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I have did extensive researches on internet and alot of surveys ard SG. I have consolidated a few good places for self purchase of housing stuff eg. lightings, toilet stuff, furnishing, electricals...
I not really sure about the sensitivity here for putting names/places of stall to get best priced. SO for meantime I will keep to myself in case I infringed any advert issue here.
For me, I am a genuine buyer but posting (eg. Name of lighting stall) would somehow looks like I am doing self advert promoting that particular stall. Will look bad.
So seeking advised on what maybe the best possible way to keep the lobang's info alive and try not to end here for the benefit of other forumer?
I start the ball rolling for general info 1st before posting in depth good lobang:-
1) Furnishing - There is some furniture stall which is traditional type - cheap and some choices as per currently trend. Will post such name stall if situations looks good.
Reason being I always the drivers for frens who gotten their BTo last 2 years. Going ard islands for cheap furnishing which I get to compare $$ & quality among the local & overseas branding.
IMHO - Ikea is by best and cost saving option but the delivery and DIY is pain in a**. For me DIY isnt the issue but for many, if DIY not proper - shelf life of item will not last at all. 2nd reason - measurement of items on catalogue is exactly to the +/- 1mm. Precision is there which I like it too.
2) AC - definitely IMM is no no! Will shared if situations is ok. All 3 companies (no name mentioned) side by side sharing same pricing all marked up for discount.
3) Mattress - TK/Courts & "BigB" Brand is no no. Same to share in future. Mattress is very subjective - Analogy: its a bowl of noodle which everybody eats but everybody have their diff preference, feels or any likeable salesman? Imm does have it variety and some good reasonable priced mattress also.
4) Toilet accessories - Same for my IMHO, IMM is no no no! Even the biggest poshed toilet ACs stall in GL or Baltier can be cheaper for the similar brand/model of shower tap or toilet bowl (eg. Grohe Europa Set Rain shower set). Ikea still the cheapest option but lesser variety. Can be very subjective too as some stall can throw in similar spec items at very cheap (@closing down sales etc).
5) Electrical - if courts/best or "Big" brand going on big sale in expo - can go try see if can pick some cheap LEDs at "displayed" pricing. Even for the "Displayed" piece pricing - I still know there are slightly cheaper places ard SG. Hint* -> "Neighbourhood" Simply take a photo of the item you intend to buy, go to stall owner and ask for pricing - trick is to make known to seller that you are making payment in cash! (partial deposit and full upon delivery). Few Reasons - Installment or CC payment incurred slight percentage cost to the seller meaning cash will reduce the cost. 2nd being "big" stall like C or B warranty still under the particular brand eg. Sams**g. Even you buy from Stall A, warranty still under Sams**g.
6) Lightings - usually having ceiling fan or some may have water heater and toilet stuff tgt but still some shops are all right with reasonable pricing. There are too many shops ard which are spoiled & confused for choice. Being having close frens who own some of this lighting shop tells alot of stories. Cost of entire lightings whether worth $$$ entirely depend on the Salesman. Being on the same shop, there are salesman with lower pricing gauge n eager to close deal - which is good in getting more for lesser $$. There are some which being top salesman - equipped with the biggest barang knife to chop carrot which they often can do. Some info can be too sensitive here so I rather stay quiet for now.
7) Reno works - I often like to DIY and design my own stuff. Finally getting a new place of my own. I began by own ID training (DIY) and sourcing various contractors ard SG. Any contractor if you deal from them directly (unlike being Sub-Con by ID). Each part of renov (eg. Toilets, plumbing, doors, wiring or painting, carpentry) you can save up to 20%-40% compared to ID's package pricing (exclude cost of ID). Many did have the budget to employ ID but some ppl like me likes to go thru the trouble of DIY. depending on individual. This parts can be omitted from the thread if required as being the most subjective for everyone here.
Any other types of lobang to recommend? Like to keep it simple and informative for other to see.
