Hey Holiday: Dapitan: Haven for last minute budget gifts and decor

Looking for anything below P 500 for Christmas gifts, decor, and collectibles? Dapitan Arcade is the perfect place!

December is too late to purchase Christmas decors BUT if you're a decorating addict, this actually is the best time to buy. Decorations are now on sale and sellers are willing to give good discounts before they repack and do closing inventory.

Check out photos from my Dapitan trip :)

lovely flower arrangements highlighted with white fairy lights

Garlands and swags; assorted flowers sold by piece

Assorted Cute Santa Resin Figurines

Candy Ornaments-- 3 for P100 only

Traditional and Disco Glam Nutcracker figures

Classic and Rustic Nutcracker Wooden Figures, it's quite expensive at P850
but I think It's a good heirloom piece to pass on

Export Overrun Table top Christmas trees

For all the Candy lovers out there, here's the perfect Sweet Santa for you!

More Santas Please

Here's a tip tough, if' you're looking for extraordinary pieces.... don't put your hopes too high. Dapitan Items are budget indeed thus it may look cheap and may be of mediocre quality. Some are spin offs from Export items. For RESIN pieces, look closely at the hands and faces. If it looks too chubby then they are just replicas from purchased items remoulded to sell at a cheaper price. Note that Resin figurines should look smooth and that little details should be defined and well placed. BUT, there really are some unexpected gems if you look hard and bargain well.

Now for those who are not into the novelty holiday stuff and are looking for houseware, there's a wide selection of plates, bowls, glasses, and vases that are to die for!