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A Singaporean couple who crossed the Causeway to Johor Bahru to buy appliances for their new BTO flat say they racked up around $1,000 in savings.<\/p>\n

But after weighing up the pros and cons, they were left wondering: “Is the savings really worth the trip?”<\/p>\n

In a TikTok post, the couple compare the prices of various appliances in Johor Bahru and Singapore, including a refrigerator, washing machine, dryer, and a 65-inch television.<\/p>\n

Captioned “We spent 12 hours in JB to find out whether appliance shopping is worth it\u2026<\/a><\/span>“, the post, uploaded on Nov 16, has garnered 143,000 views, 2,480 reactions, and 197 comments as of press time.<\/p>\n

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Listing out the pros and cons, the couple stress that delivery costs, taxes, travel time, and installation fees are separate considerations.<\/p>\n

While there is an overall cost saving, they stressed:”Whether it’s really worth it or not depends on the individual.”<\/p>\n

‘No warranty? No Thanks’: Netizen<\/h3>\n

“How come no warranty?” one netizen asked, while others noted that such warranties only apply in Malaysia and not Singapore.<\/p>\n

“Recently bought electronics, spoiled in two months. Luckily, I had a warranty,” another netizen noted.<\/p>\n

Others raised concerns about safety, asking the couple: “Were safety marks considered?”<\/p>\n

“Malaysia has its own safety standards,” said the couple in response, noting that they bought the appliances from a recognised store.<\/p>\n

“HDB fire insurance doesn’t cover electrical fires that start from appliances with no safety mark,” another netizen warned.<\/p>\n

Others who bought appliances from Malaysia shared their experiences. “I bought a ceiling fan from JB and now it’s been 8+ years already and still working,” one wrote.<\/p>\n

“At least $2.5k savings, sure worth lah,” said another.<\/p>\n

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