This week, a lot has been done! I'm impressed by their efficiency.
False ceilings and partition were up. Wet works done too!
Now we are only left with the carpentry part.
But of course, there were a few hiccups we faced.
The ID had problems finding the 'metal rod' that we need for the tv console and suggested squarish columns. Rejected and made him go look for anything but square columns. We only want round poles!
And now, he told us that the pink laminate for the kitchen is out. So we have to make a trip down again to find another match for the kitchen. But I'm quite determined to stick to the original idea. So unless he gave me a very solid reason, like the last person on earth making the laminate is dead, I will not relent. Too bad.
Just made my first order from Taobao.com via Peeka.sg and I'm pretty pleased with their service!!
Taobao.com, also known as 淘宝网 in Chinese, is like the china version of Gmarket. Only difference is that it is alot bigger and sell all sorts of stuff that you can't even find on Gmarket.
It would be best to use an agent if you want to buy from Taobao.com because:
1) the shops do not have much experience of shipping anywhere else rather than within China
2) overseas buyer are unable to add money into their Taobao account as they use Alipay, which is similar to Paypal and are funded by China banks
3) hassle-free and saves on shipping. The agents will help you to handle all the payments needed and because they handle shipping in bulks, cost on shipping is saved!
What we need to do is just register an account with the agent, create new order, paste the URL of the item we want, transfer the deposit of 80% via Ibanking and viola! Just wait for the items to be delivered to our doorstep.
As Easy as ABC.
The reason why I'm particularly pleased with Peeka.sg is because of the efforts they made. I placed 2 different orders but of the same seller. By doing so, I could incur double shipping charges out of China. Hence I left a comment to request for combined shipping.
This morning they called me and mentioned that they will cancel the 1st order and combine the items under the same seller so that I could save on shipping within China too.
I totally overlooked on that point! Thumbs up for that!
Awaiting for the first shipment to arrive before we order more. Lots of household stuffs to choose from!
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On another note, we went out for dinner on Saturday to celebrate Father's Day. Skipped the usual Chinese/Jap cuisine and went for Korean instead.
Chose Auntie Kim's Korean Restaurant since it's the nearest to us and is one of the top 10 in ladyironchef's blog.
Love the place and its variety of authentic Korean food. Absolutely love the Bi Bim Naengmyeon!!
Works has been slow this week as the electrician kinda took his own sweet time, resulting in a delay in the putting up of false ceiling.
We engaged two different co. for electrical and renovation cause of the price difference.
No choice. Everything also must save.
Nonetheless, everything else is going quite smoothly. This week, the hacked kitchen walls and floor has been touched up. Aircon pipings are up and connected too. Should be expecting the false ceiling to be up by next week.
Pleased to see our house finally going under renovation. It has been a long time since we collected the keys in dec. But due to all the festivals(CNY, Qing Ming and etc), all works had to be delayed.
Will be going up from time to time to monitor. Almost 80% done with all the furnitures and appliances. Can't wait!
This week, a lot has been done! I'm impressed by their efficiency.
False ceilings and partition were up. Wet works done too!
Now we are only left with the carpentry part.
But of course, there were a few hiccups we faced.
The ID had problems finding the 'metal rod' that we need for the tv console and suggested squarish columns. Rejected and made him go look for anything but square columns. We only want round poles!
And now, he told us that the pink laminate for the kitchen is out. So we have to make a trip down again to find another match for the kitchen. But I'm quite determined to stick to the original idea. So unless he gave me a very solid reason, like the last person on earth making the laminate is dead, I will not relent. Too bad.
Just made my first order from Taobao.com via Peeka.sg and I'm pretty pleased with their service!!
Taobao.com, also known as 淘宝网 in Chinese, is like the china version of Gmarket. Only difference is that it is alot bigger and sell all sorts of stuff that you can't even find on Gmarket.
It would be best to use an agent if you want to buy from Taobao.com because:
1) the shops do not have much experience of shipping anywhere else rather than within China
2) overseas buyer are unable to add money into their Taobao account as they use Alipay, which is similar to Paypal and are funded by China banks
3) hassle-free and saves on shipping. The agents will help you to handle all the payments needed and because they handle shipping in bulks, cost on shipping is saved!
What we need to do is just register an account with the agent, create new order, paste the URL of the item we want, transfer the deposit of 80% via Ibanking and viola! Just wait for the items to be delivered to our doorstep.
As Easy as ABC.
The reason why I'm particularly pleased with Peeka.sg is because of the efforts they made. I placed 2 different orders but of the same seller. By doing so, I could incur double shipping charges out of China. Hence I left a comment to request for combined shipping.
This morning they called me and mentioned that they will cancel the 1st order and combine the items under the same seller so that I could save on shipping within China too.
I totally overlooked on that point! Thumbs up for that!
Awaiting for the first shipment to arrive before we order more. Lots of household stuffs to choose from!
*****************
On another note, we went out for dinner on Saturday to celebrate Father's Day. Skipped the usual Chinese/Jap cuisine and went for Korean instead.
Chose Auntie Kim's Korean Restaurant since it's the nearest to us and is one of the top 10 in ladyironchef's blog.
Love the place and its variety of authentic Korean food. Absolutely love the Bi Bim Naengmyeon!!
Works has been slow this week as the electrician kinda took his own sweet time, resulting in a delay in the putting up of false ceiling.
We engaged two different co. for electrical and renovation cause of the price difference.
No choice. Everything also must save.
Nonetheless, everything else is going quite smoothly. This week, the hacked kitchen walls and floor has been touched up. Aircon pipings are up and connected too. Should be expecting the false ceiling to be up by next week.
Pleased to see our house finally going under renovation. It has been a long time since we collected the keys in dec. But due to all the festivals(CNY, Qing Ming and etc), all works had to be delayed.
Will be going up from time to time to monitor. Almost 80% done with all the furnitures and appliances. Can't wait!
Our Renovation Progress: Week 3
