.

Mo®pHeOu$ · « **Reply #61 on:** Feb 27, 2003 at 07:14 PM »

Do you know any DVD stores in China?

Thanks

Ek-ek · « **Reply #62 on:** Mar 11, 2003 at 07:33 AM »

Quote from: daigoro on Feb 20, 2003 at 07:15 AM

haven't really bought dvds in hongkong. baka mas mahal pa kaysa iship on line from canada. well for anime dvds, its different. the same discs that go here for P500 per disc is only about 200.

Totoo iyan mas mura sa HK kesa sa Maynila. Pero you need to buy in volumes para makatipid ka sa shipping.sa iyo MoRpHeOuS maraming mga DVD stores doon,bakit interested kaba sa mga Chinese celebrities?

chinista · « **Reply #63 on:** Mar 13, 2003 at 05:56 PM »

How much yung mga Asian DVD's nila there?

Where else can I buy Hong Kong DVD's?

Eh mga bootleg copies where can I buy it?

Thanks PM me pls.

Mo®pHeOu$ · « **Reply #64 on:** Mar 21, 2003 at 10:06 AM »

Wasn't able to see any legit DVDs there in China. Maraming mga japeyks. P50 pesos lang.

Wasn't in any major city though. Was in Dalian city, which I think is still far from Beijing.

Luckily, we didn't stay overnight sa HK, kasi during that time pala, the epedemic was spreading na sa HK.

xage · « **Reply #65 on:** Jul 07, 2003 at 12:30 PM »

I came from HK last week, I say... HMV is a good place too for DVD shopping (if its region 1)

But I recommend the nearby road which is HAIPHONG, there were like 3 conscutive DVD/VCD Stores that sell original DVDs as low ast $30 HK.. its like 210 pesos lang and take note all original..

If u happen to search for rare region3 ASIAN films just browse at the lowest shelf in this store "WIDESIGHT" ...

Guys believe me.. my shopping in HK are mere DVDs... super sale and super DAMI!!

patupup · « **Reply #66 on:** Jul 07, 2003 at 12:46 PM »

Quote from: xage on Jul 07, 2003 at 12:30 PM

I came from HK last week, I say... HMV is a good place too for DVD shopping (if its region 1)

But I recommend the nearby road which is HAIPHONG, there were like 3 conscutive DVD/VCD Stores that sell original DVDs as low ast $30 HK.. its like 210 pesos lang and take note all original..

Guys believe me.. my shopping in HK are mere DVDs... super sale and super DAMI!!

Hi xage!
Where is HAIPHONG? Is this near the HMV in CauseWay Bay or in Tsim TsaTsui?

Thanks!

bunkieboy · « **Reply #67 on:** Jul 07, 2003 at 04:06 PM »

i think its the road beside silvercord which passes the smelly fruit and flower market. when i was there last year saw a lot of great bargains in that area.

a lot of guys also recommend the shop in mongkok

jegiwong · « **Reply #68 on:** Jul 07, 2003 at 11:47 PM »

Haiphong Road is just next to the temple for Muslim or Islamic and Kowloon Park. I think that it should be the easiest way to find this street. There is also a MTR exit.

Normally, I buy DVD in the shops of Mongkok, whether R1 or R3. For HMV, I would only buy on sale items or DVD which cannot be found in other shops as their price is much higher.

patring · « **Reply #69 on:** Jun 21, 2004 at 08:09 PM »

a friend of mine is going to hongkong this weekend. any new dvd stores worth checking out?

sgc_wdi · « **Reply #70 on:** Jun 22, 2004 at 12:29 PM »

guys, I heard that the DVD stores in Michael's Audio (Hong Kong - Mongkok) has closed already, totoo ba? Mga 2 DVD stores nalang daw nandun... sayang it's the place where I usually buy DVDs from, so far it's been the cheapest, and has a wide collection of DVDs (Region 1, Region 2, Korean, Japanese, etc)...

cherubrock · « **Reply #71 on:** Jul 19, 2004 at 02:02 PM »

There's another great shop on Cameron on the Kowloon side that carries many R1 titles, along with many r3s and vcds. Forgot the name, though. As with almost anything in Hong Kong though, your best bet would be to look around first for the lowest prices as the same article can have varying prices depending on what store you get it from. Just remember where you saw what, as almost every corner has some sort of vcd/dvd shop. Bought a lot of titles in HMV before I saw them cheaper in other stores all over the territory.

