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Protein Powder/ Creatine - Namdaemun Market

 
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Doogie



Joined: 19 Jan 2006
Location: Hwaseong City

PostPosted: Tue May 22, 2007 5:18 pm    Post subject: Protein Powder/ Creatine - Namdaemun Market Reply with quote

Hey,

Just a quick question to see if anyone knows. I walked around the market for a while looking for this stuff. Man, that place is huge. I did find a place with a stair case going down saying "imported goods". Is that where I can find the the protein powder? Unfortunately, I was there on Sunday and it was locked up. Thanks for any input.
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JAWINSEOUL



Joined: 19 Nov 2005

PostPosted: Tue May 22, 2007 5:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I heard they have a few GNC's, but it's expensive. I would have someone ship it too you.
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captain kirk



Joined: 29 Jan 2003

PostPosted: Tue May 22, 2007 6:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, that's right. It's never open on Sundays. The guy with the biggest stall selling that kind of stuff is at 011 736 9705, and his English is pretty good (or 02 774 5713). If you go down the staircase ramp he will be at the bottom of the ramp, on the right. He has the most stuff of anyone.

If you're from outside Seoul and buy big tubs of protein, etc. he can ship it to where you live by tekbeh which arrives the next day, usually. So you don't have to haul it home on the bus, subway, etc. And anything else you want to throw into the box, besides what you buy from him. You can then spend time in Seoul unencumbered by heavy shopping baggage.


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Doogie



Joined: 19 Jan 2006
Location: Hwaseong City

PostPosted: Tue May 22, 2007 6:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

JAWINSEOUL wrote:
I heard they have a few GNC's, but it's expensive. I would have someone ship it too you.

Yea, this is the reason I went to Namdaemun. I bought some at GNC a while back and it was friggin expensive. That place is a rip-off.
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Doogie



Joined: 19 Jan 2006
Location: Hwaseong City

PostPosted: Tue May 22, 2007 6:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

captain kirk wrote:
Yes, that's right. It's never open on Sundays. The guy with the biggest stall selling that kind of stuff is at 011 736 9705, and his English is pretty good (or 02 774 5713).

If you're from outside Seoul and buy big tubs of protein, etc. he can ship it to where you live by tekbeh which arrives the next day, usually. So you don't have to haul it home on the bus, subway, etc. And anything else you want to throw into the box, besides what you buy from him. You can then spend time in Seoul unencumbered by heavy shopping baggage.

Thanks Captain Kirk! I figured that had to be the place. Lord knows, I looked just about everywhere else. I do live outside of Seoul so I'll probably discuss delivery options. Am I right in assuming they're open all day Saturday? Thanks again.
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boogiet



Joined: 03 Mar 2006
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Tue May 22, 2007 6:31 pm    Post subject: Sounds right... Reply with quote

It sounds like you're talking about the right place. The place I go to (which sounds the same) is just across the street from the actual gate (NamDaeMun) and take a hard right once inside the market area.
It is downstairs. There are two that I've found inside.
1. Take a left once down the stairs (along the long side of the building) and keep walking. It's on the right.
2. Once you find the first guy, you can take a right and walk for a few aisles, you'll find another guy down the right after about 3-5 aisles. That guy is cool, he sells the big tub (5lbs) for 42 000W, but let me get him down to 40 000.
Hope this helps,
BT.
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Doogie



Joined: 19 Jan 2006
Location: Hwaseong City

PostPosted: Tue May 22, 2007 6:48 pm    Post subject: Re: Sounds right... Reply with quote

boogiet wrote:
It sounds like you're talking about the right place. The place I go to (which sounds the same) is just across the street from the actual gate (NamDaeMun) and take a hard right once inside the market area.
It is downstairs. There are two that I've found inside.
1. Take a left once down the stairs (along the long side of the building) and keep walking. It's on the right.
2. Once you find the first guy, you can take a right and walk for a few aisles, you'll find another guy down the right after about 3-5 aisles. That guy is cool, he sells the big tub (5lbs) for 42 000W, but let me get him down to 40 000.
Hope this helps,
BT.

Thanks BT........Even though I got a little lost in that maze Laughing , it sounds like we're talking about the same place. Man, 40,000 for a 5lb tub is definitely a great deal.
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TheBrain



Joined: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Acme Lab

PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2007 6:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's just past the men selling fruit and the old lady selling leaves. Laughing
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daninkorea



Joined: 06 Sep 2005
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Thu May 24, 2007 12:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You should look at www.mass119.com - its cheap, has great products and delivery is prompt. You may need a Korean to help you order, but its worth the effort.
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