when we got there, it felt so surreal- like you're brought back to the old days.& we can't stop thinking of these people who're still clinging on to their past despite modern times. most of them does it for a hobby or are just spending the most of their retirement days. you can spot occassional trishaws coming in with tourists. such a nolstagic sight!

It was sort of hard to not feel WEIRD going around because mostly were men so girls if you don't want to be scrutinized, wear some decent clothing. or you could ask a guy along if you're uncomfortable. we also noticed there were a whole lot of foreigners around but we kept our eyes peeled hoping to find a steal.

we managed to dug out a pile of watches and we found these! we've been looking for a vintage leather wristwatch and it was just so perfect with the classic gold rims! the uncle offered $15 initially but the key is to continuously bargain. & we got it for $8! for a geninue leather strap, its definitely worth it. but the watch wasn't working so we had to get it fixed with new batteries just nearby the stall. the guy would fix for you at $2-3, depending. we found a english pocket watch from the same place too :) would be making it into a cool pendant..

as we walked out, there were more stalls opening up so its recommended if you go in the late evening. our last steal for the day was an ancient document bag. i caught my eye on them at first but the guy didn't want to go so low on them. got it for $13 finally!

how to get there:

Thieves Market

Sungei Road

From Bugis MRT, walk to Sim Lim Square. It's further inside the sungei road street which is just beside sim lim so don't expect you would find it easily. You will go through a row of shophouses along the way. If you can't find your way, ASK! the people around there should know the place :) another alternative is (okay this sounds stupid), you can try tailing the tourists! LOL!

with love,

YME