1. SUCCESS TRADING is a discount store (a.k.a dollar store) in the heart of the Chinatown in Manhattan, New York. It is a small-medium size store with three very narrow isles (unlike the giant discount/dollar stores like the multi-tier-floored Jack's 99 Cents located by the New York Penn Station in Manhattan or the big Willowghby Store located by the Jay Street - Metro Tech subway station in Brooklyn.)
2. LOCATION: SUCCESS TRADING is NOT conveniently located right by the major subway stations. Nevertheless, it is located right by the very popular Chinese restaurants such as the Joe's Shanghai, Shanghai Asian Manor, Noodle Village, and etc. (see and read my extensive reviews of these fine Chinese restaurants here in yelp, too.) Strange to say, this is the only 99 cent stores in Chinatown, as far as I know as of today (May 31, 2018).
This area is full of Chinese gift shops, so, I am sure you will enjoy your adventures on the way. The area is very confusing with so many twisted streets in the small area but it is on the Catherine street right off the East Broadway. (TIP: In addition to the local map, I always carry a small brass compass in my pocket.)
3. MERCHANDISES: Unlike the "normal" discount stores and 99 cent stores in New York City, this specific store located in the Chinatown also sells a variety of additional Chinese-made cultural goodies. This include the bright red candlestick holders and associated items for your proudly displayed deity at the Chinese restaurants. Decorations for the Chinese celebrations are also sold here. Needless to say, they sell a variety of ceramic Asian style bowls for your dining table. Interestingly, they also sells many cooking utensils, including the professional restaurant quality Chinese Noodle Strainers. If you love cooking noodles, you must have it.
4. PRICES/VALUE: SUCCESS TRADING used to sell mostly 99 cents goodies. Nevertheless, just as many other 99 cents stores do today, more items are marked more, sadly. So, compare and examine the prices ofeach item wisely. For an example, surprisingly, some items such as the sets of watch batteries are still selling for only $1.25 (compare to the same one sold for $4 to $5 at any drugstores I know of in Manhattan and even in Brooklyn.) A small bag of sewing kit (including a scissors, needles, rolls of threads, tape measure) are also $1.25 (my local dollar stores sell these for $2.15 now). A pack of two bottles of white correction fluid is also only $1.50.
Some of the items are still sold for only $1 (including tax) here at the SUCCESS TRADING store. Examples of them are an eyeglass leash and a pack of large safety pins (labeled "sewing kit". LOL), that I bought today. I posted their photos and the receipt for the proof below. (Otherwise you would never even believe it!) You can NOT even find this level of discounted priced equivalent items at the Jack's 99 Cents by the NY Penn Station. (see my attached photos below)
If you are in the Chinatown and need a few small items urgently, I highly recommend the SUCCESS TRADING for my friends. I wish there are more dollar stores in the Chinatown.
Dr. Takeshi Yamada and Seara
Photographs of the exterior & interior of this store, my purchased items, and their receipt are posted below. read more