Cheap lightings shop to recommend
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Hi rooller, the first light costs $115 (2 tubes 40w + 32w + a starter).
Yah,the trimming is aluminium but the glass is plain frosted glass.
Last sat, I saw some other hanging lights in the form of train and aeroplane one, quite cute and suitable for boy's room. But I dunno the price, shld not be cheap considering the shop quite good at "chopping"
Yah,the trimming is aluminium but the glass is plain frosted glass.
Last sat, I saw some other hanging lights in the form of train and aeroplane one, quite cute and suitable for boy's room. But I dunno the price, shld not be cheap considering the shop quite good at "chopping"
hi postpet2, i would suggest u to look ard to chk on pricing if the number of PLC lights u r going for is a lot. i think it can be less than 20 bucks. normally lighting shop will tell u their is diff from others, theirs dun know from where & where but then how we know cos we r not in this area. u tend to hear diff stories from diff shops.
Hi Tulip,
If you go Singapore Lighting Mart, do your research first! We were brought there by our designer and we thought the salesperson gave us lots of discount (on paper) and we made the purchases (after rigourous bargain somemore). After that we walked around other shops to look for other designs for a few outstanding lights, then we realised we kena 'tiok'! Think they overcharge us close to $150. their after discount prices are higher than what other shops quote us (b4 bargain). Argh... best thing I bought a light from Balestier Lighting House for $57 (with GST) but Singapore Lighting Mart quoted me $125 (b4 GST, after discount). SO angry!!
If you go Singapore Lighting Mart, do your research first! We were brought there by our designer and we thought the salesperson gave us lots of discount (on paper) and we made the purchases (after rigourous bargain somemore). After that we walked around other shops to look for other designs for a few outstanding lights, then we realised we kena 'tiok'! Think they overcharge us close to $150. their after discount prices are higher than what other shops quote us (b4 bargain). Argh... best thing I bought a light from Balestier Lighting House for $57 (with GST) but Singapore Lighting Mart quoted me $125 (b4 GST, after discount). SO angry!!
From what I see, the light is the same, except that Balestier Lighting House gave me tungsten lamps whereas Singapore Lighting Mart will give PLC lamps, if I buy from them. But 3 PLC lamps, less than $20... And that particular lamp don't need ballast. Alot of difference lor! Anyway, when I checked with other shops, they quoted me $120 b4 discount which is still lower than SIngapore Lighting Mart.
hi ochgal
thanks for sharinhg your experience...now i feel so skeptical about Singapore Lighting Mart. Actually the saleman gave us quite good quotes.. (his namecard and prices that he wrote on a pcs of paper are with my FH)..he just slashed the price by ard $20 for each item...and told me that the designs that i chose are quite common so he also wont dare to quote too high..erm..after visiting other shops, my FH and i feel that their quotes are quite reasonable..but after hearing from u, i am so scared that we will be chopped leh..still deciding whether to get from them or nt, maybe will compare ard first..
May i know who was the salesperson who served u?
thanks for sharinhg your experience...now i feel so skeptical about Singapore Lighting Mart. Actually the saleman gave us quite good quotes.. (his namecard and prices that he wrote on a pcs of paper are with my FH)..he just slashed the price by ard $20 for each item...and told me that the designs that i chose are quite common so he also wont dare to quote too high..erm..after visiting other shops, my FH and i feel that their quotes are quite reasonable..but after hearing from u, i am so scared that we will be chopped leh..still deciding whether to get from them or nt, maybe will compare ard first..
May i know who was the salesperson who served u?
Hi tulip
The saleperson who served us told us the same things.. And becos we didn't do our research that's why kena chopped. I think if you did your research first should be alright. After walking down Balestier Road, I realised the shops actually get stock from each other (like Queensway), and there is a price range for each light. So as long as you don't look 'blur blur' the prices they quote are quite reasonable. But once, they see that you never check out prices before, they will chop you, with no mercy!
The saleperson who served us told us the same things.. And becos we didn't do our research that's why kena chopped. I think if you did your research first should be alright. After walking down Balestier Road, I realised the shops actually get stock from each other (like Queensway), and there is a price range for each light. So as long as you don't look 'blur blur' the prices they quote are quite reasonable. But once, they see that you never check out prices before, they will chop you, with no mercy!
You can go to http://www.osram.com/products/general/compact/index.html What I mean by PLC lamps are the energy saving kind, for down lights, look something like that
and halogen, like this
and halogen, like this
bennysmurf
New Member
Hi Skylar,
glad u like my lights *smile*.
