Tips for budget-conscious shoppers

MANILA, Philippines - For Christmas shoppers an ideal place to visit is Tiendesitas, Asia’s first and largest flea market and themed 5th Midnight Flea Market will be held Dec. 10 to 30. Tiangge king, Henry G. Babiera, offers some tips on how one can get the best deal. Shoppers must be in simple attire so they can move easily and be more comfortable. But beware of pick pockets and slashers. You must have a complete list of all items you plan to buy and stick to that list. The purpose of the list is to prevent you from impulse buying. Then check how much cash or credit you can spend. When shopping, go around and compare prices. For example, when shopping at the tiangge, go from one booth to another. Check the merchandise. See if it is okay. Check for rips, tears, dirt or smear.