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Sanurian

Yes comparing prices from Mataram to Denpasar for appliances is a good option. Are there Indonesian chain stores like “Retravision” “Harvey Norman” and the like in Indo – is that Makro?

With a 90 day stay in Trawangan whilst a villa is constructed, I guess this will be ample time to go shopping for fridges, washers, freezers and tellys.

I hear you about arriving and making it through with your wallet in one piece.

The wife and I have become pretty good at sharing large amounts of Coonawarra and other fine Aus’ wines, post arrival, with our Indonesian and expat friends that somehow keep turning up by the magnum on the dining table each night.

As far as trying not to freak out .. we have been fortunate enough to have a great attorney in Kuta since purchasing our property 5 years ago. I’m certain his office would take care of things if gets a little outa hand.

Cheers

Yes, Dasha... I think so...

...Are there Indonesian chain stores like “Retravision” “Harvey Norman” and the like in Indo – is that Makro?...

I don't know who runs Makro, but there are quite a few "chain stores" that as far as I can tell, come from the USA. Like ACE Hardware, Circle K and others. Around these parts, I've also seen Video Ezy places but I'm not sure if they're real ones or not. If they are, I don't know how they make money here.

There are many bill-boards for real-estate agencies that I was familiar with when I lived in Australia. I haven't seen any signs for Harvey-Norman, Bing Lee or even Dick Smith, yet. I wouldn't be surprised if they spring up soon. Maybe even Coles/Woolworths might happen.

I get this feeling every now and again that the populous side of Bali is starting to look just like what I thought I was escaping from. The price of "progress", I guess.

Happy shopping in Mataram.

Hi Dug

The best two places I have found for a wide range of electrical appliances are Bali Electronics at the Hero centre in Denpasar and Electronic city on the top floor of the Discovery shopping centre in Tuban.

MANY TVs in the latter,

Hope this helps

Phil, as usual for you, you are getting your exercise by jumping to conclusions. My sources in Ubud are NOT these illegal “Booze Jockeys” that you describe. I guess those guys concentrate where most of Bali’s expats live...in the South. Thanks, but no thanks.

Some prices that I have seen advertised at Electronic City, Discovery Mall. Also have seen whitegoods at entrance to Makro.

Fridge - side by side 546ltr - 15,500,000 Rp

fridge - 2 dr - 180ltr - 2,679,000rp

wash mach - 11kg - 3,749,000rp

Air Con - split 580w - 2,119,000rp

TV - 21" -989,000rp

TV -29" - 2,949,000rp

dvd player - 499,000rp

dvd portable - 1,425,000rp

Cooker 3 burner (gas) w/hood -2,500,000rp

Cooker 2 burner (gas) no hood - 869,000rp

Stereo radio/cd player 2100w pmpo - 1,700,000rp

Thanks Mungo for that price info`s. Looks like that stuff is cheaper overthere.

Jos.