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[kathycanuck]

Does anyone know where I can buy a fitted sheet set for a queen-sized bed?
Thanks
K

[numazawa]

Ooooops.... thought that was a solicitation. My bad.

(Granted I was wondering how it could be that difficult to meet westerners.)

[tzechuk]

They are becoming more common and I have seen them sold in Emart and Carrefour. Costco also has some. Those are your best bet, I think.

[xCustomx]

i saw a queen sized bed set at costco yesterday, 500 thread count for about 100,000��.

i would check amazon.com or ebay and ship it over. i just brought some bed sheets with me back from america. now, i just need to find a blanket that isn't pink, green, yellow, or has flowers all over it

[tzechuk]

[krats1976]

HomePlus has fitted sheets for Korean Queen sized beds, but the sets are quite expensive. I think it'd be almost cheaper to get some shipped over from JC Penny.

Measure your bed first though & compare it with sizes back home. I'm pretty sure what's called a Queen here is more like a double back home.

[ddeubel]

Martha Stewart. She's been hoarding in order to drive the market price up........give her a call and explain your situation. That or you'll have to wait until the commodities regulators catch up to her...

DD

[Hotpants]

I always find it funny when people ask about bedding. I had no idea that beds came in different sizes before I came to Korea. Yeah, I've been deprived... Personally, I like to save decent money - bedding here looks really expensive for the want of just a bit of cloth. I have a solution in buying a 9000 won duvet cover from E-mart and find that it's big enough to act as a sheet for even a large bed. It's nice and cushy, too, rather than getting itchy from the mattress. It just about fits in washing machine, too, or nevermind, I can buy a new one each season. And who the heck needs a pillow? If you do, just use a rolled-up old t-shirt. Save your cash for more useful things!

Anyone who wants tips on how to cut more corners can ask right here!

[Reflections]

Hotpants, with your post, it looks like you've just designated yourself as the Itaewonguy of the cheapskate world.

Maybe that is the biggest problem facing Korea today, so many self-appointed experts.

From the elderly adjosshis on TV who are suddenly experts on vacuum cleaners, to ajummas who try and talk the talk selling packets of cotton panties, while wide eyed blonde models from Vladivostock walk the walk to their left.

So, how do I legally save money on subway journeys, apart from the obvious: a reduced travel card or taking the bus/walking/bike? Do tell.

[EFLtrainer]

[Hotpants]