Golden Computer Center in Hong Kong

Do you know that Golden Computer Center of Hong Kong was once infamous for selling counterfeit software?

Well, not anymore (…probably?). Now it is considered as one of the best place to buy computer parts in Hong Kong. And I heard it is also famous among the foreigners.

OK, some clarifications first. There is actually a Golden Computer Center AND a Golden Computer Arcade. They have similar names and they locate inside the same building, so lots of people (like me) tend to mix them up. The Golden Computer Center is the one on the 1^st floor, mainly selling computers, laptops, peripherals and software.

The Golden Computer Arcade is the one on the ground floor, and was originally a floor for boutiques. Since the center above got famous, the arcade started selling related products as well, together with other electronics and video games.

The reason this place is famous for buying computer parts is that…yeah, you guessed it: they are cheap. I am not good with these prices, so I can’t tell you how cheap they exactly are. But of course they would be cheaper than those you can find in the big electronics chains…

Anyway, it’s still a heaven for those who know the prices and know how to build a personal computer. However, since the products sold there usually lack warranty, after-sale services are not guaranteed and the shop owners could be pretty “dishonest” sometimes…It may not be that heavenly to computer laymen (like me again), I guess.

Imagine after travelling through the maze-like and narrow mall corridors, you could finally spot the part you want from the packed display shelves.

You called the shop keeper only to find that he could not speak much English. You, a frustrated yet determined foreign customer, decided to utilize every body language you could think of and show him how firm you stand on the price you offered.

After a lengthy and torturing bargain, the shop keeper finally admitted defeat. You satisfyingly handed him the money, and he, unwillingly, handed you the part you fought for.

…If this scenario does not scare you, then definitely give the place a visit.