Tips for shopping in Singapore

[martin00]

Hi

Here are some valuable tips to have a comfortable shopping experience.

* Be careful about rechecking prices tagged with the article.
* Be an unabashed haggler. If you are good at bargaining you'll turn up as the happiest shopper.
* Get detailed information about the opening times of the various shopping centers.
* Be mindful that almost all the major shopping centers accept credit cards without extra surcharge. Only use those money changers that are labeled 'Licensed Money Changer'
* Collect the information about ongoing sales that is a regular feature of the Singapore shopping scenario.
* Make sure that you are completely aware of the goods and service taxes.
* Before you start shopping gather full knowledge about the exchange and refund policy.
* On purchasing goods above a certain amount, most of the stores offer the delivery service, so collect information about that before you start shopping.

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[michal21]

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* Be careful about rechecking prices tagged with the article.
* Be an unabashed haggler. If you are good at bargaining you'll turn up as the happiest shopper.
* Get detailed information about the opening times of the various shopping centers.
* Be mindful that almost all the major shopping centers accept credit cards without extra surcharge. Only use those money changers that are labeled 'Licensed Money Changer'
* Collect the information about ongoing sales that is a regular feature of the Singapore shopping scenario.
* Make sure that you are completely aware of the goods and service taxes.
* Before you start shopping gather full knowledge about the exchange and refund policy.
* On purchasing goods above a certain amount, most of the stores offer the delivery service, so collect information about that before you start shopping.

Thanks

[smith41]

Hi

* Be careful about rechecking prices tagged with the article.
* Be an unabashed haggler. If you are good at bargaining you'll turn up as the happiest shopper.
* Get detailed information about the opening times of the various shopping centers.
* Be mindful that almost all the major shopping centers accept credit cards without extra surcharge. Only use those money changers that are labeled 'Licensed Money Changer'
* Collect the information about ongoing sales that is a regular feature of the Singapore shopping scenario.
* Make sure that you are completely aware of the goods and service taxes.
* Before you start shopping gather full knowledge about the exchange and refund policy.
* On purchasing goods above a certain amount, most of the stores offer the delivery service, so collect information about that before you start shopping.

Thanks

[michal61]

Hi

1. Take your pre-teen kids to shop at the adult sections. Compared to Caucasians, Asian size is 'petite'. And the clothes you find in Singapore will reflect that. Here, some adult-size clothes fit very nicely on a 10-year-old Caucasian boy or girl.
2. Look out for discounts on the bigger sizes during sales. At the end of the shopping season, you'll often find leftover stock for the bigger sizes of clothes and shoes. Take for example, men's shoes. Not many Singaporeans wear US size 10, 11, 12 and upwards. But the stores do stock them and mark down prices when new models are coming.
3. Look out for shops that show the 'GST Refund' sign. Tourists may claim GST refund if they spend S$100 or more at any shop participating in the GST Refund scheme. (Not applicable if you are exiting by land or sea)
4. Check that your purchase comes with an international warranty. Don't assume that an international warranty is always issued. Often, there are some funny clauses involved. Check before you even bargain with the shopkeeper.
5. Ensure that the voltage for your electronics is correct. Singapore uses 220V electrical appliances. If your home country uses 110V, check that whatever you buy home can be used. Not all the salespeople will tell you this.

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[michael123]

Hi,

Informative post shopping in Singapore is a great experience – there are tons of things to buy at great prices. But be aware of the special shopping tips above – and you’ll be an even happier shopper. Good luck and happy shopping!

[matt hardy]

hello friends

Singapore is an excellent place for shopping and has over 250 shopping malls to visit. This site lists shopping malls and shopping areas with a map and provides a shopping directory to search for products and services by sections. It is a treasure trove for those visiting or living in Singapore!
# Visit at least one 'heartland' shopping spot. There's really more to Singapore shopping than just Orchard Road. Venture into one of the housing estates where 85% of Singaporeans live. Even if you never bought anything there, you'll get to see how ordinary Singaporeans really go about their lives.

Then, there are also those bargains the travel guides don't tell you about. For example, you may get 3 pairs of pants tailored for only S$88 at some of the 'corridor tailors'. That's about US$65 for 3 pair of pants or US$22 for a pair! If you have tried to get anything tailored in Thailand recently, you'll know that this is an even better deal.

Also, the heartland shops are, IMHO, more generous when it comes to bargaining.

[rock21]

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1) Be careful about rechecking prices tagged with the article.
2) Be an unabashed haggler. If you are good at bargaining you'll turn up as the happiest shopper.
3) Get detailed information about the opening times of the various shopping centers.
4) Be mindful that almost all the major shopping centers accept credit cards without extra surcharge. Only use those money changers that are labeled 'Licensed Money Changer'
5) Collect the information about ongoing sales that is a regular feature of the Singapore shopping scenario.
6) Make sure that you are completely aware of the goods and service taxes.

Thanks

[jack001]

Hi

In general the service industry has a very good reputation for being efficient, friendly and very well aware of the competition. Negotiate maintenance charges and new parts with the contractor before the work is carried out and ask for a warrantee period for repairs and/or new parts.Many fine art collectors tend to put less effort in sourcing for the right insurance as compared to selecting the artworks. Very often, they will settle for a basic, low-cost home contents policy to insure their valuable collection and may not realise that such policies rarely cover the full value of their artworks.

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[Roger09]

Bunch of thanks for sharing this interesting and informative post. Keep it up