I Lost at Bargaining in Penang's Local Market 🇲🇾

If you want to experience Georgetown as a local you have to go to the Chowrasta market maps.app.goo.gl/7wA4WUgPfmSc4... , that's what I read online so I went. I bargained my way through the market and acquired several articles.
While reading the google reviews for Chowrasta market some people where recommending to try the juice from Ais Tingkap maps.app.goo.gl/xMGSmxFzcJf8R... it didn't dissapoint.
After that I somehow discovered another market which actually was much bigger than the original Chowrasta market. It was called Chowrasta morning market according to a local and it's situated just next to the other market.
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[@giannishen]

I like the special subtitles you added to let people know where you are, very smart! That white dress looks great on you, very handsome and exotic! I’m very happy that this episode made me know about Sarbat. It turns out that it is also commonly consumed by Muslims during the fasting period of Ramadan. You are so lucky to have discovered the morning market by accident. Thank you very much for sharing!

[@amuradhamid111]

ASADI is a pioneer in manufacturing and designing slippers in Malaysia since 1980. asadi is doing well in producing PVC and EVA slippers, sandals, flip flops and clogs

[@znetwork82]

A good rule of thumb for shopping in Malaysia, anything with price tag we don't really bargain. You can still bargain but there won't be much discount or even fixed price. Malaysians are generally honest and most of them wouldn't quote you exorbitant price or "white man tax". But there will always be exceptions, so you still need to do your due diligence.

[@rozaiaw2308]

Yes, most Malaysian will usually only ask once how much discount they can give and that is it. We dont do real bargain in Malaysia cos the price is usually standard.

[@sunshineshine4167]

Hi Mr.Tim😎...I really enjoyed watching your video...All my pain and sadness were flown out when watching your videos and the way you talk with people really attractive....You are really very genius on taking care people hearts ...❤

[@zaharizak]

Tim... just to share with you. I would normally slip in the small bills like 10s, 5s & 1s in my back-pocket and keep the larger ones like 20s & 50s in my wallet. Therefore, I don't have to take out my wallets all the time, just reach behind my butt to pull it out to buy small items. Furthermore, you wanna keep prying eyes away from your money especially if you got thick bills in your wallet. You just don't know who you will have enticed.

[@BigTimTravels]

Psh. I ain't scared of no little Chinese man

[@zaharizak]

@@BigTimTravelsHa ha ha.. big words indeed. They all know kungfu you know.

[@AzlindaRosAbdulAziz]

Hai Tim...!!! Asadi is actually good quality local brand slippers. Many Malaysian like to buy Asadi slippers because it is more comfortable and last longer. You look handsome wearing white, brightened your face...

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thank you for this video. Wonderful.

[@AbiARDH.Official]

you got a new fan...very nice video Tim

[@jillleong9386]

Shopping spree for you Tim and looking smart in your new white top.👍💕🇲🇾

[@vilariustonda8895]

I amaze with you tim you record everything interesting in this place

[@hannekegiddings5792]

Hi Tim, thank you for another video. The electric stairs are called an escalator. Enjoy the rest of your trip! God bless you......

[@hcal88]

Ais tingkap is the best in the hot weather 😋 That was my grandfather's favourite place to hangout.

[@karenteng3183]

Hi!, Tim..enjoy your stay in Penang.

[@ia8874]

Items that are already RM30 and below, we don't usually bargain for RM10 less. RM1-5 is still ok but not for every single time nor for every single item, bargaining more than that is pushing your luck and just plain disrespectful considering what you bought are basic clothing items that already very affordable and cheap from small businesses, they don't make a lot of profit. Most sellers here are straightforward and honest. If you have trust issues with local sellers and think they are overcharging you, do your due diligence first by checking the prices in online shops or look around to several shops/ stalls first and do a price comparison before you commit to buy or begin to haggle.

[@drtraveljsy]

That UnderArmour T-shirt is very good price at RM30

[@bardli_...92]

ur r legend tim tense legendddd

[@cac1504]

You are honest and you get honest price.

[@julieteh598]

Asadi is our Malaysia brand slippers is also manufactured here too

[@keangwooichoo6138]

You are an expert in bargaining ya

[@hamzah1005]

niceee... in here we call kautim... meen deal...

[@alyabatrisya7628]

Mr khoo but i used to call him ah soon good person.

