Finding cheap electronics and phone accessories in Pettah.
3 Answers from travellers
If you need cheap, reliable electronics, phone chargers, or adapters in Pettah, you must navigate directly to First Cross Street. This specific narrow street is entirely dedicated to wholesale and retail electronics, packed floor to ceiling with gadgets.
While the prices are incredibly low, you must bargain hard. Never accept the first price they quote a foreigner. Aim to negotiate at least thirty percent off the initial asking price.
Be cautious about quality. If you are buying a charging cable or a power bank, insist that the vendor plugs it into the wall and demonstrates that it actually charges your specific phone properly before you hand over any cash.
Scam Watch: colombo
Driver claims the meter is broken and quotes an inflated flat rate. Common on arrival at airport or railway stations when tourists are tired and disoriented.
Drivers wearing official-looking uniforms claim to be "government-approved" and charge 3-5x normal rates. They may have fake badges or ID cards.
Women with babies approach asking you to buy milk powder at a nearby shop (not cash). The shop is run by accomplices and charges 5-10x normal price.
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