Divisoria

We had the construction going and it's about time for us to start buying stuff for the store. We needed a weighing scale, a kartilla, a candy container, boots for selling as well as other items. And there's only one place to get everything we needed - Divisoria.

We spent the whole day circling the whole of Divisoria to find most of what we need and we spent almost P10,000 there. We might have gone a little overboard but it might not all be a waste.

I did take note of some key takeaways from our trip.

1. Go to Divisoria on a weekday - too many people during the weekend
2. Dress down - it's more comfortable and there's a better chance of not getting overcharged
3. Haggle - all peddlers expect buyers to haggle and are often willing to give in especially for bulk orders
4. Make a list - it's pretty tempting to give in to impulse buying, having a list helps
5. Scrutinize each product - quality is not guaranteed so each item has to be checked
6. Plan the route - identify where each item on the list can be found then go through them strategically
7. Eat first - never go shopping on an empty stomach because decisions get affected
8. Beware of pickpockets - we weren't victimized but it's known to everyone that Divisoria is full of pickpockets so keep valuables close