>Hi All
>
>I am due to vist Hong Cong shortly. Does anyone know how componet prices (for
>the hobbyist) there compare with the UK? What are the best shops to visit.
>( A PIC 16C84 recently cost me L9.50, approx $14.50)
>
>Many thanks
>Martin Rogers
>

Martin,

Head to Sham Shui Po. The St you are looking for is "APLIU"
and is right outside the underground railway station.

There are a few major electronic retailers there and a heaps of
street hawkers. Some of the prices for components are
ridiculously low but the term "junk" may well be fitting so
beware.

Unless things have changed, PIC prices were higher there than
what they are in Australia.

Why your there, a visit to the "Golden Shopping center"  near by
is a must.

Jim