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Custom-made Goods

If you cannot find sizes or patterns suitable to your liking, then visit the many tailors of Hong Kong. Even if you are looking for suits, shirts, shoes, skirts, or evening gowns, the tailors in Hong Kong will be able to outfit you in custom-created elegance. Most tailors would have their own choice of fabrics and designs for you to pick, but you may bring in your own patterns and fabrics. Price of workmanship varies but it is always negotiable. Hong Kong is also famous for its leather making. Hence, clothing, handbags, luggage, and even golf bags can be made here.

Where:

	Tailors are available at most recognized hotels and throughout Prince's Building in Central, Queensway Plaza, Admiralty Centre in Admiralty, and Tsim Tsa Tsui in Kowloon
	Happy Valley's Wong Nai Chung Road has shops that specialize in custom-made shoes and bags.

Electronics

Hong Kong is quite efficient when it comes to the latest and most hi-tech products. These items often appear in the market before they are available in other countries. As Hong Kong is a duty-free port, goods are tax-free and prices are therefore competitive. When buying electronic goods, be sure to check for the correct voltage, adapters, and soon.

Where:

	Stanley Street in Central has an array of photographic equipment
	Nathan Road in Tsim Tsa Tsui and Sai Yeung Choi Street in Mong Kok are havens for technology
	Japanese department stores, the seventh floor of Times Square in Causeway Bay, and chain electronic stores around the city offer fixed-price goods.

Computers

Hong Kong exports a lot of computers and peripherals, thus computer enthusiasts will find the most up-to-date models at superb prices. There are arcades especially devoted to selling computers and accessories. The city's computer specialists can help you with the latest models of personal computers, printers, and accessories.

Where:

	Computer shops can be found at Wan Chai and Mong Kok
	Star House in Tsim Tsa Tsui also sells computer items
	In Square at Causeway Bay is a popular place among cyber-surfers.

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