I will upload more pictures of other lights in my house as soon as I get back home.
Anyway, Skylar and fallen,
I also understand how u feel regarding PALACE OF LIGHTS! Disgusting place!
I bought an alabaster light for my dining area in AUGUST 2004! They told me as it was being manufactured in Spain it will take about a month to arrive here, about 9th September 2004. Called them up a few days before 9th Spetember, they told me shipment was delayed. Now it is almost NOVEMBER and still my light has not arrived yet! Whenever I called them they would say the delivery was delayed by 1 week. So pissed off! Luckily I bought only 1 light from them and the rest from Crown Lighting.
For the newcomers here, some tips:
1) Places to go for lights - Balestier, Geylang, Jln Besar. Other places may be worh a try also but they do not have as many shops.
2) Make at least 2 trips to any one of these places- first trip to check out what designs you like; second trip to compare the prices between shop and buy the lights. However I recommend buying the lights only on a 3rd trip.
3) Some of the shops are actually related to one another. Do not be surprised if you see the same designs and service. Eg Palace of Lights, Strass Lighting and The Best Light Shop are actually under the same boss!
4) DO NOT GO TO the shops with your ID!!!
Nothing in life is free. We were "advised" by quite a few of the shops when we went to Balestier on our very first trip (Thank goodness I listened to my wife!). According to them, they have to give commission to the IDs as a "reward" for referring or bringing you pple to the shop. The markup can be as high as 40% more for each light! This is the "cost" of getting you ID to go wif u to choose the lights. Instead, get your ID to advise you only when you meet up.
Ochgal and fallen, I believe this is the main reason why you have been charged so much.
5) Ask where the lights are made in. Taiwanese and Italian made lights have a great difference in price.
6) Ask about exchange policy. Eg If my downlights burn out during installation and testing, can I exchange for a new one?
7) Check the country of origin for the bulbs. Eg Most OSRAM bulbs are made in China now but some are still made in Spain. Get those not made in China even if they are slightly more ex.
These are what I can think of offhand. Hope this helps!
glad u like my lights *smile*.
I will upload more pictures of other lights in my house as soon as I get back home.
Anyway, Skylar and fallen,
I also understand how u feel regarding PALACE OF LIGHTS! Disgusting place!
I bought an alabaster light for my dining area in AUGUST 2004! They told me as it was being manufactured in Spain it will take about a month to arrive here, about 9th September 2004. Called them up a few days before 9th Spetember, they told me shipment was delayed. Now it is almost NOVEMBER and still my light has not arrived yet! Whenever I called them they would say the delivery was delayed by 1 week. So pissed off! Luckily I bought only 1 light from them and the rest from Crown Lighting.
For the newcomers here, some tips:
1) Places to go for lights - Balestier, Geylang, Jln Besar. Other places may be worh a try also but they do not have as many shops.
2) Make at least 2 trips to any one of these places- first trip to check out what designs you like; second trip to compare the prices between shop and buy the lights. However I recommend buying the lights only on a 3rd trip.
3) Some of the shops are actually related to one another. Do not be surprised if you see the same designs and service. Eg Palace of Lights, Strass Lighting and The Best Light Shop are actually under the same boss!
4) DO NOT GO TO the shops with your ID!!!
Nothing in life is free. We were "advised" by quite a few of the shops when we went to Balestier on our very first trip (Thank goodness I listened to my wife!). According to them, they have to give commission to the IDs as a "reward" for referring or bringing you pple to the shop. The markup can be as high as 40% more for each light! This is the "cost" of getting you ID to go wif u to choose the lights. Instead, get your ID to advise you only when you meet up.
Ochgal and fallen, I believe this is the main reason why you have been charged so much.
5) Ask where the lights are made in. Taiwanese and Italian made lights have a great difference in price.
6) Ask about exchange policy. Eg If my downlights burn out during installation and testing, can I exchange for a new one?
7) Check the country of origin for the bulbs. Eg Most OSRAM bulbs are made in China now but some are still made in Spain. Get those not made in China even if they are slightly more ex.
These are what I can think of offhand. Hope this helps!
