Disappointing Karaoke at Red Box
After making appointment with Foongpc one MONTH in advance (yes, he’s a very busy man and actsy some more *LOL* joking!), we finally decided to go for our long-awaited karaoke session at Red Box at The Curve. Before that, we had some other suggestions to go to Neway or Red Box at IOI Mall but at the end, Saucer preferred to go to The Curve, so I made the reservation a few days before. I did some research online to find out about their rates and hours. I saw this on the website, stating that Lunch session would be from 11am – 2pm, with pricing of RM14++ onwards. So I made a reservation for 3 persons and confirmed the pricing.
Pricing of Red Box, The Curve
We reached there promptly at 11am and asked for our reserved room. To our horror, instead of the listed 11am – 2pm (3 hours), the receptionist told us that we could only have the room for 2 hours (11am – 1pm)! What nonsense! All 3 of us were shocked to find that out, and upon further query, only we were told that 11am – 2pm was only valid for 6 persons and above. That is ridiculous! No where in their website did they state that the hours were going to be shortened to 2 if we had less than 6 persons. None! And even when I called to make the reservation, the operator didn’t inform me of the 2-hour period as well! Basically, we were all led to believe that we could sing happily for a good 3 hours (and hence adjusting our schedule accordingly) until we stepped into Red Box itself, which was by then, too late.
When asked how much did we have to top up to get the extra hour, it was a freaking RM50! Blood-sucking don’t you think? RM50 just for that extra one hour, to be divided into 3 persons. Doesn’t make sense at all. What to do? Since we’re already there, we just went in reluctantly and told ourselves that it was our first and last time there. This is some trick they pull off, I must say. Putting all the figures clearly on the website (which I believed naively) and then disappointing us when we’re there. Surely, other customers who had made the reservations like us would still proceed with their session, no doubt with a dissatisfied feeling.
Well that aside, Saucer and I did have a great time with Foongpc. This was our 3rd meeting in person, and we always enjoyed the time together. However, this was the first time I heard Foong singing! Do you want to hear him sing too? I have actually recorded a short snippet of the 3 of us singing “Heal the World” by Michael Jackson but of course, my voice somehow sounded louder since the recorder was near me. *LOL* Don’t vomit after you listen ok! Don’t say I didn’t warn you!
Saucer and witch singing – Pics courtesy of Foong
After the karaoke session, Foong said that we were supposed to meet Merryn at 2pm. Of course, because of Red Box ruining our schedule, we now had 1 hour to kill. So we went over to Ikea for some hot dogs before meeting up with Merryn and pulling a prank on her. 
Don’t be mad at us ok! We love you! It was a fun afternoon chatting with the bloggers at Starbucks. And Merryn’s son Ethan is ever so cute!
Ethan driving
Shy Ethan
Merryn, witch and Saucer
Thanks Foong for the pics! Let’s do this again soon!
Comments (53)
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hmm, RM50.
better to pay and change another room and pay another RM14 for 2 more hours….
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Exactly! RM50 I could have paid for another 2 hours somewhere else! Possibly even 3 hours!
Next time ajak me ok
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Sure thing!
wow.. nice to hear the song u guys sang.. haha.. and they really want to charge rm50 for another hour?? are they mad? omg.. boikot redbox.. ^.^
LOL Did you hear the song we sang? We’re lousy
Haha.. Yea boycott! 
the last time i sang in a karaoke was back in january 2009.. wow that’s like so long ago!
Time to go for a recharge!
ok i cant play the song.
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OK I fixed it already
Oh.. i cant wait to listen to your singing.. too bad im in office now..cannot on it here.. wait till i get home this evening first!
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Haha so did you listen to the singing in the end? Make sure no one else is in the room else they run away! LOL!
RedBox is a scam! That’s why I keep asking you all go Neway in 1U. Some more food is much better there! So next time Neway right?
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Yes next time Neway PLEASE!
