WTF man where are you from!!!???? obviously not NYC.you must be a newjack tourist. This shit on canal street has been going on since the 1980s!! cops used to always bust them and close their shops and take all of their merchandise. Now they have street peddlers out to sell the stuff while the big expensive items are hidden somewhere.
Nah man, you went up to that Asian woman first, wasted her time, she was taking you to her location, and you just said FU, I'm gonna go over here. You understand that these people have to move fast, right? What you're doing is illegal. She can't just stand on the street waiting around for you to dick around with another illegal vendor, it looked sus af and you did nothing but call more attention to yourself, that's why she was getting pushy. Undercovers are there constantly to crack down on this. You have no room to call her rude, you wasted her time 100%.
Disagree. Free to do business with any illegal vendor that he wants. She was absolutely rude and overly aggressive, and he told her to wait a minute. He wasn't the only customer on the street. She just didn't want him to do business with the other vendor.
@@tanfel4 do business with anyone you want, but don't pull someone off the street and have them start leading you to their location and then drop them in the middle of the interaction. Anyone who has any modicum of social etiquette or even basic decency and consideration for another human knows this is not how you behave. I would have been nasty about it as well. And this is probably why tourists think New Yorkers are rude and nasty. Why bother going up to her in the first place?????!
@@STaRSPRiNKLe_oX💯🫡I thought exactly the same thing, if it was a Drug deal, they bringing u to the spot, another dealer comes he would even know you can’t just cut throat ,you might get in a sticky situation,
How to spot a tourist in NY....in Chinatown, holding a bag with LV on it and saying "there's a Chase bank!" twice, loudly. Might as well yell "I'm going to the ATM to get cash, follow me."
To be fair, those Chinese ladies have the best quality merchandise. I bought a Hermes belt, a Gucci belt, and a Birkin bag and they are real leather. The African guys have the inferior quality merchandise. What you did, pitting one merchant against the was not only rude but incredibly dangerous. Never deal with more than one merchant at a time.
I can't even believe the balls that he was calling that Asian woman rude! He literally went up to her and asked her, and then flipped like that. That is not New York etiquette.
Just curious , do they Chinese people have actual shops there or they just sell around the roads ? As we see in the video the items looks not so good quality . I was planning to shop there .
As a canal st expert, I'd love to connect and give you more insight. The little wallet for 15 he would have sold for 7, the Rolex were bottom end copies, $20 each if buying more than 1. The airpods go for $25. Belts and sunglasses between 10/15 each less when bought in bulk. T shirts they ask 40 and will sell for 15.
bring back memories, back in 1989 i was 12 years old visiting cousins in NJ, did a couple days selling fakes on canal street. Table taps was sign to pack and move to back. The back was where the geniune goodies. After 30 odd years seems like there is no such thing as inflation on fakes. About my cousins. yes they use to make the watches at home, they made their money until FBI took 3 residential properties, luckily lost a small part. spread the wealth
The good stuff is NOT on Canal St. It’s hidden in the “off streets” or in a basement. The Asian woman is correct. She was most likely telling you not to waste your money on crap and taking you to better quality items. The items on Canal street are very low quality so if it gets confiscated, they don’t care.
I went into a basement because i didn't want what the street vendors had so they just took me to their "store" as they called it. They had bags and bags full of every brand you could think of in regards to purses, watches, sneakers, belts, etc.
I think they might be real. I bought the same “fake” AirPods from those guys and in my iPhone it indicates warranty for a year and it shows up under find my iPhone. Maybe it is really good software fakes now too?
@@kishanjay8168 That's really interesting lol, I'm tempted to just go on a shopping spree on these items, and see what the qualities are like even though I know it's gonna be complete garbage 99% of the time.
They are out there everyday rain or shine. The Rolex goes for $25-35. The air pods $20/25 no higher. $40 you got ripped off, they will last about 3-4 months. I work in the area 👍🏽
Belts $10- $15 With the box and dust bag!! Ear pods are $10 if you know the right people. Also, the jewelry is $3- $5. That bag is $35-$40. Prada shades $7-$12.
That little pouch you were wondering what it was for that wallet you bought is a dust bag. Most luxury brands include a dust bag with their items for when you store them when not using.
As a teenager in the mid 1990s i chanced it 1 day. Paid $65 for that Tiffany necklace + bracelet set EVERY teenager wanted sooo bad in mid 90s. A family friend w a jewelry store tested them and really were solid silver. So not a bad deal for both considering the price for real thing. I also bought one of those Juicy Couture velor track suits for $30 on way back to car 😂
I was born and raised in lower Manhattan. My high School (Seward Park) is close to where you were. Nothing has changed with the knock offs!!! I love it
Homesick...miss the vibe and hustle. Thanks for reminding me my ex husband bought a "camcorder" in 1986 from a group standing on the corner. Got home and the box was full of newspapers! LMAO let me tell you.
For those trying to avoid being scammed the new AirPods being sold in stores or Apple Store they no longer come with shrink wrap. They do come with that green tab that opens up the box. But the entire box no longer comes wrapped in plastic anymore.
