at the duke market there was a vendor who was selling black sand beach artwork who was very rude to me because i had purchased a similar item at another vendor. i had a great time on hawaii but this vendor left me with a bad taste in my mouth about the duke marketplace (next to international market)
I'm not a person who likes to haggle, which seems to be what most of the vendors do here. I have recently found a shop called Island Gift Shop, it's right in the middle of the marketplace. It's hard to find but you can ask any security guards and they would point you to the right direction.
Shady, breezy and somewhat beautiful, and a great place to shop with our bad ecomony. The marketplace has basically anything and too much of it. If youre careful you can spend less than $100 and get alot of gifts. We bought 4 tee shirts at one place for $9. The best rule is not to buy one particular thing you like the 1st time you see it. Chances ...
I was kinda surprised at the positive reviews of the marketplace, but at the sametime, the atmosphere is worth it alone, even if you buy nothing. We stayed at the Aqua Wave Hotel, and the marketplace is akmost directly below. Its fun walking around and watching the vendors suck everyone into buying 50 cent jewelry for $20. Stay way from the ...
I spent many hours walking around the market. But don't automatically assume that because they are flexible on prices that you are going to get a good deal. I would suggest going to the IM after you've been on the Island for a few days, and have checked out prices so you can compare.
We did however get the best prices on souvenir ...
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Loved it!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 07/02/07
So much fun!!!! Great Prices! Best ice cream!!!!! Cool breezy haven in the midst of Waikiki! If you're in Waikiki, you can't miss a walk through the International Marketplace!
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It's a place you have to visit
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 03/17/07
There is more junk being sold at the International Market Place than anyone could imagine, but it's affordable and you can easily find wonderful gifts to bring home. The atmosphere is something I really enjoyed. The vendors are interesting and almost always willing to deal. I purchased a number of gift items on my two visits to Oahu. I ...
A great place to browse, has almost everything, even luggage if you have bought too much. Very friendly vendors, nice little food court. Has some entertainment in the evening. Plan on spending some time here.
We spent a week in Honolulu early last year. and spent almost every evening at the IMP. We are going back this month, and we are excited about spending our evenings there again. What fun, looking at all the goodies. Prices much the same everwhere, but you could often bargain with them and get a better deal. Love the shell necklaces and other ...
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Jewelry Queen
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 01/08/06
There were so many kiosks with jewelry that I had seen many times in stores at home and in catalogues. I almost bought one for $100, jake, 24K, with Chinese symbols on it, and here I got it for $35, because they were willing to bring the price down if I bought from them. The atmosphere is paradise. If you are like me, you love to shop, smell the ...