I went to a warehouse sale at Kaki Bukit last Sunday. Here's what I bought from Vaude:-
I bought a 70L backpack for $159, a small gym bag, a washer bag and a wrapper (good for travelling!). Was really happy with my purchases coz they are really cheap! Too bad the backpack I bought was already the last piece else hubby would be able to get one too. ;-) Hubby did see the Tatonka backpacks but the lining didn't turn out to be as good as the Vaude one (the rubbery waterproof lining that usually would wear out over time - had a bad experience with Deuter backpacks where the rubbery lining broke down and became powdery and stuck on clothes!)
Oh, I saw the same Vaude jacket that I bought a month ago - it was selling at half price! Anyhow, I've already worn mine so its okay. :-) If not for the lack of size, I think I'd have bought one for brother-in-law who travels quite a bit lately.
Read: Your Casino for $350 on AsiaOne, 8 May 2008, The Straits Times
I am amazed that such activities may actually be allowed in Singapore!
Pay $350 for a gambling table and chips at your house.
Now look at the Singapore Common Gaming House Act - treading on the fine grey line, mate? Besides, who can guarantee that no money will exchange hands? What if the gamers were to claim to be friends (so that its no a public gambling but a game of cards) and then agree to place a price tag on each chip so that they can settle their 'debts' after the game?
Now - convince me that you can stop money from changing hands and you will stay on the right side of law at all times when this is permitted... :-p
The other concern is the social implications that such businesses brings - we all know deep down that gambling is addictive. With the setting up of 2 Integrated Resorts that come with casinos, a National Council of Problem Gambling was set up. Would such business proposition (i.e. pay $350 for a table and chips) be encouraging more people to gamble?
Some food for thought...