I went to the secret back rooms with my sister when she lived in NYC. We had so much fun and she laughed at me negotiating with the vendors. One lady called me “Donald Trump negotiator.” It was so funny. We also went to Times Square on the subway and I wanted to grab a couple things from a news stand, the vendor was like, $20 - I dropped everything on his counter and turned to my sister, “forget it let’s go to Duane Reade, this guy thinks I’m a tourist.” He goes, “oh fuck, ok, $8.50.” I said, that’s more like it and took my water and Red Bull and snacks. All these empty graffiti storefronts, so much vacant space! It’s crazy to see and looks absolutely post-apocalyptic.
Late ninety’s my wife Paula who has family in Bay Ridge introduced me to NYC. We visited several times. Priceless memories first time driving across the GWB at dusk with the city lights to the midtown Hilton across from Radio City. We saw a then 70 year old Jerry Lewis in Damn Yankees. I bought her a real LV bucket bag at the LV boutique on 5th avenue. The shoulder strap wasn’t included and I insisted and it cost me another two hundred dollars! One of the best memories was in China Town. Paula got the idea to go there for knock off stuff. We exited the cab and were immediately greeted by a Chinese woman who led us to into this building. We followed her zigzagging along deeper into this dimly lit warehouse like structure through several doors that were getting smaller and smaller causing us to bend downward to pass through. We were excited and a little worried but that ended at the final room it was filled with people and merchandise! Let the bargaining begin, priceless.
Wow!! I haven’t been there in years!! My parents use to take us there shopping when we were kids in the 80s!! And then I shop China town in the 90s buying audio systems for my cars!!
I was going to say, dayummm I haven’t been there in 15 or so years. All the graffiti and vacant store fronts was absolutely eeerie to me. Last time I walked Canal street, Broadway, most of SoHo and that part of Chinatown, all those stores were bustling with commerce. It’s eerie to see everything shut up and covered in graffiti like a scene from, “The Walking Dead.”
I always visit Canal St. when visiting NYC. The Chinese vendors use hand signals when they walk you over to the "secret" shop. Very fun, yet clandestine shopping experience.
Love canal street. When I was a flight attendant with a layover in Manhattan, we frequently went to canal st. To buy knockoffs. But beware when customs appear, and your shopping in the shoppers stall, shop owner pulls down door and your locked in,till customs guys leave the area!! Fun!!
Late ninety’s my wife Paula who has family in Bay Ridge introduced me to NYC. We visited several times. Priceless memories first time driving across the GWB at dusk with the city lights to the midtown Hilton across from Radio City. We saw a then 70 year old Jerry Lewis in Damn Yankees. I bought her a real LV bucket bag at the LV boutique on 5th avenue. The shoulder strap wasn’t included and I insisted and it cost me another two hundred dollars! One of the best memories was in China Town. Paula got the idea to go there for knock off stuff. We exited the cab and were immediately greeted by a Chinese woman who led us to into this building. We followed her zigzagging along deeper into this dimly lit warehouse like structure through several doors that were getting smaller and smaller causing us to bend downward to pass through. We were excited and a little worried but that ended at the final room it was filled with people and merchandise! Let the bargaining begin, priceless.
@@theboringchannel2027 I was saying that Paula has family in Bay Ridge and she’s been there several times. She was my inspiration to go. This was my first of many visits to NYC and we traveled from Rochester, NY.
Yes, we have been there many times and it was more in the open before COVID. They used to have storefronts before the police cracked down on the copy sellers. It was a lot of fun. My family used to own an apartment in NYC and went to Canal street all the time. Great fun Chris.
Hi Chris!! “The MOST DANGEROUS Market in America 🇺🇸 NYC Canal Street”😂😂😂 I can’t with you!! Anyhoo, another amazing vid as always 👍! It’s absolutely common to see these street sellers in the open all over Chinatown. No, you’re not going to get robbed here, it’s pretty safe. If y’all are looking for some Chinese cuisines, do try Big Wong on Mott St, a cash only joint. This place serves some delish Chinese food. May y’all have a marvelous time in The Big Apple!!😍
Back in the day in the early 90's my mom knew many people that had the hook up to good quality fakes. It was crazy, but great for us folks who can't afford real designer goods.
Nice of you to explore NYC, Chris. Seems like you and Gladys are having a great time. Maybe one day you can also explore the rest of NY. It’s a totally different vibe. Upstate NY and Long Island have beautiful nature, lakes, forests, mountains, beaches, and lighthouses. It’s a more suburban vibe and more affordable than the big city.
Watching you navigate the marketplaces of New York brings back memories of my days as a bodyguard in the city. I used to escort people through the streets, to places they wanted to shop, similar to what you're doing. After serving three years as an army ranger in Vietnam, I returned home and struggled to find employment. That's when I began bodyguarding individuals who felt unsafe traversing New York's streets. I guided them through some dangerous areas they wished to visit. It was lucrative work, but it required constant vigilance, much like you must be vigilant now. Thank you for the grand tours and for rekindling those memories for me. Stay safe, have a great day, and always watch your back.
If you can donate these items rather than throwing them in the trash, that would be of much greater use for the money spent and not just buying them to throw away when someone would definitely appreciate something like this (even if it’s fake) But this video was so informative!
