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sojusucks
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I went to E-Mart Traders about a week ago. Went both on thursday evening and friday morning, both times it was virtually empty with no lines on anything, wait at cash was like 30 sec tops.
Its huge, built exactly like a costco, all signs are English and its very easy to get around. Theres a pretty big selection of wine, booze, cookies/muffins and meat, everything is decently sized and decently cheap.
To get there: Head down to Bojeong station, from there walk to the bus stop (don't cross the street) and catch almost any bus and its about 2 stops away. |
Thanks for directions. So, you're saying it's worth a look/see? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bojeong_Station |
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carleverson
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| Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 1:44 am Post subject: |
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| Xylox wrote: |
everything is decently sized and decently cheap.
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No it's definitely not cheap. |
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sojusucks
Joined: 31 May 2008
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| Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 2:01 am Post subject: |
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everything is decently sized and decently cheap.
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No it's definitely not cheap. |
carleverson, I believe you that prices are higher than Costco. I just want to see the bakery section. It's a shame that this one location is inconvenient for 99% of us. |
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Koreadays
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| Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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I went today, the bakery is the same as costco, 12 muffins, those 3 loaves, and the mix danish box, exactly the same as costco.
cheese and ham? yes.. they have a small selection.
would I go back? NO! sticking with costco.
they just don't have enough to keep me interested. |
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sojusucks
Joined: 31 May 2008
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http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2933142
A protest against E-Mart Traders in Ulsan at the link. They were protesting in what just might be a counterproductive way.
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| Merchants from a traditional market in Ulsan yesterday protest the conversion of an E-Mart into a warehouse-type store. As part of the protest, each person made a purchase at the store to avoid getting kicked out. |
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tefain
Joined: 19 Sep 2007
Location: Not too far out there
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| Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 3:09 am Post subject: |
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http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2933142
A protest against E-Mart Traders in Ulsan at the link. They were protesting in what just might be a counterproductive way.
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| Merchants from a traditional market in Ulsan yesterday protest the conversion of an E-Mart into a warehouse-type store. As part of the protest, each person made a purchase at the store to avoid getting kicked out. |
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Classic! 
Why purchase though? Couldn't they just walk around with a bag a chips and then decide to buy someplace else? |
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atwood
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| Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 4:39 am Post subject: |
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E-mart Traders is no Costco. I looked at the baked goods and they were a pale imitation. The muffins looked all dried out, like they had cut back on the sugar and butter. The same goes for the donuts.
Yet people were standing in line to buy "morning bread," which was all snapped up as soon as it was baked. |
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sojusucks
Joined: 31 May 2008
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| Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 1:28 am Post subject: |
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| tefain wrote: |
| sojusucks wrote: |
http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2933142
A protest against E-Mart Traders in Ulsan at the link. They were protesting in what just might be a counterproductive way.
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| Merchants from a traditional market in Ulsan yesterday protest the conversion of an E-Mart into a warehouse-type store. As part of the protest, each person made a purchase at the store to avoid getting kicked out. |
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Classic!
Why purchase though? Couldn't they just walk around with a bag a chips and then decide to buy someplace else? |
Maybe they bought 8,000 won worth of grape juice while they ate 10,000 won worth of chopped onions with ketchup and mustard in the food court. At that rate E-Mart Traders will go bankrupt in about 100 years. |
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hkverde
Joined: 13 Sep 2010
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| Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:38 pm Post subject: Where else to shop in Yongin |
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| Does anyone know some good places to shop in Yongin for household goods, grocery and electronics besides Lotte Mart or E-Mart? I just arrived in Yongin a day ago and am already a little wary of what seems to be high prices at Lotte Mart (maybe high prices on goods are normal in Korea?). I live right near Lotte Mart but am wondering what my other options are in the vicinity. Thanks!! |
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atwood
Joined: 26 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 10:27 pm Post subject: Re: Where else to shop in Yongin |
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| Does anyone know some good places to shop in Yongin for household goods, grocery and electronics besides Lotte Mart or E-Mart? I just arrived in Yongin a day ago and am already a little wary of what seems to be high prices at Lotte Mart (maybe high prices on goods are normal in Korea?). I live right near Lotte Mart but am wondering what my other options are in the vicinity. Thanks!! |
You should be able to find a HomePlus or HomePlus Express. I find HomePlus to be a little cheaper than E-Mart, but I don't think the savings would justify a long trek.
LotteMart prices are about par for the course. Prices can be high in Korea, depending on what you're buying.