Hi Dreamer n Obeasom,
its the jln beasr elite,
[E Lite Illumination Address : 1 Jln Berseh #01-17 Singapore 209037 Telephone : 6299 5368]?
i checked their prices, indeed cheaper then alot of place, but is their quality good? i think their downlights from Malaysia and they r giving AEC bulbs. but i read someone mentioned their PLC is from italy? i m abit confused.
its the jln beasr elite,
[E Lite Illumination Address : 1 Jln Berseh #01-17 Singapore 209037 Telephone : 6299 5368]?
i checked their prices, indeed cheaper then alot of place, but is their quality good? i think their downlights from Malaysia and they r giving AEC bulbs. but i read someone mentioned their PLC is from italy? i m abit confused.
Hi benny smurf, can tell me how much you are charged of the first downlight you have posted and it's Watt? Is it with white round aluminium trimming with glass? any differenct if we chose silver trimming instead? btw, what is a ballast har? My ID bringing to chose lighting, I oso worry kanna chop. I quite like the retangular type of casing for room passage way, any idea how much it will cost?
any experience or comments with Simply Lightings and Euro Lights? my id says he has discount for these 2 shops. asked me to check out the price as a customer myself first then he will help me to negotiate better rates. please share with me if u have any experiences..thanks..
btw, i am also keen to get hamburger lights for my bathrooms and kitchen. what is the appropriate size and how much did u guys spend? thanks loads..
btw, i am also keen to get hamburger lights for my bathrooms and kitchen. what is the appropriate size and how much did u guys spend? thanks loads..
bennysmurf
New Member
Hi erkerk,
real sorry i have not been following this thread for some time.
The round downlight details:
- 8 PLC round downlights (glass flush wif surface) c/w Philips 13w (Holland) and ERC (italy) ballast
=> $16 each
(Refer to my posting on Aug 16 2004)
Yes the downlights came with white round aluminium trimming. If I remember correcly, silver trimming more ex.
One thing you need to consider is whether silver trimming will fit the colour theme of your CEILING. Our ceiling was lily white, thus we chose white trimming.
Simply put, ballast act like a "fuel" for PLC lights.
I strongly urge you to find out which shops you ID will be bringing you to, then go there first and check out the price. Then when u go there with your ID, u will know if u kena chop or not.
real sorry i have not been following this thread for some time.
The round downlight details:
- 8 PLC round downlights (glass flush wif surface) c/w Philips 13w (Holland) and ERC (italy) ballast
=> $16 each
(Refer to my posting on Aug 16 2004)
Yes the downlights came with white round aluminium trimming. If I remember correcly, silver trimming more ex.
One thing you need to consider is whether silver trimming will fit the colour theme of your CEILING. Our ceiling was lily white, thus we chose white trimming.
Simply put, ballast act like a "fuel" for PLC lights.
I strongly urge you to find out which shops you ID will be bringing you to, then go there first and check out the price. Then when u go there with your ID, u will know if u kena chop or not.
bennysmurf
New Member
Erkerk,
$45 for essentially the same downlight?!! Wah seh...what a rip off!
which shop is the "they" u are referring to? did u go with the ID? If u did this may be why u were quoted so high.
$45 for essentially the same downlight?!! Wah seh...what a rip off!
which shop is the "they" u are referring to? did u go with the ID? If u did this may be why u were quoted so high.
Hi keRo,
not sure if lights from HongKong are ok. but maybe you can do more market survey by checking out with other lightnings shops. it seems that the yo-yo ice cube lights is quite unique that you like it very much but to me, it's seems xpensive.
not sure how much does dangling lights cost? maybe better check it out and compare the prices with other shops.it's worth of effort to buy lights which not only suits yr likings/needs but worth yr $$.
not sure if lights from HongKong are ok. but maybe you can do more market survey by checking out with other lightnings shops. it seems that the yo-yo ice cube lights is quite unique that you like it very much but to me, it's seems xpensive.
not sure how much does dangling lights cost? maybe better check it out and compare the prices with other shops.it's worth of effort to buy lights which not only suits yr likings/needs but worth yr $$.
Hi all,
I've recently installed some lights and here's my comments on these shops:
1. The Best Lighting at Balestier: The person named Danny is helpful and resourceful. He sells 2x18w square (5.5") PLC downlight for $22. 1x18w rectangular PCL downlight for $25. He uses non-Osram/Philips tube though. It's the cheapest I could fine so far.
2. Light Arcade at Balestier: The owner Andrew is experienced and have managed to solved all my lighting (technical) problem. He's willing to change for me when I brought all my lights back due to our change of idea. Cost wise min to average. If anyone looking for tilted PLC downlight, they're selling at $68.
3. E'lite in Jalan Besar: Managed by a group of young professionals. They have new designs, but are not willing to cut prices and said it's the best price in the market, which is not true compared to the above 2 shops.
