^ actually the price for sia is abit cheaper than mas, problem is sia's connecting flights all $uck and the transit times are usually a lot longer than mas'. but well, depends on what u value more, service+comfort i'd take sia, but for convenience i'll take mas anyday

well the price i'm talking about includes fuel surcharges and tax. if you dont include those in, then yes SQ's cheaper

ps: from my experience. cant say about the rest

Eek!!! I didn't know SQ gave out 40kg!!UMph!! Will try them next time. Too late to change my ticket now. x.x

Well, I think Enrich members and international students get extra limit everytime. I don't know but my brother gets it all the time when he goes.

@Sesshoumaru: *glomps* Lol... sorry i misunderstood. No wonder I got stumped when you said quilts. XD o.0 omg.. 200 aud is like RM600!!! o.0 Are blankets any cheaper than that?

This post has been edited by MildBluese: Feb 14 2007, 01:50 AM

Enrich members DO NOT get extra limit. they only get frequent flyer points. and you need to get STUDENT ticket. if you buy flight tickets at say travel fairs, i doubt they give you the extra 10kgs.

in my experience, the best time to buy blankets or quilts is actually right now when its summer. when winter hits, prices are jacked up a bit

This post has been edited by QuackSilver: Feb 14 2007, 01:55 AM

^^ Thanks for clearing that up, QuackSilver.

Apart from that, I would like to know if I should get my sneakers here or there? Different sources have given me two different answers. They say that Reeboks or Nike are cheaper there or something.

Next, referring to Perth's weather, how cold can it get? Do I need to bring trench coats or heavy jackets? I already have them with me so the question is whether to bring them or not.

Besides that, are shorts or pants used more there? Since I have limited packing space. x.x

ah i forgot mas would be cheaper for u psy since ur flying from kl and i'm flying off from pg. but when i asked about mine, after including all the surcharges and taxes, sia did come in cheaper, ex penang though.

oh well, i'm taking QF back this time though. one way ticket, cheaper by about RM 500 compared to both MH and SQ heh

oh yea, you'd be best answering MildBluese's queries on Perth as you're studying there

yea, same here ..took qantas flight too...cheaper by 500...when i want to come back melb last 3 week...

Perth is not that cold, infact not even the Melbourne-ians and Sydney-ians need a trench coat/thick jacket. Leave that for places like Russia/Alaska.

You might wanna wear multiple layers instead. For me, yeah it's cold outside but the moment I step in a campus building it is a different story altogether. I'd say a good setup would be just your shirt + windbreaker.

Eh just bring a few shorts will do (sexy ones? =P) for house wearing. You do not want to go out in winter with shorts xD. Jeans/Long pants is a standard wear for those going out.

Sneakers, went to a Nike F.Outlet, prices is roughly the same IMO can't be certain. If you have a good pair from Malaysia, bring it. Perhaps ckwei can answer you better.

in unsw now...need help...

pls suggest places to buy stuff at cheaper prices, and maybe include directions as well?

1.electrical kettle-more important
2.rack to dry my clothes(dunno what its called)-more important
3.groceries
4.idd card-more important
5.toiletries

and i selected turbocharge for optus while i registered just now..and found out its not valid anymore...zzzz...how to change to other plan?



This post has been edited by pangping1510: Feb 14 2007, 11:42 AM

Assuming you live close to uni....
1 - Try Big W, KMart (Westfield EastGardens), Target, Retravision (Kingsford), Harvey Norman (Supacenta).
2 - Asian mini stores down in Kingsford. They sell everything like buckets, mops, hangers, etc.
3 - IGA Kingsford (convenient, but less choice and more expensive), Coles Randwick, Coles Maroubra, Coles/Woolworths Eastgardens. For Asian foodstuffs, check store below Harvard court, Randwick Oriental along Anzac Pde and Randwick Junction.
4 - Kingsford Newsagent or stores below Cambridge/Harvard court
5 - See 3.

This post has been edited by chris_c28: Feb 14 2007, 04:10 PM

i just flew here to brisbane (transit changi from sabah) last week...actually my agent told me that if u show ur offer letter then they may give u 30 kg...but since i didnt book retuen ticket so it doesnt apply to me....anyway my luggage was 34kg way exceed the 20 kg allowance...but then i show them puppy eyes and my offer letter and they didnt charge me..mayb if u do so they'll help u...cheers!

There was once I went over the limit (returning to Melb)....... then so nice of that person at the counter in KLIA, he upgraded my economy ticket to business class ....... and after flying in business, gawd, if only I'm that rich to afford everytime ........

Anyway, I would suggest you to get a duck feather quilt as your blanket, its worth it, for me, don't need any extra blanket anymore with that just one quilt..... and cause its a quilt, don't need to fold each time you wake up, just strech it out across your bed and its done .......

To reduce heating cost in house, I suggest that you get a wool (or similiar material) jacket, wool jacket stays warm all the time unlike windbreakers.......

and actually, I do wear a trenchcoat in Melbourne ...... winter in Melbourne could dip down to 3-4 degrees celcius :S ....... COLD COLD day like this

This post has been edited by psyhun: Feb 14 2007, 05:31 PM

RMIT

As far as Melbourne weather goes, it'll be hot right now, but it'll be more comfortable by mid-March. For going out, a light hooded jacket is usually a good choice. I don't like umbrellas, cause even when it rains, its only for 5 mins, for which I don't really need an umbrella.

That said, I do like the cold, and have almost never used the heating in my 3+ years there.

cool, any more incoming to melb new one?

Hi guys,

CNY coming soon, anyone now in Brisbane?
I just reached here on Monday, not really have much frens yet, kinda sienz now... and CNY just around the corner. Anyone wants a gathering on this Sunday?
Btw, I'm studying in UQ and going to attend Orientation next week.

Eek... I'm going to board the plane in three hours. x.x My anxiety, excitement and sadness are all merged together at this moment. Add lack of sleep to that and you'll get a weird MildBluese.

Anyone else going to Perth today or soon?

chris replied most of it but for no.4 ... u can get it from the SOURCE ( maybe it has already changed name now ... got new society d ) shop at squarehouse ... get GPS ... 3c or something to msia ... not the cheapest .. but at least it has no hidden charges and crystal clear connection ... i use GPS

Hi, new student UQ here as well...arrived bout 1 week ago..all d best for O Week!

i am using estar now...0.5c i think...

sydney is getting hotter and hotter since i arrived here 5 days ago...my god...