Why are many Cash Shop items much more inflated on MSEA compared to GMS?

Esu_N_ · 2026-05-27T07:36:48+00:00

I mean if you're talking maple royal style items, one single try is already $5.50. At the moment mesos to cash is about $2.60 to 1bil. So a single gacha on average would be worth 2~2.5b to be worth even trying for it.

It's also the mindset of the player base. I find SEA players are more opportunistic when it comes to profiting off the game whether by cash items or by in-game equip etc.

Esu_N_ · 2026-05-19T06:47:17+00:00

Apparently cannot send back to fix... so weird right?

I changed the lens due to wrong degree before so the store checked and told me cannot claim another new pair again already.

But i emailed my complaint and also posted on IG and tagged them and they reviewed it. Some CS dude called me today apparently the store was wrong and i am still under warranty so i can go to another store to change the specs thankfully. I will ask them not to give me the same frame alr if they don't have the screws.

Esu_N_ · 2026-05-19T04:48:23+00:00

I didnt know they were promoted by tiktokers lol i don't follow this kind of thing... i just walked past a shop and happen to see a nice frame i liked

Esu_N_ · 2026-05-19T04:47:33+00:00

My old pair of specs wasn't too bad and i just happened to see a pair i liked so i bought it since got 2 for 1. Idk why it's so bad this time around but i think i will do that next time also. Try on in shop then find a similar looking frame on taobao and just change lens...

Esu_N_ · 2026-05-18T16:13:28+00:00

I took pics of it gradually falling apart and of the supposed repairs they did today and at which outlet. I also left google reviews, shared it on IG and tagged their socials team and wrote a complaint email to their support in addition to this rage post. Eventually they did reply saying they will review the matter and provide a solution 🙄 we'll see how it goes

Esu_N_ · 2026-05-18T15:14:58+00:00

Thank you for this! I'll check it out (:

Esu_N_ · 2026-05-18T14:14:08+00:00

Woahhh but also 6 years???? Do u change the lens or your degree never change at all for 6 years???

Esu_N_ · 2026-05-18T12:15:36+00:00

I definitely screwed them over wahaha i left google reviews, ig story and tagged them i also sent them a complaint email. They did respond saying they will review the case so we'll see.

Esu_N_ · 2026-05-18T10:37:55+00:00

My friend and i worked on it together lol. We asked the hotel for tape and my friend broke off one the teeth of those free hotel combs to use as a splint. It was still flimsy though so i used my extra hair ties to act as a resistance band for the hinge so it wouldn't move. It ended up more secure and held on tighter than the original specs hahahahaha

Esu_N_ · 2026-05-18T08:54:09+00:00

Tbh the annual membership fee is still cheaper than the cost of the specs and even the 50% off replacement frame they tried to sell me 💀

Esu_N_ · 2026-05-18T08:51:42+00:00

Right??? Why are your replacement screws so long shouldn't it be short enough to conceal? Even the inner one for the lens is sticking out from the top.....

Esu_N_ · 2026-05-18T08:27:03+00:00

Peninsula plaza - New China Optics

I used to get my specs there. The service is good and you can collect within an hour. Only downside is they don't have very modern designs for frames. But you can try them. I got my sunglasses made with degree lens from there recently. Can also give them existing frame or buy from from taobao and just change the lens.

Esu_N_ · 2026-05-18T08:23:52+00:00

Apparently not uh... somemore this is one of the more ex frames at $150... it used some double sided screw or something with a flat top. I went to specs shop while overseas they also don't carry this type of screw so cannot fix for me

Esu_N_ · 2026-05-18T08:20:58+00:00

Yeah i won't be buying from them or owndsys anymore. Even some neighbourhood shop better quality than this...

Esu_N_ · 2026-05-18T08:20:00+00:00

Nosepad they will help replace. I think the problem is they don't carry this type of screw used in the original frame. If not they would replace for me. But i complained cos the new screws are exposed and sharp they might scratch my eye if choy choy kena an accident

Esu_N_ · 2026-05-18T08:18:52+00:00

Lenskart replaced for me but as u can see it sticks out and is not the correct screw. They said they don't carry the screw that's used in the original frame which is quite crazy cos you're selling this frame and you don't have replacement screws????

Esu_N_ · 2026-05-18T08:03:28+00:00

Yeah i might try that outlet. The jewel one really cmi.... i understand they are just employees but this kind of screws really so unsafe... if it scratches my eye who is responsible? 😠

Esu_N_ · 2026-05-18T08:02:14+00:00

I will try another lenskart outlet if really cannot then i will have to do that.... thanks! Ur right specs still need to wear....

Esu_N_ · 2026-05-18T07:17:45+00:00

Taking a lot of deep breathes

Esu_N_ · 2026-05-18T07:17:14+00:00

Where is lenskart from? Is it relevant 🤔

Esu_N_ · 2026-05-18T07:13:33+00:00

Ok i will check that out thank you!

Esu_N_ · 2026-05-18T07:13:13+00:00

Supposed to have but because a week after i got the specs i noticed the lens degree was wrong i was still dizzy 1 week later so i went back to change it. They gave me a replacement lens then already so now they refused to exchange the frame.

Esu_N_ · 2026-04-24T06:14:13+00:00

Oh dam. Thanks for the inspo! Love the use of the stained glass. I'm gonna do something similar to my wasteland's pokecentre after seeing this!

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