Admin or Senior pls advise? Sexposed or pm or just quiet?
Hope this helps.
I not really sure about the sensitivity here for putting names/places of stall to get best priced. SO for meantime I will keep to myself in case I infringed any advert issue here.
For me, I am a genuine buyer but posting (eg. Name of lighting stall) would somehow looks like I am doing self advert promoting that particular stall. Will look bad.
So seeking advised on what maybe the best possible way to keep the lobang's info alive and try not to end here for the benefit of other forumer?
I start the ball rolling for general info 1st before posting in depth good lobang:-
1) Furnishing - There is some furniture stall which is traditional type - cheap and some choices as per currently trend. Will post such name stall if situations looks good.
Reason being I always the drivers for frens who gotten their BTo last 2 years. Going ard islands for cheap furnishing which I get to compare $$ & quality among the local & overseas branding.
IMHO - Ikea is by best and cost saving option but the delivery and DIY is pain in a**. For me DIY isnt the issue but for many, if DIY not proper - shelf life of item will not last at all. 2nd reason - measurement of items on catalogue is exactly to the +/- 1mm. Precision is there which I like it too.
2) AC - definitely IMM is no no! Will shared if situations is ok. All 3 companies (no name mentioned) side by side sharing same pricing all marked up for discount.
3) Mattress - TK/Courts & "BigB" Brand is no no. Same to share in future. Mattress is very subjective - Analogy: its a bowl of noodle which everybody eats but everybody have their diff preference, feels or any likeable salesman? Imm does have it variety and some good reasonable priced mattress also.
4) Toilet accessories - Same for my IMHO, IMM is no no no! Even the biggest poshed toilet ACs stall in GL or Baltier can be cheaper for the similar brand/model of shower tap or toilet bowl (eg. Grohe Europa Set Rain shower set). Ikea still the cheapest option but lesser variety. Can be very subjective too as some stall can throw in similar spec items at very cheap (@closing down sales etc).
5) Electrical - if courts/best or "Big" brand going on big sale in expo - can go try see if can pick some cheap LEDs at "displayed" pricing. Even for the "Displayed" piece pricing - I still know there are slightly cheaper places ard SG. Hint* -> "Neighbourhood" Simply take a photo of the item you intend to buy, go to stall owner and ask for pricing - trick is to make known to seller that you are making payment in cash! (partial deposit and full upon delivery). Few Reasons - Installment or CC payment incurred slight percentage cost to the seller meaning cash will reduce the cost. 2nd being "big" stall like C or B warranty still under the particular brand eg. Sams**g. Even you buy from Stall A, warranty still under Sams**g.
6) Lightings - usually having ceiling fan or some may have water heater and toilet stuff tgt but still some shops are all right with reasonable pricing. There are too many shops ard which are spoiled & confused for choice. Being having close frens who own some of this lighting shop tells alot of stories. Cost of entire lightings whether worth $$$ entirely depend on the Salesman. Being on the same shop, there are salesman with lower pricing gauge n eager to close deal - which is good in getting more for lesser $$. There are some which being top salesman - equipped with the biggest barang knife to chop carrot which they often can do. Some info can be too sensitive here so I rather stay quiet for now.
7) Reno works - I often like to DIY and design my own stuff. Finally getting a new place of my own. I began by own ID training (DIY) and sourcing various contractors ard SG. Any contractor if you deal from them directly (unlike being Sub-Con by ID). Each part of renov (eg. Toilets, plumbing, doors, wiring or painting, carpentry) you can save up to 20%-40% compared to ID's package pricing (exclude cost of ID). Many did have the budget to employ ID but some ppl like me likes to go thru the trouble of DIY. depending on individual. This parts can be omitted from the thread if required as being the most subjective for everyone here.
Any other types of lobang to recommend? Like to keep it simple and informative for other to see.
Admin or Senior pls advise? Sexposed or pm or just quiet?
Hope this helps.
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