iconic 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2003 hi there, im wanting to purchase some chinese cds pretty soon. is anyone here willing to shop around for me? my singapore friend says cash convertors have very cheap cds, around $5, or other places such as the one called gramaphone. you guys going to schooling are on holidays right, so instead of surfing the net, help me shop for cds any volunteers? thanks!! hehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonhanjk 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2003 I don't have cashconverter around me, sorry can't help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sipher 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2003 i prefer to go to gramophone to try my luck at the second-hand CDs there. some looks brand new. cash converters on the other hand... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adhoc 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2003 (edited) ... stock cds that are IMO very scratched. though cheap. and unless you love those 70s 80s chinese singers type of music dont hope for much. a much better place to look would surprisingly be yahoo singapore auctions. you wouldnt believe how many people buy an album, rip it, then sell it. all in one day too. Edited July 6, 2003 by adhoc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil-zen 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2003 try going to gramaphone first. they actually have some good cds which are in pretty good condition. i bought a few myself and they can be considered mint. ] gramaphone: capitol building (opp cityhall mrt) raffles place mrt specialist centre(somerset) cash convertors on the other hand has lousier cd selection. and they look pretty beat up. but if you want to buy used electronics ie pcdp, cash convertors is it. cash convertors: tampines toa payoh and one more not sure? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adhoc 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2003 last one is marine parade. near my school. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iconic 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2003 my friend suggested the one at tampines i think. we are both in brisbane australia though. he also said cash convertors have good cds!! and in good condition! he must have lied them another friend in singapore bought me some cds from gramaphone, he said there is a good collection. but the friend here says they are more expensive than cash convertors i'll check out the yahoo site! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mackie 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2003 Pop into cash converters and I'm sure U'll become sceptical of your friend's opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sipher 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2003 quality comes with price the ones at gramophone are better IMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil-zen 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2003 yeap i think gramaphone has a 'selection test' for used cds. actually has some good stuff there in top notch condition. cash convertors on the other hand, takes in everything like a rubbish dump. you will see one hit wonders that never released any other albums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sipher 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2003 when i first went into a cash converter, i was quite shocked to find the place looks like "rubbish dump". hehe of course its not so serious but its kinda messy in some parts of the shop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matbon0013 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2003 Is it that bad? I have seen some 2nd hand CD shops in London that's alot to be desired but at least you get good bargains there on deleted items, mostly vinyl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iconic 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2003 the yahoo site seems to be pretty expensive, $10 on each cd? how much are ones at gramaphone on average? what i am thinking to do is, i send the person money through the mail or use paypal or send headphones, if want the ones i have for sale, ask them to purchase the cds for me, and then send it to australia. if any more money needed, i'll send more money out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mackie 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2003 (edited) Before trying anything adventurous, drop in at Gramaphone and U'' not be disappointed. Quality is assured and prices are mostly at sub $10 except for some imported or audiophile recordings. Edited July 9, 2003 by Mackie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites