Should I buy Hong Kong souvenirs at tourist attractions or supermarkets? I went to both.

This is a question we get from readers almost every week: the same box of items can have vastly different prices at a shop in the Tsim Sha Tsui tourist area and a supermarket next to the Sham Shui Po market. Is there really a difference in quality? If you buy it as a gift, will the recipient be able to tell the difference or just look at the packaging? This article will break down the most frequently asked questions about souvenirs in a comparative way.