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Buying used bike but it is on Aeon credit

Karenalvin — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 10:14:10 +0800

Hi all, I am thinking of buying a secondhand bike but just found out that the bike is still under loan from Aeon credit.

summary:

seller: bike has a lien with Aeon.
me (buyer): cash purchase

I know if the bike has no lien it's just straight forward JPJ transfer. but in this case how is the procedure like? do I need to inform Aeon? do I need a clearance letter?

thanks in advance for you kind replies

Overtime Exploitation?

Karenalvin — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 14:29:22 +0800

It has come to my attention that a relative of mine has signed on a contract with a bakery which appears to be exploiting him, requiring him to work OT consistently (3 - 6 hours each day) with no OT pay.

I took a look at his employment contract just now and there are some very suspicious clauses:

Hours of work: 6 days a week from 8pm to 6pm from Monday to Saturday
Overtime: Not entitled

He is rather new to the workforce and might have signed the contract not knowing what it means. That being said, I understand that contracts (such as housing contract) cannot be set in whatever terms and conditions with blatant disregard to the existing laws of the land. So I am wondering if the clauses in the contract is actually valid in this case?

He is getting paid only RM 1600 a month but is expected to clock in more than 12 hours a day for the past week. This cannot be right can it?

Appreciate any insight on this matter.

Thanks in advance

Perpendicular Parking Space: Head in or Butt in?

Karenalvin — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 08:52:25 +0800

It came as a surprise to me that many in the United States are very strongly opposed to reversing into a parking space, going as far as to calling those who do so as douchebags. There are even laws in place that specifically state that drivers are not allowed to reverse in and offenders will be issued a ticket.

I am curious about the preferences and if possible, the reasons for choosing either.

Cardboard Cutout Stand

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Cardboard Cutout Stand

Karenalvin — Wed, 11 May 2016 12:32:33 +0800

Hello, I was wondering where can I get those cardboard cutout stand that I can use to display items?

Any help really appreciated. Thanks

WTG: Blindspot convex mirror 40mm

Karenalvin — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 12:22:57 +0800

I bought 2 pairs of Little Wagon Blind-spot mirrors (40mm) from ENEOS but realised that I dun really like the angle they project so am giving away two pairs free to friends of FnF.

it's cheap stuff (RM7.90) so I dun expect to mail it. Anyone living in PJ near sec 17 can contact me and pick it up from me. thanks

items are new in pack.

WTS iPad Mini Retina 32GB wifi

Karenalvin — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 20:44:34 +0800

Item(s):iPad Mini Retina 32GB Wifi (black version)

Package includes:Full set + screen protector + case

Price: RM 1499 (firm sorry guys)

Warranty: 1 year bought @ Machines on 13 April 2014

Dealing method: COD Mid Valley/ PJ

Location of seller:Petaling Jaya

Contact method/details:PM me or post here

Age of item:it's only 2 days old

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Item(s) conditions:Perfect

Picture:Same as any new ipad minI

Reason for sale:I though I could love apple but I can't get used to it. Kept trying to make it behave like an Android but this proved to be an exercise in futility. So I am letting this go to get back to being a robot. If u happen to be looking for exactly the same thing and dun mind a few day old ipad and save a couple of hundred bucks along they way, drop me a line.

WTF Paintshop for Myvi

Karenalvin — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 17:39:44 +0800

Hi ladies and gentlemen , I have a black colour myvi that I need to fix some dent, broken clips on bumper, and maybe a layer or two of paint in the original black colour as it has faded and dulled with time. My usual paintshop is a little on the pricey side and the car owner wants me to source for a cheaper alternative.

So asking for recommendations of cheap and good (oh the oxymoronic nature of the request, but do indulge me) paint shops that can do the job. the car is in pj, but dun mind travelling a little bit to get it fixed (within reasonable distance ofcoz).

thanks in advance for the leads

Creating template for MS Powerpoint

Karenalvin — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:05:51 +0800

Hi fellow lyners,

I am trying to create themes for Microsoft Powerpoint but has run into some problems.