Yo kept saying the lady was rude 1st ur in NYC that’s how it is when people are hustling in the streets (obviously that’s not where you’re from) 2nd there are cops everywhere undercover cops, regular cops trying to arrest them and you’re standing out there like it’s illegal what you’re doing and what they’re doing and 3rd didn’t you say that you wanted to go in to one of the places where they store everything and see what was there so you blew that over some belt from some guy on the street that was gonna be there when you got back
Man, I use to go to Canal St all the time when I lived in NJ. Brought back memories. My son will be in NYC in a couple weeks and he will swing by that area. We were in Bangkok in January and loved to shop at MBK! They aren’t as pushy in Thailand as they are in NYC! Ha
Maybe cuz they ain't allowed to have a storefront and they got to be on the go all the time or they get busted maybe that's why and then it got other competition out there also well you can go in from one store to the next to the next and they selling all out not worrying about the police or whoever coming into this store and shutting them down That's the difference that's why you said they pushy
Great video. I am a new fan of your channel and I love your vibe. Also, I can't tell the difference between the two Bottega bags, the kislux is close and cute, so that's enough for me. I will bring my friends to buy.
Going to the store room in one of those buildings is VERY sketchy. They have locked elevators and locked doors. There is no escape if you feel threatened.
Yeah I remember a few people and I following a woman though the back of a closet, behind a partition, under a desk, through another door, I felt like if there was a fire I would never get out alive. Then I entered the holy grail of fake purses everywhere. And a woman sitting on a sewing machine putting labels on these bags. I’ll never forget that experience.
@@InsightlyDigestyeah bro I went to one where we went into a back room and then they literally *spun a wall around* like you’d see in a spy movie and it was just stocked from floor to ceiling with purses 😂
Lived in NYC my whole live and often go to ChinaTown but I've never bought or interacted with the sales people..I was always curious. Thank you for an insightful video
I’ve been to Canal Street several times. If you get caught buying the counterfeit goods, you can be arrested and a spend a whole day of your trip sitting in police station. But it is fun to go there.
yup they actually can charge you with aiding terrorist groups, as they say that a lot of this cash gets sent to illegal banks, yup they actually exist where the cash exchanges hands over and over this is how drug money is also laundered for a percentage
I like it .bro you was getting down on them prices. Good Job! Need you when I shopping , wish they had them here in Dallas Tx ,like that . Would buy a purse and a pair of shoes 😅👏🏾Thank you .👍🏾
You should've talked him down to 20 bucks , you got a lil hustle in you , you can't let them get you the woman are the worst,them Chinese women talk big Sh!+ Lmao😂😂😂@@Travelwithchris
I used to travel to NYC in the 80’s. My grandmother used to live on Spring Street, so I am very familiar with the shopping and food scene. Very exciting and vibrant! I knew to bargain them down and get it to the price that I was willing to pay! Be friendly but firm! I want to make another trip again soon! Enjoyed your video!
I was recently on Canal Street, and a African brother was selling a pair of Tom Ford sunglasses for $40 dollars. He was such a nice young man. I end up paying $10 dollars for them and they look absolutely real!!!
Hi, Chris: I am just across the border from you but have never been to New York City. We have a large Chinatown in Toronto, Ontario, and many item are fake like you said, and made from China so we just have to be careful what to look for and what to buy. You and Gladys fits so well together and have in common. I hope to find a humble, kind, compassionate and very respectful, supportive man like you.
My daughter and I have gone into the city quite a few times just to go to Chinatown so she can shop for a new bag. We remember the days of going into a hidden doorway, and into a small room jam packed with knock off Coach bags.
As a kid who grew up in NY. This was all out in the open all over canal Street in the 90s. I mean all over the sidewalks and the stores. So miss those good days. 😂
The Chinese are so upset , they are being pushed out of the monopoly that they have run for DECADES. She wasn't trying to be rude to you, just trying to defend her sale.
Exactly plus shes the one who let herself out that shes a seller of counterfeit while the other guys just standing there now that they knew that this person is a potential buyer they suddenly showed their product. If that was me i took the risk i be upset as well.
M pretty sure he's gonna keep what he bought. It is illegal to buy counterfeit goods. He said he will throw away and education purposes cause youtube will probably demonetize video if reported by anti-counterfeit hunters. "It is illegal to buy counterfeit goods, regardless of whether you are aware you are buying them. Buying counterfeit goods can support criminal activities like human trafficking and forced labor."
went to Canal Street in the mid-2000s. they took us in a van and then into a building. i swear looking back it could have been very BAD! but looking back on it - it was fun!! LOL
Check out this crazy video from the Crisis currently happening in NYC 😮
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Cool fake stuff, even the word jawn was counterfeit, jaunts lol busting b@lls but seriously never say that again 😂😂😂😂
WTF man where are you from!!!???? obviously not NYC.you must be a newjack tourist. This shit on canal street has been going on since the 1980s!! cops used to always bust them and close their shops and take all of their merchandise. Now they have street peddlers out to sell the stuff while the big expensive items are hidden somewhere.
@@Travelwithchris ok I will
Chris, where is that area in LA? I live in LA & want to check it out. Thanks!
