cashcow Turbocharged July 3, 2017 Share July 3, 2017 (edited) Thanks to the PRC, durian prices will not be the same anymore. Hey guys, since durian season is between July and September, are the usual stores full of durians at this moment? Prices still expensive or gotta wait a few more weeks for it to be stable? Recently evening I went to Balestier Road and the regular stall Combat and the adjacent stall next to temple were closed. Only the stall further down the traffic light was open. Mao shan wang was sold out by mid afternoon (priced at $38/kg). Only the Jin Feng available at $25/kg. No choice but to try try lah. Can't beat MSW. Pic from Hungryangmo Edited July 3, 2017 by cashcow ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashcow Turbocharged July 5, 2017 Share July 5, 2017 Update on my durian prowl at Balestier. Looks like the 3 stalls - Combat, Ah Soon and Lian Hua (my favourite) are operational as more supplies are coming through the causeway. LH's Roy and oldman Lam are more friendly and easy on pricing negotiations per my impression. Black thorn ($15/kg), Jin Feng ($25/kg) and King of Kings ($35/kg) are prices offered by LH and is the most competitive of the 3. Pic below is the King of Kings (looks good). Bo lui - so have to settle for black thorn which is more yellowish and stronger flavour than JF, so not too bad. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noob79 Twincharged July 6, 2017 Share July 6, 2017 wah, pricing are getting more and more expensive... Update on my durian prowl at Balestier. Looks like the 3 stalls - Combat, Ah Soon and Lian Hua (my favourite) are operational as more supplies are coming through the causeway. LH's Roy and oldman Lam are more friendly and easy on pricing negotiations per my impression. Black thorn ($15/kg), Jin Feng ($25/kg) and King of Kings ($35/kg) are prices offered by LH and is the most competitive of the 3. Pic below is the King of Kings (looks good). Bo lui - so have to settle for black thorn which is more yellowish and stronger flavour than JF, so not too bad. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic July 6, 2017 Share July 6, 2017 MSW at $18-$22/kg is in the past already, thanks to ah tiongs. Now expect to be at least $30/kg and above. Plantation owners are exporting a lot to china. But can't blame them, who doesn't want more money? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH1667 Hypersonic July 6, 2017 Share July 6, 2017 Update on my durian prowl at Balestier. Looks like the 3 stalls - Combat, Ah Soon and Lian Hua (my favourite) are operational as more supplies are coming through the causeway. LH's Roy and oldman Lam are more friendly and easy on pricing negotiations per my impression. Black thorn ($15/kg), Jin Feng ($25/kg) and King of Kings ($35/kg) are prices offered by LH and is the most competitive of the 3. Pic below is the King of Kings (looks good). Bo lui - so have to settle for black thorn which is more yellowish and stronger flavour than JF, so not too bad. Where do you park for LH? Seems to be unable to find any parking except along the driveway? TIA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashcow Turbocharged July 6, 2017 Share July 6, 2017 Where do you park for LH? Seems to be unable to find any parking except along the driveway? TIA Parking along Balestier Road can be tricky and hazardous. So I avoid. I park at the Whampoa Market first turning down and drive right at the end near Balestier Road. Cross the traffic light and right in front is LH. Seats with free water packets and plastic gloves provided. Very comfy. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzone 3rd Gear July 6, 2017 Share July 6, 2017 MSW at $18-$22/kg is in the past already, thanks to ah tiongs. Now expect to be at least $30/kg and above. Plantation owners are exporting a lot to china. But can't blame them, who doesn't want more money? I heard these are just rumours to jack up prices... The "news" started in 2011 http://globalnation.inquirer.net/2266/malaysia-durians-challenge-thai-dominance-in-china But up till May 2017, its still in the plans http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/malaysia-plans-to-export-musang-king-durians-to-china-minister-8845116 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic July 6, 2017 Share July 6, 2017 Thai durians taste like sweet potatoes. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Hypersonic July 6, 2017 Share July 6, 2017 Thai durians taste like sweet potatoes. angmos think it's like eating vanilla ice cream in toilet (frozen durian) 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic July 6, 2017 Share July 6, 2017 unfrozen durian let off too much butane gas and might explode in a plane. Ban all export to cina land. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthrevan Supercharged July 6, 2017 Share July 6, 2017 MSW at $18-$22/kg is in the past already, thanks to ah tiongs. Now expect to be at least $30/kg and above. Plantation owners are exporting a lot to china. But can't blame them, who doesn't want more money? from someone in the industry..it's just an excuse to blame it on PRCs..the actual culprits are the plantation owners in Malaysia..don't be misled by all these..it's very easy to point fingers & put the blame on someone else Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic July 6, 2017 Share July 6, 2017 from someone in the industry..it's just an excuse to blame it on PRCs..the actual culprits are the plantation owners in Malaysia..don't be misled by all these..it's very easy to point fingers & put the blame on someone elseReally bro? But the increase is really steep. Should just boycott MSW and let them suffer. I can survive without durians anyway. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthrevan Supercharged July 6, 2017 Share July 6, 2017 Really bro? But the increase is really steep. Should just boycott MSW and let them suffer. I can survive without durians anyway. please stop acting like all Singaporeans "Really meh?" "really bro?" "是吗?" these price increase is very easy to blame it on PRCs since Singaporeans "hate" anything China/PRCs..these Malaysians exploited this & used it to their advantage 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohto Hypersonic July 8, 2017 Share July 8, 2017 Really bro? But the increase is really steep. Should just boycott MSW and let them suffer. I can survive without durians anyway. Yah. Have be waiting for the price to drop. But it maintain so high. Will not eat msw if it maintain so high. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic July 8, 2017 Share July 8, 2017 (edited) Yah. Have be waiting for the price to drop. But it maintain so high. Will not eat msw if it maintain so high. I passed by everywhere at least $30/kg for MSW. But I say only, sometimes cannot resist the temptation...haha. please stop acting like all Singaporeans "Really meh?" "really bro?" "æ¯å?" these price increase is very easy to blame it on PRCs since Singaporeans "hate" anything China/PRCs..these Malaysians exploited this & used it to their advantage Sorry but I always believe in there's no smoke without fire. So ah tiongs do play a part with their wealth, huge population and cravings for durian in pushing up durian prices. And also I said really bro because I am doubting you. Who is your source or report? One of it is here from CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/demand-for-malaysian-durians-in-china-may-mean-fewer-costlier-fr-8727144 Of course the planatation owners are the culprits la! Who doesn't want more money as I said. The root cause is still the ah tiongs what. Edited July 8, 2017 by Fcw75 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohto Hypersonic July 8, 2017 Share July 8, 2017 I passed by everywhere at least $30/kg for MSW. But I say only, sometimes cannot resist the temptation...haha. How to eat? One msw cost $60. Add another $20 and I can have a good hotel buffer. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic July 8, 2017 Share July 8, 2017 How to eat? One msw cost $60. Add another $20 and I can have a good hotel buffer. I eat cheaper grades like 红虾, etc just to satisfy the cravings. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tianmo Hypersonic July 8, 2017 Share July 8, 2017 (edited) How to eat? One msw cost $60. Add another $20 and I can have a good hotel buffer. Sept we drive in go plantation eat. Edited July 8, 2017 by Tianmo ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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