[@elwwmatrix]

Asadi brand is popular. RM15 ok la for a slipper. You can use while showering or during wet rain easy to clean. i always carry a pair during travel. just in case

[@keangwooichoo6138]

I wear asadi

[@cac1504]

​@@keangwooichoo6138Asadi price has gone up a lot. Now I wear Bowling brand, also made in Malaysia.

[@AhmadZakiVision]

10:35 • The woman's meaning is that the style of the shirt is like the fashion of Muslim men going to pray in a mosque or surau.

[@kefarakefara9034]

Jgn lupa cuba menu popular in Penang ' laksa Penang n nasi kandar

[@knock-knockwhosthere9933]

Those slippers have price tag. Not subject to foreigner price. RM15 is a good bargain.

[@kefarakefara9034]

Ok la tue ..good price selipar brand asadi

[@sweejinsaw5960]

I think locals don’t bargain for this type of slippers. You got a good deal since this place is quite local and it’s a mom n pop shop.

[@ThisnametaKenny]

You paid local prices so all good.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Asadi is the best. Go for size 10 bro for comfort

[@nickloong]

Its not necessarily to bargain at every opportunity, slippers priced at under Rm20 is already a bargain, especially for the Asadi brand. The auntie would have only managed a Rm2 to Rm5 margin selling it at Rm15. That's not very much given that its a shop and not a stall. It's not easy to make money from Tim!😂😂😂

[@znetwork82]

It comes with a price tag. I belive most locals would not even bargain.

[@stellaryaluna5388]

I born and raised in Penang. But i never knew about the drink. Poor me.

[@elfyzahalim1298]

Hai Tim,enjoy in Penang..after Penang,where ur destination?

[@zamadam66irebmaz]

I think you got a good bargaining price. It's the same price as the locals usually get after bargaining

[@AhmadZakiVision]

13:26 - it is "escalator"

[@keangwooichoo6138]

So handsome with the shirt. 35 is ok.

[@ahasrapverygoodopeningazer9263]

Four the slipper RM15 it's okey fix prise is RM17 T-shirt 👕 and Shirt also okey the prise

[@kefarakefara9034]

Apakhabar mr bro Tim

[@alyabatrisya7628]

Ha..ha..this is ah soon the person i know when i was i penang those days.

[@muhammadsyafiq7198]

Bro the book you bought actually is in malay translation 😮 "edisi bahasa melayu" by PTS.

[@stellaryaluna5388]

Really? But the seller said it's in English.

[@muhammadsyafiq7198]

@@stellaryaluna5388 woah i just realised it. the seller made a mistake. Tim should get a compensation.

[@pokdell]

Asadi is the best slippers ever made in the world

[@rahman7276]

Nampak tak hujan

[@roziehasim]

Azaro is nice.... 😊

[@sawbeeang7385]

Should try chendol

[@madushamadushanka252]

Hi brother

[@sosoabdelqader3062]

Which area in Penang plz

[@syahidmaulanaputra3080]

When Indonesia vlog sir...

[@alyabatrisya7628]

Becareful with wallet ....

[@cac1504]

Should buy a Penang football team replica jersey.

[@AhmadZakiVision]

"Tingkap" mean window

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Under armour, 30 ? So cheap. Original copy.

[@zurinahashim1334]

After Penang came to Kedah and Perlis Tim

[@suhanjayalian5044]

Lokal dari mana itu ?? Yang ada malahan kebanyakan wajah wajah *China Tiongkok India Bangladesh* saya lihat yang disorot. Dari namanya Juga sudah tau Penang.. *(China Tiongkok India Bangladesh)* mendominasi disana tidak ada lokal disana karena Pribuminya dgusur

[@fendyfendy3033]

Bersepah orang Melayu disini..Datang sini dulu baru boleh cakap ya bro.... Buat malu saja komen tapi tak ada pengetahuan tentang negara orang .

[@mohdruzi1048]

... mr Tim don't understand what you are saying #ha2

[@PanjangTV]

Begitu lah bangsa ber IQ selevel gorilla bila komen hahaha 😂

[@snm799]

We Malaysians would like to send some love to you ❤

[@zaharizak]

Malaysia maju dan makmur. Semua orang dari pelusuk dunia ada di Malaysia. China, Bangladesh, Jepang, Korea, Pakistan, US, UK, Belgium, Russia, Eropah dan yang paling ramai ialah jutaan dari Indonesia.. Medan, Bandung, Jawa, Jakarta, Acheh, Lombok, Madura, Batam, Kalimantan... pendek kata dari seluruh pelusuk Indonesia, semua berlumba-lumba mahu ke Malaysia. Kamu kapan lagi Mas??