DAMN YOU'RE A SNITCH
I grew up 6 miles from Manhattan. Shopping on Canal for lux items on the Chinese black market is not a new thing. Its been going on since the 70s.
Yeah, I used to visit NYC very often, this shit is really disgusting to see.
It was great as a kid to experience in the 80/90's. They had so many cool things and treats.
Canal Street 🎉🎉🎉
@@shakester2010 How is it disgusting? they do it everywhere 😒. Acting like you don't live in a place that does this shit
Yup yup, I did this in the 90s as a teenager. Would buy like 10 tee-shirt & a few hads then sell them for double at home in NJ 😂 lol
Nah man, you went up to that Asian woman first, wasted her time, she was taking you to her location, and you just said FU, I'm gonna go over here. You understand that these people have to move fast, right? What you're doing is illegal. She can't just stand on the street waiting around for you to dick around with another illegal vendor, it looked sus af and you did nothing but call more attention to yourself, that's why she was getting pushy. Undercovers are there constantly to crack down on this. You have no room to call her rude, you wasted her time 100%.
Disagree. Free to do business with any illegal vendor that he wants. She was absolutely rude and overly aggressive, and he told her to wait a minute. He wasn't the only customer on the street. She just didn't want him to do business with the other vendor.
@@tanfel4 do business with anyone you want, but don't pull someone off the street and have them start leading you to their location and then drop them in the middle of the interaction. Anyone who has any modicum of social etiquette or even basic decency and consideration for another human knows this is not how you behave. I would have been nasty about it as well. And this is probably why tourists think New Yorkers are rude and nasty. Why bother going up to her in the first place?????!
@@STaRSPRiNKLe_oX Yeah, when I think about it, you are right.
@@STaRSPRiNKLe_oX💯🫡I thought exactly the same thing, if it was a Drug deal, they bringing u to the spot, another dealer comes he would even know you can’t just cut throat ,you might get in a sticky situation,
All I hear from your comment is that you support the bootleg snake oil industry... Your IGNORANCE moves faster than this guy in the video
How to spot a tourist in NY....in Chinatown, holding a bag with LV on it and saying "there's a Chase bank!" twice, loudly. Might as well yell "I'm going to the ATM to get cash, follow me."
lol been there done that.😅😂
😂😂😂😂😂
Meh, I am a New Yorker, we all go to Chinatown for fun trinkets, food, and yes, fake stuff. It's fun.
A lot of people knew where to find those fake bags/etc
😂😂😂
To be fair, those Chinese ladies have the best quality merchandise. I bought a Hermes belt, a Gucci belt, and a Birkin bag and they are real leather. The African guys have the inferior quality merchandise. What you did, pitting one merchant against the was not only rude but incredibly dangerous. Never deal with more than one merchant at a time.
I can't even believe the balls that he was calling that Asian woman rude! He literally went up to her and asked her, and then flipped like that. That is not New York etiquette.
Just curious , do they Chinese people have actual shops there or they just sell around the roads ? As we see in the video the items looks not so good quality . I was planning to shop there .
@@ev8318That was racist.🙄
@@angelinaduganNy Nooooooooo, they actually kill dogs and that is where they get the leather for glove, belts, wallets and a whole bunch of things.
@@UVBains they have underground stalls and they sell clothing, suitcases you name it
As a canal st expert, I'd love to connect and give you more insight. The little wallet for 15 he would have sold for 7, the Rolex were bottom end copies, $20 each if buying more than 1. The airpods go for $25. Belts and sunglasses between 10/15 each less when bought in bulk. T shirts they ask 40 and will sell for 15.
you'd think someone who does this for a living would know your facts.
Dan, how do you purchase if you are no where near NY?
I bought LV 3 piece cross body in $40 at fifth avenue, in China Town they sell same at $60 don't reduce much only bargain 5, 10 dollars
bring back memories, back in 1989 i was 12 years old visiting cousins in NJ, did a couple days selling fakes on canal street. Table taps was sign to pack and move to back. The back was where the geniune goodies. After 30 odd years seems like there is no such thing as inflation on fakes. About my cousins. yes they use to make the watches at home, they made their money until FBI took 3 residential properties, luckily lost a small part. spread the wealth
Is there a better day or time to go?
Comments section has more information than the video 😂
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All the time
Well this dude seems like an absolute DINGUS.....especially with the title😂😅😅
Gtfoh. 🤣
The good stuff is NOT on Canal St. It’s hidden in the “off streets” or in a basement. The Asian woman is correct. She was most likely telling you not to waste your money on crap and taking you to better quality items. The items on Canal street are very low quality so if it gets confiscated, they don’t care.
Interesting
@nicoleny07 How would a tourist know where to find a person that has the highest quality product when you are not from that area?
@@ms.coleman4535The vendor on the street invites you to follow them and they take you to another location to show you other items.
I went into a basement because i didn't want what the street vendors had so they just took me to their "store" as they called it. They had bags and bags full of every brand you could think of in regards to purses, watches, sneakers, belts, etc.
@@ms.coleman4535they'll bring you in if you don't like what street vendors have.
Bro paid $40 for some five below pods is nasty work 😂! He wasnt ready for the NYC hustlers 😅
True ahaha, he got seriously ripped off but he probably has good money. He is showing us what's up there these days.
