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abercrombie Newbie to Lao Pride Offline I Love Laos! Posts: 13	Film processing in Vientiane 29^th Mar, 2011 at 12:38pm Is it possible to have black and white film developed in Vientiane? Or to even purchase film? Or do I need to invest in a digital camera before moving there...
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Re: Film processing in Vientiane
Reply #1 - 29^th Mar, 2011 at 6:12pm

Yes, black and white films can be developed, and films are sold in Vientiane.

But everybody uses digital photography these days. It's best to invest in a digital camera, or you can purchase one in Laos.

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Re: Film processing in Vientiane
Reply #2 - 29^th Mar, 2011 at 9:36pm

Does Laos have any high tech gadgets for sale?
I'm not talking about those cheap $5 Chinese knock-offs! But more about the better performed Japanese templates.

I also heard that the price tag for authentic devices in Laos is comparble to the West. I also heard they are sold in proper stores (not in the flea markets). No bargaining! Is this true?

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Re: Film processing in Vientiane
Reply #3 - 30^th Mar, 2011 at 8:01am

Not every gadgets sold in Laos are imported from China.

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Larb Dip God Member Offline Lao Pride, and No. 1 Lao Pride Admin' fan from NZ! Posts: 1383 Hadxaifong, Vientiane Gender: Age: 37 Awards: 1	Re: Film processing in Vientiane Reply #4 - 1^st Apr, 2011 at 4:49am How about answering questions in the second paragraph? Is it true or what?
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Re: Film processing in Vientiane
Reply #5 - 1^st Apr, 2011 at 5:29am

The authentic devices in Laos are probably not as good as identical devices sold in the West.

Items comes in grades. A grade items are shipped to western countries, while C and D grade items are imported into Laos, which is why electronic gadgets in Laos tend to be cheaper and doesn't last long.

Proper stores or markets are the same because the items come from the same place. As for bargaining, you should always try to bargain with most purchases except in Mini Mart stores. I bargain even when items have a price tag, and they still reduce the price for me.

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Re: Film processing in Vientiane
Reply #6 - 1^st Apr, 2011 at 6:23am

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 1^st Apr, 2011 at 5:29am:

Items comes in grades. A grade items are shipped to western countries, while C and D grade items are imported into Laos, which is why electronic gadgets in Laos tend to be cheaper and doesn't last long..

That's because they come from China! If they were made in Japan, they would be BETER!

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Re: Film processing in Vientiane
Reply #7 - 1^st Apr, 2011 at 6:32am

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 1^st Apr, 2011 at 5:29am:

Proper stores or markets are the same because the items come from the same place. As for bargaining, you should always try to bargain with most purchases except in Mini Mart stores. I bargain even when items have a price tag, and they still reduce the price for me.

What's a Mini Mart store? Is it talaat sao?

I heard otherwise, but since you are the official correspondent, your word overrules all others!

How does one bargain in Laos? How does it start? How do you know when you have a deal?

THIS IS A QUESTION THAT I WOULD REALLY LIKE YOU TO ANSWER NANG. ALL THIS INSIDE INFORMATION will COME IN HANDY WHEN I'M BACK IN OUR BELOVED LAOS! Cheesy

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Re: Film processing in Vientiane
Reply #8 - 1^st Apr, 2011 at 6:49am

It doesn't matter what countries the items come from. Lesser quality goods from China are dumped in Laos, and yes Japanese items are better, but they may have minor flaws and these are also dumped in Laos. The customs in the West are more strict about what goes into their country, and the Chinese and Japanese are aware of this.

A mini mart is basically a small supermarket. Just bargain like you would when you bargain for a house in your country. You know when you have a deal if you are prepared to pay for it, and if you don't want it then just walk away. If they are desperate to sell it then they will lower their price and ask you to come back.

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Re: Film processing in Vientiane
Reply #9 - 1^st Apr, 2011 at 7:03am

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 1^st Apr, 2011 at 6:49am:

You know when you have a deal if you are prepared to pay for it, and if you don't want it then just walk away. If they are desperate to sell it then they will lower their price and ask you to come back.

Laos sounds more and more cut-throat now.

Just walk away? That's it? Sounds very unLao-Like. Kiss

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Re: Film processing in Vientiane
Reply #10 - 1^st Apr, 2011 at 9:53pm

That's what most locals do. They don't say "thank you for your time" or "have a nice day".

Just walk away is the norm.

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Larb Dip God Member Offline Lao Pride, and No. 1 Lao Pride Admin' fan from NZ! Posts: 1383 Hadxaifong, Vientiane Gender: Age: 37 Awards: 1	Re: Film processing in Vientiane Reply #11 - 2^nd Apr, 2011 at 4:14am Admin Saovaluck wrote on 1^st Apr, 2011 at 9:53pm: That's what most locals do. They don't say "thank you for your time" or "have a nice day". Just walk away is the norm. Why is this funny to me? It just sounds very unLao-like.
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Re: Film processing in Vientiane
Reply #12 - 2^nd Apr, 2011 at 8:23pm

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 1^st Apr, 2011 at 9:53pm:

That's what most locals do. They don't say "thank you for your time" or "have a nice day".

Just walk away is the norm.

I know in China sometimes you get yelled at if you take a long time to decide on what items you want to purchase. But, indeed we do need to get our Lao people to work on customer service.

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Re: Film processing in Vientiane
Reply #13 - 3^rd Apr, 2011 at 3:18am

Well, the customer won't buy from them if they are yelled at.

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Larb Dip God Member Offline Lao Pride, and No. 1 Lao Pride Admin' fan from NZ! Posts: 1383 Hadxaifong, Vientiane Gender: Age: 37 Awards: 1	Re: Film processing in Vientiane Reply #14 - 3^rd Apr, 2011 at 8:01am Where's the best place in Vientiane to buy fish from? This is a serious question, with no pun intended. I don't mean fish fished from the Mekong too. Imported fish.
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