the best outlet shopping in bali (bali surf outlet, topshop and more)
LEGIT STUFF FOR THE PRICE OF FAKE STUFF.
That's what outlet shopping in Bali is like.
Ever since I decided to "collect memories instead of things", shopping has taken a backseat during my travels....except in Bali.
(Which is weird because I never saw Bali as a shopping destination before...well that's changed. :P)
Despite our packed schedule and achy feet I made it a point to visit these outlets at least twice during my 1 week stay...
That's what outlet shopping in Bali is like.
Ever since I decided to "collect memories instead of things", shopping has taken a backseat during my travels....except in Bali.
(Which is weird because I never saw Bali as a shopping destination before...well that's changed. :P)
Despite our packed schedule and achy feet I made it a point to visit these outlets at least twice during my 1 week stay...
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If I had stayed right near Kuta or Seminyak, shopping at this frequency might have been impossible but since our hotel (Mercure Harvestland) was located on the same block as these shops, I was able to sneak in a few visits during what little down time I had. (YAY! :P)
My first couple of days, I didn't buy anything except Bintang :P and a few essentials because...
Converting Indonesian Rupiahs was so confusing for me. I found it difficult to grasp even with a currency converter app because locals tend to drop 0's. Like let's say if something costs 500,000 IDR, they just say 500. So in the beginning, I was afraid to spend because I felt like everything was super expensive! :P
And then on the 3rd day, I had a clearer concept of IDR conversion.
BOOM!
That's when I realized I could get a branded shirt from Quiksilver/ONeil/Hurley for the price of a bottle of Bintang.
All hell broke loose.
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TOPSHOP, Desigual, MISS SELFRIDGE, Lacoste, New Look, Marks & Spencer, DOROTHY PERKINS, Volcom, NIXON, NIKE, OBEY, Hurley, Billabong, Sports Warehouse and soooo many others!(a shocked looking emoticon would be perfect to insert here right now...)
And even more after I tell you that most brands were selling their stuff at 80% off!!!
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| You can get shoes, bags and shirts from Topshop for only P300-P600/$6-$12USD! Jackets beaded, embroidered, sequined, leather what have you...P1000-P1500/$21-$30.  |
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| I was able to get me a Topshop shirt and a beautiful genuine leather designer belt for less than P1,500. To give you an idea of how dirt cheap everything is there, here's a photo of my haul from a shopping trip to Bali Surf Outlet:
Can you guess how much I paid for everything???
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Only Php3,500/$75!!!
I know, I couldn't believe it myself, I had to convert more than 5 times to make sure and even consult with a local! But yes, that's all it cost me.
Here's a closer look at the stuff I got (sorry pants are currently in the wash)...
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| These Quiksilver flip-flops I purchased during a different shopping trip for only 90,000 IDR. Can you guess how much that is in pesos? P300/$6!  |
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This is also where you can buy official Bintang Beer merchandise like this singlet:
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| bintang singlet |
SOME TIPS WHEN SHOPPING THE OUTLETS:
- If you like something, grab it. Don't think twice, someone else will likely get it ahead of you and you'll just end up kicking yourself for passing up a great deal.
- Presence of mind. Everything is super cheap so it's easy to go overboard and buy everything in sight. No, you don't need 5 pairs of Roxy flip flops even if they're selling for only P150 each!
- Everything is priced differently. Meaning the same style could have a different price in a different size. So dig deep.
- Patience. You might feel overwhelmed by the thousands of bikini tops on display for only P300-P500 each. Relax and take your time to go through the different racks. You will love yourself for how much you got to save in the end.
- If it's your last day, spend all your rupiahs leaving just a bit for transportation and maybe a snack to the airport. 500,000IDR should be okay.
Why? It's quite difficult to have Indonesian Rupiahs exchanged and if ever they do accept it, rates can be really, really low so it's best to buy your money's worth while you still can. You won't regret it.
You can check out Bali Surf Outlet and these other shops here:
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
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