@Brooklynlife1000 right. He knows he got ripped 😂 the content is what's important.
@@justjoe8660 He made much more off his vid than what he spent. It's a win win lol
I think they might be real. I bought the same “fake” AirPods from those guys and in my iPhone it indicates warranty for a year and it shows up under find my iPhone. Maybe it is really good software fakes now too?
@@kishanjay8168 That's really interesting lol, I'm tempted to just go on a shopping spree on these items, and see what the qualities are like even though I know it's gonna be complete garbage 99% of the time.
They are out there everyday rain or shine. The Rolex goes for $25-35. The air pods $20/25 no higher. $40 you got ripped off, they will last about 3-4 months. I work in the area 👍🏽
He said it was for educational purposes 😂
Dem pods would've gotten 5 bucks max 😂
@Streetprofessorsghettoscholars NICE!!
True.
Oh silly me. I paid over $200 for my AirPods Pro. I think that’s what they’re called. They’re top of the line and the real deal.
She’s calling you stupid because you paid too much for those fakes. The belt and sunglasses both should be $25 dollars.
Belts $10- $15 With the box and dust bag!! Ear pods are $10 if you know the right people. Also, the jewelry is $3- $5. That bag is $35-$40. Prada shades $7-$12.
These youtubers don't know how this goes fr lol they're just putting out content to make money. 😅
And canal street isn’t dangerous lmaoooooo
@@mscandycan wow great prices , too bad their as fake as dental teeth
@@SkinWitchNYC its just old and depressing looking and nasty
That little pouch you were wondering what it was for that wallet you bought is a dust bag. Most luxury brands include a dust bag with their items for when you store them when not using.
When I was on canal 15 years ago, an Asian women asked us to follow her for almost a mile to a park where she had Tiffany jewelry, etc.
Good way to get your steps in!
As a teenager in the mid 1990s i chanced it 1 day. Paid $65 for that Tiffany necklace + bracelet set EVERY teenager wanted sooo bad in mid 90s. A family friend w a jewelry store tested them and really were solid silver. So not a bad deal for both considering the price for real thing.
I also bought one of those Juicy Couture velor track suits for $30 on way back to car 😂
I was born and raised in lower Manhattan. My high School (Seward Park) is close to where you were. Nothing has changed with the knock offs!!! I love it
I went to Seward park too! I graduated in 1989
Seward Park..., Alright Madison houses knows the deal! 👍🏾🌹💯
this dude out here paying $30 for fake belts and $40 for knock off air pods 😂. this dude would he scammed everyday and twice on sunday!!
He made all that back from this video alone.
@@SimeonTokofacts
i dont think the guy really cared about the items he cared more about the content which will pay for 100 fakes belts when all is said and done
😂😂😂 yes this video was Awful
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Homesick...miss the vibe and hustle. Thanks for reminding me my ex husband bought a "camcorder" in 1986 from a group standing on the corner. Got home and the box was full of newspapers! LMAO let me tell you.
You actually were rude to the Chinese woman. You interrupted her potential sale by stopping to buy a belt and sunglasses.
she is working not getting a government handout
Rude to a Chinese woman😂😂😂😂
He kinda scared for no reasons. Nobody will jump you or rob you openly in NYC unless you drunk late night and in the wrong neighborhood.
@@BooYaaKaSha24 un-true
😂 😂 😂 soft Americans like you are the reason we’re in trouble right now man up!!!!!
For those trying to avoid being scammed the new AirPods being sold in stores or Apple Store they no longer come with shrink wrap. They do come with that green tab that opens up the box. But the entire box no longer comes wrapped in plastic anymore.
Everything is counterfeit but those who know.. know. It’s about the bargaining.. the hustle that makes the experience one of a kind.
Being from NY, it was a lot of fun back in the early 2000's. Secret rooms in buildings 😁
facts i remember those 😂
I went to the secret back rooms with my sister when she lived in NYC. We had so much fun and she laughed at me negotiating with the vendors. One lady called me “Donald Trump negotiator.” It was so funny.
We also went to Times Square on the subway and I wanted to grab a couple things from a news stand, the vendor was like, $20 - I dropped everything on his counter and turned to my sister, “forget it let’s go to Duane Reade, this guy thinks I’m a tourist.”
He goes, “oh fuck, ok, $8.50.”
I said, that’s more like it and took my water and Red Bull and snacks.
All these empty graffiti storefronts, so much vacant space! It’s crazy to see and looks absolutely post-apocalyptic.
@kendramiddletonwilliams yea. it's definately not what it was when I was growing up. very sad the state of NYC now.
@@llGotemll been to them too!
Late ninety’s my wife Paula who has family in Bay Ridge introduced me to NYC. We visited several times. Priceless memories first time driving across the GWB at dusk with the city lights to the midtown Hilton across from Radio City. We saw a then 70 year old Jerry Lewis in Damn Yankees. I bought her a real LV bucket bag at the LV boutique on 5th avenue. The shoulder strap wasn’t included and I insisted and it cost me another two hundred dollars! One of the best memories was in China Town. Paula got the idea to go there for knock off stuff. We exited the cab and were immediately greeted by a Chinese woman who led us to into this building. We followed her zigzagging along deeper into this dimly lit warehouse like structure through several doors that were getting smaller and smaller causing us to bend downward to pass through. We were excited and a little worried but that ended at the final room it was filled with people and merchandise! Let the bargaining begin, priceless.
