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It’s rainy season and I want to buy a nice umbrella
Dear Mr. Know-It-All, It’s rainy season and I want to buy a nice umbrella. I don’t want to just get one from a 7-Eleven that’s going to break as soon as I open it. Where can I find fashionable umbrellas that are of a good quality? – Singin’ In The Rain I like that....
published: May 17 2013 - 12:00am
I have finally decided to take the plunge and get a sexy tattoo on my lower back
Dear Mr. Know-It-All, I have finally decided to take the plunge and get a sexy tattoo on my lower back. However, I want to find a place that is going to be safe and hygienic instead of walking into any random shop. Please help. – Sexy Back You say “sexy tattoo,” I hear “...
published: May 17 2013 - 12:00am
I’m really into wearing the classic over-the-calf dress socks for work
Dear Mr. Know-it-All, Call me an oldie, but I’m really into wearing the classic over-the-calf dress socks for work. They’re not only warmer during winter times, but they seem to be resemble the functions of those circulation-enhancing socks to be worn on flights. Where can I find an...
published: May 10 2013 - 6:41pm
I need to get my boots repaired and re-soled
Dear Mr. Know-it-All, I’m a Texan living in Hong Kong. I need to get my boots repaired and re-soled, but Groom and the little stall guys won’t do it because they say their tools won’t fit. Do you know where I could go? – Tex-max You know what they say about a man with big...
published: May 10 2013 - 6:35pm
Where can I sell second-hand diamond and gold jewelry?
Dear Mr. Know-It-All, I want to sell some of my diamond jewelry as well as gold. I would appreciate if you could send me the contact of the person who buys secondhand jewelry. I read it once in your sister publication The List and can’t seem to find that edition. – Looking to Sell The...
published: Apr 5 2013 - 12:00am
Where can I learn about wine?
Dear Mr. Know-It-All, Whenever I buy wine, I always go for a label that looks fancy, as I don’t really know about liquors at all. I’m starting to think that I should learn a bit more about them. Can you recommend places where I can do this in Hong Kong? – Wannabe Connoisseur...
published: Apr 5 2013 - 12:00am
Where can I buy an electrosmog meter?
Dear Mr. Know-It-All, Electrosmog is widespread in our city, but it does not seem like something of concern to Hongkongers, even though it poses negative impact on one’s health. I am looking to buy an electrosmog meter to measure the pollution levels in my home. While I can buy it through...
published: Mar 29 2013 - 12:00am
Which bar has $20-Standard-Chartered-banknote happy hour?
Dear Mr. Know-It-All, Do you know which bars do the Standard Chartered banknotes happy hours? As in, if you pay for a drink with their banknotes, you get a discount. - Happy Hour Hunter The deal you’re talking about is offered at Devil’s Advocate (G/F, 48-50 Lockhart Rd., Wan Chai,...
published: Mar 29 2013 - 12:00am
Where can I sell custom-made secondhand suits?
Dear Mr. Know-It-All, I have a few bespoke suits which I would like to sell in the secondhand market. They are high quality suits tailored in Hong Kong and still in excellent condition. I have considered donating these, but believe it’s a much better idea to sell them and then donate the...
published: Mar 22 2013 - 12:00am
Are there any carpooling websites in Hong Kong?
Dear Mr. Know-It-All, I’ve just moved back here from Germany. Carpooling there is very common and effective. Are there any carpooling websites in Hong Kong? – Sharing Is Caring If you really miss carpooling so much, you should probably waterproof your car and buy a hose. The idea of...
published: Mar 22 2013 - 12:00am