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Yes, Canal Street is safe. The area is packed with tourists and locals alike; however, like all busy areas, keep a limited amount of cash and I'd advise you not to bring any purses or anything with you, just a simple bag to put your purchases in . Also, do not display your cash until you are handed your item, and haggled down the price, of the item you're buying. Do NOT write checks or give your credit card to anyone.
I suggest bringing $5's, $10's, and $20's totaling $100 or so. Keep $50 in each pocket or so.
If you're concerned about safety, go during the day on a Saturday; this is probably the busiest time. If you're planning on buying quality handbags, they are often times hidden in vans, back rooms, etc. Although I've never heard of any problems, make sure you do not follow anyone into a back room, or van, etc, alone. Go with someone! Again, most likely there would be no problems; these people are just trying to make a living, but it's still safety-conscious to go with someone.
Do not be afraid to say NO, or NO THANKS; for the most part the vendors do not get angry when you decide not to purchase something. They'd rather not waste time since there are a million other potential customers to be lured in.
The key is to bargain. This is best done by buying multiple items. For instance; if you see three different $40 handbags that you'd like, say you only have $80-100. If they say no, who cares? Say thanks and walk away; maybe they will even finally give in. Either way, there are a million other vendors that probably have the same thing.
Make sure you inspect the handbag; look at the stitching, check the spelling on the tags, test the zippers, etc.
Avoid purchasing the DVD's; many are filmed by hand by people sitting in movie theaters. The ones in actual cases tend to be better (or at least real); I've seen a lot of DVD cases that are simply empty or just a blank DVD or something. Make sure you check out what you are purchasing.
I suggest not dressing up. Also, pretend that you know what you're doing; be confident.
Most of the street shopping is done on Canal Street East between Lafayette and Bowery.
If you have questions, just ask someone that looks local! They won't bite.
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What is the phone number of the Canal Street Arts Center in Schuylerville New York?
The phone number of the Canal Street Arts Center is: 518-695-3147.
Where is Canal Street located?
Canal Street is located in the New York City Chinatown, which is located in Manhattan. It a main street in the area and contains six different subway stations for transportation.
Where is the Canal Street Arts Center in Schuylerville New York located?
The address of the Canal Street Arts Center is: 88 Broad St, Schuylerville, NY 12871-1301
What is the name of the famous canal in new york?
The Erie Canal is the famous canal in New York state.
What canal is located in New York state?
The longest canal in the world is the Grand Canal located in China.
What is the proper noun for canal?
A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing. A proper noun for the common noun 'canal' is the name of a canal, such as the Panama Canal, The Suez Canal, or the well known street in New York City, Canal Street.
In New York City How did TriBeCa get its name?
The Tribeca area stands for the Triangle Below Canal (street). Tri Be Ca.
Is it true that Canal Street in New York City is named because it lies on top of an old canal?
Yes, there really was a canal at Canal Street. It existed until 1821 when it became so polluted and disease ridden, that the city had to drain it. There is an illustration of the canal in the book, "History of the City of New York: Its Origin, Rise and Progress," published in 1877. It's caption reads, "It resulted finally in a street one hundred feet wide with a ditch or open canal in its center bordered with shade trees, upon either side of which was a broad drive lined with habitations
Canal in upstate New York?
The Erie canal
Is Fulton Street near Canal Street in New York City?
Yes, Canal Street is a little over half a mile north of Fulton Street. But Lower Manhattan, below Houston Street, is a very tiny area. All of the streets are no more than two miles apart or so.
The Erie Canal made what city a leading seaport?
The Erie Canal made New York City the leading seaport of America.
