Why Is The Entire Tip Thread Removed ?

[Chrislim 0]

Hi all,

Something strange just happened. Maybe it's just me but why was the entire TIP thread removed ? Could one of the moderators be from TIP ? If so, how can we expect any honesty in this forum ?

[LGG 0]

Hi all,

Something strange just happened. Maybe it's just me but why was the entire TIP thread removed ? Could one of the moderators be from TIP ? If so, how can we expect any honesty in this forum ?

Why is the thread gone? Any moderators who removed it? Please explain..

This thread contains so many useful tips for current and prospective clients of The Interior Place. Please restore the thread.

[pro2 0]

Hi Chris & everyone

First of all, I would like to thank my faithful & loyal client to inform me of this forum that is circulating about me & my company. I'm really very thankful to those out there as my supporting customers. I am Candy, manager & also one of the director from The Interior Place. I am very new to this kind of forum & in fact this is my first time reading it but I have heard about this forum & never have the time & chance to read.

Very sad & disappointed to see what Chris had badmouth about me. After all I have been in this industry for 11 years, this is the 1st time I come across this type of issue. Since you've all heard his version & now I would like to explain my version (instead of just listening to his side of the story... ...) Since I want to be true & transparent so there's some words which you might not like to hear. Just hope for your kind understanding....

Quote - 5 Apr

As you mentioned, you came to me because someone RECOMMENDED us to you & you ARE IMPRESSED by our workmanship. Lets begin with the 1st day of reno : I specified to you & your wife that both of you must be around on the 1st day of work for job briefing but to my surprised you were not present for such important biefing and left my tiler and myself including my electrician to run through the details with your father-in-law, your wife & her brother. Under normal circumstances, it should be ok but somehow things do not turn out to be. Maybe you are not aware how they changed the entire layout during the briefing.. Can anyone imagine when all tiles have been already been sent to the jobsite & just because of certain comments made by a 3rd party, everything has to be changed right down to the selection of tiles and even scolded me "stupid" for suggesting a certain layout... That certain 3rd party kept questioning why this have to be in this position & why that has to be in that position??? I mean, everything was discussed and confirmed in the office before we started the reno works. I understand that sudden 3rd party involved is never easy (or I should say 4th party involved) & even let them decide there and then to change whatever they want. I know that this is my job & I will have to be 101% patient & try to fulfill their requirements as much as possible. Actually, I really think that you & your wife including her family do not not trust us at all, since you mentioned that you trust us!!

Quote - 6 Apr

With regards to selection of tiles ; the tile showroom that we brought you to is about 25,000 sqft! I would like to emphasize here that you want me to be as detailed / transparent as possible & you mean you dont know that from the begining my quote for the tiles is at $3psf? The cost of the tiles were specified in the very 1st quote! During our discussion, we agreed to have a top up if any tiles cost more than $3. Its very reasonable in this market. I am someone that will not take extra amount which is not mine. Just like I transfered the extra $300 which you overpaid to your bank a/c before CNY. Till date, I still want to maintain my trustworthiness & keep our responsible reputation.

Plumbing issue : Yes, you were supposed to have a site briefing together with our plumber, but you were so late that my plumber had to go ahead first as they have to rush to another job site after yours. As for taking away anything from the bathroom, I really wonder how much would our plumber earn after taking away those existing pvc pipes to sell or to re-use? maybe 10 cents or 20 cents? I wonder abt the current value of pvc pipes! I thought everything went well when I rec'd your sms to say the plumber did a very good job, I was so relieved to hear that. But why are you making sure a comment here???

As for the water valve, I really do not know why it suddenly cracked. Everyone, pls figure out, we checked every connection for leakage during hand over (last day), yourself, your wife & I together with the plumber agreed that everything was completed & was done to your satisfaction and then you made the last payment.. I really doubt that you will pay me if the works were not completed. Morever, you & Lynn did a thorough check infront of us & I'm sure you had done your inspection as well.

After all, I think is a small misunderstanding. Regards to the changing of the base wood of the vanity. I never say no to your requested & had changed it immediately & its at my own cost.

Quote - 6 Apr from chris to brightred

I'm very glad that you went to the wall paper company directly because it will become their liability. You will then understand that you had to do all co-ordination & be prepare for any other hiccups. We often get into trouble with the wall paper company when they failed to do a proper job or irresponsible applicator which then indirectly damage & affect our reputation. It become our costing if the wall paper company not going to rectify any faults which they seem accpetable. In these scenario, we had to engage another applicator to rectify at our own cost.