Hoping to have a chance to go back there sometime this year; keeping my fingers crossed

Now if only I'd have the budget..

Chet · « **Reply #72 on:** Mar 13, 2005 at 03:50 PM »

Guys, pa-update naman ng mga tips dito, What are the stores other than HMV that carry R1's? I'm particularly interested in R1 anime dvd's. Thanks!

MAtZTER · « **Reply #73 on:** Apr 25, 2005 at 11:11 AM »

Quote from: MoRpHeUS on Mar 21, 2003 at 10:06 AM

Wasn't able to see any legit DVDs there in China. Maraming mga japeyks. P50 pesos lang.

Wasn't in any major city though. Was in Dalian city, which I think is still far from Beijing.

Luckily, we didn't stay overnight sa HK, kasi during that time pala, the epedemic was spreading na sa HK.

I came from Dong Guan City last week and they were selling Dual Layer DVDs with hologram stickers for only RMB 15, I really dont know if its original or not (If its not I apologize in advance). But the stores were big & located along the main road. Concert DVDs and other single layer DVDs were at RMB12.

I brought home almost 30 DVDs and checked on my laptop and the contents were 7 to 8 gig (unlike our local pirated at 4.7 gig). When I viewed the contents when I got home, the quality was the SAME as the original ones I have. DTS-ES titles were really 6 channel ones.

THAT was DVD heaven for me.

MAtZTER · « **Reply #74 on:** Apr 25, 2005 at 11:24 AM »

After China I proceeded to HK and stayed at the Causeway Bay Area. I stayed at a hotel but before I used to stay at a friend's house a block away. Lo and behold, I discovered that the HMV store was just my neighbor in the same block! I have been staying at my friend's house when I go to HK for many years now, but never knew it. Sheesh..

Anyway, the DVDs there are around HK$99 to HK$139 for the new releases. Older ones are at HK$69 to HK$89. Some are on sale for HK$ 20 but most are Chinese and Single layer. Lots of really cool looking collector/limited editions.

Box sets are more expensive, they reach about Php 4k & above. I also saw a lot of R1 boxsets & collector's editions, one of them is LOTR trilogy EE at Around Php6k, hehe, order na lang online, mura pa. I ended up buying only OLD Boy DTS-ES.

Lots of stores in the streets also sell R1 titles, but they are not as cheap. The good titles are Php1400 or more usually.

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #75 on:** Jun 12, 2005 at 10:46 PM »

I noticed some weird price discrepancies at HMV in Hong Kong this weekend. Like Lois & Clark: The Complete First Season, which was available in both R1 and R3 versions. The R1 in digipak (with slightly reflectorized slipcase) was actually about HK$100 cheaper than the R3 in Amaray-type cases (with plain print slipcase). Very odd.

I hope this series comes out locally at a better price.

xage · « **Reply #76 on:** Jun 27, 2005 at 04:20 AM »

Quote from: xage on Jul 07, 2003 at 12:30 PM

I came from HK last week, I say... HMV is a good place too for DVD shopping (if its region 1)

But I recommend the nearby road which is HAIPHONG, there were like 3 conscutive DVD/VCD Stores that sell original DVDs as low ast $30 HK.. its like 210 pesos lang and take note all original..

If u happen to search for rare region3 ASIAN films just browse at the lowest shelf in this store "WIDESIGHT" ...

Guys believe me.. my shopping in HK are mere DVDs... super sale and super DAMI!!

HMV, in Tsim Sai Tsui are a bit expensive... Try checking these stores that are alongside the park....

