steelepulse Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I'd check the gazette's classifieds for the moving sale ads. Plenty of merchandise for sale on a weekly basis at a big discount. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 The big Supercheap is a horrible place to shop and many prices are cheaper in places like Jasmine or Bird@Home plus they will deliver for free. Also look for sales at the more well-known outlets. For electronic items Powerbuy, Homepro, The Power and even the supermarkets are IMO preferable to Supercheap as well. Though I am not totally against Supercheap; their minimarts are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hostile17 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 you are nuts. Electro's are so much cheaper at super cheap. in fact i bought all my A/C's there and saved 1-2k on even the small 9k btu. had to pay for install but still came out cheaper and they did a really clean job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 you are nuts. Electro's are so much cheaper at super cheap. in fact i bought all my A/C's there and saved 1-2k on even the small 9k btu. had to pay for install but still came out cheaper and they did a really clean job Yes, might be cheaper. But there is not a big range of choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chads Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 Thank you all. Kata, yes I asked before in a post but got no replies, now there are plenty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chads Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 I did end up going to SuperCheap but didn't get a chance to check out the electronics and furniture prices. Will do that soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Most of those furniture can be bought in the back at supercheap at cheaper prices But is there a free/immediate delivery service ?. Places I mentioned will load the stuff on the pick-up and follow you home, all in the price. Bought a metal office cabinet at super cheap, half the price of the same model in home pro Free delivery usually the next day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grunge Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I did end up going to SuperCheap but didn't get a chance to check out the electronics and furniture prices. Will do that soon! Chads I assume that u are already in Phuket. Would you be interested in getting a very new microwave and some cooking appliances from me? I'm leaving the country so I have got some stuffs to let go. See links below, cheers. http://classifieds.thaivisa.com/miscellaneous/appliances/microwave-for-sale-177602.html http://classifieds.thaivisa.com/miscellaneous/appliances/induction-cooker-and-cooking-pan-for-sale-177607.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triple99 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Where's a good place to buy affordable furniture and electronic appliances? SuperCheap Warehouse as well or are there other places? Index and SB furniture . Several times per year they offer special discount promotions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 self promotion post removed. Only forum sponsors may promote own business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chads Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 I did end up going to SuperCheap but didn't get a chance to check out the electronics and furniture prices. Will do that soon! Chads I assume that u are already in Phuket. Would you be interested in getting a very new microwave and some cooking appliances from me? I'm leaving the country so I have got some stuffs to let go. See links below, cheers. http://classifieds.t...ale-177602.html http://classifieds.t...ale-177607.html I'm interested in microwave and I've messaged you about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grunge Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I did end up going to SuperCheap but didn't get a chance to check out the electronics and furniture prices. Will do that soon! Chads I assume that u are already in Phuket. Would you be interested in getting a very new microwave and some cooking appliances from me? I'm leaving the country so I have got some stuffs to let go. See links below, cheers. http://classifieds.t...ale-177602.html http://classifieds.t...ale-177607.html I'm interested in microwave and I've messaged you about it. Chad, please check your pm. Thx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ping Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Yes, Supercheap is free delivery - and although some lines of furnishings are limited (as has been pointed out), many of the items that they do carry are of very good quality and low price. I got a very good quality desk & office chair and other good quality furnishings there for exceptionally good prices. By way of example, the desk was not much dearer than a shoddy and very cheap looking job at Big C. Well worth a look. With electricals, it's a slightly different story - you really do get what you pay for. Their cheap electricals are often highly unreliable, but they also carry good quality stuff at very reasonable prices. (Be sure that when you visit, it is an overcast or rainy day.