australia :: sydney :: shopping

[dansta]

Personally i'd go with Singapore and with an A380 if possible - I find it much quieter than other aircraft and can get a decent sleep despite being 6ft 4.

Otherwise try Japan Airlines and get a stop off in Tokyo for a few days. All depends on what time of the year you're going but i've seen SYD - NAR - CDG for just 2.3k AUD.

Personally would steer clear from BA if you don't like your baggage to go missing.

Another vote for Singapore. Their economy prices are actually pretty competitive -- especially short-notice flights. I was checking some London flights today (departing in 1-2 weeks) and Singapore still had very reasonable fares compared to many other airlines.

[conqueror]

singapore are definitely my favourite, too. i'd even pay a little extra to go with them if i had the option.

[Playahater]

Another vote for Singapore. Their economy prices are actually pretty competitive -- especially short-notice flights. I was checking some London flights today (departing in 1-2 weeks) and Singapore still had very reasonable fares compared to many other airlines.

Agreed.

All depends on when you're departing but I just came back from Japan, got return tickets via Changi for 987 return! Only set me back $60 more than Jetstar but considerably cheaper than other airlines.

After so many flights on Jetstar, Qantas, Cathay and BA, almost regardless of price, i'll be sticking with Singapore for all future travel.

[conqueror]

wow, flying to japan with singapore for that much is insane. i paid double that in 2008 (adelaide > changi > tokyo).

japan airlines is the worst (international) airline i've flown by far, although to be fair i have never flown with any of the english or american airliners.

[notsicknorwell]

Grats Melvin and Lyna! http://www.thevine.com.au/fashion/news/song-for-the-mute-take-out-lmff-designer-award20110315.aspx

[Raw Selvedge]

Saw it on page 2 of the mx, congrats Melv!!!

Now get your asses moving to stock for us in Melbs

[fenrost]

truly well deserved

congrats melv! and hopefully you got the belt you needed!

[derek_]

2g melv grats mang!

[DJI]

congrats Mel and Lyna.

[DJI]

congrats Mel and Lyna.

I fly qantas/oneworld affiliates as it's easier to accumulate frequent flyer miles as they don't expire like krisflyer miles and there are more credit cards that can be tied to them. admittedly the SQ's service is far better than QF or BA's, CX isn't bad though.

[savage science fiction]

thx for the info everyone

singapore is looking like the answer

[seven.homme]

i think SQ's food is the only airplane food that i quite enjoy. once i used my miles and upgraded to business class, service and food was amazing.

[kpnv]

SQ represent. best food, seat, girls, price combo on economy.

[melvin7]

thank you for all the kind words and support. we are still in disbelief of what has happened!

stress begins.

[seven.homme]

if one want to open a store, let say, similar like incu, which area you guys reckon would be the best ? darlo?

[Ivans On High]

Yeah I think Darlo would be good. I also think Surry Hills could work if you could afford the rent. Reservoir St, where Icarus used to be is a nice area, and right near Single Origin!

[home]

Yeah I think Darlo would be good. I also think Surry Hills could work if you could afford the rent. Reservoir St, where Icarus used to be is a nice area, and right near Single Origin!

icarus is no more?

[Ivans On High]

The online store is still going as far as I know, but the physical store is not. It is for lease too. Nice little place.

[seven.homme]

icarus area doesnt have much traffic i reckon.

yeah darlo is actually nice, some friend said maybe even paddo ..

[slight]

Shame to hear about Icarus, wonder why it didn't work out.

[seven.homme]

im pretty sure its the location. you just have to make an effort to go there. theres not much you can do in that area anyway, maybe sit in one of the cafe, pop into published art to check some book and basically thats it.

[homme.homme]

Darlo > Surry > Paddo

imo.

[Ivans On High]

Is the new Boris stuff in at Harrolds yet?

[Ivans On High]

no is the answer. in case you were wondering haha.

[notsicknorwell]

no is the answer. in case you were wondering haha.

haha Melv is just gonna text me when it arrives, hopefully this weekend though since I don't feel like staying cooped up at home...

[Ivans On High]

I hope they are getting this:

and this:

[derek_]

so.....ways to get around the 1000 AUD import tax? ...

[Ivans On High]

Is the item being shipped to you? Or are you bringing it back from OS?

[derek_]

shipped to me

[Ivans On High]

If it's a single item, such as a coat, you don't have much choice but to declare the value at less than $1000. But of course you then have to worry about insurance.

If it's multiple items, you can split up the items and ship them separately. Some web stores will even ship two shoes separately to avoid tax. Just make sure you leave some time between posting each part because if they arrive at customs together they will simply add the values together.