With regards to your own electrician & Aircon man ; I really had a very very hard time to chase after you everyday for a date from your own contractors. As I had mentioned during the 1st day briefing before letting your wife sign the schedule that we have to stick accordingly to our schedule as its the peak season before CNY. My schedule stated very clearly on which day & when should your own contractor work. To my surprise, you didn't even bother to inform me that your own contractors could not make in time. In the end, I have to redo & at my own cost for something that its not my fault. I think you forgot again ! The top up you make is as per my sms , is for the L-box depth that you want. I couldn't complete your reno as per schedule just becos of your contractors again & again delay & can't even fix a date. Do you know its hard for me to book my other group of workers & I had to changed the timing again & again as I need to book them 1 week in advance as explain to you through sms. Just like to share with you, that I almost got into depression due to your project but I fully understand that I had to fulfill my job no matter how tough it will be. If I'm just anyone (sales designer) I think I will be the first to resign & just escaped from it. But I didn't do that & still serve you with my best.

Quote - 7 apr

I really tried my very best to be as cautious as possible as I know your expectation & we agreed everything to be black & white. As everytime you will tell me its ok but things don't turn up to be that way.. Just like you mentioned in your sms to me that you were SATISFIED with the GOOD JOB DONE BY OUR CARPENTER. Didn't know that you have a different view now! Dear Chris, if you are not satisfy with our job, pls come directly to me/my company, we will definitely do up whatever the defects are. We are not someone that will try to escape. Based on my responsibility & reputation of company, we are definitely looking into long term business. But due to your comments, it will definitely put us on a stage higher to view from higher & different perspective.

I'm not trying to win any sympathy votes from anyone. I just hope that everyone here will understand from my position. I would not dare to say that everybody here must share the same view but I just want to explain the whole story from my side so that everyone will have a clearer scenario. Please kindly think back : Will I do something like what he say to spolit my reputation? I don't think so rgt... ... Please do not hesitate to contact me @ hp : 96868 050 should anyone have doubts in any issue... Tks for the listening ear

Once again, pls do not hesitate to look for me instead of badmouthing, slandering & personal attack me behind my back. As I will not hesitate to take legal action.

Edited April 10, 2008 by pro2

[Chrislim 0]

I seriously hope that this is a place for honest sharing and helping everybody out with real life accounts .

With the sudden removal of the thread with no apparent explanation, it just makes the company involved even more dubious. It also throws serious doubt on the integrity of this forum.

If what I say is true and someone up there is from TIP, I will be removed soon. If that happens, well, some of you know how to contact me .....

While writing this , I just realised that Candy posted last on the forum before the thread was removed. I had a really entertaining time reading the posts.

Well, I am sure all who read my thread would agree that I was objective in my comments and the clear objective I had in mind was to share my experience , hoping it would help someone else. I have not used any insults in it at all.

I have even opened myself up by posting under my real name and inviting people to my house . If there is no truth to my statements , why was the entire thread removed ?

Well, at least how things work around here.... go luck , guys.

All I can say is bring back the thread and let everyone be the judge if there was badmouthing or slandering .

Everyone , be careful what you post . Honesty , it seems, is repaid with legal action .

Must be an " act of God " .

[pro2 0]

Please read our Forum Rules on Badmouthing, Slandering and Personal Attacks.

Didn't you read the T&C when you register in this forum?

On one hand you sms to please me, and yet you badmouth behind my back. If I knew this would happen, I wouldn't have taken up your project in the first place, and let the project dragged over 3 months which usually is completed within one & a half month. And in the end, allowing you to damage my 11yrs of clean record & reputations. I'm deeply sadden & hurt by your remarks.

I don't expect any credit from you, but please don't slander me. In any forum, anyone also have the right to post their views because I don't see that you're helping or giving any form of TIPS to anyone in here.

Edited April 10, 2008 by pro2

[LGG 0]

Hey stay cool!

Forum is a place for sharing. Not bombarding each other..

[tension_z 0]

actually,

there is nothing to hide, I think moderater should bring back the thread.

let the forumers decide.

Candy's explanation should still stay but under owner's previous post.

we are here to learn anyway.

=) Cheers.

[Chrislim 0]

Well LGG and all who read my posts,

Glad to have been in contact with you . Guess can't really be that forthcoming in here.

I am still opening up my place for you guys to come see if you like. You know how to contact me.

Gd luck with your renovations and I hope my tips and experience helped . You guys know best whether I was out to berate somebody or I was out to help others.

Be careful what u post here. Mine was the best example of honesty repaid.

Signed ,

Chris

[Chrislim 0]

I also totally agree that Candy's postings stay. That way, we will have a rare chance to see things from the complete point of view .

It is good that Candy is so pro-active in this discussions . If more IDs come forward and present their opinions , this forum would have taken an even bigger step in helping forumers arrive at a more informed decision.

[mud3210 0]

so renotalk is afraid it will be charged if the thread gets restored uh?