Hope you all benefits from this.
I've recently installed some lights and here's my comments on these shops:
1. The Best Lighting at Balestier: The person named Danny is helpful and resourceful. He sells 2x18w square (5.5") PLC downlight for $22. 1x18w rectangular PCL downlight for $25. He uses non-Osram/Philips tube though. It's the cheapest I could fine so far.
2. Light Arcade at Balestier: The owner Andrew is experienced and have managed to solved all my lighting (technical) problem. He's willing to change for me when I brought all my lights back due to our change of idea. Cost wise min to average. If anyone looking for tilted PLC downlight, they're selling at $68.
3. E'lite in Jalan Besar: Managed by a group of young professionals. They have new designs, but are not willing to cut prices and said it's the best price in the market, which is not true compared to the above 2 shops.
Hope you all benefits from this.
blackforest
New Member
Hi,
I bought my lights from Light Arcade too. Price wise, I find them cheaper than most shops that I went to. I like their round light design for my bedrooms and kitchen. However, they delievered the wrong watts for my PLC downlight and my electrician mounted all the downlight into the false ceiling. End up, my electrician need to remove from the false ceiling again. Hence, please ask your electrian to check your goods before fixing.
Andrew is also willing to change the light for me when I change my mind about some lights.
I bought my lights from Light Arcade too. Price wise, I find them cheaper than most shops that I went to. I like their round light design for my bedrooms and kitchen. However, they delievered the wrong watts for my PLC downlight and my electrician mounted all the downlight into the false ceiling. End up, my electrician need to remove from the false ceiling again. Hence, please ask your electrian to check your goods before fixing.
Andrew is also willing to change the light for me when I change my mind about some lights.
Hi blessed, there should be only 1 Elite shop at Jln Besar. It's just next to Mcdonald (or was it BK?).
Hi Kent, this is Light Arcade address: 321 Balestier Rd Singapore 329748. If you come from Thomson Rd, make the 2nd U-turn when you're at Balestier Rd. Soon after U-turn, it's the 2nd shop on the left.
Hi Kent, this is Light Arcade address: 321 Balestier Rd Singapore 329748. If you come from Thomson Rd, make the 2nd U-turn when you're at Balestier Rd. Soon after U-turn, it's the 2nd shop on the left.
Lighting Shops at IMM r never cheap. Ever asked a simple type of rectangular lighting. At Balestier, the prices range from $80 - $120. One 'ah beng' shop quoted as $80 & can give further discount.
When I got my ID's recommended shop at IMM (shld be thomson lighting; anyway, 2 shops side-by-side), they quoted as $195!!
When I got my ID's recommended shop at IMM (shld be thomson lighting; anyway, 2 shops side-by-side), they quoted as $195!!
Hi guys,
You can try A Lighting Enterprise at 463, Geylang Road. I bought my lights there and is very satisfied with them. My Mid size, silver, Square downlights cost me $20, inclusive of 2 18W(i think) bulbs and ballast. I spent ard $900+ for the lightings for my whole 5-room flat. Bought 12 DLs in total, 1 big and 1 small rectangular lights for my kitchen, hanging lights for dining, rectangular and square glass lights for my living and bedrooms and foyer. common square lights for my toilets and bomb shelter. total 24 lights.
They had quite a bit of variety of designs there, though can't compare to Chan Huat but it's definitely cheaper. They have new designs coming in almost every other week, which we found out when me and my husband went down to the shop a few times to change our order and re-confirm our lights.
Look for Alex, his service is good, quite a friendly chap. Gave quite good reccommendations to us... saving us from quite a bit of neck pain...=p But the think i like most is that they dun hard sell.
I agree with BB... Lighting shops in IMM are never cheap. The bathroom accessories shops there aren't cheap either...
Another very important thing is that, dun go to the shop that your ID recommend cos the shop will have to charge you a higher price or rather, give you a smaller discount, as they have to pay commission to your ID. Might as well dun ask your ID to recommend. Just be hardworking and make a trip down to Geylang and Balastier. Sure can save!
You can try A Lighting Enterprise at 463, Geylang Road. I bought my lights there and is very satisfied with them. My Mid size, silver, Square downlights cost me $20, inclusive of 2 18W(i think) bulbs and ballast. I spent ard $900+ for the lightings for my whole 5-room flat. Bought 12 DLs in total, 1 big and 1 small rectangular lights for my kitchen, hanging lights for dining, rectangular and square glass lights for my living and bedrooms and foyer. common square lights for my toilets and bomb shelter. total 24 lights.