You saying the Asian lady was tripping, but you asked her for her time, then you held her up... she could have called many worse things than stupid.
She didn't have nothing else to do or she would've been with someone else. She was rude and demanding. Most Asian ladies behave that way
At 7:20 you walked right passed a famous comedian 😂😂
Noticed that. The dude that looks like a woman but I’m not sure if it is a woman or a dude.
must be new, thought it was a regular NY famous comedian. Who was it?
@@koilamaoh4238 Mario Bosco
never heard or seen him before.
@7:22
Wow!! I haven’t been there in years!! My parents use to take us there shopping when we were kids in the 80s!! And then I shop China town in the 90s buying audio systems for my cars!!
I was going to say, dayummm I haven’t been there in 15 or so years. All the graffiti and vacant store fronts was absolutely eeerie to me.
Last time I walked Canal street, Broadway, most of SoHo and that part of Chinatown, all those stores were bustling with commerce. It’s eerie to see everything shut up and covered in graffiti like a scene from, “The Walking Dead.”
I always visit Canal St. when visiting NYC. The Chinese vendors use hand signals when they walk you over to the "secret" shop. Very fun, yet clandestine shopping experience.
Yes. I went there years ago and this was going on. The funny thing is how fast they can fold up their little shops when the cops drive by.
Love canal street. When I was a flight attendant with a layover in Manhattan, we frequently went to canal st. To buy knockoffs. But beware when customs appear, and your shopping in the shoppers stall, shop owner pulls down door and your locked in,till customs guys leave the area!! Fun!!
Sounds like a real good fun shopping experience 😁😁😁
Late ninety’s my wife Paula who has family in Bay Ridge introduced me to NYC. We visited several times. Priceless memories first time driving across the GWB at dusk with the city lights to the midtown Hilton across from Radio City. We saw a then 70 year old Jerry Lewis in Damn Yankees. I bought her a real LV bucket bag at the LV boutique on 5th avenue. The shoulder strap wasn’t included and I insisted and it cost me another two hundred dollars! One of the best memories was in China Town. Paula got the idea to go there for knock off stuff. We exited the cab and were immediately greeted by a Chinese woman who led us to into this building. We followed her zigzagging along deeper into this dimly lit warehouse like structure through several doors that were getting smaller and smaller causing us to bend downward to pass through. We were excited and a little worried but that ended at the final room it was filled with people and merchandise! Let the bargaining begin, priceless.
if you were in brooklyn, how did you end up going over the GWB to get into manhatten?
Great video. I loved everything you brought especially the bag, watch and bracelet. Awesome ❤❤❤❤❤🎉 blessings always 💞.😊
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I was saying that Paula has family in Bay Ridge and she’s been there several times. She was my inspiration to go. This was my first of many visits to NYC and we traveled from Rochester, NY.
Yes, we have been there many times and it was more in the open before COVID. They used to have storefronts before the police cracked down on the copy sellers. It was a lot of fun. My family used to own an apartment in NYC and went to Canal street all the time. Great fun Chris.
Ahhh this made me homesick. This is also how we used to buy fireworks back in the 80s
Yeah I remember fireworks getting sold on Canal St back in the 60's, but it was Italians selling it then.
I thought the exact same thing, homesick for some NY/NJ food, not this Vegas crap
Yearly trip for July 4th fireworks!
Hi Chris!! “The MOST DANGEROUS Market in America 🇺🇸 NYC Canal Street”😂😂😂 I can’t with you!! Anyhoo, another amazing vid as always 👍! It’s absolutely common to see these street sellers in the open all over Chinatown. No, you’re not going to get robbed here, it’s pretty safe. If y’all are looking for some Chinese cuisines, do try Big Wong on Mott St, a cash only joint. This place serves some delish Chinese food. May y’all have a marvelous time in The Big Apple!!😍
Thought this would be a generic video but it turned out to be great! Love you brother.
Back in the day in the early 90's my mom knew many people that had the hook up to good quality fakes. It was crazy, but great for us folks who can't afford real designer goods.
That looks pretty real the LV you bought. I have 2 real ones and they look similar. The dust bag you got with it is a nice added touch.
Oh and that wallet is for your cards. It’s a card wallet
“…a famous boulevard, Canal Stret.” 😂
There's a famous bus here called the subway... 😜
@@vaderundershorts And also the el and trolleys and horse drawn omnibuses.
Nice of you to explore NYC, Chris. Seems like you and Gladys are having a great time. Maybe one day you can also explore the rest of NY. It’s a totally different vibe. Upstate NY and Long Island have beautiful nature, lakes, forests, mountains, beaches, and lighthouses. It’s a more suburban vibe and more affordable than the big city.