For electronics you could try a HiMart or Samsung Digital Plaza. If what you're looking for is on sale, you can get good deals there. If it's not on sale, ask the salesperson for a discount. Samsung offers free delivery if you're buying something you can't carry. |
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Triban
Joined: 14 Jul 2009
Location: Suwon Station
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| Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 10:46 pm Post subject: Re: Where else to shop in Yongin |
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| atwood wrote: |
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| Does anyone know some good places to shop in Yongin for household goods, grocery and electronics besides Lotte Mart or E-Mart? I just arrived in Yongin a day ago and am already a little wary of what seems to be high prices at Lotte Mart (maybe high prices on goods are normal in Korea?). I live right near Lotte Mart but am wondering what my other options are in the vicinity. Thanks!! |
You should be able to find a HomePlus or HomePlus Express. I find HomePlus to be a little cheaper than E-Mart, but I don't think the savings would justify a long trek.
LotteMart prices are about par for the course. Prices can be high in Korea, depending on what you're buying.
For electronics you could try a HiMart or Samsung Digital Plaza. If what you're looking for is on sale, you can get good deals there. If it's not on sale, ask the salesperson for a discount. Samsung offers free delivery if you're buying something you can't carry. |
Wrong.
Just buy online. |
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atwood
Joined: 26 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 10:50 pm Post subject: Re: Where else to shop in Yongin |
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| Triban wrote: |
| atwood wrote: |
| hkverde wrote: |
| Does anyone know some good places to shop in Yongin for household goods, grocery and electronics besides Lotte Mart or E-Mart? I just arrived in Yongin a day ago and am already a little wary of what seems to be high prices at Lotte Mart (maybe high prices on goods are normal in Korea?). I live right near Lotte Mart but am wondering what my other options are in the vicinity. Thanks!! |
You should be able to find a HomePlus or HomePlus Express. I find HomePlus to be a little cheaper than E-Mart, but I don't think the savings would justify a long trek.
LotteMart prices are about par for the course. Prices can be high in Korea, depending on what you're buying.
For electronics you could try a HiMart or Samsung Digital Plaza. If what you're looking for is on sale, you can get good deals there. If it's not on sale, ask the salesperson for a discount. Samsung offers free delivery if you're buying something you can't carry. |
Wrong.
Just buy online. |
Online can be a better deal but other places have good deals too. Can you buy a TV and a refrigerator online and get a third major appliance for free? |
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crossmr
Joined: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Hwayangdong, Seoul
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| Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 12:47 am Post subject: Re: Where else to shop in Yongin |
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| atwood wrote: |
| Triban wrote: |
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| hkverde wrote: |
| Does anyone know some good places to shop in Yongin for household goods, grocery and electronics besides Lotte Mart or E-Mart? I just arrived in Yongin a day ago and am already a little wary of what seems to be high prices at Lotte Mart (maybe high prices on goods are normal in Korea?). I live right near Lotte Mart but am wondering what my other options are in the vicinity. Thanks!! |
You should be able to find a HomePlus or HomePlus Express. I find HomePlus to be a little cheaper than E-Mart, but I don't think the savings would justify a long trek.
LotteMart prices are about par for the course. Prices can be high in Korea, depending on what you're buying.
For electronics you could try a HiMart or Samsung Digital Plaza. If what you're looking for is on sale, you can get good deals there. If it's not on sale, ask the salesperson for a discount. Samsung offers free delivery if you're buying something you can't carry. |
Wrong.
Just buy online. |
Online can be a better deal but other places have good deals too. Can you buy a TV and a refrigerator online and get a third major appliance for free? |
Depending on what you're buying for the price difference you can probably just buy the third appliance. |
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atwood
Joined: 26 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 2:02 am Post subject: Re: Where else to shop in Yongin |
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| crossmr wrote: |
| atwood wrote: |
| Triban wrote: |
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| Does anyone know some good places to shop in Yongin for household goods, grocery and electronics besides Lotte Mart or E-Mart? I just arrived in Yongin a day ago and am already a little wary of what seems to be high prices at Lotte Mart (maybe high prices on goods are normal in Korea?). I live right near Lotte Mart but am wondering what my other options are in the vicinity. Thanks!! |
You should be able to find a HomePlus or HomePlus Express. I find HomePlus to be a little cheaper than E-Mart, but I don't think the savings would justify a long trek.
LotteMart prices are about par for the course. Prices can be high in Korea, depending on what you're buying.
For electronics you could try a HiMart or Samsung Digital Plaza. If what you're looking for is on sale, you can get good deals there. If it's not on sale, ask the salesperson for a discount. Samsung offers free delivery if you're buying something you can't carry. |
Wrong.
Just buy online. |
Online can be a better deal but other places have good deals too. Can you buy a TV and a refrigerator online and get a third major appliance for free? |
Depending on what you're buying for the price difference you can probably just buy the third appliance. |
I figured that was coming. Anyway, I've gotten good deals both ways, in store and online. |
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hkverde
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| Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 12:42 am Post subject: |
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| OK, which online stores deliver within Korea?? |
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