dmay 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2009 the $380 is made of aluminum and glass, yours is aluminum and acrylic the $380 don't have rings to pull, yours have Oh yes, I forgot abt the glass... ya ya, glass sure more expensive. and... don't remind me of the RINGS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted December 10, 2009 thanks, i know about the 100-day return policy but these items are AS-IS, so no refunds. i'm not trying to refund, i want them to wrap the items (as promised) and to make good (whatever damages caused due to their fault) because to me, this seems like misrepresentation. manager just called me to say (paraphrased) : we did wrap the items at our side but before items were delivered, we unwrapped it and delivered it unwrapped my reply : it could be that the items were wrapped and delivered unwrapped, or that the items were not wrapped and were delivered unwrapped. either case, the item is damaged because the item was unwrapped, which is not as promised. i see it delivered unwrapped when i was promised wrapped, and i see damage, so that's a problem. shall see how it pans out. worst case situation is to relaminate update on this: after investigation, i was given 2 options, cash refund of the delivery charges in full or replacement of damaged parts (but need to wait for unspecified time) i think i'll just take the $$. don't know how long they'll take to replace my parts. on another related event: i bought the silver metal frame for my glass dining table at $20 from AS-IS (usual price $40), now waiting for the chrome legs if i buy from ikea, it'll cost me $100 for 4 chrome legs, more than the $70 i spent on the glass top and the metal frame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted December 10, 2009 my hdb permit for hacking just got approved!!! Yay! Next monday start hacking!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkpetter 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2009 my hdb permit for hacking just got approved!!! Yay! Next monday start hacking!!! COngrats!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gantan88 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2009 Hi, ya, the 2 'rings' are for pull/push. But this is also a top-hung door. I think we can simply push the door open, if pull, we may need the ring... like a bit troublesome because everytime close the door have to hold the ring to pull the door. Unless there are some grooves that we can use.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gantan88 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2009 my hdb permit for hacking just got approved!!! Yay! Next monday start hacking!!! Congratulations! Huat ah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alamak 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2009 my hdb permit for hacking just got approved!!! Yay! Next monday start hacking!!! congratz! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
butterfingerzz 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2009 my hdb permit for hacking just got approved!!! Yay! Next monday start hacking!!! woo hoo!! hack away!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted December 11, 2009 my dell zino and wireless printer arrived last night think i'll wait till new house settled before i set it up. looks quite tidy now in the 2 boxes. wah can't wait to see my house hacked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gantan88 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2009 just want to update, confirmed my hacking contractor, Designer House. $1000 for hacking of 52 ft of wall, inclusive of HDB permit (they are pretty fast on the application of HDB permit too, at least for me) and clearing of debris. also want to share something i am interested to add to my house.. an Air-tight rubbish chute hopper! MAXDEN manufactures a patented Air-Tight Rubbish Chute Hoppers The most common complaint about rubbish chute hoppers is that cockroaches and foul odours could infiltrate into the residential apartments, thus contaminating it with germs, mold, bacteria and other invisible undesirables. MAXDEN has solved this problem! It has incorporated a patented, self-sealing, magnetic-pneumatic gasket into its hopper design. This Air-Tight rubbish chute hopper will shut out cockroaches. Guaranteed! Features PSB - approved 1/2 hr fire-rating - Tested to Singapore standard ISO 3008: 1976, BS 476 part 22:1987 - Stainless steel hairline finish - Air-tight, self-closing - 3 years warrantly - MAXDEN 1 Normanton Park #02-157 Singapore 118998 Tel : +65 6278 3552 Fax : +65 6377 0284 Email : enquiry@maxden.com.sg Fyi, i have found out from the supplier that each of this air-tight hopper cost $450. Crop part of the reply from the supplier: 2. MAXDEN is a manufacturer of cockroach-proof, airtight, stainless steel, fire-rated rubbish chute hoppers that are tested and certified by PSB. 3. Our patented pneumatic-magnetic gasket seals so well, we guarantee it will shut out cockroaches during fogging. Foul odour will also be shut out. 4. We are pleased to offer our MAXDEN hopper at $450 each nett, inclusive of installation. No GST. It will take 3 hours to replace a hopper. 5. Some of our clients that had retrofitted their hoppers to MAXDEN are: a) Avon Park b) Baddell View c) High St Centre d) Wisma Atria e) Lanson Place f) The Prominence g) Liat Towers h) Sandy Palm Condo i) Duchess Manor j) Balmeg Hill k) Neptune Court l) Juniper At Ardmore m) MAS Building n) Ridgewood Condo o) Normanton Park p) various HDB estate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted December 14, 2009 (edited) Day 1 hacking as planned today. 8.30 am meet to mark areas to be hacked and pay deposit. efficient, on time. before at 9am noon time evening at 6pm over all, quite efficient, only 1 local chinese worker to finish most of the work. at a cost of $1000, i think my contractor made quite a tidy profit noticed that the worker found 2 2-gang sockets for himself, won't deny him of his find still have some walls to hack near the bathroom/toilet and near the bedroom 2 door, should finish by tomorrow. hope to meet my 2nd contractor tomorrow! Edited December 14, 2009 by ossify Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted December 14, 2009 bought 2 LILLÅNGEN Sink cabinet with 2 doors and stainless steel legframe for my toilet and bathroom at $100 each Width: 60 cm Depth: 38 cm Height: 64 cm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted December 14, 2009 bought 4 silver A-legs for my dining table at $8 each Min. height: 60 cm Max. height: 90 cm Max. load: 60 kg (per leg) Made of: Steel, Epoxy/polyester powder coating Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macbart 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2009 bought 4 silver A-legs for my dining table at $8 each Min. height: 60 cm Max. height: 90 cm Max. load: 60 kg (per leg) Made of: Steel, Epoxy/polyester powder coating Don't they usually cost more? Where did you get them for $8? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted December 14, 2009 (edited) Don't they usually cost more? Where did you get them for $8? usually $15, bought from AS-IS. so my black glass dining table costs $102 in total. $50 for 160x80cm galant black glass top, $20 for 160cm metal frame, $32 for 4 silver legs, adjustable between 60-90cm. All from AS-IS Edited December 14, 2009 by ossify Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
