Tom Lee - Macau

[maxi_musikero]

GC friends, i will be going to Macau during the latter part of the year.  fortunately, i found out that Tom Lee has a branch there! 

has anyone been to Tom Lee Macau?  how does it compare to the main branch in Cameron Lane, HK? 

pics and experiences will be greatly appreciated! 

[screamingguitars]

Been chatting to a friend who's working in macau at present and he said Tom lee-macau is open now, though price are higher compared to the main branch in HK and its a small shop practically with limited stocks.

[maxi_musikero]

Been chatting to a friend who's working in macau at present and he said Tom lee-macau is open now, though price are higher compared to the main branch in HK and its a small shop practically with limited stocks.

thanks for the input!  hmmmmmm...i hope the prices are not too far from the main branch.  hindi kaya mas tipid kung mag-ferry na lang and commute from Macau to HK para sa main branch din?  hehehe!

[screamingguitars]

Ferry fare to HK is at around $168HK one way, sometimes cheaper.

[maxi_musikero]

Ferry fare to HK is at around $168HK one way, sometimes cheaper.

+ taxi fare pa.  i don't know my way around Kowloon.  i think i'll be using up at least Php3k just by going back and forth between Macau and HK..

[screamingguitars]

+ taxi fare pa.  i don't know my way around Kowloon.  i think i'll be using up at least Php3k just by going back and forth between Macau and HK..

Well if you don't have a tight budget then i guess its worth the trip..and if you happen to be there during the sale period then its even better.

[maxi_musikero]

Well if you don't have a tight budget then i guess its worth the trip..and if you happen to be there during the sale period then its even better.

is late november/early december their sale period? 

last time i went there was May of last year, and it wasn't sale...and if the main branch is on sale, then i guess the Macau branch may follow suit.

[screamingguitars]

Perhpas visiting or even contacting them on their website would help.

http://www.tomleemusic.com/tlm/home/Home.asp?lang=en

[maxi_musikero]

Perhpas visiting or even contacting them on their website would help.

http://www.tomleemusic.com/tlm/home/Home.asp?lang=en

man, i emailed them before like 5 times already.  no reply.  and i emailed them in straight english. 

this is why i'm asking questions from fellow forumites who frequent the place. 

[screamingguitars]

That's actually one problem, even my friend had a hard time getting infos from the store salesmen cause it seems, they try to ignore you if you don't speak their language. Tom lee sales are indeed remarkable,perhaps my chinese friends could help us out with the schedules, will be posting updates here once i get the infos..

[maxi_musikero]

That's actually one problem, even my friend had a hard time getting infos from the store salesmen cause it seems, they try to ignore you if you don't speak their language. Tom lee sales are indeed remarkable,perhaps my chinese friends could help us out with the schedules, will be posting updates here once i get the infos..

thanks very much man!  this will help not only me, but also other musicians who have plans to go to HK before the end of the year.

[gitarakista27]

last time i checked they had a nice mim buddy guy strat for around 28k. best guitar i tried there. the others were all duds. some decent mexi strats and crappy american standards

good luck on your trip bro! hope you get a good axe!

[maxi_musikero]

last time i checked they had a nice mim buddy guy strat for around 28k. best guitar i tried there. the others were all duds. some decent mexi strats and crappy american standards

good luck on your trip bro! hope you get a good axe!

thanks man!  a new axe is not (yet?) a priority now since i just got a new one.  i'm hoping they have a good assortment of amps and pedals plus reasonable prices...but we'll never know.   

[Poundcake]

I suggest you take the ferry to Hong Kong (Kowloon) and visit the Tom Lee branch at Cameron Lane instead. The stocks in the Macau branch are mediocre compared to the ones in Cameron Lane.

[maxi_musikero]

I suggest you take the ferry to Hong Kong (Kowloon) and visit the Tom Lee branch at Cameron Lane instead. The stocks in the Macau branch are mediocre compared to the ones in Cameron Lane.

thanks Poundcake!

hopefully i can convince my dad to let me go just for a day (and bring him along for some credit card support...hehehe!).  i'm just hoping that some specific items can be found in the Macau branch...i guess if i'm not satisfied with the stocks there, then i can go to Cameron Lane. 

i heard that ferry fare cost around HK$140 one way if you go in the morning.  it gets more expensive in the evening.