There is a shopping site in China called taobao. It is somewhat similar to Amazon with a lot of different sellers listing a very large range of products. We buy a lot of items via this site because it is often a cheaper and easier way to find what you need. You can search for the product online, comparing different sellers and usually cut out the middle-man/men.
For example, a while back I needed a fitting to put onto our outdoor taps. My options were:
1) Go to the hardware store and wander the aisles trying to find this little fitting
2) Go to the flower markets and wander around trying to track down this little fitting
3) Hop on taobao and order the fitting.
I went for the latter. It took me five minutes to compare options and pick the product I wanted. I ordered the two fittings for about $2 AUS combined (including delivery) and the package arrived at my door the next morning. We love taobao!
My frequent use of this site has meant that I also regularly come across interesting products and amusing methods of advertising these products. A few weeks ago I had an idea to start saving the images that made me smile. I wanted to give you a little insight into the online Chinese shopping experience.
I don't think I have ever seen a desk advertised in this way before. Why the long grass, why not short grass? Why outside? I do agree that "Arts light up our lives".
For when you need to cycle to a formal event? For cycling to the office? I'm not sure.
A giant banana chair on springs. The kids thought this was hilarious. This store also sells giant eggplant chairs on springs and giant chilli chairs on springs. If only we had the space.
Why? Why is this lamp so amazing that the baby must peek out from inside the Mother's uterus? If my baby was doing that I wouldn't be looking at the lamp.
You can quite literally buy almost anything on this site. Need a Chinese gazebo. It's just a couple of clicks and a credit card payment away.
High quality photo shop. Not that I could do better! This appears frequently. Stores photoshop their own products into a nice backdrop, rather than taking original pictures.
Nothing says the spirit of Christmas like a KFC carousel! KFC is extremely popular in China. Also note that this plate is being sold in June 2017, not December 2010 - there is a good chance that it has been for sale since December 2010 though.
So many questions about this picture that I really don't want to know the answers to. He is modelling the mermaid blanket. I'm not sure if this is serious or a joke.
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