Amazing vlog and very educational how people hustle on street of NYC ❤❤
Glad you enjoyed it
Chris you blowing up the spot I still need to get my sunglasses lol
Anyway… Love your Videos liked the Puerto Rican day Video 😊
Watching you navigate the marketplaces of New York brings back memories of my days as a bodyguard in the city. I used to escort people through the streets, to places they wanted to shop, similar to what you're doing. After serving three years as an army ranger in Vietnam, I returned home and struggled to find employment. That's when I began bodyguarding individuals who felt unsafe traversing New York's streets. I guided them through some dangerous areas they wished to visit. It was lucrative work, but it required constant vigilance, much like you must be vigilant now. Thank you for the grand tours and for rekindling those memories for me. Stay safe, have a great day, and always watch your back.
Bruh... nobody who can afford personal security shops there.
Wowww what a video thanks for sharing lot of stuff appreciated 👏🏻
Right now retail theft is HIGH in NYC and anything under 1,000 is a misdemeanor. Stores have been closing due to this
Those are not the looters they didn't go to legit store to steal them and sell them here, these are fake stuff and they sell them as that!
I watch Chinatown Gang Stories, and this was their hood! The feds got rid of the gangs in the 90s, but underground activity still goes on to this day.
If you can donate these items rather than throwing them in the trash, that would be of much greater use for the money spent and not just buying them to throw away when someone would definitely appreciate something like this (even if it’s fake) But this video was so informative!
Yo kept saying the lady was rude 1st ur in NYC that’s how it is when people are hustling in the streets (obviously that’s not where you’re from) 2nd there are cops everywhere undercover cops, regular cops trying to arrest them and you’re standing out there like it’s illegal what you’re doing and what they’re doing and 3rd didn’t you say that you wanted to go in to one of the places where they store everything and see what was there so you blew that over some belt from some guy on the street that was gonna be there when you got back
I think she was rude because you essentially lied about recording her and then proceeded to waste her time.
Great video nonetheless.
bro you bitterly walked by Mario bosco at 7:22 crazy lol love your videos
Man, I use to go to Canal St all the time when I lived in NJ. Brought back memories. My son will be in NYC in a couple weeks and he will swing by that area. We were in Bangkok in January and loved to shop at MBK! They aren’t as pushy in Thailand as they are in NYC! Ha
Maybe cuz they ain't allowed to have a storefront and they got to be on the go all the time or they get busted maybe that's why and then it got other competition out there also well you can go in from one store to the next to the next and they selling all out not worrying about the police or whoever coming into this store and shutting them down That's the difference that's why you said they pushy
Everyone in NYC knows that those AirPods are bad quality knock offs. They target the tourist because they don’t know any better. Nice video.👍
Good to know. I was going to buy one for $35 in Flatbush but change my mind.
You are right something may not be inside, friend brought a TV off street when he got home TV was not in box,
Be safe ❤ Kind word for those vendors ❤
Great video. I am a new fan of your channel and I love your vibe. Also, I can't tell the difference between the two Bottega bags, the kislux is close and cute, so that's enough for me. I will bring my friends to buy.
Dude! You're so green 😂
This was one of the best insights into this world. It was fun to watch.
Going to the store room in one of those buildings is VERY sketchy. They have locked elevators and locked doors. There is no escape if you feel threatened.
Yeah I remember a few people and I following a woman though the back of a closet, behind a partition, under a desk, through another door, I felt like if there was a fire I would never get out alive. Then I entered the holy grail of fake purses everywhere. And a woman sitting on a sewing machine putting labels on these bags. I’ll never forget that experience.
@@InsightlyDigestyeah bro I went to one where we went into a back room and then they literally *spun a wall around* like you’d see in a spy movie and it was just stocked from floor to ceiling with purses 😂
@@S-K69Now that’s funny! 😂 😂 like a game show when they spin around to show you what you’ve won! 😂
I been robbed there threatened to my life
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Wow its amazing. I'm from Lesotho. One would never think there's something like this in the USA.
Appreciate the hustle! They are constantly keeping an eye for police or undercover police!
0:28 🗣️🎙️ LMFAO Canal Street Dangerous 🤣🤣🤣 that was funny 🥴
Thanks for sharing and advice on what not to do. But dude I was scared for u
Yeah bro it was rough! Lol thanks for watching
Lived in NYC my whole live and often go to ChinaTown but I've never bought or interacted with the sales people..I was always curious. Thank you for an insightful video
Those AirPods are worth $8-$11 I got so angry when u gave him $40 😂
no, it’s senegal. Must be $60 at least
@@BrooklynNYinsideConstruction yeah the other $50 is for support to Senegal. 😂
@@jrod1472 i love real black people, they are so humble, I love Africa.
Loved this video 📸 I'll definitely have to go to Chinatown next time I'm in New York!
The variety of textures in the kislux pack is impressive. From smooth leather to textured suede, there's something for everyone.
I’ve been to Canal Street several times. If you get caught buying the counterfeit goods, you can be arrested and a spend a whole day of your trip sitting in police station. But it is fun to go there.
yup they actually can charge you with aiding terrorist groups, as they say that a lot of this cash gets sent to illegal banks, yup they actually exist where the cash exchanges hands over and over this is how drug money is also laundered for a percentage
This is why I buy on dhgate
Your amazing my latin bro , I always go to Canal when I go to NYC , I am addicted to the bags etc I use them all the time . All the best !
