purchased all my stuff. At last developer fixed all the defect and can start my renovation now. I did everything separately. found that engage id is freaking expensive. here is some picture before renovation. Will upload the picture most likely next or next next week when renovation starts.








last but not least. The view from my balcony... far ahead is actually Singapore

aha! we can launch rockets to sillypo

You may consider having this ceiling design for your studio

This is the link where you can see sample photos
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f=231&t=3481472

Stuff that I purchased from Taobao arrived. Look how messy is my house now with all the boxes.



Check 1 of the item that I purchase. A garden set to be put on my Balcony (smoking area ) looks good. the tempered glass not broken or scratch.. quality same like the one I check out in local furniture shop, Its better because it comes with cushion



Since only Balcony not doing renovation, I unpacked 1 item only. I just hand itchy see how they pack my Sofa.. Looks like they very pro... 3 layer packaging. 1 guni style bag, 1 cloth base and 1 bubble wrap.. did not dig in further.



This one I believe is my coffee table. But didnt plan to unpack yet since my ceiling contractor just start work today. Scare later very dusty.



I hired a local contractor... very efficient. He is major in Plaster ceiling and wiring. He come with his wife that day, look look see see, within 10 mins, he gave me quotation on the spot. engage him directly. (because all other contractor I ask previously all say will let me know in 3 days end up after 2 weeks also no news). He came alone today (the boss) and do all the power socket extension for me... he also say today he no worker. so he will come alone and unload all stuff and will start working on Monday and Tuesday. He expect to finish work latest by thursday.

Below picture are all the plaster boards he unloaded and kept in my house currently.

Hi, is it possible to share your contractor contact?
Thanks!

I wait for them to finish work first. if good then only i share with you... scare later many problem when ending.

make sure to show a before after photo!

Today took leave to check out the progress, suppose to finish tomorrow but this morning he boss call me to open door for him. His worker took my key and MIA the whole morning, went and open door for him around 10:30am.
He keep apologies says there might be a delay due to no worker today and he is working alone. I got wall paper installer scheduled tomorrow and they only have tomorrow free for me. Therefore the boss says he will try his best to finish the sides so the wall paper guy can install and he will proceed with the touch up of the middle tomorrow. Until now he is still working there... The condo management restrict working hours is 9-6 but because the whole block got no electricity and no people move in, we ask for permission to work until late. i help him to carry those "L" box on top to install it since he can't manage to carry it alone. he keep apologies. Good attitude although a bit farked up due to his worker.



he have his "OT lights" stand by incase he need to OT... we tapping the electricity from the lift lobby.


1 more thing to add, he lowered my ceiling by only 2 inch in the middle and less than a foot at the side.. good effort there. We just measured my downlight and its 1.5 inch. lucky can fit in. he said he wants to lower as less as possible so my house will look more spacious and nice. he also very particular with his work.. I am those cincai type person but he keep touch up until perfection. He mention many contractor usually install 3 screw 1 line (9 screw per board) but he cannot accept it. He needs to install at least 5 screw 1 line (25 screws 1 board ). He say by putting more screws, The board will be locked tightly at the rail and that will lessen the risk of ceiling crack.. dunno he bs me or he really pro.

This post has been edited by Lester1987: Feb 10 2015, 08:57 PM

im the buyer who start renovation immediately after i get my keys....in fact i visited my unit 1month before handover and pretty satisfied with the workmanship....

Hi, mind to share which Taobao seller u bought from? How much is the delivery charge for really big furniture?

mind to share which shop in taobao ur item bought frm?

I got it from her moon83. Good service... I don't have to calculate anything. Throw her all the link and she quote me final price... Bestest..

Mind to share the link ?

Ceiling lights all installed, Today the wallpaper guy come installed wallpaper and also another guy come installed my basin cabinet... But my place TNB still no electric, cannot test my lights

looking great so far

wait till my furnitures came then you will ptuiii... cause I buy all ready made.. haha

hope to see more pics. The place is looking great. where did u buy the bathroom set from? taobao oso?

i buy from local bathroom shop.. Rm1.8k.. saw the exact same thing in Taobao for 1.6k RMB... dam sad

Bathroom taps and kitchen taps from china need adaptor to work from what I heard.

Dear All,

I am moon83, I was tagged in the thread. : )

I am here sharing the products list and price for the items purchased from taobao.
We are using sea freight to send all the stuffs to Malaysia

Sea freight charges 1m3 = RM350, minimum 0.5m3- RM175
This charges included the doorstep delivery charges as well.
1m3 = 100cm x 100cm x 100cm = 1,000,000cm

Below here I will split out every single item with the delivery charges as well, so that you guys can compare the price with the local market.

