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Curious George
Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Location: Seoul, Korea
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 7:34 pm Post subject: Deodorant? |
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Okay this may be a stupid question so forgive a newbie. I live in Bundang. Where does one buy deodorant at? I checked the groceries in EMart and several of the local mom and pop stores.
Am I not looking in the right place?
Whew! I stink! |
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kangnamdragon
Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Location: Kangnam, Seoul, Korea
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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Most Koreans don't use deodorant.
Try: The Body Shop, black market
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Curious George
Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Location: Seoul, Korea
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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Where are these located? In Bundang? Or somewhere like Itaewon? Directions would be appreciated. |
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kangnamdragon
Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Location: Kangnam, Seoul, Korea
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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There are many Body Shops in Korea. There must be one in Bundang somewhere.
For the black market, try Hanam Supermarket in Hanamdong. Get on bus 1005-1 and get off at Danguk University. The supermarket is under the Volvo dealership. |
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Swiss James
Joined: 26 Nov 2003 Location: Shanghai
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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Try those makeup shops and perfume shops, they usually have a section for men and it usually contains deodorant. |
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Draven
Joined: 03 Feb 2003
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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I do believe there is still a Body Shop located at Samsung Plaza. As for black market shops, they're around. I know of one that was located in Yatap-dong, but don't know if it's still there. You'll just have to ask around, I guess. Seems to me lots of Koreans know where to get those black market items. |
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seoulmon
Joined: 13 Nov 2003 Location: Seoul
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 10:00 pm Post subject: |
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I use baking soda. Deoderate is too painful, it makes my arm pits swell to the size of small ferousous looking puffer fish. |
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wylde
Joined: 14 Apr 2003
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 10:28 pm Post subject: |
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i was a spray-on kinda guy my whole life.. but, korea changed that..
i was given a calvin klein roll-on for my birthday in 2002, i used liberal anounts everyday and it lasted me 15 months. it cost 45,000 (she left the price tag on) but it was damn good value.. didn't sweat, didn't stink.. i have cologne for those 'special' times, although mr. klein has a nice smell, the cologne was sometimes good for a change...
i just replaced it 2 months ago with a ralph lauren job for 28,000.. it isn't as effective and it is not going to go anywhere near the distance..
my advice, for what its worth.... don't waste money on sprays, or cheap roll-ons... spend up the first time and get a quality b.o. basher that will last and do the job well..
good luck |
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Gladiator
Joined: 23 May 2003 Location: Seoul
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 10:42 pm Post subject: Where does one buy |
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I might have surplus I could sell you (UK brands Superdrug/Boots).
I would be willing to sell for just under retail price. PM if interested. |
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wannago
Joined: 16 Apr 2004
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 10:50 pm Post subject: |
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seoulmon wrote: |
I use baking soda. Deoderate is too painful, it makes my arm pits swell to the size of small ferousous looking puffer fish. |
ewwwwww......thanks for sharing! |
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coulter
Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Location: Gangwon-Do
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 10:56 pm Post subject: |
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You can find deoderant in the basements of the big clothing malls in Dongdaemun. There is also a place near Kangnam Station that sells imported things, like deoderant (I could show you). Hannam Market, near Itaewon, also has deoderant. There is a Body Shop at Samsung Plaza (Seohyeon Station-two stops away from Jeongja), but I've never seen deoderant there (but I wasn't really looking for it). It is a little extra pricey here (5000-8000 Won). |
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indytrucks
Joined: 09 Apr 2003 Location: The Shelf
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 11:06 pm Post subject: |
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Red Door in Itaewon also has lots of Western toiletries and over-the-counter medicines. Bit pricey, but worth it IMO. |
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Eazy_E
Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Location: British Columbia, Canada
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Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2004 1:25 am Post subject: |
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You could always get a friend or family member to air mail some. Wouldn't cost too much, I imagine. |
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phaedrus
Joined: 13 Nov 2003 Location: I'm comin' to get ya.
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Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2004 2:14 am Post subject: |
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wylde, the CK stuff sounds great.
I use Speed Stick Clear. Three or four last two years for me. A visit to Canada fixes me up.
Deodorant and toothpaste, even if I can find them here, don't satisfy me unless they are certain brands. Speed Stick Clear and Crest Regular Mint Everything else fine. |
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The Lemon
Joined: 11 Jan 2003
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Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2004 2:19 am Post subject: |
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phaedrus wrote: |
I use Speed Stick Clear. Three or four last two years for me. A visit to Canada fixes me up. |
Hold it a minute. 6 months per deoderant?
You're sure about that? |
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