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post Jul 21 2024, 11:54 PM, updated 2y ago

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Hi all, as title, how safe is it to buy furniture like dining table / sofa from taobao ? Obviously because of the price difference, most people would prefer buying from Taobao, I'm familiar with all the shipping procedures and fees, but want to hear actual feedback from people who've bought furniture from taobao, did they arrive perfectly fine ? How is the quality of the products ?
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post Jul 22 2024, 11:46 AM

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QUOTE(guailow83 @ Jul 22 2024, 09:58 AM)
my contacts in singapore do buy from tb for their homes

so far no complaints

guess need proper study on seller beforehand
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QUOTE(ultra_nyamuk @ Jul 22 2024, 12:09 AM)
Many years back I bought some furniture like coffee table. Bar chairs..dining chair..light fixtures, table lamps.. that time tried to save money.. which I regretted, end up rebuying most of them locally because of the poor quality. Wasted quite a bit of money and lesson learnt. I suppose if you know how to source quality ones then it's fine? I've seen some people with quality taobao furniture. Else i wouldn't do it again if you ask me.. Most of the items arrived intact.. maybe just one or two having some dents. Penny wise pound foolish for me that time.
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Thanks for the feedback, so basically the most important thing is to read the seller's review of the product, make sure to find a reputable proper seller and that's about it ?
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post Jul 22 2024, 11:54 AM

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QUOTE(guailow83 @ Jul 22 2024, 11:52 AM)
cant fully trust seller also

sometimes it's kinda hit or miss when it comes to bulky shipment

probably end up getting dents here n there

or maybe will need some diy to get things fixed if there is any upon arrival
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Any idea what are the risks of buying wooden slab dining table that comes with chairs ? This is probably the only thing I'm planning to get from taobao.
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post Jul 22 2024, 01:21 PM

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QUOTE(pisces88 @ Jul 22 2024, 12:17 PM)
my work desk. solid wood, still sturdy after 4 years.
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Can I know how much u purchase for it and from which shop ? Quality wise as good as buying from local ?

QUOTE(Created On 21/1/2021 @ Jul 22 2024, 12:06 PM)
All my furniture is from Taobao.
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Hi bro, how much is the shipping fee and what kind of furniture u bought from tb ? able to recommend shops to buy from ?
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post Jul 22 2024, 01:39 PM

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QUOTE(stupiak07 @ Jul 22 2024, 01:37 PM)
If you looking for cheap price then don't bother ya.

Local made one better quality using better wood
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If those in the price range of 1-1.5k MYR from tb ? Because local one cheapest is about 2.5 - 3k.
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post Jul 22 2024, 01:47 PM

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QUOTE(stupiak07 @ Jul 22 2024, 01:42 PM)
You could always look for factory direct that at online platform.
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I found a few direct factory company, but the lowest I've seen is still about 3k for 6 seater wood dining table, you got some others to recommend ?
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post Jul 22 2024, 05:04 PM

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QUOTE(pisces88 @ Jul 22 2024, 03:03 PM)
price i dun rmber le.. but is below 500 i think.

don't buy the cheapest, look for those Tmall or solid reviews. i used own china forwarding company, and remind the warehouse help you pack for overseas shipping. last time before covid the price for sea shipping is lower.. i forgot the exact price haha
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Ok got it, so if i want to buy a wooden dining table, look for prices ABOVE RM 500 and find those official shops + reviews from buyers then I should be fine ?

QUOTE(hihihehe @ Jul 22 2024, 03:59 PM)
i bought coffee and dining table from tb. do expect some minor scratches but at least way cheaper than what i can get locally

my friend more hardcore almost all furniture from taobao. tv, bathtub, toilet, tiles ,etc
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Hi bro, any special remarks to the seller for protecting the furniture / wooden dining table etc from damages during shipping ?

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