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snamos Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Supercheap is refered to by Thais as 'Burma Paragaon', I refer to it as supershyte, Ive seen doors falling off display models there....the old saying is 'the poor man pays twice' better off getting the best quality you can afford and then you wont be replacing it......also easy enough to re-sell.....There is a guy named Georgio near Phuket Town who specialises in selling second hand stuff from his house...even after people have left the country. Ive known him for 5 years and he's never dudded anyone...so when its time to sell your stuff on...Georgio is the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ping Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 ^Went there (Supercheap) again yesterday looking for another desk and office chair. I have to say that yes, there was a lot of rubbish amongst the small scattering of gems. And unfortunately, I note the cost of their furnishings seems to have increased markedly over the past year or so. I ended up getting the stuff at Homepro, but had a quick look at Tesco on the way. You want to talk about shoddy and falling apart, try Tesco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snamos Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 ^Went there (Supercheap) again yesterday looking for another desk and office chair. I have to say that yes, there was a lot of rubbish amongst the small scattering of gems. And unfortunately, I note the cost of their furnishings seems to have increased markedly over the past year or so. I ended up getting the stuff at Homepro, but had a quick look at Tesco on the way. You want to talk about shoddy and falling apart, try Tesco. Big C is another place full of shoddy stuff, Ive heard the best quality and best value for money stuff is made in Chiang Mai, unfortunately you need to drive a truck up there to get it and the fuel bills would be huge. I find some of the best outdoor stuff is at the no-name mom and pop shops on the side of the road around Phuket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomwct Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 My advice is to not move to Phuket!!! Too many problems, mafia, corruption, ect! Move NE to Isan, maybe Korat! It's so nice and not too many problems! Chiang Mai use to be good also, but now I understand it's crowded with foreigners, which means the prices go up! Good Luck, if you decide to stay in Phuket. You'll probably need it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 ^Went there (Supercheap) again yesterday looking for another desk and office chair. I have to say that yes, there was a lot of rubbish amongst the small scattering of gems. And unfortunately, I note the cost of their furnishings seems to have increased markedly over the past year or so. I ended up getting the stuff at Homepro, but had a quick look at Tesco on the way. You want to talk about shoddy and falling apart, try Tesco. I bought my computer desk there about a year ago, timber finish all the necessary slides draws and cupboard, they only had the one i bought in stock i had looked at it before and compared the price to other shops, super cheap were half the price of simular desks elsewhere, although i have noticed they have not replaced it it stock unless they are selling them as soon as they come in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snamos Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 My advice is to not move to Phuket!!! Too many problems, mafia, corruption, ect! Move NE to Isan, maybe Korat! It's so nice and not too many problems! Chiang Mai use to be good also, but now I understand it's crowded with foreigners, which means the prices go up! Good Luck, if you decide to stay in Phuket. You'll probably need it!!! Well some of us need to be near the ocean....i wouldnt live in isaarn for all the tea in china. You pay a bit more in Phuket but its got it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 He intends to work in Phuket. When you work, you go where the money is. The money is in Phuket, not in Isaan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 My advice is to not move to Phuket!!! Too many problems, mafia, corruption, ect! Move NE to Isan, maybe Korat! It's so nice and not too many problems! Chiang Mai use to be good also, but now I understand it's crowded with foreigners, which means the prices go up! Good Luck, if you decide to stay in Phuket. You'll probably need it!!! If you are not a farmer what do you do there sit around and watch the grass grow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snamos Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 ^Went there (Supercheap) again yesterday looking for another desk and office chair. I have to say that yes, there was a lot of rubbish amongst the small scattering of gems. And unfortunately, I note the cost of their furnishings seems to have increased markedly over the past year or so. I ended up getting the stuff at Homepro, but had a quick look at Tesco on the way. You want to talk about shoddy and falling apart, try Tesco. I bought my computer desk there about a year ago, timber finish all the necessary slides draws and cupboard, they only had the one i bought in stock i had looked at it before and compared the price to other shops, super cheap were half the price of simular desks elsewhere, although i have noticed they have not replaced it it stock unless they are selling them as soon as they come in Wait till it hits the 2 year period...then you will be buying another one....im in the process of replacing all the furnishings in my house that the landlord provided a couple of years ago....ive been here 2 and a half years now and everything he bought turned out to be <deleted>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snamos Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 