Popular Daiso beauty items sold out? What travellers can do
As Daiso cosmetics have taken off, one complaint keeps coming up among travellers: "It was sold out when I got there."A recent Korean report also noted that popular items sell out often and shoppers use thepickup app service to secure them in advance.
What the community shares:
1. Check stock before you go
- Many people check store-by-store stock in the Daiso app first
- Some say the pickup service saves wandering the aisles. Check ahead whether sign-up and payment work for foreign visitors
2. Don't stick to the big stores
- Tourist-heavy stores like Myeongdong reportedly clear out popular items fast. People often mention finding them at small stores in residential areas
3. Have a backup in mind
- Daiso now carries many similar products, including items made with pharma companies. If your pick is gone, some people compare ingredient lists to choose something close
4. Don't overdo it
- At 1,000–5,000 won it's easy to overfill the basket. Think about suitcase weight too
How have you tracked down sold-out Daiso items? Share your tricks.
Source: Newsis — "Same ingredients as department-store serum": 5,000-won cosmetics draw foreigners and men
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