Technology & Electronics Market in China

The technology markets and computer markets seem to be located by geographical location in a given town or city. Every major city seems to have their own little areas that are clustered together.
Here is another shot of a store front. These markets are stocked full of just about any electronic component, device or piece of test equipment imaginable.


The question that you may be asking yourself is “can I get really good deals” at these markets?
The answer is the same as with any bargain hunting. You will have to look and price carefully. Not everything is a steal in China, or for that matter anywhere else.


For example: I looked at Sony PSP players in several Chinese markets. Most of the vendors were selling these at a higher price that I could buy them at home. China has to pay import tax from Japan just like anywhere else.

Any major named brand item like HP, Sony, Fluke, Tektronix’s, expect to pay what you pay back home where you live, or close to it.

But that said, There are deals to be had if you look carefully. Also you have to factor in that in China there is no sales tax, VAT tax, etc on purchases.

For example her is a shot of a vendor who sells meters, power supplies and test equipment.
I purchased the shown EOne portable 25 Mhz Scope Multimeter for under $100.00 USD.

I also saw dual 0 - 30 Volt, 10 amp power supplies for around $100.00 USD as well.

Deals are to be had, you just have to look for them.


There were rows and rows of vendors selling all kinds of treasures. I could have spent hours treasure hunting in these shops. The wife got very impatient with me and later, paybacks were in order when she went to the fabric shops, but that is another story.

I do have to mention that it helps if you can speak Chinese or bring someone along who can. This way you can bargain on the prices. If you do not speak Chinese, the vendors just show you a calculator with the price on it. My Chinese is below average and that is why I had to bring the wife along.

Did you say you wanted surface mounted chips? Here are reels and reels of them.

Hope you enjoyed the pictures. Next time I go to the markets I will be prepared with a more complete list of things I need.