[IRISHJD]

Would love some feedback on others experiences in terms of buying the following items:

DVD's - Have bought 30 so far. Previewed most and in credit to the guy who was selling, if the quality wasn't good, he told me so. Even wouldn't let me buy Cinderella Man coz of the poor quality! He quoted 100b each but I ended up getting the 30 for about 85b each. Should I be bargaining harder? What's a good price?

Cigarettes - 550b for 200 Marlboro in the superette near where I'm staying. Is Duty Free in Bangkok cheaper?

Sports Jerseys - Like Man. Utd or All Blacks etc - How much should I pay?

Suits/Shirts - Paid 15000b for 2 Jackets, 3 pants, 1 skirt, 4 shirts and 2 blouses (For myself and my Girlfriend). Suits both made from Merino. 2 shirts were Thai silk, 2 were silk blend and 2 blouses were cotton. Also paid 900b in a different shop for a silk shirt. This was on my 1st visit to a thai tailor so I didn't know really what to expect price-wise. Am sure now that this is over the odds but again, couldn't get what I got at home for the same price in a million years.

Shoes - For a decent pair of tailor mades; leather upper and sole. Price range? And roughly how long to make? Also, was in a ready-made shoe shop yesterday and saw some pairs I liked. All have price stickers; are you supposed to bargain with these or no? (1 pair I saw was about 3000b - if I can bargain, what would be a good price?)

All and any replies greatly appreciated!

BTW: Staying in Tropical Garden Resort in Kata - Really nice hotel! Not Super-Flash or anything but very clean and comfortable with very good facilities. Would rate it by home (Ireland/UK) standards as about a 3 1/2 star.