1.格尔斯 5折包邮 电视柜 钢化玻璃电视柜 茶几电视柜配套组合 C07 (TV Cabinet)
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z09....&_u=cnmm34sceb3
颜色分类: 白色安装方式: 整装 (white color)

RMB 1180/1.75*1.06= RM714.74
Packaging size: outside will pack with wooden rack.
35cm*195cm*52cm (LengthxWidthxHeight) = 354900/1000000= 0.354m3
Minimum 0.5m3 = RM175 sea freight charges = RM714.74+175= RM889.74

2.江苏浙沪闽粤包邮 白色餐桌 餐桌椅 组合 吧桌 可折叠 1桌2椅 (Dining Table-Foldable)
http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=743445...&_u=cnmm34s4cc8
RMB278/1.75*1.06 = RM168.39

Packaging Size: 60cm x 32cm x 109cm = 209280/1000000= 0.209 m3
Minimum 0.5m3 = RM175 sea freight charges = RM168.39+175= RM343.39

Note: Please kindly take note that, I will advice my client to gather all the items and purchase in one shot, coz we can save the sea freight charges. For example, If we purchase the TV Cabinet above and this dining set in the same time, we just need to pay 0.563m3 = 0.6m3 =RM350*0.6= RM210, rather than pay twice for sea freight charges RM175*2= RM350, from here we can save RM140.


3.格尔斯品牌 黑白色 现代时尚 简约 带4个储物 送小凳子 茶几 202 (Coffee Table with 4 stools)
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z09....&_u=cnmm34sb954
颜色分类: 白色安装方式: 整装 (white color)
RMB 980/1.75*1.06 = RM593.60

Packaging Size: 82cm x 137cm x 47cm = 527998/1000000= 0.527m3 = 0.6m3
Minimum 0.5m3 = RM175 sea freight charges, RM350*0.6= RM210
Total cost = RM 593.60+210 = RM 803.60


4.藤椅三件套户外阳台桌椅特价包邮 藤椅花园组合 鸟巢 藤椅 (Balcony Coffee Table and Chairs)
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z09....&_u=cnmm34s2377
颜色分类: 两椅一桌/咖啡色 (Coffee Color)
RMB 518/1.75*1.06 = RM313.76

Packaging Size1: 64cm x 61cm x 60cm = 234240/1000000= 0.234m3
Packaging Size2: 120cm x 62cm x 60cm = 446400/1000000= 0.4464m3
Total packaging size : 0.234+0.4464 = 0.6804m3 = 0.7m3
RM350*0.7 = RM245 sea freight charges
Total cost = RM 313.76+245 = RM558.76

5.特价新品朋家欧美式鞋架简易鞋柜实木双层鞋凳多功能收纳架组装 (Shoe Rack)
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z09....&_u=cnmm34s9737
颜色分类: 樱桃色+卡其色做垫 (Coffee Color)
RMB 379/1.75*1.06 = RM 229.57

Packaging Size: 44cm x 99cm x 24cm = 104544/1000000= 0.104m3
Minimum 0.5m3 = RM175 sea freight charges = RM229.57+175= RM404.57


6.成丰 电脑椅 家用时尚转椅 可躺人体工学网椅 升降特价椅子办公椅 (Office Chair)
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z09....&_u=cnmm34sfede
颜色分类: 黑色五星脚材质: 钢制脚扶手类型: 升降扶手 (Black color, adjustable)
RMB 368/1.75*1.06 = RM222.90

Packaging Size: 64cm x 33cm x 62cm = 130944/1000000= 0.130m3
Minimum 0.5m3 = RM175 sea freight charges = RM222.90+175= RM397.90

Note: Assume that we purchase 4units, the sea freight charges still remain RM175, as the packaging size still within 0.5m3, RM222.9*4+175= RM891.6+175= RM1066.6/4= RM266.65 per unit.
This is quite a reasonable price if compare with the local market price here. : )
For those who plan to change for the office chair, can consider taobao. : )

7.特价定制宜家沙发床双人多功能可拆洗储物布艺组合转角沙发床拉床 (Sofa Bed)
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z09....&_u=cnmm34s5494
颜色分类: 3+贵妃（全拆洗沙发床）包装长度: 1.5米-1.8米
RMB 2500/1.75*1.06 = RM1514.29

Packaging Size1: 161cm x 95cm x 76cm = 1,162,420/1000000= 1.162m3
Packaging Size2: 164cm x 85cm x 72cm = 1,003,680/1000000= 1.003m3
Total packaging size : 1.162+1.003 = 0.6804m3 = 2.165m3= 2.2m3
RM350*2.2m3= RM770 sea freight charges
Total cost = RM1514.29+770 = RM2284.29

Carpet
8.定制 (多款)经典手工腈纶地毯/客厅 卧室床边/茶几玄关地毯/可定制 (Custome made)
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z09....&_u=cnmm34s0ab4
颜色分类: 18地毯尺寸: 140cm×200cm(厘米）Size: 140CM *200CM
RMB 312.8/1.75*1.06 = RM189.47

满铺地毯 客厅地毯茶几 卧室 床边毯 定制地毯 地垫 茶几垫飘窗垫
http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=253767...&_u=cnmm34s867a
颜色分类: 奶白色地毯尺寸: 1400MM×2000MM (White color, size: 1400mm x 2000mm)
RMB 90/1.75*1.06 = RM54.51

澳尊整张短羊毛地毯 客厅卧室床边地毯 羊毛沙发垫羊毛飘窗垫定做
http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=369021...&_u=cnmm34s4ee2
颜色分类: 奶白地毯尺寸: 28A整张定制【0.5×1.0米】Size: 0.5*1.0m
RMB 299/1.75*1.06 = RM181.11

Let me know if the links can not open.

Thanks All!

PS: I will open a new thread and share more information about other items I bought for other customers, like TV Cabinet, Dining Table, etcs.

This post has been edited by moon83: Feb 12 2015, 09:15 AM