Hong Wen

[SAHM_TAN]

My dd1 said previously mechanical pencil was $1, now $1.60


Last 2 yrs I compared the prices and our beloved bkshop was selling slightly cheaper than popular when it came to textbks.

Although Popular was offering free delivery, I still supported our dear bkshop, not becos they were selling at 10 cents or 20 cents cheaper but becos I wanted to support our dear dear bookshop. The Aunty was soooo nice somemore she will chk with teachers if certain issues not clear becos she so in tune with the school liao.

[SAHM_TAN]

dd1 told me can use Popular Card to enjoy discount.

[hquek]

I also sppt local bookshop…although reverse thinking. My kids dont like popular becos it means assessment…is the school trying to wean kids off buying 有的没有?

[SAHM_TAN]

hquek:

I also sppt local bookshop...although reverse thinking. My kids dont like popular becos it means assessment....is the school trying to wean kids off buying 有的没有?

That was my first thought becos at first dd1 did say no one was visiting the \"new\" bookshop becos only have files and exercise books. But a few days later she told me the crowd ret becos all the \"goodies\" appear liao. Yesterday, she told me, price increased.

[nissin]

I too wonder why do they need to change the bookshop vendor. The auntie is really nice, very patient and will advise what needs to buy and what needs not. And the things are cheaper too right?

[hquek]

nissin:

I too wonder why do they need to change the bookshop vendor. The auntie is really nice, very patient and will advise what needs to buy and what needs not. And the things are cheaper too right?

WERE....things were cheaper.

Haiz...wonder what else is going to increase (not salary for sure). My friend just told me her kid's school raised canteen prices becos of increase in ingredients, transport etc prices. I am not sure if HWS canteen has gone the same way.

Just brooding. Will we find that one day our kids need kopitiam cards becos their school canteen is now operated by kopitiam (or any of the others...I have no particular preference). :gloomy: :sad:

[nissin]

hquek:

nissin:

I too wonder why do they need to change the bookshop vendor. The auntie is really nice, very patient and will advise what needs to buy and what needs not. And the things are cheaper too right?

WERE....things were cheaper.

Haiz...wonder what else is going to increase (not salary for sure). My friend just told me her kid's school raised canteen prices becos of increase in ingredients, transport etc prices. I am not sure if HWS canteen has gone the same way.

Just brooding. Will we find that one day our kids need kopitiam cards becos their school canteen is now operated by kopitiam (or any of the others...I have no particular preference). :gloomy: :sad:

Gosh,pls don't!

[SAHM_TAN]

If the school had informed the parents of it’s plan abt the bookshop vendor earlier, I would have feedback to the school about the nice Aunty. I took it for granted that the bookshop and Aunty will be a fixture of HW while my kids are there.

[hquek]

Very true. Bookshop aunties are usually taken as a fixture/tradition of the school. I am obviously not the businessman type material…never did try to imagine that Popular will try to muscle its way into school bookshops.

[nissin]

Saw the two bookshop aunties helping out at the noodle stall ytd. The sch is nice to keep the workers.