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When you buy fragile items, it is a risk you take. I bought lights, benches, clocks, kitchen cabinets, dining chairs, picture frames from Taobao. It was risky. But I save 50% on some of my purchases. If I had discovered Taobao earlier, I would have bought my Kohler taps and shower and basins from Taobao. Shipping will generally cost about $150 for a 1 metre long flat packed item. I found Peeka to be cheaper when shipping larger volume items while 65daigou is cheaper with smaller volume items. And Peeka ships to your doorstep, you really don't want to be lugging the huge item around. Do a comparison of all the agents and see who is cheaper. Calculate a 1 metre by 1 metre box.

I order lights from Taobao. It came in two 1.5 metre by 1.5 metre boxes. That cost me $250 dollars to ship. But these items are not flat packed. Separately I ordered two benches. The biggest one is about 1.5 metres long. But it was flat packed. The shipping for the 2 benches was $120. Another order I made for 6 dining chairs which were Eames replica. These came un-assembled as well. Shipping was about $120 as well. Basically, just make sure it comes flat packed. Else shipping will cost you a lot. Overall, I saved quite a substantial sum for everything I bought. You should do a comparison between 65daigou and other agents. I found that Peeka's rate for large volume items are cheaper. If you find someone cheaper, do tell me!

Well you are speaking in the context of a person who already own a HDB before the COV went crazy high. I am complaining because I am a first time buyer and these high prices makes it difficult for people of my age group to afford it.