LE at lowest prices

emvi_2000 · « **Reply #77 on:** Sep 09, 2005 at 09:22 PM »

Might be there from Oct 4 to 7. Any updates on places to shop aside from HMV, CDWarehouse and HK Records plus the stalls around HMV in TST?

MatterEater_Lad · « **Reply #78 on:** Sep 13, 2005 at 04:05 PM »

My first time in HK this Sept. 17 to 20... and I'm scared! I'm not fond of traveling but I'm excited to get anime DVDs and Disney DVDs! I love this thread, I already took note of Mongkok and other places to visit (parang ang mahal sa HMV tho). Excited and scared, what a combination hehe. We're staying at Panda, I hope that's near the places listed here. I also hope I don't get lost because even in Manila I always do haha.

emvi_2000 · « **Reply #79 on:** Sep 13, 2005 at 04:31 PM »

Naku, malayo Panda sa Tsim Sha Tsui. But who knows baka marami rin DVD stores sa area ng Panda. Last time I was in HK was in '97 pa. Good luck! Update us about your DVD experience there!

Platinum · « **Reply #80 on:** Sep 13, 2005 at 04:44 PM »

Quote from: MatterEater_Lad on Sep 13, 2005 at 04:05 PM

My first time in HK this Sept. 17 to 20... and I'm scared! I'm not fond of traveling but I'm excited to get anime DVDs and Disney DVDs! I love this thread, I already took note of Mongkok and other places to visit (parang ang mahal sa HMV tho). Excited and scared, what a combination hehe. We're staying at Panda, I hope that's near the places listed here. I also hope I don't get lost because even in Manila I always do haha.

Dont wori, you wont get lost, as long as you know how to read and speak in english with little sign language d ka maliligaw. Fastest way to travel is thru MTR (i used an octopus card). Even I traveled alone, i experimented going to different places. I always compute (hk$ to peso) kaya kung minsan hirap bumili. Mas mura sa greenhills karamihan ng mga items. Pero ang sarap ng mga chinese foods! Superb! Bring raincoat/jacket and comfortable shoes, malayo lakaran don, and hk people walks and moves very fast. Nakakapagod pero I'm sure youll enjoy. God bless ur trip!

The Stig · « **Reply #81 on:** Sep 13, 2005 at 05:22 PM »

Quote from: MatterEater_Lad on Sep 13, 2005 at 04:05 PM

My first time in HK this Sept. 17 to 20... and I'm scared! I'm not fond of traveling but I'm excited to get anime DVDs and Disney DVDs! I love this thread, I already took note of Mongkok and other places to visit (parang ang mahal sa HMV tho). Excited and scared, what a combination hehe. We're staying at Panda, I hope that's near the places listed here. I also hope I don't get lost because even in Manila I always do haha.

Ok yan MatterEater_Lad sarap naman magexplore sa HK. I also think Panda is far from the usual DVD shopping haunts, pero baka nga naman may malapit sa hotel nyo. I advise you to dedicate at least a day for DVD shopping. Go to HMV as a last resort, but take a look at their dvds on sale, good deal na din yun. But i prefer the street in between Nathan and the Omni hotels (Haiphong?), landmark is the Watsons in Nathan. There are like 3 stores over there, some real good finds particularly for HK and Korean titles, with some anime boxes as well. Enjoy.

patring · « **Reply #82 on:** Sep 14, 2005 at 02:02 AM »

yes, it is haiphong road. i was fortunate enough to have stayed in an omni hotel the last time i was there so i walked along this road quite often. do check the stores there first before hmv and cd warehouse and hk records and other stores in the malls because more often than not, the dvds are cheaper there. however, if you're looking for LEs or SEs or whatever, there's a bigger chance you'll find them in the more expensive stores. siyempre mas mabilis maubos dun sa mas mura.

