Shanghai Jinqiao Computer Market (also known as Qujiang Lu Market), has been going since 1955. While some stock appears to date back to the same decade, there are cracking deals to be had, though be prepared for poor ventilation and hard bargaining. You can also take your old computer to be recycled, repaired, or even cleaned for around 50RMB. Few stalls have actual names, instead there are signs advertising available products, but among them you can pick up 4GB USB memory sticks for 30-50RMB, half the price of some inner city outlets; small 40GB external hard drives for 100RMB; or more readily available 320GB ones for 430RMB.
By Charlotte Middlehurst