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post Apr 29 2024, 04:21 PM, updated 2y ago

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hi guys, currently i am looking everywhere to buy sofa for my new home. I try to look for sofa in shopee but wondering how come the price in shopee is far cheaper than outside? For an example: L-Shape Sofa in shopee only cost around RM300 but outside furniture shop selling around RM1400? blink.gif
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QUOTE(adam_lew85 @ Apr 29 2024, 04:21 PM)
hi guys, currently i am looking everywhere to buy sofa for my new home. I try to look for sofa in shopee but wondering how come the price in shopee is far cheaper than outside? For an example: L-Shape Sofa in shopee only cost around RM300 but outside furniture shop selling around RM1400?  blink.gif
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300 one is pakai ply wood , shit quality one la . Like those furniture shop 1k package can can alot of furniture quality crappy one .
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post Apr 29 2024, 04:25 PM

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minimum 3k and above for a good one la
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post Apr 29 2024, 04:26 PM

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for ownstay u dun buy from shopee.. those for rental use ok la.

if wan cheap, try ikea, at least got some quality
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post Apr 29 2024, 04:28 PM

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QUOTE(patienceGNR @ Apr 29 2024, 04:26 PM)
minimum 3k and above for a good one la
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post Apr 29 2024, 04:31 PM

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For sofa, u may opt for heesz. Not great, but not bad either. I bought it for my rented condo. looks nice, price ok. Showroom at Aurora Bukit Jalil. U can singgah and feel the sofa yourself
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post Apr 29 2024, 04:33 PM

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and i kid you not when i say rm300 on lazada shopee one will break in half after a while. mau kongkek on sofa also scared. it's that flimsy.

I bought mine around 3.2k, 3 seater, not L but the seats can extend out.

can go Mattress Premium Outlet @ PJ SS14 there, near Dutch Lady.
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post Apr 29 2024, 04:36 PM

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In this kind of weather, I'll only sit on the 3V pvc string chair..
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post Apr 29 2024, 04:45 PM

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QUOTE(billyboy @ Apr 29 2024, 04:25 PM)
Ikea
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I buy from ikea

Rm2k Jer

Can sleep some more

https://www.ikea.com/my/en/p/friheten-corne...297558/#content
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post Apr 29 2024, 04:49 PM

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Buy a good one la. Sofa not easy to replace and it's actually one of the most important furniture in ur house. Make big impression on guest, you also will spend significant amount of time sitting on it also.

One thing i most beh tahan when stay AirBNB is they always buy cheap ass sofa. super not nice to sit. can feel the supporting beam/join whatever u call it. My own sofa set RM5000+ for 2+2+1 i am using for close to 20 years liao still kuat no sink. The difference with cheapass one is like day and night. My only regret is no buy extra cover to swap around when i wash.
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post Apr 29 2024, 05:11 PM

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red sofa :X
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post Apr 29 2024, 05:14 PM

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cheap not good, good not cheap.. ts u sendiri pilih la
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post Apr 29 2024, 05:26 PM

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ayam find a single seated sofa ald 300, apalah L-shape sofa. confirm today buy, yesterday broken kinda sofa
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post Apr 29 2024, 05:44 PM

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You may want to have a second thought about getting a L-shape sofa. They used to be trendy but not so much now, partially due to impracticality and tendency to waste space.

Also don't buy sofa online without trying out first. Even if it's only few hundreds ringgit, if it's uncomfortable, it's a waste of money. You'll always be in dilemma on whether to get a new one later.

If you spend a lot of time watching tv, entertaining guests or relaxing on the sofa, it's worth investing in a better quality one. Visit different furniture stores to test out. A decent one can cost no more than 2-3k, make use of interest-free instalment if available.
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post Apr 29 2024, 05:48 PM

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you pay peanuts you get peanuts

When it comes to RM300, the fabric will tear, cushion will disintegrate and wooden frame will break in no time...
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post Apr 29 2024, 05:50 PM

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Visit showrooms to feel the difference between cheap and expensive sofas. If possible, spend more on a good one especially when it is for your own buttock and family to sit on.

