Skid Row
I am pleased to report I successfully executed an “exchange” at the Beijing Silk Market…
But here’s where the story gets really fun…or gross….
I bought 5 pairs for boxer briefs during our first visit the other day. I paid too much — 100 RMB (~$15) — although these would have been about $15/pair back home.
Anyway, I’m a US “medium” — large on a bad day — so I went with large to be safe.
Well, when I got back to my hotel room, I tried on a pair of the Dolce & Gabanna knock-offs, and they were more than a bit snug.
Joking with my buddy Steve, I said, “wonder what the returns policy is @ the Silk Market”. He had a great reply: “Man, if they’ll exchange underwear….if they’re actually willing to do it, do you really want to?”
For the sake of the experience, I marched back to the third floor, back-corner and the woman remembered me with a smile. “Will you please give me a larger size?” I asked.
The answer was YES, and I have 5 pairs in size XL!
Apologies in advance to the guy who gets my returns. Ha!