My advice is to not move to Phuket!!! Too many problems, mafia, corruption, ect! Move NE to Isan, maybe Korat! It's so nice and not too many problems! Chiang Mai use to be good also, but now I understand it's crowded with foreigners, which means the prices go up! Good Luck, if you decide to stay in Phuket. You'll probably need it!!! If you are not a farmer what do you do there sit around and watch the grass grow Once a month you can go talk to the one other falang that lives a hundred kilometers away about how cheap and great isaarn is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 ^Went there (Supercheap) again yesterday looking for another desk and office chair. I have to say that yes, there was a lot of rubbish amongst the small scattering of gems. And unfortunately, I note the cost of their furnishings seems to have increased markedly over the past year or so. I ended up getting the stuff at Homepro, but had a quick look at Tesco on the way. You want to talk about shoddy and falling apart, try Tesco. I bought my computer desk there about a year ago, timber finish all the necessary slides draws and cupboard, they only had the one i bought in stock i had looked at it before and compared the price to other shops, super cheap were half the price of simular desks elsewhere, although i have noticed they have not replaced it it stock unless they are selling them as soon as they come in Wait till it hits the 2 year period...then you will be buying another one....im in the process of replacing all the furnishings in my house that the landlord provided a couple of years ago....ive been here 2 and a half years now and everything he bought turned out to be <deleted>. If you looked at my desk you would change your mind about it only lasting 2 years, its well made and not bolt together yourself 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snamos Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 ^Went there (Supercheap) again yesterday looking for another desk and office chair. I have to say that yes, there was a lot of rubbish amongst the small scattering of gems. And unfortunately, I note the cost of their furnishings seems to have increased markedly over the past year or so. I ended up getting the stuff at Homepro, but had a quick look at Tesco on the way. You want to talk about shoddy and falling apart, try Tesco. I bought my computer desk there about a year ago, timber finish all the necessary slides draws and cupboard, they only had the one i bought in stock i had looked at it before and compared the price to other shops, super cheap were half the price of simular desks elsewhere, although i have noticed they have not replaced it it stock unless they are selling them as soon as they come in Wait till it hits the 2 year period...then you will be buying another one....im in the process of replacing all the furnishings in my house that the landlord provided a couple of years ago....ive been here 2 and a half years now and everything he bought turned out to be <deleted>. If you looked at my desk you would change your mind about it only lasting 2 years, its well made and not bolt together yourself put up a pic, how much did you pay for it? My drawers have fallen to bits and need a new one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagallim Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 put up a pic, how much did you pay for it? My drawers have fallen to bits and need a new one If it's office type furniture you're looking for, Index on the Bypass Road has a reasonable selection that isn't expensive. The photos below are what I bought from there more than 4 years ago for my home office. From recollection, everything came as flat pack, though simple to assemble and very robust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I also bought my office desk combination at Index. Assembled at home by the delivery guys. Reasonably cheap, quality ok, although there has been some lifting of laminate and one drawer has come apart. Easily fixed with a bit of glue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snamos Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 (edited) put up a pic, how much did you pay for it? My drawers have fallen to bits and need a new one If it's office type furniture you're looking for, Index on the Bypass Road has a reasonable selection that isn't expensive. The photos below are what I bought from there more than 4 years ago for my home office. From recollection, everything came as flat pack, though simple to assemble and very robust. Desk looks nice and sturdy....the chair looks a bit uncomfortable though, for my new desk index it is Edited August 6, 2012 by snamos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 You show me yours and i will show you mine The desk from Super Cheap cost 5600 baht and is much better quality than the 2 pantry cupboards we bought from Index for the kitchen which they assembled on delivery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snamos Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 You show me yours and i will show you mine The desk from Super Cheap cost 5600 baht and is much better quality than the 2 pantry cupboards we bought from Index for the kitchen which they assembled on delivery Mines embarrasing...I'll have to clean it up first hahahaha...will post pic tomorrow after the maid comes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.3b3332cc2256ad0edbc2fe9404feeef0.png)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now