I like it .bro you was getting down on them prices. Good Job! Need you when I shopping , wish they had them here in Dallas Tx ,like that . Would buy a purse and a pair of shoes 😅👏🏾Thank you .👍🏾
I love Canal Street. Want to go back to NYC again.
i thought i purchased a versace watch there on canal street, but when i got home i noticed it was spelled versase
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Back in the 90’s there were tables setup and everything was sold out in the open. It was crazy.
Dang wild! A lot has changed!
That lv bag for 60 was a good deal, looked like nice quality
I think so too!
@Travelwithchris had no idea canal street was like that by man some of them women were aggressive..
Chris this is good I needed this because I'm going soon
The air pods are junk...but the packaging is on point! 😎🤟
🤣 so true
A polished turd is still a turd, they say!🤣😂
You should've talked him down to 20 bucks , you got a lil hustle in you , you can't let them get you the woman are the worst,them Chinese women talk big Sh!+ Lmao😂😂😂@@Travelwithchris
I used to travel to NYC in the 80’s. My grandmother used to live on Spring Street, so I am very familiar with the shopping and food scene. Very exciting and vibrant! I knew to bargain them down and get it to the price that I was willing to pay! Be friendly but firm! I want to make another trip again soon! Enjoyed your video!
I was recently on Canal Street, and a African brother was selling a pair of Tom Ford sunglasses for $40 dollars.
He was such a nice young man. I end up paying $10 dollars for them and they look absolutely real!!!
Thx for sharing. It’s unbelievable out there.
Hi, Chris: I am just across the border from you but have never been to New York City. We have a large Chinatown in Toronto, Ontario, and many item are fake like you said, and made from China so we just have to be careful what to look for and what to buy. You and Gladys fits so well together and have in common. I hope to find a humble, kind, compassionate and very respectful, supportive man like you.
Do you know what to look for that's unsafe??
My daughter and I have gone into the city quite a few times just to go to Chinatown so she can shop for a new bag. We remember the days of going into a hidden doorway, and into a small room jam packed with knock off Coach bags.
That’s Mario Bosco at 7:23 😂
That’s a pedoh ?
As a kid who grew up in NY. This was all out in the open all over canal Street in the 90s. I mean all over the sidewalks and the stores. So miss those good days. 😂
Why would you throw them away when you could donate them to the needy people.
And how he dropped the trash he ripped off from “air pods” onto the ground. He doesn’t care.
Good stuff
What I learned is if I want the best price possible, just tell them “no, I’m good” while walking away lol
Hey Chris, love the videos & my wife liked the red bracelet that you’re wearing on this video. Where did you get it?
@ 7:24 you walked pass Mario the Comedian / Podcaster
Wow crazy
Loved watching this video!!!
You were the rude one in regards to the Chinese lady. You don't just dismiss someone just because you've a short attention span.
You guys look like you had a great time. Remind me of back in the day going to the Compton Swap Meet buying all the bootleg knock off everything
I miss the hidden rooms with all these goods in them. So hate they shut that down.
Yes!!!
The Chinese are so upset , they are being pushed out of the monopoly that they have run for DECADES. She wasn't trying to be rude to you, just trying to defend her sale.
Exactly plus shes the one who let herself out that shes a seller of counterfeit while the other guys just standing there now that they knew that this person is a potential buyer they suddenly showed their product. If that was me i took the risk i be upset as well.
Watched this entire vid from California.🌴🌴This was fun to watch!
Great bartering skills.
Hi five to you guys! ✋🏻😀
I smashed the like button too!!
Thanks a lot bro! I appreciate that!
Great video as usual! Any plans to come to Las Vegas?
I'm hoping to visit in a few weeks! Lets see if I make it happen
Are there any markets like this in Las Vegas? If so where? Thank you.
Love China town everywhere , we bought a Gucci in nyc chinatown for 20 ,still using it ,its been 5 years
Wow amazing! That is very good to know!
You're so kind to the vendors. Love how you negotiate!
Loved the video as always, don't throw away what you bought. Have a giveaway 😊
M pretty sure he's gonna keep what he bought. It is illegal to buy counterfeit goods. He said he will throw away and education purposes cause youtube will probably demonetize video if reported by anti-counterfeit hunters.
"It is illegal to buy counterfeit goods, regardless of whether you are aware you are buying them. Buying counterfeit goods can support criminal activities like human trafficking and forced labor."
went to Canal Street in the mid-2000s. they took us in a van and then into a building. i swear looking back it could have been very BAD! but looking back on it - it was fun!! LOL
Bro. Canal has been a dope spot to by stuff. How's this dangerous. Growing up the Boroughs. This dude never saw dangerous. Lol.
First time kislux kuch different colors ka LV bag dekha..very elegant....good choice
Chris you are supporting counterfeit items and whatever goes along with that money... Pretty sure it's illegal?
Love your videos Chris!
Glad you like them!
Love all your videos Chris, think i have watched every single one on yt lol
Hi I am watching you from London your videos are amazing love watching you keep up my bro 👊
I enjoy the video
Wow u talk them down 👍