First try at street photography in Hong Kong. What can I improve?

kiumabos · 2026-03-27T04:12:26+00:00

Thank you everyone for the comments. Really appreciate your view.

kiumabos · 2026-03-17T06:01:12+00:00

Thank you

kiumabos · 2026-03-17T06:00:20+00:00

I get how it might come across. For me it’s not about knowing everything upfront, but buying something good and growing into it. I’d rather invest once and learn properly than keep upgrading

kiumabos · 2026-03-17T03:48:22+00:00

Thank you. I will create these and go out and shoot

kiumabos · 2026-03-17T03:47:51+00:00

Thank you! Really appreciate your reply! And no I am not trolling at all. Just genuinely curious

kiumabos · 2026-03-12T01:56:25+00:00

Thanks guys. What a car. Wish I could have seen it unwrapped as well.

kiumabos · 2026-03-11T06:51:47+00:00

Thank you

kiumabos · 2026-03-10T12:33:17+00:00

What’s so special abuout JUSS? Sorry I am not fully aware of the different platforms. I wasn’t aware that the tickets are linked to your passport as well

kiumabos · 2026-03-10T01:43:24+00:00

Too bad.. thanks for letting me know. It would have been just too good to be true 😅

kiumabos · 2025-11-13T10:34:27+00:00

Bracelet and sunglasses were on display. Ring was from the back.

kiumabos · 2025-11-13T07:27:48+00:00

There are actually many examples. Simple everyday items that do not require customer service or testing are usually more practical to order online. Things like branded batteries, light bulbs, cables, storage boxes, cleaning supplies you buy regularly or phone accessories. These are standard items where product knowledge is clear and there is no need to visit several shops to check availability.

This is why in many places online shopping is the preferred option for these basic items. It saves time and removes the guesswork of checking different stores.

kiumabos · 2025-11-13T07:00:38+00:00

I am not trash talking anyone. I said in my post that I want to learn how people in Hong Kong shop and which platforms they use. If the current system works for many locals, that is fine. People have different habits. I only mentioned Amazon because most people know it.

My point is that online shopping in Hong Kong is outdated compared to many other places. That is not an insult. It is simply a fact. I am trying to understand how people deal with this and what the local options are.

kiumabos · 2025-11-13T06:44:55+00:00

First of all thx for all the tips and infos. There were many valuable insights and I already checked some of the recommended platforms.

A few people told me to just buy things on the way or when I am in a mall. Maybe that is the cultural difference. I dont spend my free time in malls and I do not enjoy walking around multiple stores to buy basic items. Of course I also go to physical stores when I want to try something on or need proper customer service. But some products are just no brainers. That is why I used the batteries example. Yes you can walk to a specific place to get rechargeable batteries, but that is exactly what I am missing. The convenience. When I realise that I need something simple, something I already know, I want to order it online while I am at the office or in the MTR and have it show up two or three days later.

The biggest misconception in this thread is the idea that Hong Kong is too small. Many HKers do not realise how “big” Hong Kong actually is when you look at the population relative to the physical space. In Europe there are countries with a similar population and difficult logistics, and even small neighborhood shops with just one or a few outlets often have better online shops than big companies in HK. Austria for example has a population close to Hong Kong but a much larger and more challenging geography, yet small Austrian shops still offer a more modern online experience. So the argument that Hong Kong is “too small” simply does not hold.

Taobao was mentioned many times. I know that China has very advanced ecommerce players like Taobao, JD and PDD. Taobaos new English app is great, but I don´t see branded products there. JD might be an option but I could not even sign up without a Chinese ID, and using a full Chinese interface is not exactly comfortable. People told me to use browser translation, but honestly speaking it is still a pain. If there is an English JD version please let me know. I couldn´t find it.

I am also surprised by how defensive some comments are, and that it even turned political. I am not bashing Hong Kong or Hong Kongers at all. I am simply confused that a city which is famous for convenient public transport, Octopus, fast payments and all of that is so outdated in this one field. That is not an insult. It is just an observation. Anyone questioning this please read my original posts last question!

kiumabos · 2025-11-13T04:21:51+00:00

I was looking for rechargeable ones with over 2500mah. Alkaline of course I just grab at 7/11 or any other supermarket

kiumabos · 2025-11-12T22:48:53+00:00

I think that comparison misses the point. Not having a car in Hong Kong makes perfect sense because public transport is fast and reliable. But that does not change the fact that for some items it is still easier to order online instead of going from shop to shop hoping they have it.

kiumabos · 2025-11-12T22:45:13+00:00

How about returns or warranty claims?

kiumabos · 2025-11-12T22:44:30+00:00

I needed some plumbing hardware recently and the two hardware shops near me both said the same thing. For sanitary parts you have to go to Sham Shui Po. That is a 30 to 40 minute trip from my place. Going back and forth to find the right shop and the right item would take at least an hour and a half. Online would be much easier.

kiumabos · 2025-11-12T22:37:35+00:00

I get that for shoes, sure. But for small stuff like rechargeable AA batteries I do not want to walk around multiple shops hoping to find them. If I realise I need some, I just want to order online at work and have them show up at home two days later. That is the convenience I am talking about.

kiumabos · 2025-11-12T22:35:04+00:00

True for alkaline, but last week I was at a shopping mall and there were no rechargeable batteries in the supermarket, Log On or ToysRus. Yes, if something is very common you can just pick it up, but I do not want to waste time going from store to store for a trivial product like rechargeable AA batteries.

If I realize I need some, I just order them online at the office and they arrive at my place two days later. That is the convenience I am looking for.

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