As we walked around Times Square, the conversation shifted to our previous trips to Hong Kong. We decided to enter Lane Crawford, the department store that seems to epitomize the Hong Kong shopping-spree experience. It was one of Kong Kong's and Gwammy's favorites in the sixties, and they would tell me that the store was kind enough to deliver shopping packages straight to their hotel room. It wasn't necessary to lug your shopping bags around town; that delivery service made the customers feel special. I don't think they offer this service anymore, and if ever, only to the regular quantity buyers. Nowadays, the store specializes in luxury items that cost an arm and a leg. No doubt, however--the shopping experience is always a pleasure, as you can find the very best quality goods. Of course, the pleasure is especially doubled if you come at the right time to catch the very rare cut-price sale!
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