Where to buy 卫斯理 (Detective Wesley) books in Singapore?

[tamarind]

Pen88n,

You are welcome.

Note that there are many booksellers in taobao, some may be selling pirated copies. I usually check the customer ratings and comments to make sure that the books are 正版 before ordering. taobao sellers can be even cheaper than dangdang.

[Atan]

I have read somewhere that wisely stories are avail on iphone App…

[larkspur]

tamarind:

Hi markfch,

It is better not to order direct from dangdang, their overseas shipping has become unreliable. I use the following service now to order from dangdang:
http://buy4u.peeka.sg/

Shipping is fast and the cost is reasonable.

I have read all the books in this series before. If you can read our Chinese newspapers, you should be able to read this. An RGPS girl who used to hate Chinese, read these books and developed a love for the language.
These books are easier to read compared to the fantastic 金庸 novels which are widely regarded as the best chinese novels written in modern times.

Hi Tamarind, just to check how to use peeka to order from dangdang? i am thinking of ordering the 卫斯理 books from dangdang so wondering how to use peeka

[tamarind]

Hi larkspur,

First create an account in peeka. Then paste the link from dangdang and enter the title, price, qty, etc. You need to transfer payment through internet banking. peeka will order the books from dangdang for you. They will inform you of the shipping charge when they receive the books in china. Then you need to pay shipping and they will deliver to your home. There is a service charge of $5, economy shipping uses volume, not actual weight and the cost is very reasonable. Everything in peeka is in English.

[Pen88n]

tamarind:

Pen88n,

You are welcome.

Note that there are many booksellers in taobao, some may be selling pirated copies. I usually check the customer ratings and comments to make sure that the books are 正版 before ordering. taobao sellers can be even cheaper than dangdang.

Tamarind,
Ooops.....now I've to go in and check my taobao sellers' ratings!!! Didn't realise there is possibility of that!!! The problem is I can't seem to get the box set of some books from Dangdang as they are always out of stock and I am one of those who love to collect sets :oops: .

I've followed your advice, checked and removed an order from a shop that has lower ratings. The rest are all \"4 diamonds sellers\" and reputable bookstores Thanks again, for the tip.

Since we are on this topic, can I also enquire it we order for Dangdang for delivery to Peeka, where should be the area (Dangdang sometimes state out of stock for certain area)? Also, does that mean out of stock for that area we can't order? Same with Taobao, does the merchant area matters for Peeka? Any charges for delivery for Dangdang within China - I know Taobao merchant will list delivery charges? If you happen to know these answers, would appreciate if you can guide me along. Thanks again.

[markfch]

Pen88n:

markfch,

The book set (10 books per set) for 卫斯理 is usually out of stock from Dangdang, and the individual books are higher price. Btw, compared with buying from Singapore bookstore, online ordering is much cheaper, easily 30-40% off at least! I'm trying to get from Taobao via Peeka (thanks to Tamarind for introducing Peeka) - not sure how successful yet.....will inform you if it works out fine and I get my books!

Thanks Pen88n. I'm sure you'll get your books before me. I found out that I still have to submit (physically) the Internet banking application form before I can do the bank transfer to Peeka.

You know, I've never read a Chinese book outside of text in my entire life ...... until I became a dad and found out that I've to teach my son Chinese. Never in my life would I expect that one day I'll order a stack of Chinese novels for my reading pleasure & in order to improve my language skill.

[markfch]

tamarind:

Hi markfch,

It is better not to order direct from dangdang, their overseas shipping has become unreliable. I use the following service now to order from dangdang:
http://buy4u.peeka.sg/

Shipping is fast and the cost is reasonable.

I have read all the books in this series before. If you can read our Chinese newspapers, you should be able to read this. An RGPS girl who used to hate Chinese, read these books and developed a love for the language.
These books are easier to read compared to the fantastic 金庸 novels which are widely regarded as the best chinese novels written in modern times.

Thanks again Tamarind. Peeka looks good. It's in English! I could understand the instructions.

Yeah, one day I must become good enough to read 金庸 novels. One of those to-do-items in my checklist before I die, hehe.

Atan:

I have read somewhere that wisely stories are avail on iphone App..

Thanks Atan. But ds is already specky at P1; and I get tired easily reading from the screen. So definitely prefer reading the old fashion way.

[Pen88n]

markfch:

Pen88n:

markfch,

The book set (10 books per set) for 卫斯理 is usually out of stock from Dangdang, and the individual books are higher price. Btw, compared with buying from Singapore bookstore, online ordering is much cheaper, easily 30-40% off at least! I'm trying to get from Taobao via Peeka (thanks to Tamarind for introducing Peeka) - not sure how successful yet.....will inform you if it works out fine and I get my books!

Thanks Pen88n. I'm sure you'll get your books before me. I found out that I still have to submit (physically) the Internet banking application form before I can do the bank transfer to Peeka.

You know, I've never read a Chinese book outside of text in my entire life ...... until I became a dad and found out that I've to teach my son Chinese. Never in my life would I expect that one day I'll order a stack of Chinese novels for my reading pleasure & in order to improve my language skill.

I do not intend to submit an Internet Banking form - I have this fear of easy fund transfer to 3rd party account, esp online. Just walk to an ATM to make the fund transfer - that's easier and safer (by my standard!)

Actually, parenthood make all of us learn new things constantly. We learn how to take care of baby, how to discipline young kids, how to teach or coach them on musical instrument and subjects, etc. Later we will be learning how to handle teens and so on.....the learning process is never gonna stop!

[larkspur]

tamarind:

Hi larkspur,

First create an account in peeka. Then paste the link from dangdang and enter the title, price, qty, etc. You need to transfer payment through internet banking. peeka will order the books from dangdang for you. They will inform you of the shipping charge when they receive the books in china. Then you need to pay shipping and they will deliver to your home. There is a service charge of $5, economy shipping uses volume, not actual weight and the cost is very reasonable. Everything in peeka is in English.

Hi Tamarind, thank you for your explanation.Will try out myself. However i just want to ask if there is anyway we order the books from Dangdang ourselves then we get them to deliver to peeka or something like vpost when we shop in USA site. there will be a USA address to ship item too?

[tamarind]

Hi larkspur,

Peeka must place the order for us at dangdang, we cannot place the order ourselves. Actually many people face problems ordering at dangdang website, peeka website makes it a lot easier, no credit card needed.