MatterEater_Lad · « **Reply #83 on:** Sep 14, 2005 at 11:15 PM »

Uy thanks sa tips! Kinakabahan na ako sa mga customs horror stories plus malayo pala Panda sa Mongkok and other DVD areas. Mas mura kaya yung Disney DVDs sa HK or 'yung sa Viva sale na lang ang mas practical?

Thanks

emvi_2000 · « **Reply #84 on:** Sep 23, 2005 at 10:11 PM »

Any Updates, Matter?

MatterEater_Lad · « **Reply #85 on:** Sep 26, 2005 at 04:23 PM »

Hello =)

It was a lot of fun. May mga pinoy doon na mababait pag nawawala ako. I didn't get to go to Mongkok or Ocean kase nagkawalaan kame (hehehe) but thanks to the thread here, I was able to find HMV!!!!! Expensive, but there were a lot on sale plus a lot that are not available here in Manila. Ganda, I spent hours there =)

I got Max Fleisher's Superman, A Dog of Flanders, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (original and turbo), Dune and Degrassi Junior High Season 1. I would have wanted to buy Undeclared: The Complete Series and V: The Series if I had more money. And I wanted to save for the Disney sale at Astrovision when I got back (for the Disney sequels... pero walang inserts, weird).

Scary at customs since they asked me to open my bags. Ba't sa ibang bansa, mas mabait ang airport personnel? Sigh.

To everyone, thanks for all the tips. Di ako halos kumain para makabili ng DVDs hehehe. Food's very expensive there! =)

emvi_2000 · « **Reply #86 on:** Sep 27, 2005 at 10:54 AM »

Glad you enjoyed your HK trip, Matter!

MAtZTER · « **Reply #87 on:** Sep 27, 2005 at 04:04 PM »

Quote from: MatterEater_Lad on Sep 26, 2005 at 04:23 PM

Hello =)

It was a lot of fun. May mga pinoy doon na mababait pag nawawala ako. I didn't get to go to Mongkok or Ocean kase nagkawalaan kame (hehehe) but thanks to the thread here, I was able to find HMV!!!!! Expensive, but there were a lot on sale plus a lot that are not available here in Manila. Ganda, I spent hours there =)

Scary at customs since they asked me to open my bags. Ba't sa ibang bansa, mas mabait ang airport personnel? Sigh.

To everyone, thanks for all the tips. Di ako halos kumain para makabili ng DVDs hehehe. Food's very expensive there! =)

Food is expensive there if you eat at Chinese restaurants. I ate at Yoshinoya there and it wasnt that expensive, great menu too, and some of the menus were not available in the Phil. Yoshinoya. I look forward to going back there and trying out the other Yoshinoya foods that arent in the Phils.

I remember the time when everything was so cheap in HK (HK$1 = Php3.00), but they pegged their currency to the dollar during the last currency crisis. So now even a small bottle of water is expensive. At their old exchange rate, pinoydvd members would all flock to HK to buy DVDs

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I came home with 30 dvds and 2 DVD players last April, buti na lang customs didnt open our bags.

vtec3 · « **Reply #88 on:** Sep 27, 2005 at 07:52 PM »

There is also a Filipino restaurant dun sa basement ng isang bldg (forgot the name) fronting the Omni Chain of Hotels. Used to work in HK and found places naman where it's reasonable to eat.

Hopefully pag sem break na ng mga kids mayron pa din sale sa HMV

Platinum · « **Reply #89 on:** Oct 11, 2005 at 03:33 PM »

Quote from: upinsmoke on Oct 11, 2005 at 03:17 PM

A friend of mine is heading to HK soon. Are there any cheap original DVDs over there, like our P299/P350 sale? I'm still looking for Hero and House of Flying Daggers. Is the HK version better or is it just the same as buying it here?

Sir upinsmoke, I bought dvds there which arent available here, all dts and dts-es. Got the Hero dts-es at hk$89 at Wide Sight Entertainment in Mongkok. Costs ranged from hk$79-99. its cheaper here, php250-350 esp at AstroPlus sale. -platinum