Acemundo Supercharged April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 Yeah the Msia MrDIY. They've started to open in sg too. There's a big one at Westgate. Prices are lower than Homefix/Selfix for the same product. For example, i bought the WD40 a/c cleaner for $11.50 there vs $13.50 at Selfix downstairs. oh i was about to say msia mrDIY doing well despite housed in shopping mall........i quite enjoy shopping there haha didn't know they already made their way to singapore ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafansu Turbocharged April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 (edited) oh i was about to say msia mrDIY doing well despite housed in shopping mall........i quite enjoy shopping there haha didn't know they already made their way to singapore got a new one just opened today at Johor, The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey. In RM. Edited April 23, 2019 by Dafansu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 $6.66 A few years ago they still got some interesting tools but then now all can be bought from TB or Amazon or elsewhere at much cheaper price some more. And as many said, the staff generally has little or no knowledge so no difference from buying online. Sometimes online got full dimension, specs and manual to see before you buy some more. Thinking of buying this becuase looks jin hardcore 【质造无刷锂电角磨机充电式多功能抛光机切割机 打磨机角向磨光机】https://m.tb.cn/h.eYlzVd4?sm=66e288 点击链接，再选择浏览器咑閞；或復·制这段描述￥cxhwY0RQUKb￥后到 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acemundo Supercharged April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 A few years ago they still got some interesting tools but then now all can be bought from TB or Amazon or elsewhere at much cheaper price some more. And as many said, the staff generally has little or no knowledge so no difference from buying online. Sometimes online got full dimension, specs and manual to see before you buy some more. i find some online sites like taobao, the service even better than similar brick and motar shop..... the other day i was looking for a light switch for my fridge, couldn't find anywhere else.....found it on taobao quite late, almost near midnight...the online cso still entertain my queries and confirm it is the part i am looking for, after i managed to snap photos to show him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 Ha hahaha in more ways than one Thatâs true $11.50 is expensive! Lazada only $8.50 https://s.lazada.sg/s.eUIo Jb my diy lagi cheaper Haha...i kena inspired by u mah. So i kancheong spider go out n buy n do it immediately. By the time lazada deliver, inertia would probably hv set in... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysc3 Twincharged April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 (edited) In my decades of being a man, i have never seen know WD 40 makes a product called aircon cleaner. I learn something NEW today. Its good to be in MCF. its just a brand. ps : I bought also … but after I buy, I just put in my kitchen cabinet …. think half year already … Edited April 23, 2019 by Ysc3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Supersonic April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 (edited) $6.66 Thinking of buying this becuase looks jin hardcore 【质造无刷锂电角磨机充电式多功能抛光机切割机 打磨机角向磨光机】https://m.tb.cn/h.eYlzVd4?sm=66e288 点击链接，再选择浏览器咑閞；或復·制这段描述￥cxhwY0RQUKb￥后到 Edited April 23, 2019 by Volvobrick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ender Hypersonic April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 I think for diy shop to survive, relying on retail is not enough, as already mentioned before in other post, Singaporean in general are not handy man. The shops need to have a regulars from contractors. Last time I worked with contractors and took their lorry to work site before, and the first thing after they set off is head to a few local hardware store. Definitely not Homefix or Selffix. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 Pricey but convenient. Must be those outlets big big like ION kill them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acemundo Supercharged April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 Ya lor. Sometimes some local retailer try to smoke me, I will just smile and walk away. They still don't feel uncompetitive. another of the hardware store i went and ask for advice on what solution/tool to use.....the staff just tell me he don't know. another one with a very big warehouse in ubi, i already googled the solution, i ask him if xylene is the one that can indeed remove the varnish, he also not sure....but he say since i googled the answer already, then it should be usable. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusje Supersonic April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 Pricey but convenient. Must be those outlets big big like ION kill them. Home-fix has a store in ION? The type of people who go to ION will DIY stuff? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor68 Turbocharged April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 I am one of those who like to feel it before purchase. Even for tools, i like to know the quality and feel. Yes, they are simply too expensive. It is the rent that kills them. Just by selling cannot work in my opinion. You need to partner handyman teams to provide that support. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianli Hypersonic April 23, 2019 Author Share April 23, 2019 I am one of those who like to feel it before purchase. Even for tools, i like to know the quality and feel. Yes, they are simply too expensive. It is the rent that kills them. Just by selling cannot work in my opinion. You need to partner handyman teams to provide that support. Home-fix do have handyman services + DIY workshops + Tools rental + Community engagement. Very sad to see them go down. The boss is local hanrdworking type. Too bad in this internet edge, they are losing out with their higher prices. Their webstore is ok but not competitive at all. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kklim Supercharged April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 One may borrow common tools from CC or RC... Electric ones too? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neost 6th Gear April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 The cost of doing business in Singapore is very high. Almost all malls are under REITs and they are pushing for max profits. I heard from a veteran in retail trade. You must be able to mark up 500% before you can survive opening shop in a mall. A $1 item and you must be able to sell at $5. And this is just to breakeven. The cost is that high 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor68 Turbocharged April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 Yes, if your doing business to make landlord rich, then might as well work for somebody. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scion Turbocharged April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 yah lor, many more retail giants will find it harder and harder to survive... another one i think is struggling is Challenger? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mersaylee Hypersonic April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 Electric ones too? Yes. But the range on offer may vary from CC/RC to CC/RC. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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