Yikes! I hate to hear my own voice! Luckily it’s mixed with both your voices. Haha
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Haha your voice is nice what…
Oh! It’s 6 persons and not 4persons! So I heard wrongly? 3 hours only valid for 6 persons!!! Ask them to fly kite!!
.-= foongpc´s last blog ..A Day In My Life With Witch, Saucer And Merryn =-.
Yes it’s 6 persons! Seriously!
hey i kena there before also!!!! also 2 hours for me!! i didnt know then coz i thought i made a mistake myself. bah!
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Yea stupid policy I think! 2 hours not enough leh… arghh
Should we call the Hotline and complain? I mean we have every reason to complain since we were not informed plus, it was not stated in the website about the Terms and Conditions.
But if all we get is a free drink like my experience last time, we can forget about it!
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I don’t want the free drink!!
Yes, let’s go Neway next time. Sound system not so good, songs not as update as RedBox, but at least they have better food and more friendly staffs!
Did you see the look on that Red Box counter girl when we expressed our shock over the reduced hours? She should smile and explain to us nicely. I hate the staffs in RedBox – they should instill some manners in their staffs when responding to customers!!!
.-= foongpc´s last blog ..A Day In My Life With Witch, Saucer And Merryn =-.
Yes the counter girl was so rude! She must have been thinking, these people.. stop wasting my time la… LOL!
lol.. i played that and ethan was like… “want to see video… video~lah Mommy!” he’s waiting to see some heads popping and singing! lol..
that certainly refreshes my mind about foong! foong i tarak ur photo.. eventually i’ll forget how you look like leh? lol..
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Haha video!?? No video with foong around la..
But next time no need video, we can bring Ethan along to the karaoke! *woot*
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dear!!!!u curled n dyed ur hair???? sweet~<3
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Aww thank you! It was just temporary curls.. Hehe maybe thinking of curling them permanently..
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LOL!
har??? i din know they can simply change the rules?!?!
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Yea I know.. They didn’t spell out clearly in the website and they never showed it anywhere on the boards too. At least the operator should have informed me when I told him my reservation for 3 persons in the first place!
Definately not worth to pay that extra RM50. Rather spend that money on something else which you all did (hotdogs in Ikea). Can’t play the video now. In the office. Will try to listen that later.
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You’re right.. not worth it at all! So did you listen to the singing in the end?? LOL!
OH..for extra Rm50 is freaking expensive..aahha..
But i guess overall u guys have fun time singing..hehehe
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True.. at the end, the company was great, so we just had to let it pass…
But definitely no more Red Box the next time!
It’s like false advertisement. Cilaka of them
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Hahaha memang!
I love karaoke…but not in a box. Would prefer a lounge and sing on stage to a captive audience. So vain hor? Know of any such place over there – decent ones, i.e. Last time at Holiday Villa Subang, next to the funtheque/music lounge they had one…but usually deserted – nobody!
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Fuiyoh… someone loves to be at the center stage eh? Let me know when you sing again, I’ll surely go and support you.. cheerleading! *woot*
jhahahah I never like doing Karaoke! hehehe but dont mind having someone sing to me lol!
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You have a nice voice mar.. I’m sure you’ll sing well too! LOL!
hi witch! I had a head start with this post in foongs, too bad redbox had that 3pax policy and didn’t tell any of you guys.
I am so envious, i hope one day I’ll get to meet all of you there too.
I hope to meet you one day too dear ayie! Wait til I save enough money to fly over to see you
I thought Foong said he was having a good time, make me really want to join you guys next time.
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Yea we did have a good time
Just that we didn’t have enough hours to sing because of Red Box policy!! Sure you’re welcome to join us next time 
Wah… 6 person 3 hours mana cukup sikit hahaha
3×60/6 = each one can sing 30min only.
2×60/3 =each one can sing 40min… heheh
Quite long never go to K! it is nice to have party.
I would like it if 3 persons 3 hours , then each person 1 hour
LOL!