How much should you pay and how should you bargain at Cho Dam Market in Nha Trang?

From messages by 3 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 21 days ago

TL;DR

At Cho Dam Market, bargaining discounts may be limited to around 10%, although one small suitcase was reduced from VND 800,000 to VND 350,000. Soft yellow mango was reported at about VND 35,000/kg near the entrance versus VND 50,000 inside.

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Reported cigarette prices at the market were about VND 40,000 for Marlboro, VND 40,000 for Raison, and VND 50,000 for Chapman. Raison was reportedly not found in regular shops.

22 days ago Marlboro — VND 40,000; Raison — VND 40,000; Chapman — VND 50,000

Do not expect major discounts on most items at Cho Dam: even with persistent bargaining, the reported reduction was often only about 10%, for example from VND 50,000 to VND 40,000.

35 days ago About 10% discount

Luggage may offer more room for negotiation: a small suitcase was reportedly bought for VND 350,000 after an opening price of VND 800,000. Name your target price and be prepared to walk away if the seller will not move.

35 days ago Suitcase: VND 800,000 → VND 350,000

Check mango stalls near the market entrance first: soft yellow mango was reported at around VND 35,000/kg there, compared with VND 50,000/kg inside. Small green mango was about VND 25,000/kg.

35 days ago Mango near the entrance — VND 35,000/kg