macbart 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 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 Wow, that's a great buy! BTW, there were lots of doors for sale at $5 each when I dropped by yesterday (Alexandra branch). I'm wondering if I should buy the glossy white ones (179.5cm x 39.5cm) and use them as shelves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Wow, that's a great buy! BTW, there were lots of doors for sale at $5 each when I dropped by yesterday (Alexandra branch). I'm wondering if I should buy the glossy white ones (179.5cm x 39.5cm) and use them as shelves. if you are buying doors to use as shelves, you have to be prepared that they may not serve the function properly. Some doors are quite flimsy so will not be able to hold heavy things. also, note where they chop the AS-IS logo, make sure that when you install it it's hidden Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chipee 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Hi ossify, that's a good catch. I usu visit the AS-IS area too There's really worthy stuff to buy from sometimes, too good to miss. Hi macbart, I bought the glossy white doors too. Pls check carefully on the piece before your purchase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macbart 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Hi ossify, that's a good catch. I usu visit the AS-IS area too There's really worthy stuff to buy from sometimes, too good to miss. Hi macbart, I bought the glossy white doors too. Pls check carefully on the piece before your purchase. Hi chipee, are you planning to use them as doors? BTW, my wife and I like the as-is section as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amrasenelya 1 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 hmm how come u all can find so many gd deals at the As-Is section? The As-Is section at tampines always not very gd quality and quite alot of "bruises" one.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 hmm how come u all can find so many gd deals at the As-Is section? The As-Is section at tampines always not very gd quality and quite alot of "bruises" one.. so far all the items i bought from ikea in my signature are AS-IS items, except for the klippan sofa which is from e-bay they are all flawless (at least in my eyes) except for one which was damaged due to careless delivery (which i will most likely be fully compensated for) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amrasenelya 1 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 so far all the items i bought from ikea in my signature are AS-IS items, except for the klippan sofa which is from e-bay they are all flawless (at least in my eyes) except for one which was damaged due to careless delivery (which i will most likely be fully compensated for) lucky u! managed to get gd stuff.. anyway i think the Daily advent offers, some of them quite gd deals, but troublesome to only go back on the days which have the particular things u wan.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 lucky u! managed to get gd stuff.. anyway i think the Daily advent offers, some of them quite gd deals, but troublesome to only go back on the days which have the particular things u wan.. all the items i wanted were sold out by the time i go there after work. oh well, guess you have to go at 10am or so to buy them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 (edited) second contractor can only meet me tomorrow evening.. can show him a house without walls first contractor called me up today to let me know that tonight can handover. very efficient. 2 days work earn $1k if i DIY hacking, will only cost me at most $400. but too bad i don't have HDB license will post pics tonight. Edited December 15, 2009 by ossify Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
preciousjam 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 all the works at your house are ala carte? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 all the works at your house are ala carte? you shall see don't worry, i'll put in the prices for the works done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Day 2 continued hacking by same hacker, 2 new bangladeshi workers appeared to help out with the removal of debris. at noon time at evening time overall, very efficient use of workers. 2 workers can clear all the debris in 1 day. was slightly annoyed that they put their things on my furniture but good thing is that it was already wrapped up in plastic. bad thing is that i saw a small opening in my plastic wrapping at the end of day, good thing no scratches, but quite dusty. sadly, cannot handover due to hacker miscommunication or forget, one "pillar" supposed to be hacked but wasn't hacked. also, one part of the wall at MBR door was not supposed to be hacked but contractor told me it dropped when hacking nearby wall. oh well, i guess i have to accept that walls fall unpredictably i'll just rebuild it, not much damage done. 15cm by 15cm "pillar" supposed to be hacked when i pointed out this mistake, contractor said it cannot be hacked due to metal structure, but i looked at it and pointed out that it's hollow. then he agreed with me and called up the hacker to clarify. anyway, hacker will finish hacking tomorrow, handover postponed to tomorrow, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gantan88 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Day 2 continued hacking by same hacker, 2 new bangladeshi workers appeared to help out with the removal of debris. overall, very efficient use of workers. 2 workers can clear all the debris in 1 day. was slightly annoyed that they put their things on my furniture but good thing is that it was already wrapped up in plastic. bad thing is that i saw a small opening in my plastic wrapping at the end of day, good thing no scratches, but quite dusty. sadly, cannot handover due to hacker miscommunication or forget, one "pillar" supposed to be hacked but wasn't hacked. also, one part of the wall at MBR door was not supposed to be hacked but contractor told me it dropped when hacking nearby wall. oh well, i guess i have to accept that walls fall unpredictably i'll just rebuild it, not much damage done. 15cm by 15cm "pillar" supposed to be hacked when i pointed out this mistake, contractor said it cannot be hacked due to metal structure, but i looked at it and pointed out that it's hollow. then he agreed with me and called up the hacker to clarify. anyway, hacker will finish hacking tomorrow, handover postponed to tomorrow, Serious, there is quite fair bit of hacking work. HDB still approved. But what happen to the brown doorway frame? It is like... hacked halfway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amrasenelya 1 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 all the items i wanted were sold out by the time i go there after work. oh well, guess you have to go at 10am or so to buy them wah.. thank YOU for the advice man.. lucky im on leave, i can go there n lug the chair back.. haa.. anyways, your reno progress is chop chop!! skali u complete earlier than me! but good for u! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annjoy 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Wah I reread your 8 pages and now i am sleepy!! so tired nowadays. So you are the one that did your own lighting and air con plan. u know i saw this before but for the life of me, i canot rememnber who did it! Now i know its you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