Gooding sofa , gooding ehem2 brows.gif
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post Apr 29 2024, 05:51 PM

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The sofa cost 300 then shipping how much? 300 is like hari ni beli next week rosak maybe...
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post Apr 29 2024, 05:51 PM

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Sofa 300. I lol.
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QUOTE(adam_lew85 @ Apr 29 2024, 04:21 PM)
hi guys, currently i am looking everywhere to buy sofa for my new home. I try to look for sofa in shopee but wondering how come the price in shopee is far cheaper than outside? For an example: L-Shape Sofa in shopee only cost around RM300 but outside furniture shop selling around RM1400?  blink.gif
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L shape sofa RM300
bro .. not banggala better dont buy this kind of quality ...
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post Apr 29 2024, 05:53 PM

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What you see online is not what you get for that price.
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post Apr 29 2024, 05:56 PM

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need at least 2.5k for okay one.
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post Apr 29 2024, 05:57 PM

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I bought this for my house:

https://www.ikea.com/my/en/p/vimle-crnr-sof...grey-s89545267/
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post Apr 29 2024, 07:28 PM

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QUOTE(Panda12 @ Apr 29 2024, 05:57 PM)
Vimle gooding brows.gif
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post Apr 29 2024, 07:40 PM

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buy used la, go fb market place find expat or rich ppl clearing belongings
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Rozel not bad
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post Apr 29 2024, 10:11 PM

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if cheapass just buy solid wood at 2ndhand shop better quality than shopee. Then put cover from shopee
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Where else can get those motorised 3 leather seater sofa, similar quality to those in Nitori. Quite nice but price 5k+.
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post Apr 29 2024, 10:48 PM

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QUOTE(adam_lew85 @ Apr 29 2024, 04:21 PM)
hi guys, currently i am looking everywhere to buy sofa for my new home. I try to look for sofa in shopee but wondering how come the price in shopee is far cheaper than outside? For an example: L-Shape Sofa in shopee only cost around RM300 but outside furniture shop selling around RM1400?  blink.gif
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Anything from china shopee better dun touch.
Alot of low grade quality good..
Smelly plastic tat degrades fast and emit VOC (volatile organic compound)

All the low grade pvc smell will choke u to death..

U will get lung cancer in no time beathing all this crap and waste money
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post Apr 29 2024, 11:01 PM

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QUOTE(Panda12 @ Apr 29 2024, 05:57 PM)
U bought online or visit IKEA?
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post Apr 29 2024, 11:07 PM

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L-Shape Rm300?

even with the most cheap ass thinnest fabric that will easy koyak won't be that price bah... must be jilakak seller put the variant with cheap things like part & stuff.
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post Apr 29 2024, 11:28 PM

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You need to try and sit on the sofa. Don't simply order from Shopee. Waste your money only.
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post Apr 29 2024, 11:30 PM

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>rm300 for sofa
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post Apr 30 2024, 08:55 PM

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QUOTE(jack2 @ Apr 30 2024, 12:01 AM)
U bought online or visit IKEA?
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Direct buy online

I had a budget, I didn't view it before but i know for that amount I can get something comfortable

In restrospect, don't do what i did. That was silly.

But luckily the sofa turns out great laugh.gif
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QUOTE(ceo684 @ Apr 29 2024, 08:28 PM)
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post Apr 30 2024, 09:35 PM

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You pay for what you get. Don’t buy too expensive sofa. Waste money cos no point. So many ppl sit, if buy expensive and can last for years… don’t know how many germs multiplying inside. Reasonable like 3 k will do. Check out Nitori, not bad.
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Cheap one could use thin fibre wood,cheap board, thin sponge.
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QUOTE(Atrocious @ Apr 29 2024, 04:36 PM)
In this kind of weather, I'll only sit on the 3V pvc string chair..
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U guys so pitiful

Manyak kesian...real man sits on the floor

I've been sitting on floor crosslegged to play games on my laptop muahahaha
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post Sep 12 2024, 03:12 AM

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I also noticed the big price differences between online and physical furniture stores. I ended up ordering my sofa online from a shop that offers affordable modern furniture. I got an L-shape sofa for around RM500, which was much cheaper than the RM1500 ones I saw in stores. The quality was surprisingly good for the price, and the delivery took about a week.

One thing to consider with online shopping, though, is that the materials might be different. Sofas on Shopee may use cheaper fabrics or simpler frames, which explains the lower prices. But if you're okay with that, it can be a great deal. Just make sure to check reviews and details on the product before buying.

This post has been edited by yslaw: Sep 13 2024, 06:59 PM
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better go proper furniture shop and try out lar......sit on it, feel it before buying.....buy online from unknown shop 50/50, later arrive shitty quality you'll regret.


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RM 300, then buy loh, very cheap still want compare meh?
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QUOTE(netflix2019 @ Apr 29 2024, 04:49 PM)
Buy a good one la. Sofa not easy to replace and it's actually one of the most important furniture in ur house. Make big impression on guest, you also will spend significant amount of time sitting on it also.

One thing i most beh tahan when stay AirBNB is they always buy cheap ass sofa. super not nice to sit. can feel the supporting beam/join whatever u call it. My own sofa set RM5000+ for 2+2+1 i am using for close to 20 years liao still kuat no sink. The difference with cheapass one is like day and night. My only regret is no buy extra cover to swap around when i wash.
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5000 20 years ago is a lot of money

 

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