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Lekker
Joined: 09 Feb 2008
Location: Seoul
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| Bedsheets are fine. They sell them in any market place. Be ready for funky designs for children. |
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ajgeddes
Joined: 28 Apr 2004
Location: Yongsan
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| Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:46 am Post subject: |
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| Yeah, you can pretty much get fitted sheets anywhere that sells bedding. I have never had a problem finding any, and not for too bad of a price. I just got a really nice set of sheets last week. |
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MollyBloom
Joined: 21 Jul 2006
Location: James Joyce's pants
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| Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:14 am Post subject: |
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| NightSky wrote: |
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| Usually there are no fitted sheets. The sheets are a blanket, which can be scratchy, hot and heavy, or too small for the bed (or for the bedder). |
not true. there ARE fitted sheets, the difference is the part that covers the bed tends to be quilted/padded, so they are heavier than what we think of as sheets. bedding is more expensive here however so if you have a favorite sheet set from home it's still worth bringing along. |
I said "usually there are no fitted sheets," meaning you can't get them everywhere. |
"usually" means 75% of the time.
"you may not be able to buy fitted sheets in every place you look" (which is what you claim you meant) does not equal "usually there are no fitted sheets." |
Actually, "usually" means "customary" or "habitual".
Hey, don't take it personally. I lived in Gangnam last year and had a hard time finding fitted sheets. So I had them sent to me. My queen size sheets from back home didn't fit the Korean queen size bed that was given to me. The sheets were a little too small. |
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NightSky
Joined: 19 Apr 2005
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| Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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| I lived in Gangnam last year and had a hard time finding fitted sheets. |
right, you had a hard time. Your experience does not equal truth. Most of the rest of us have been able to find fitted sheets in many places. You couldn't. So stop trying to convince people that "usually" you can't find fitted sheets in Korea. because we can and did. |
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ajgeddes
Joined: 28 Apr 2004
Location: Yongsan
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| Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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| NightSky wrote: |
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| I lived in Gangnam last year and had a hard time finding fitted sheets. |
right, you had a hard time. Your experience does not equal truth. Most of the rest of us have been able to find fitted sheets in many places. You couldn't. So stop trying to convince people that "usually" you can't find fitted sheets in Korea. because we can and did. |
Agreed, although in a less harsh tone. |
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ciccone_youth
Joined: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Japan
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| Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:00 am Post subject: |
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| the bedsheets my employer gave me are pink and green with flowers and ruffles and ponies. |
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spliff
Joined: 19 Jan 2004
Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand
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Drew345
Joined: 24 May 2005
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| Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:13 am Post subject: |
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I had to get a friend to take me to a single shop in the huge Dongdaemun area to find simple white bedsheets. I think they were 20,000 won each. Later I went to Homever for some white pillowcases and they only had pink or purple velvet pillowcases. They looked at me like I was crazy for wanting white or brown. Many Korean beds that I have seen are heated mats on the floor with a duvet and small bean bag pillow (no sheets). Nothing like beds as we are used to the idea.
All my bedding came from overseas (nope, didn't get the purple velvet pillowcase). But that was over several years. It would probably be hard to bring all your bedding on the first trip. |
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Mr. Pink
Joined: 21 Oct 2003
Location: China
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| Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:50 am Post subject: |
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It is a wonder Koreans haven't discovered the greatness that is western beds and bedding.
Perhaps they don't feel comfortable being comfortable when they sleep?
I saw some imported sheets at COSTCO. Like 200,000 for a queen set of Calvin Klein sheets...as if any foreigner would throw cash around for a set of sheets. Same thread count at Walmart is probably 30-40 bux.
Also, not sure how many people have discovered the joy that is Jersey sheets, good luck finding those in Korea. Good ones are hard to find back home. |
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NightSky
Joined: 19 Apr 2005
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| Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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| Like 200,000 for a queen set of Calvin Klein sheets...as if any foreigner would throw cash around for a set of sheets. |
well, they might. I know guys who throw that much around on a Saturday night of drinking...I also know a few married couples who, since they're both working, think nothing of spending that amount on something that makes them more comfortable while they're here, even if it was way cheaper in the west, even if they have to leave it here when they go. *shrugs* |
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Mr. Pink
Joined: 21 Oct 2003
Location: China
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| Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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| NightSky wrote: |
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| Like 200,000 for a queen set of Calvin Klein sheets...as if any foreigner would throw cash around for a set of sheets. |
well, they might. I know guys who throw that much around on a Saturday night of drinking...I also know a few married couples who, since they're both working, think nothing of spending that amount on something that makes them more comfortable while they're here, even if it was way cheaper in the west, even if they have to leave it here when they go. *shrugs* |
I didn't leave my sheets. Bedding doesn't take up that much room if you pack it right. If ppl have too much stuff, well, they could also ship some of it back. Especially if it is a set of those expensive sheets. |
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nobbyken
Joined: 07 Jun 2006
Location: Yongin ^^
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| Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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You get used to sleeping on the floor. A queen size bed in a small room can be a real space-eater.
The floor is the coolest place to sleep in the summer, and the warmest in the colder times, IMHO. A simple Korean mattress is fairly comfy, and can be folded away for more space during daytime.
Sleeping on a pad, covered by a duvet is the normal for many people here. |
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spliff
Joined: 19 Jan 2004
Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand
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| Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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| Mr. Pink wrote: |
It is a wonder Koreans haven't discovered the greatness that is western beds and bedding.
Perhaps they don't feel comfortable being comfortable when they sleep?
I saw some imported sheets at COSTCO. Like 200,000 for a queen set of Calvin Klein sheets...as if any foreigner would throw cash around for a set of sheets. Same thread count at Walmart is probably 30-40 bux.
Also, not sure how many people have discovered the joy that is Jersey sheets, good luck finding those in Korea. Good ones are hard to find back home. |
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nobbyken
PostPosted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:53 pm Post subject:
You get used to sleeping on the floor. A queen size bed in a small room can be a real space-eater.
The floor is the coolest place to sleep in the summer, and the warmest in the colder times, IMHO. A simple Korean mattress is fairly comfy, and can be folded away for more space during daytime.
Sleeping on a pad, covered by a duvet is the normal for many people here. |
Ha Ha...Koreans are smarter than you...  |
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EricaSmile84
Joined: 23 Jan 2008
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I had no problem with sheets. I actually love my sheets. I have 2 sets that are very comfortable.
And if you aren't working for hogwans (private/public schools) your school should pay for your sheets. |
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EricaSmile84
Joined: 23 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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And by the way-- all of my Korean-American friends have their family who are still living in Korea send them blankets and sheets because they are better quality.
Don't listen to the "Dave's Complainers". Korean bedding is good and not hard to find. |
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