Big Bad Wolf Book Sale Jakarta 2016

I was just finished accompanying hubby speak in Indonesia E-commerce Summit & Exhibition in ICE, when I saw some gentlemen were busy setting up display of imported books. I knew they must be preparing for Big Bad Wolf Books, but I didn't knew that they are the gentlemen behind that world's greatest book sale!

MY LUCKY DAY !!! Accidentally met the founders of @bigbadwolfbooks Andrew Yap who was setting up the preview with the team for 10 days biggest imported book sale exhibition 📚 #books #sale #bigbadwolfbooks

Sebuah kiriman dibagikan oleh Nuniek Tirta (@nuniektirta) pada Apr 27, 2016 pada 5:21 PDT

It was an honor for me to meet them personally. They even took us to the venue, where I saw 1,5 books were delivered by 40 containers! Along the way from IESE venue to BBWB venue, Andrew Yap explained to us the story behind this fenomenal book sale in Malaysia, and he also introduced us to his wife slash partner, Jacqueline Ng. Very friendly and nice people!

I introduced Andrew to my husband, and also to Ahmad Fuadi, the famous book writer whose book has became a movie. He introduced us to his wife Jacqueline who's also his partner in @bigbadwolfbooks 📚 #books #sale #exhibition

Sebuah kiriman dibagikan oleh Nuniek Tirta (@nuniektirta) pada Apr 27, 2016 pada 5:35 PDT

And yes, I got the VIP invitation for pre-opening sale of #BBWB for 10 people! See my super happy face!

The best part? I got VIP pass for exclusive preview this Friday, one day before it's open for public!!! I will surely bring big luggage!!! #books #sale #exhibition

Sebuah kiriman dibagikan oleh Nuniek Tirta (@nuniektirta) pada Apr 27, 2016 pada 5:52 PDT

Of course, I didn't waste my golden chance. Such a priviledge to be the first among millions of #BBWB visitors! No queue, no mess, no packed crowd yet. And of course, I brought my big luggage with me :)

Let the book hunt begins!! @bigbadwolfbooks #bigbadwolfbooks #jakarta

Sebuah kiriman dibagikan oleh Nuniek Tirta (@nuniektirta) pada Apr 28, 2016 pada 9:32 PDT

I'm officially in heaven when I entered this!

Oh gosh.. *tarik napas dulu @bigbadwolfbooks #bigbadwolfbooks #jakarta

Sebuah kiriman dibagikan oleh Nuniek Tirta (@nuniektirta) pada Apr 28, 2016 pada 9:38 PDT

Heaven for kids too! (But I suggest not to bring them if they're not negotiatable yet)

Sayang anak sayang anak! Semua di bawah 200rb @bigbadwolfbooks #bigbadwolfbooks #jakarta

Sebuah kiriman dibagikan oleh Nuniek Tirta (@nuniektirta) pada Apr 28, 2016 pada 9:49 PDT

I bought some cool stuffs for presents stocks, enough supply for 1 year :))

Semua jenis Lego Starwars 200rb ajaaa 🙀🙀🙀 Silakan dicek di toko buku berapa harganyaaa 😍😍😍 @bigbadwolfbooks #bigbadwolfbooks #jakarta

Sebuah kiriman dibagikan oleh Nuniek Tirta (@nuniektirta) pada Apr 28, 2016 pada 9:56 PDT

I spent 9 hours in #BBWB from 11pm to 8pm! 2 times break for meals and toilet. I really didn't care that my cellphone is out of battery since lunch time. After a few hour you'll get dizzy looking at the books, so have a break outside and enjoy your meal. You can also charge your gadgets in Mandiri booth.

Udah dulu ya laporannyaa.. Mau baca eh belanja duluu.. Besok dibuka untuk umum 30 April - 8 Mei, khusus weekend buka 24 jam! Enjoyyy!! @bigbadwolfbooks #bigbadwolfbooks #jakarta

Sebuah kiriman dibagikan oleh Nuniek Tirta (@nuniektirta) pada Apr 28, 2016 pada 10:04 PDT

Turned out, the medium sized luggage was not enough! Unfortunately I had to eliminate one full trolley because I didn't want to bring an extra box with me.

Ternyata pemirsa.. Udah bawa koper segede ini masih ngga muat 😅 Terpaksa eliminasi 1 troli lagi 😂 @bigbadwolfbooks #bigbadwolfbooks #jakarta

Sebuah kiriman dibagikan oleh Nuniek Tirta (@nuniektirta) pada Apr 29, 2016 pada 7:13 PDT

But still, I'm happy. From 5mio budget, I only spent less than a half of it for 45 items of (mostly) imported books!

45 items of (mostly) imported books that I bought at pre-opening sale @bigbadwolfbooks #jakarta last Friday, total cost around IDR 2,2mio 👍🏼📚😊

Sebuah kiriman dibagikan oleh Nuniek Tirta (@nuniektirta) pada Apr 30, 2016 pada 8:40 PDT

Really looking forward to the next Big Bad Wolf Book Sale! Be it in Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Malaysia, or Bangkok :)

UPDATE:Also read Big Bad Wolf Book Sale Jakarta 2017 Pre Sale VIP Invitation