Granitetop 1 Report post Posted July 24, 2013 How about lighting? Relatively small volume and weight.Speaking of light, helped my bro bought some car led headlight from tb... Flew them in at $28 as they r small n light like u mention. Overall still cheaper than qoo10 n amazon which all ship faulty ones to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Granitetop 1 Report post Posted July 25, 2013 (edited) After leaving a comment with peeka, then everything arrived... Maybe I shld have pursue it earlier....Now waiting for the shipping cost, hope it is not more than $300, so it is still worth the trouble, risk n wait..Peeka Final quotation is...................Ordered so many sinks and not 1cubic metre yet... Glad did not use amcon, save on the S$10 per link and the hassle...Shipment arriving in 2 weeks' time... Edited July 25, 2013 by Granitetop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Granitetop 1 Report post Posted July 25, 2013 (edited) Updates on renovation progress,The floor tiles of toilets are in by now, Kitchen wall tile is up too.Door frame for extended storeroom and the main door is up, cemented.ongoing for the kitchen and storeroom floor tiles.Reno shopping:sinks - all bought from TBToilet bowls - clueless?? fridge- eyeing Samsung RSH7UNSLHood -aerogaz (to change to normal hood)Hob - Rinnai (to order soon!)Heater - citygas ( yet to call and place order)Dryer - citygas (yet to call and place order)8 ceiling fans - fanco vs crestarBilly bookshelves - ???Besta TV console - ??Ingatorp white extendable table - ???arm chairs vs sofa?poster bed? Edited July 25, 2013 by Granitetop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greglhc 30 Report post Posted July 25, 2013 Wow! Did u estimate your savings by purchasing from taobao? Congrats on the risk paying off! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Granitetop 1 Report post Posted July 25, 2013 !! Just realise I need to buy toilet bowel by this weekend!Dunno what to buy and which shop is good... :help: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Granitetop 1 Report post Posted July 25, 2013 (edited) Wow! Did u estimate your savings by purchasing from taobao?Congrats on the risk paying off! Let's calculate the savings just from the 4 sinks and rain shower23" sellena sink aka Kraus sinks amazon abt USD330 TB RMB 859 savings S$(400-180) =S$ 22048cm Laundry sink local abt S$200? TB RMB 370 (w PRC shipping) savings S$123rectangular Toilet basin wall hung local abt S$150? TB RMB 475 (w PRC shipping) saving S$50undermount toilet basin local abt S$150? TB RMB 275 (w PRC shipping) saving S$93rainshower set Local S$330 TB RMB 349 saving S$ 257Total saving from purchase price: S$743less the whole shipping cost, tax and concierge fee :S$(154+48+35) = S$(237)Actual savings = S$(743 - 237) = S$506 Minimum savings from this shipment is about $500!! Edited July 25, 2013 by Granitetop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Granitetop 1 Report post Posted July 25, 2013 (edited) Just placed an order on the dryer and heater with citygas...Feel like the pace of the reno is picking up, with ID call us up for action every other day Edited July 25, 2013 by Granitetop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Makanology 29 Report post Posted July 25, 2013 Hi, you can check out Royal Fanco along Jalan Besar. The last we checked, they were the cheapest in that stretch and extremely good service! Husband and wife team: Henry & Lena who give good advice and best, they are not pushy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Granitetop 1 Report post Posted July 25, 2013 Hi, you can check out Royal Fanco along Jalan Besar. The last we checked, they were the cheapest in that stretch and extremely good service! Husband and wife team: Henry & Lena who give good advice and best, they are not pushy!Thanks Makanology!Will check it out this few days.any type of toilet bowls to recommend? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Makanology 29 Report post Posted July 25, 2013 Hmmm we wanted colored toilet bowls so opted for Baron 2 pieces cos it seems to have more color choices. Suggest you check out the few shops on the same stretch from GR Link, Poh Seng and make Royal Fanco as your last stop. See all possible models & have fun comparing prices Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greglhc 30 Report post Posted July 25, 2013 woot! Let's calculate the savings just from the 4 sinks and rain shower23" sellena sink aka Kraus sinks amazon abt USD330 TB RMB 859 savings S$(400-180) =S$ 22048cm Laundry sink local abt S$200? TB RMB 370 (w PRC shipping) savings S$123rectangular Toilet basin wall hung local abt S$150? TB RMB 475 (w PRC shipping) saving S$50undermount toilet basin local abt S$150? TB RMB 275 (w PRC shipping) saving S$93rainshower set Local S$330 TB RMB 349 saving S$ 257Total saving from purchase price: S$743less the whole shipping cost, tax and concierge fee :S$(154+48+35) = S$(237)Actual savings = S$(743 - 237) = S$506 Minimum savings from this shipment is about $500!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Granitetop 1 Report post Posted July 25, 2013 Hmmm we wanted colored toilet bowls so opted for Baron 2 pieces cos it seems to have more color choices. Suggest you check out the few shops on the same stretch from GR Link, Poh Seng and make Royal Fanco as your last stop. See all possible models & have fun comparing prices ok! Will just do that! Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfredt 27 Report post Posted July 25, 2013 Hmmm we wanted colored toilet bowls so opted for Baron 2 pieces cos it seems to have more color choices. Suggest you check out the few shops on the same stretch from GR Link, Poh Seng and make Royal Fanco as your last stop. See all possible models & have fun comparing prices is hoe kee a good place for sanitary products ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Makanology 29 Report post Posted July 25, 2013 We tried Hoe Kee which has its own house brand. However prices and service still can't fight the few shops I have mentioned at Jalan Besar unless you are looking at branded sanitary wares ;p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfredt 27 Report post Posted July 25, 2013 more price sensitive than brand sensitive thanks.. will spend a time at jalan besar to check them out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
