Sudama 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2003 My wife and I are planning a trip to India soon. We would like to spend a few days shopping in Jaipur. We are interested specifically in artwork, pottery, paintings, rugs, clothing, jewelry. etc. I had a few thoughts, like wanting to bring someone along to help me haggle with the shopkeepers and get fair pricing. I also want to freight most of the stuff we buy directly back home instead of trying to lug it all around India. Any tips and/or pointers? Maybe you have a friend or relative there who would like to play tour guide? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Govindaram 1 Report post Posted July 9, 2003 HK I have an uncle who lives in Sarai, Navasari who ships most parcels to us in the UK, within about a week, he knows a lot of people, I think to get some contacts with 'parcel delivery persons' would be very good for you to get a cheaper shipping price..Good luck & have a nice trip (say hi to Krishna from me /images/graemlins/grin.gif)...Haribol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sudama 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2003 Thanks for the reply, do you have any contacts in Jaipur who could help? Maybe the devotees in the ISKCON Jaipur temple? I feel a bit guilty about going mainly for shopping, like I'm too materialistic, but we just bought a house here in Texas. My wife and I renovated the house and installed new wood floors, ceramic tile, etc. But we have no furniture or artwork and I'd love to have some Jaipur rugs, paintings, etc. to decorate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Govindaram 1 Report post Posted July 9, 2003 HK Sorry Prabhji I don't /images/graemlins/frown.gif but I'm sure the people of India will see you are a Vaisnava and give you a good price (don't take my word for it though!) /images/graemlins/smirk.gif Haribol.....maybe somebody else help /images/graemlins/confused.gif Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
