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So Timex is cheaper in Amazon. But I thought it is made in China? :dunno: :dunno:

Yes, there are certain stuff still cheaper in the US than China so that's why even my friends in China still buy stuff from Amazon. Timex, Coach, cosmetics etc are still cheaper outside of China. Don't think there's any precise category that I can tell which is definitely cheaper in China ... Let me think ...

Ummm, the same clothes made in China are definitely cheaper (e.g. Uniqlo, Columbia, Northface) ... Electronics are not cheaper unless it's accessories and add-ons ... I believe I did look at hansgrohe (or was it grohe?) taps - they were definitely cheaper cos some ranges are made in china ... I believe ppl have bought curtains etc and it's cheaper ... Ahh, then the copycat brands are cheaper e.g. emoi, and not forgetting the "OEM" manufacturers... :sport-smiley-004:

 

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Thank you for the detail explanations. Really appreciate it. :bow: :bow:

For 65daiou, the exchange rate still ok. 8% agent fee is just like HSG. Shipping cost is cheaper than from US to here.

Last question, dragonnite, are u buying the stool? :notti: :notti: :notti:

I think got 2 other interested party including me... :dribble: :dribble: :dribble:

hmmm, disregarding my PM, let me see if the shop can ship directly to us and how much it would cost since there could be 4 of us ... ahh, the guy replied - nope ... ****...

going by 65daigou, ordering 4 (assuming all transparent) drives down the cost considerably - about SGD113 each compared to SGD121... wrong - i recalculated with the shipment, it costs about SGD126 so it's more expensive from this seller... hmmm

incidentally, i'm looking at this shop instead - the track record is better...

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.1.oJ331l&id=6218451785

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hmmm, disregarding my PM, let me see if the shop can ship directly to us and how much it would cost since there could be 4 of us ... ahh, the guy replied - nope ... ****...

going by 65daigou, ordering 4 (assuming all transparent) drives down the cost considerably - about SGD113 each compared to SGD121... wrong - i recalculated with the shipment, it costs about SGD126 so it's more expensive from this seller... hmmm

incidentally, i'm looking at this shop instead - the track record is better...

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.1.oJ331l&id=6218451785

this link .. i super like their coffee table..

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.4-8885968187.5.lEL0Ai&id=9202734113

wondering what will be the weight like if i go thru daigou...

 

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this link .. i super like their coffee table..

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.4-8885968187.5.lEL0Ai&id=9202734113

wondering what will be the weight like if i go thru daigou...

Interesting, only volume stated... ask them over aliwangwang, this shop quite fast in responding ...they told me actual shipping cost to gz is 120rmb for 4 chairs which makes it around sgd116... besides Kim, who else wanted the chair?

 

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Interesting, only volume stated... ask them over aliwangwang, this shop quite fast in responding ...they told me actual shipping cost to gz is 120rmb for 4 chairs which makes it around sgd116... besides Kim, who else wanted the chair?

i thinking of getting the table... asking them now.. but they dunno the weight...

sianz.. they cannot get back to me with the weight.. now dunno wanna get or not.. sighz..

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Interesting, only volume stated... ask them over aliwangwang, this shop quite fast in responding ...they told me actual shipping cost to gz is 120rmb for 4 chairs which makes it around sgd116... besides Kim, who else wanted the chair?

how does the chair looks like? :unsure:
 

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Lol...i bought alot of stuff. Wil post the photos once they arrived.

I bought the items thru a freight company. Hopefully everything go smoothly...

u got it thru frankman contacts?it looks legit and maybe i shalt inquiry once it nearer to the dates of ECD.So many poison by fellow renotalkers and kim..*sighs*burnt pocket burnt...

Frankman contacts : http://www.renotalk.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=52921&st=160

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for peeps looking for eames replica chairs,there this one place that sells it across the causeway.u need to drive to plentong JB

heres the link

http://www.ssfhome.com/ssf_Store_life_KL.html

SSF and king king wong are affliated...see alot of the carton boxes bearing their brands in the place

http://kingnkingwong.com/

they have other home decor stuffs.need to go and absorb and be poison.LOL

the white ones RM209 discounted RM119 $SGD48.37

the black ones RM299 discounted RM199 $SGD80.89

cheaper than lush and comfort IMO

based on yesterday exchange rate which i change.On the moneychanger board state RM241 based on SGD$50 i think but i change SGD100 they give me RM246.50

Care is share...this tblog becoming~~POISON TILL POCKET BURNT blog liao

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for peeps looking for eames replica chairs,there this one place that sells it across the causeway.u need to drive to plentong JB

heres the link

http://www.ssfhome.com/ssf_Store_life_KL.html

SSF and king king wong are affliated...see alot of the carton boxes bearing their brands in the place

http://kingnkingwong.com/

they have other home decor stuffs.need to go and absorb and be poison.LOL

the white ones RM209 discounted RM119 $SGD48.37

the black ones RM299 discounted RM199 $SGD80.89

cheaper than lush and comfort IMO

based on yesterday exchange rate which i change.On the moneychanger board state RM241 based on SGD$50 i think but i change SGD100 they give me RM246.50

Care is share...this tblog becoming~~POISON TILL POCKET BURNT blog liao

Thanks for sharing! I assume the prices are for ABS plastic? Any idea how much is the fibreglass version (if they are selling)?

 

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Thanks for sharing! I assume the prices are for ABS plastic? Any idea how much is the fibreglass version (if they are selling)?

i did not see the fibreglass ones..maybe i didnt look hard enuff..lol..cause i was browsing along the aisles,not the ripe time to shop..just absorbing the atmosphere of the place for inspirations..heh =)

 

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If only my house are not done up yet... :bleah: So many nice things can buy... sigh... :dribble:

I can foresee myself buying my table and chairs from taobao if I know of this earlier.. haa...

Good for those gathering ideas or just started reno...

So jealous of u guys... :bleah: :bleah: :bleah:

Thanks for sharing on this blog!

:yamseng: :yamseng: :yamseng: :yamseng:

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this one, is a stool but i'm planning to use it as a side table in my bedroom... :notti:

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.1.oJ331l&id=6218451785

Hi dragonnite, if no one else is interested, maybe you should go ahead. The offer is only for 4 chairs right? No 2 chairs hor?

If not convenient, I will buy later when I gather more items.

:yamseng: :yamseng:

 

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If only my house are not done up yet... :bleah: So many nice things can buy... sigh... :dribble:

I can foresee myself buying my table and chairs from taobao if I know of this earlier.. haa...

Good for those gathering ideas or just started reno...

So jealous of u guys... :bleah: :bleah: :bleah:

Thanks for sharing on this blog!

:yamseng: :yamseng: :yamseng: :yamseng:

You can always lelong your old stuffs on a yearly basis and buy new stuffs to make your house like newly renovated. :sport-smiley-004:

 

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