They had quite a bit of variety of designs there, though can't compare to Chan Huat but it's definitely cheaper. They have new designs coming in almost every other week, which we found out when me and my husband went down to the shop a few times to change our order and re-confirm our lights.
Look for Alex, his service is good, quite a friendly chap. Gave quite good reccommendations to us... saving us from quite a bit of neck pain...=p But the think i like most is that they dun hard sell.
I agree with BB... Lighting shops in IMM are never cheap. The bathroom accessories shops there aren't cheap either...
Another very important thing is that, dun go to the shop that your ID recommend cos the shop will have to charge you a higher price or rather, give you a smaller discount, as they have to pay commission to your ID. Might as well dun ask your ID to recommend. Just be hardworking and make a trip down to Geylang and Balastier. Sure can save!
bennysmurf
New Member
Hi all,
does anyone have any problems with lighting delivery from Palace of Lights?
some of you might know that I ordered a set of 3 round alabaster dining lights from them LAST AUGUST 2004. Until now I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED IT
. Whenever I called them up, they kept said that the the goods would be coming in the next shipment, or that the shipment was delayed due to some reason. Yesterday when I called them up they told me they got "played out by the factory". Turned out that the shipment that they promised my lights would be, did not have them. In fact, they claimed that alabaster lights for other customers were not inside, so I was not the only one affected.
They promised to refund me my money. I was slightly appeased as at least I could get me $$$ back.
However I would like to ask other forum users some questions:
1) Are there any Palace of Light customer who have been similarly affected and given the same excuse as me?
2) I am not sure if the story given by Palace is really true or just an excuse to sell off my alabaster light to someone else cos I got it at a much lower price than a similar one at Lightology. Can I get CASE to get them to honour my order and sell me the alabaster light?
Any help is really appreciated!
does anyone have any problems with lighting delivery from Palace of Lights?
some of you might know that I ordered a set of 3 round alabaster dining lights from them LAST AUGUST 2004. Until now I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED IT
They promised to refund me my money. I was slightly appeased as at least I could get me $$$ back.
However I would like to ask other forum users some questions:
1) Are there any Palace of Light customer who have been similarly affected and given the same excuse as me?
2) I am not sure if the story given by Palace is really true or just an excuse to sell off my alabaster light to someone else cos I got it at a much lower price than a similar one at Lightology. Can I get CASE to get them to honour my order and sell me the alabaster light?
Any help is really appreciated!
I bought my lights from Designer Lighting shop at Balestier. Their range is definitely not the best..but they got some nice ones there. Also most importantly..able to negotiate for cheaper prices and of course the aftersales service!
I was most impressed by their aftersales service. IF the wrong item is delivered, just give them a call and they will be down asap with the correct items. We are talking about those small electrical items like ballast or transformer here. Also, if your lightings got problem, they will send their electrician down to rectify it asap. That's good service!
I was most impressed by their aftersales service. IF the wrong item is delivered, just give them a call and they will be down asap with the correct items. We are talking about those small electrical items like ballast or transformer here. Also, if your lightings got problem, they will send their electrician down to rectify it asap. That's good service!
i just bought some downlights from this shop at balestier point. i think it is very worth it. 12 piece of PLC energy saving downlight with ballast for $72. One piece only $6.
The shop name is call LITE VAULT at balestier rd. The salesman claimed that they are having a opening sales that why so cheap.
The shop name is call LITE VAULT at balestier rd. The salesman claimed that they are having a opening sales that why so cheap.
miloice
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
I would like to check out the pricing of lights and see if I have been short changed.
Flurescent fittings (entire set) $9.
Halogen light (adjustable round type) with transformer $11.
Also, how much did u all pay for your bedroom, dinning, toilet and kitchen lights? Perhaps, you could provide me with a description and price of the lights. Thanks!
I would like to check out the pricing of lights and see if I have been short changed.
Flurescent fittings (entire set) $9.
Halogen light (adjustable round type) with transformer $11.
Also, how much did u all pay for your bedroom, dinning, toilet and kitchen lights? Perhaps, you could provide me with a description and price of the lights. Thanks!
any1 bought lights fr. elite illumination b4? went to them last week but didnt buy yet nid to verify with u guys b4 i do tat. please share your experience with me i like alot of their lights they haf very wide range but after seeing all ur msg about lousy lighting shops got scared nid to think twice and ask for your opinion