This savvy book of tips and wisdom will help show you the best ways to shop, whether you're in your hometown or traveling the world. As a buyer for the Smithsonian, author Kathy Borrus roamed the planet looking for treasures and striking great bargains. Here, she shares her shopping secrets. Learn how to haggle in an open-air market in a language you don't even speak. Learn how to spot scams and avoid rip-offs. Learn when to buy and when to walk away. Borrus believes that "great shopping is not about acquiring things. It's about exploring culture and preserving the sights, sounds, and touch of a place. And whether you buy anything or not, shopping is about the enjoying the experience.
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Fearless Shoppers in search of entertainment need no excuse to cruise the hottest retail spot or hunt for great bargains at the nearest garage sale. Read the first page
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Please don't buy this book. It is disappointing beyond belief. Why anybody would enter a positive review is totally beyond my comprehension. So be warned, do not spend money on this book. It is nothing but empty scribble. I will donate this book to my library's book bin where somebody can pick it up for a quarter. A big disappointment!
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This book is terrific! It provides practical and helpful information based on the author's personal experience as well as tales and hints she has collected from numerous other travelers. It's well written, entertaining and a must read for unsophisticated shoppers like me who may be planning a trip and wanting to bring something back without being taken to the cleaners. Ms. Borrus tells you what to buy and where as well as how to get the best price. I already devoured my copy of her book and I was just logging on to order more copies to give to family and friends as going away presents.
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Books on travel and shopping are typically tomes containing many boring and only somewhat useful facts. "The Fearless Shopper" is not your typical travel guide. The book is filled with engaging stories and important information. Moreover, Borrus' prose is gripping and exciting. Ultimately, "The Fearless Shopper" is never dull and always captivating.
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