On a search for Oldies

CharK and I went to Sino Center in Mong Kok to look for old PC games. Unfortunately we weren't able to find an old copy of Densha de Go! amongst the many copies of SIMS, Diablo, and other Chinese RPGs. But unexpectedly we both were able to find some old CDs by our favourite artists.

I had always wanted my own copy of Third Eye Blind's debut album ever since I first heard my friend's copy  in junior high. But for one reason or another I never ended up buying a copy. Even with the prevalence of MP3s I actually prefer the actual copy of this album since I happened to like all of the songs and want to have the lyrics readily available.

Considering I haven't been able to find this at the local HMV stores, I was really surprised to see it being sold at one of the music shops at the Sino Center. Since it had the original stickers, this CD seemed to be the real deal--it was definitely worth the 39 HKD!

CharK also found a couple of Yui CDs at another shop in the same mall. They were a great deal too at 48 HKD each.

Our great finds of the day at the music store (Photo: CathC)

I must have listened to Semi-Charmed Life hundreds of times throughout my junior high years (Photo: Cath)

Having this best of Yui collection means needing fewer CDs around the house (Photo: CathC)

This shopping center is a pretty popular place for young people in search of old games, CDs, and figurines, and comics (mostly Japanese). One tip I have about coming here is to bring a bottled drink with you because there are tons of shops but none sell drinks (most stores have a no food/drink policy). Also, leave the backpacks at home (it can get very crowded in the narrow hallways and tiny shops). Once I got over the crowds, it was fun wandering around looking at all the toys, games, and CDs of my childhood.

Sino Center may not be one of the top destinations in the guidebooks but it's definitely a place to hit if you're looking for a blast from the past!