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JW World Pte Ltd of Sim Lim Square (#01-42) is now famous!

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This is the wiki entry for Sim Lim Square. Reads more like a Nigerian scam shopping center.

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sim_Lim_Square&oldid=493929234

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Sim Lim Square has six storeys of shops, offering mainly electronic and IT products.

Sim Lim Square (Chinese: 森林商业中心), commonly referred to as SLS, is a large retail complex that offers a wide variety of electronic goods and services ranging from DVDs, cameras, phones, video cameras, and computer parts and servicing.
Located at 1 Rochor Canal Road, Singapore, SLS is opposite to historic features such as the Little India district and close to one of the earliest HDB developments. SLS is accessible via MRT at Bugis or Little India MRT Stations.

Contents [hide]
1 Shop types
2 Scam tactics
2.1 No pricetag scam
2.2 Goods and Services Tax (GST) scam
2.3 Missing component scam
2.4 Counterfeit scam
2.5 Top-up scam
2.6 Bait-and-Switch scam
3 See also
4 References
5 External links
Shop types

Sim Lim City also known as Sim Lim Square is located near to Bugis village in central Singapore. The complex itself is a six level building with a range of many varied electronic supply and service shops. The centre operates away from the main shopping areas of Singapore and as such can be seen as an area for bargains to be gained with cheap and inexpensive goods. Examples of this can include phones, laptops, computer parts, cameras and other electronic devices.
Scam tactics

Due to stiff competition and rising rental prices, more shops in Sim Lim Square now resort to scam tactics to reap higher profits. The unwary shopper might fall into the traps of unscrupulous sellers.[1] [2] [3]

No pricetag scam

Products without a pricetag are subjected to varying quotes from the seller. The seller will judge how the buyer approaches them before quoting a price - usually higher than stores displaying pricetags. Sellers will also try to convince the buyer after a bargaining session that the price they offer are the best by making the conversation seem secretive.

Goods and Services Tax (GST) scam
In this scam, sellers would first quote potential buyers a price and then just before the buyer makes the payment they'd tell the buyer that they'll need to pay 7% GST on top of the quoted price. Most people would take this as something that they have no choice but to pay for. However, this is not true.

GST registration is not mandatory for all shops in Singapore; GST registration is only mandatory if the turnover of a business entity exceeds S$1m annually. A proper GST registered retailer is also required to quote prices inclusive of GST during a sale and at the same reflect their GST registration number prominently on the sales invoices along with the exact amount of GST paid.

Missing component scam
In this scam, the seller would quote the buyer a price that seemed either unbelievably cheap or very reasonable. After the buyer makes the purchase, the seller would then ask the buyer if he/she would like to purchase an accessory that would otherwise have been bundled with the product.
For example, if a buyer is making a purchase for an Apple iPod, a seller using this tactic may inform the buyer after a purchase transaction that they'd have to buy the USB data cable. Without the data cable, the buyer can neither charge nor sync the iPod and is thus forced to make the purchase.

Counterfeit scam
This largely applies for software, but also to hardware at times. Earlier this year, some SLS shops were busted by the police for selling counterfeit copies of Microsoft Windows.[4]
Many stores are also selling counterfeit copies of the popular Apple iPod music players. They have the same packaging, material, shape and even colour choices. But what's inside of these chinese "MP4" players are nothing like a real iPod.

Top-up scam
In this scam, the seller would convince the buyer to purchase something that he/she would later find to be unsatisfactory (e.g. faulty) and then offer the buyer a top-up for a pricier product.

Note that SLS shops usually do not allow the buyer to test a brand new unit unless they commit to buy it.
Also, unlike large stores like Harvey Norman, most SLS stores do not have a refund policy. In fact, it is almost impossible for these small shops to honour a refund policy due to the way their business operates with cash stock. So before making payment, buyers should insist that they test the product. If it's a product that can't be tested (such as RAM or hard drive), make very sure that it's covered by a manufacturer's warranty, not the store's own warranty!

Bait-and-Switch scam
In this scam, the seller and buyer negotiate for one item, but the seller delivers another. For example, the buyer is seeking a 16GB memory card, but is handed an 8GB card. If the buyer doesn't notice the switch before the money is exchanged, or the switch is done after the money is exchanged, the buyer will pretend that the negotiation was always for the inferior product. Even if the buyer has not yet left the store, the seller will refuse a return or echange.

However, its still alright to visit each store at your own risk. There have been many good reviews too!
 

jw5

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I thought of putting that up also but I scared he will sue me for slandering

Won't sue lah, but zap maybe............................but not into moderation.........................

Internet fun only lah...........................
 

chonburifc

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sls ok leh. many yeara ago, bought a camera from first floor shop(cannot remember the shop name, shud be an england name). and also not too long, bought a usb ezternal drive from 3rd or 4th floor. all ok leh.
 

chonburifc

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sls ok leh. many yeara ago, bought a camera from first floor shop(cannot remember the shop name, shud be an england name). and also not too long, bought a usb ezternal drive from 3rd or 4th floor. all ok leh.

ok now remember liaoz, think its either alan or alex camera or photo.
 

Logisex

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ok now remember liaoz, think its either alan or alex camera or photo.

Should be Alan Photo. Alan Photo is one of the most reputable and cheapest camera shops here. They have another shop in Funan. Some of the salesman look like ah beng but they ok one. Used to buy from this golden hair ah beng in their Funan shop who always give me "brother price" and even stopped me a few times from buying cameras/lenses which he think are not good.
 

Logisex

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Why don't they distribute the list at the airport since they already announced the list to the public?
 

bushtucker

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take a lift from the basement carpark and skip the first 3 floors. start shopping from 4th floor onwards. many shops to choose from for your computer parts & accessories, with printed pricelists for you to compare the prices from various shops.

i don't think sim lim square is a good place to buy cameras and camera accessories. should go to those clubsnap recommended ones like TK foto, MS color, SLRevolution, AP, John 3:16, etc.
 

Sinkie

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Lanjiao ah, Limbeh not IT Savvy, no buy stuffs no go there lah. :oIo:

Liar liar pants on fire, saw you there pink panther style buying peeping tom pin-hole camera. Heard you telling the sales man you need one that can fit nicely into a soap box. Think I dont know your pattern.
 
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SeaSonicX

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avoid ah neh shops. yes they are cheap but in terms of reliability is a big fat 0. before payment everybody is BROTHER after payment :oIo:
 
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