jpatokal wrote:...and when you got that price from Sim Lim, did they include tax, credit card surcharge, batteries, battery charger, carrying case, and the fact that it's a factory refurbished (read: returned as broken) model with no warranty?
Not Always True.
Although I do agree with the comment about GST
Sim Lim Square has moved away from the sleazy counterfeit high tech emporium of days of yore
It has attained a certain sheen of respectability over the years and like the Mob are keen to shake off the grime of the past and go legit now that they have made the money.
But seriously on a less cynical note, you can get the real mcoys here and with some deft bargaining get away with a good deal with genuine international warranties included. However it pays to go from shop to shop within Sim Lim it self as price variations as between shops can be significant. You get a learning experience as to the variety of brands and models as well and although alot of it is sales talk you can get to a semblance of what the best model and brand for you is and the price you should be paying for the article
The Mustafas of the world do offer bargains generally but as was noted you'll get opportunistic pricing on some items as well. This is part of the game everyone plays Sim Lim included. As they say Caveat Emptor. But generally, you wouldnt be taken to the cleaners at Mustafa or at Sim Lim. It's at the end of the day a question of which kind of shopping experience you'd prefer. Alot of variety and bargaining at Sim Lim. A more homgeneous experience at Mustafas
