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MaryKo · 19 October 2017

Quick home delivery/ healthy products

Hello,I am looking for a website which sells healthy products and can also deliver the products I've chosen.I already know that a lot of people order on iHerb but personally I don't like this...

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Marial · 18 October 2017

Somebody buy in this site web www.indigosofa.com

Hi,I'd like to know if somebody buy in this site www.indigosofa.com, before?, because the order is only by Whatsapp and you need to pay by deposit in the bank account but for me is a bit strange...

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zvezdan · 16 October 2017

MOTORCYCLE PARKING IN TUNG CHUNG

Does anyone know about existence of any monthly undercover motorcycle parking space in Tung Chung around the Coastal Skyline La Rossa or the City Gate shopping mall. A real-estate agent told me...

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aleslie · 16 October 2017

Charity bazaars/garage sales

I have a few brand new and unopened gifts like travel amenity kits and make up bags that I like to donate to charity bazaars/garage sales. Does anyone know which organisations or events I can...

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CanuckAnge · 15 October 2017

Women's tailor for simple "copy"

Hi there!Looking for a reasonably priced tailor to do a simple copy of existing tops. Nothing too special about these simple tops but they somehow fits me well. And I want to get another 6 of them...

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SophieP · 15 October 2017

Shipping Internationally

Hi everyone,I'm trying to ship internationally but I can't work out the best way. I'm trying to ship small embroideries/fabric. It will be a very small package, probably in a large envelope.I want...

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wakeye · 04 October 2017

Online Florist Scams in Hong Kong

Had a very unhappy incident with missing flowers on Vday.Boyfriend made his purchase with a huge local online florist (no physical address or phone number on website though) with lots of positive...

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dennisfung · 04 October 2017

Flat Sharing Experience

I'm thinking of finding a flatmate to share a two-bedroom flat, as the rent in HK is getting increasingly difficult to afford. But I haven't been living with a flatmate since college days, which...

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RobertMcGain · 03 October 2017

Living in or moving to Hong Kong

Hi there,My name is Rob and I am a journalism student studying in Hong Kong, and I need your help.As part of one of my Masters level classes I am taking, I have to write a Longform piece on a...

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enduroracer · 03 October 2017

Low Cost Poster Frames

Hi,I'm looking to buy some poster frames, so I can stick up my Shaw Brothers movie posters. The best quote I've found in HK so far is $600 per frame. Does anyone know somewhere that can beat that?

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thomasyu604 · 26 September 2017

Barebells protein bars

Hi everybody,I am looking for Barebells protein bars in Hong Kong. I try these bars a few weeks ago during my trip to Sweden. They are simply delicious! It will be perfect if I can find them in...

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davidbarlow · 24 September 2017

Can anyone repair an electronic typewiter?

I have a Panasonic electronic typewiter which has stopped working. It is 25 years old and I need to find someone who is good with electronics to take alook and see if it can be repaired. Anyone out...

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dachozn · 23 September 2017

Travel photos

Do you know any good website providing travel snap photo shoots?

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splat · 19 September 2017

DVD or CD Ripping service

Does anyone know of a good provider in HK who will rip my DVD and CD collection to digital files?

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annabelb · 18 September 2017

Help with Kodi box

Can anyone recommend someone or a company who can come and install my Kodi box for me? I don't speak any cantonese and all the instructions are in Chinese so I'm stuck.I live in Mid-Levels and...

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dranoeler · 12 September 2017

Living in Soho/Elgin Steet - good or bad idea?

Good mythical morning fellow Hong Kongers - I just moved to Hong Kong 3 weeks ago and am considering a studio in a walk-up along Elgin Street (near Peel St and Hollywood Rd). The area is nice and...

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lvhk9 · 17 August 2017

UK Car Hire - Excess Insurance

I will be driving a hire car in the UK soon and looking for an insurance co. to cover any excess that may occur in an accident. My usual provider has changed its rules and now states that I must be...

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shafted · 16 July 2017

Wifi with sim card

Hi, I am looking into getting a wifi router with sim card for use at my apartment. Can anyone give me suggestions on what is the cheapest way to do this? I see Sun Mobile have unlimited data sim...

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beatricemc · 11 July 2017

Paper Ribbon Manufacturers or Suppliers ?

My wife will need to wrap a small gift at some point over the next few days and we have exhausted our supplies of grown-up-looking wrapping paper ribbon.We'd stocked up several years back at, I...

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Eddy · 03 July 2017

Flatshare problem

HelloI am away from Hk for 6 months and I have decided to rent out my spare bedroom while away.I had a cleaner organised to come once a week and keep on eye on the flat.Flatmate moved in ( so she...

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JennyTalia · 28 June 2017

RELOCATING TO HONG KONG - SEARCHING FOR ADVICE

Your nationality ???Where are you coming from??Seems that your expectations MIGHT jar with what you are living with at your departing country.You have several "misconception" as to co$t$ of rentals...

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shsteve · 25 June 2017

Sai Kung geopark boat tours, phone number pls

Any body got a phone number for a boat to tour to see the geopark from Sai Kung?Or can provide cost per person/boat?

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hemapat · 21 June 2017

What is a HK Family Charity?

Hi - I'm trying to figure out what a family charity is in Hong Kong - been hearing about it and would like to learn more. Any websites or lay person advice you can give?

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MatthijsVanReenen · 19 June 2017

Business startup vlog

Good morning everyone,With the typhoon approaching, I hope you can all enjoy a day off today.I am preparing to officially launch a business in the months to come. Right now all the preparations are...

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Malvi · 15 June 2017

Sheung Wan: where to buy Chicken

Hi all,I stay close to SoHo and I'm looking for recommendations in the neighborhood to buy fresh & good quality Chicken.Thank you in advance. xx

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HBDOEZ · 14 June 2017

Moving to HK - pollution

Hello,My company has offered me a position in HK which would be really good for my career. Unfortunately, my wife has strong hesitations due to what she reads on the internet RE pollution and it’s...

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Runner · 06 June 2017

Coconut shop in Spring Garden Lane

Does anybody know if the shop in Spring Garden Lane specializing in all things coconut has relocated elsewhere in Hong Kong?Also, I stumbled across a Thai shop somewhere in the Shamshuipo area that...

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TiminHKsince2007 · 05 June 2017

Starbucks Locator (No English)??

So I'm meeting a client at a Starbucks in Hung Hom and I went to the store locator on their website and put in Hung Hom in the search: Read More All the store addresses are in Chinese. How they do...

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tlamu · 05 June 2017

Manicure pedicure home service HK Island

HelloDoes anyone know of anyone that does home services of manicures, pedicures?Thanks!

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bobrun911 · 30 May 2017

Hardwood charcoals for grilling

Would anyone know where to find bags of hardwood charcoals for grilling. I'm looking for the natural hardwood lumps kind for kamado grills. It seems most stores only sell the kind with chemicals in...

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