Shanghai SEG Electronics Market — Attraction in Shanghai

Lets get a few things clear on the SEG Electronics Market.. Look it up on Google maps as "Shanghai SEG Electronics Market". They are still there (as of today 2024-9-15) Metro #2 Line (Green Line) either East Nanjing station or People's Park Station (Walk 5-6 blocks)... Many small shops. A lot selling components, small hobbyist gadgets and a LOT of commercial gear from overstock or out-of-business industrials. There are many empty storefronts... but Over 50% remain.. maybe more. They are a M-Sat operation and close down around 5 or 5:30. On my second trip, I got there late Saturday (3:30?) the day before Mid-Autumn Festival holiday and they were rolling down the doors and would NOT BE OPEN until the following Wednesday. They do NOT follow MALL hours. There are many other small businesses and a decent one for tools across Beijing E. Road . There are several other business on the map that will help find this place... "Shanghai Technology Jingcheng East building." or "Shanghai Technology Jingcheng [A-G] Zone". Workers are small business owners mostly and look tired and old. They will bargain. Have your Google Translator or other app WELL-understood first. Also get the Ali Pay thing working!. Make SURE you have done whatever is necessary to get your Bankcard (credit card) verified. (It will require a passport entry and a photo of your bank card and CAN take up to two hours.) Get all this stuff DONE before bargaining as it will make your life a lot easier. I got blocked at my first attempt had to use their on-line "appeal" process, but it got done in about 10 minutes) If you have to use the restroom there be prepared for a gas station like experience. There are no towels and no soap so bring your own or prepare to just shake your hands off after rinsing. I can only speak to stand-up kind of things and cannot speak for the...

Useful tips for you, if you are looking for the cheap electronics from the famous world brands based in the USA such as Apple, Microsoft, Google Pixels, or maybe Samsung from South Korea, the price are barely the same or sometimes even much more expensive. But if you are looking for Chinese manufacturer brands such as HuaWei etc, then the price are about USD 70 - 80 cheaper than the price in your country. By the way HuaWei P30 Pro is a quite good options, but make sure it is the Global Version. The original version comes with Chinese...

Cool place with electronic parts. It's a mini version of Shezhen SEG plaza, but more towards mechanical and electeical stuff than electronics. This is a large plaza with around 8 floors. The street around SEG here (same as Shenzhen) is also full of other stuff, specially mechanical parts. It's great to have such a place in Shanghai, so that you can quickly visit and buy all the stuff for developing machines, including electronics, pneumatic,...