usually its the other way round, u shop when u reach Bkk

I won't be surprise. My fav is the classic flight in cabin size. Oh well it may only happen towards the end of this year.

Just for comparison, in Singapore the same cosmolight (28') is being priced at sgd870, which translates to rm2088 (with exchange rate of 2.4). If you fly back to Malaysia, you wil get about 6% vat rebate at the airport, which is rm125.28. Now your cosmolight will cost you rm1962.72. You only save about rm27.28 but you have to drag the luggage bag and show it to the customs

Seriously? Damn! Never dream to become one! I am, in reality, very meticulous with my spending. I only spend on those that I regard as 'investment'. Well, my calculation above is a good evidence.

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Added on July 28, 2011, 8:34 pmWell, maybe for ladies (my wife) but not for me.

This post has been edited by attacusatlas: Jul 28 2011, 08:35 PM

sounds like a rich mans response.

your definition of meticulous = well thought out products with good style, features, appearance and most importantly brand (you will probably disagree with that last one)= expensive.

I have the older version of your Samsonite that I acquired about 5 or so years ago:


These things are incredibly durable. It has a strong aluminum frame to support the ABS plastic shell. I could literally sit on it and roll myself ever so slightly while waiting in those long lines.
I think mine was about RM 500 less than what you paid for a 28"

i saw one exactly like yours the other day. i quite like it but too bad only black was available.

brand is a plus point, if you ask me. if both articles have the same features and almost identical in style and appearance, i won't mind to fork out a little extra for the brand but my priority will always be on its functionality and features; will it serve my objective of procuring this article?

for instance, i have these don't-know-what-brand keychains that have been serving me well for the past few years:



they have a unique screw-in mechanism that not only secures my keys but also allows me to take keys out without any hassle. unlike other conventional ring-type keychains whereby you will have hard time getting keys in and out, and if you repeat the same process for more than 3 times, the ring will 'expand' slightly (if you know what i mean). ppl told me i could get a designer brand keychain for the amount of money i paid for one of my keychains, well, i can't blame them......

don't get me wrong, i do like, to certain extent, designer brands. just fyi, i will be using a gucci holdall on top of the newly procured samsonite later this afternoon.

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Added on August 4, 2011, 11:23 pmI just touched down late last night. It was indeed a relaxing vacation for both my wife and I.

Procured some handkerchieves by Naraya and silk pochette by jim thompson. At 40 bht and 350 bht respectively, these are a steal!





As always, my trip to Thailand will not complete without a visit to boots pharmacy.



A cheap thrill from Bangkok. For home. I missed pan puri, thann, mt sapola and prann.



Last minute shopping at the airports - jo malone vetyver cologne and, dunhill cuff links and tie bar. I don't understand why jo Malone can never make it to our shore. There were so many ppl in its shop. I had to wait for a good half an hr before being served by the shop assistant.











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This post has been edited by kotmj: Aug 12 2011, 06:18 PM

Kotmj, nice haul! Care to furnish details?

256 or 257 kotmj?

That would be a duffel to complement the briefcase. No custom's duty this time.

As to the fabrics: Italian powder blue twill, yellow stretch cotton sateen, and olive gingham seersucker. Thinking of using the seersucker for a pair of short pants.

This post has been edited by kotmj: Aug 11 2011, 08:59 PM

What do you plan to do with this? Looks pretty gay IMO..

Everything looks gay to you.

In the interest of anonymity on the streets I cannot divulge what I'll do with it.

details?

Very cheap stuff I have to tell you, and its brandless. Bought it at Brands Outlet in Ikano.
2 pair of ties for RM50. 2 pair of jeans fro RM100.
Cheap stuff but im happy with em.

they looks pretty good imo. nice and simple, especially the grey jeans and the blue tie.

This post has been edited by ZintanthraX: Aug 14 2011, 11:36 AM

It is alright if they are brandless. this thread is not about expensive and branded stuff; it is about what you had procured recently. so pls feel free to share with we all.

I have seen numerous times whereby ppl spent a fortune but the effect after putting on those stuffs doesnt portray any style and taste.

thanks!
But i need to alter the length for both pair of jeans and re-size the waist of the light gray jeans.. its quite hard to find things otr thatll fit me nicely without alteration.
nevertheless, im very happy with my recent haul!

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Added on August 14, 2011, 2:06 pmyeah, hehehe, which is why i love this thread!
Dont worry I will share my next haul, its fun. hehehe...

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Added on August 14, 2011, 2:08 pmbtw, if you guys dont mind, can you please go to the general question thread and answer my question about what should i pair up with the blazers i have. thanks

This post has been edited by JeffxMatt: Aug 14 2011, 02:08 PM

IMO, altering the length is necessary, but re-sizing the waist might not be a wise choice, why dont u choose the right size??

expecting the picture of how they fit on u =)

my latest acquisition-

New Era X HUF "Dirtbag Crew"

well, my waist is 28 (used to be 29) .... well, the smallest size on the light grey jeans was 29 and I just had to grab it! pkus the jeans were rm79 each but rm100 for two so i might as well just take it. re-sizing down by and inch wouldnt be much of a problem i believe.

Youll get the picture once its altered