As we know that
in Indonesia, there are many types of markets. But now, I’m just talking about
the classification of market, there are Traditional Markets and Modern Markets.
Why am I talking about this topic?? This is because I often accompanied my
mother shopped at the markets, so I want to tell you a little of my experience
and express my opinion on both markets. When shopping, my mother always find a
store that fit the needs what she want to purchase, also in accordance with her
money. So, she doesn’t just shop at one store. Choose a store that suits our
needs is extremely important when we have money, we can use as needed, so it
isn’t wasteful. Back to the topic, I will compare the Traditional and Modern
markets with my opinion. I will also give an examples of some Traditional and
Modern markets in Depok.
First, I started with the Traditional market.
Traditional market is a place where buyers and sellers can transact directly
and also occur bargaining process. Typically, Traditional market consists of
stalls or shops, but there is also a sell on the street and only paved sacks or
cardboard. In addition, there is also a sell on the side of the railway.
Although in dangerous places, but there is still a buyer, including my mother.
Usually my mother shopping in Traditional market to buy ingredients for
cooking, such as vegetables, fish, chicken or beef, spices and others. When I
asked my mother, what is the reason she always grocery shopping in Traditional
market, she replied that there is much cheaper than the Modern market, there
are also many vendors who sells the same type of stuff, so you can choose which
one is better. Even more importantly, my mother can bargain the price with the
seller, so she can get an even cheaper price and my mother is very skilled in
bargaining. So, although sometimes sells in Traditional market place was dirty,
somewhat dangerous, smelly and hot, it doesn’t make people who want a cheaper
price for the quality of goods is also reluctant to the Traditional market.
This is an example for Traditional market in Depok.
Depok Jaya Market
Kemiri Market
Dewi Sartika Market
Second, the Modern market. Modern market is a
place where sellers and buyers aren’t transact directly. Buyers are usually
served by a salesman and also can’t be a process of bargaining, because the
price of goods already listed. Usually, Modern markets are in a clean building
and belongings neatly so comfortable shopping there. Sometimes, my mother also
shop at the Modern market, but only for the purchase of household appliances
and items for personal care, such as bathing soap, shampoo, cosmetic tools and
others. However, the frequency of shopping at the Modern market fewer than
shopping at Traditional market, because these goods are purchased in Modern
market are goods that last a long time, so it doesn’t need too much time to
spend there. This is an example for Modern market in Depok.
ITC Depok
Depok Town Square
Margo City
In conclusion,
the Traditional markets with Modern markets, both of them have advantages and
disadvantages. If we want a cheaper price even cheaper again, we should choose
a Traditional market although less convenient place. But, if you prefer
shopping place is clean and comfortable, we should choose the Modern market
although with a more expensive price. Essentially, it all depends on your needs
and desires.
Thanks for reading, I hope this can be useful :3
