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Adventures of an Andy Lau Fan on Taobao

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ID: 1274 Upper Intermediate
Everyone in China is doing it, so it's time we informed our users more about buying stuff on Taobao, the Chinese conqueror of eBay. Today's lesson delves into the shady underworld of obsessed fans. (Remember, ChinesePod takes no responsibility for any stinky shoes you may encounter in your online shopping adventures.)
Wed Oct 21 2009 | David, John
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SIMPLIFIED PINYIN ENGLISH  
限量 xiànliàng limited quantity
底价 dǐjià lowest price
零利润 líng lìrùn zero profit
成本价 chéngběn jià at cost
喂，是最爱刘德华吗？
wéi ，shì zuì ài Liú Déhuá ma ？
Hello, is this 'I Love Andy Lau'?
是我，你是寂寞的羊吗？
shì wǒ ，nǐ shì jìmò de yáng ma ？
That's me. Is this 'Lonely Sheep'?
对，产品你都了解了吧。
duì ，chǎnpǐn nǐ dōu liǎojiě le ba 。
That's right. So are you all clear on the product then?
嗯，不过我觉得价格还是高了点儿。
ng4 ，bùguò wǒ juéde jiàgé háishì gāo le diǎnr 。
Yeah, but I think the price is still a little high.
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