Basically I have a jpeg file that I am using for the background of each slide and I want to save it wholesale as a .thmx file, but I have only managed to save those items that were originally in the Powerpoint programs in my .thmx file.

Any solution to save whatever is on the slide, pictures and all, as a theme?

Thanks in advance

Legality of stickers on licence plate

Karenalvin — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:32:18 +0800

Hi bro and sis, wana ask whether its legal to stick stickers onto the licence plate?

for example, can i stick my car emblem after the last digit on my plate?

maybe not directly behind the number, but after a short gap?

Passing off old for new?

Karenalvin — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:39:22 +0800

Hi network experts, i just bought a modem today from a shop and it appears that there are some weird settings on the computer.

example:
the SSID was some nasri thing and there is already a preset password

also, there is a DDNS section that is already set up to some CCTV at www.dyndns.com account.

I am not a network expert by any means but it seems that this is a preowned router being passed off as a new one by the shop.

am i right in my assumption?

Performance venue in Malacca

Karenalvin — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:31:36 +0800

Hi, any folks from Malacca or know of any performance venue suitable for an orchestra performance?
Preferably nearer the bandaraya and of reasonable quality.

thanks ya

Upgrading motherboard without reinstalling

Karenalvin — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 07:37:05 +0800

Hi all, I am currently running on Ubuntu 10.04 and am thinking of upgrading my computer from DDR2 to DDR3. my question is if it is possible to change the motherboard without having to reinstall my system?

i am currently using two HDD, a 1TB (master) and a 640GB on my system, i know that the 640 can be swapped about, but can the 1TB also be swapped?

Passing off fake as real

Karenalvin — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:32:35 +0800

complaining against Babe123

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1328706&hl=

PS2 set

bought on Xmas eve 2010

Well, first thing to say sorry for babe123 that I took such a long time to post this up as I have been travelling.

I bought the PS2 from him on X'mas eve at around 6pm, as time was short (xmas eve party) and I told him that I trust him to honour his words on the three day warranty.

I SMS the same evening and told him that the warranty should start the next day as I would not be free to check it. He did not reply and I hence did not reject.

I finally sent the set to checking and the result was that two of the controllers were fake. I told him on Tue and he replied me that the warranty is already over and that I should have checked it within the warranty period, and frankly was irresponsible in his reply.

QUOTE

hi there,

as i said,if u have any problem with the set,plz come back to me within 3 days,after which it is considered expired...i think i was clear in it...

three days is enuf for u to test the function and authencity of the product sold
(no grey line here)

as for u said that it ends at 6 pm today,i would like to ask u whether if u buy products from outside,the expiry is based on date or hours??
i guess u know the answer.

if u shud bring this matter to the dispute corner,i dont mind to explain there again..TQ

there are two issues I have here:

1) i do not think that its unfair of me to ask for the warranty extension consider the time and he did not reject.

2) this being the more serious, warranty covers for defects. i do not think it applied to those who sell fake as real to claim protection under warranty.

I have bought many things from many sellers here on lyn, honestly, i always operated on trust and I believe sellers who have dealt with me before can attest to my patient and understanding nature. so i hope to reach a reasonable solution for this fake item business.

WTA: buying new upright piano

Karenalvin — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 18:27:30 +0800

Hello... I am looking to buy an upright piano for myself (adult beginner) and went to look at Young Chang Y131N1-BP, a 131cm costing around RM14k, also a Weber W131-BP at about RM16k.

a beginner here and buying one to learn so not too sure about these pianos. I read about listening for tones la, key touch la, etc... but seriously, as a beginner I cant really trust my judgement on such things. I intend to get a friend to go look see with me before I finally bite the bullet, but I need to shortlist to a few first and there is really not much info online regarding these two.

Any suggestions at all is greatly appreciated.

Thanks