If you keep clicking on a particular item, a website is likely to offer it at a higher price. Furthermore, it may bombard you with advertisements of that item. The incognito window will help you save money through private browsing. It blocks third-party cookies and disables search history. This way, websites such as Hotels.com and Expedia cannot practice price discrimination.
CHECK ITEM AVAILABILITY
The Editor’s Market is one of my favorite stores due to its emphasis on modern street-wear. However, their items sell out fast! Fortunately for me, consumers can check out the item availability and reserve it via the online shop. Simply become a member by answering this form: theeditorsmarket.com/membership.
GET FREE SAMPLES
Free beauty samples are usually given at checkout. It gives you the opportunity to test out products without having to waste your money on a full-sized bottle. Sephora, a mecca for makeup addicts, offers free samples in its online store. Go to sephora.sg/pages/free-samples and follow the basic rules.
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a. Add a sample to your bag at checkout. b. Only one sample may be added to each order. c. Samples are available while supplies last. d. If a sample goes out of stock, Sephora will provide a substitute. e. Samples are not available during sale periods.
ENJOY FREE RETURNS
Whether you admit it or not, you do not always like what you purchase online. That is alright! International brands such as ASOS and MANGO allow you to process free returns. For ASOS, returning an item is a hassle-free task. Start by filling out the return form and printing out the shipping label. Then, drop it off at your local SingPost branch.
For MANGO, the prices on its website is the same as the prices in its physical stores in Singapore. You can return an item at any of its multiple outlets. It saves you the effort of heading down to the post office.
THE 24-HOUR WAIT
Last but not the least, you can subscribe to delayed gratification. Leaving your items in the shopping cart for at least 24 hours can help you decide whether you really want or need to purchase it. Some companies such as ZALORA Singapore will lure you with a special discount code to encourage you to checkout your cart. Apply this savvy shopping tip then.
Although the excuse to shop for Lunar New Year may be over, the shopping deals don’t stop there! Maybank is back again with another round of awesome promotions and discounts for its Cardmembers.
With more and more people purchasing products online, we decide to bring the ultimate experience to you – Maybank’s March Online Fair. With over 30 merchants ranging from marketplaces, home & living, beauty brands, fashion, grocery, jewellery & accessories and cashback partners, there is a sweet online deal for everyone!
1. EZBUY
Dubbed as “Engineers of Easy”, Ezbuy is a name that’s synonymous to good e-commerce products for practically everything you need. Shop millions of products from China, USA, Korea, Taiwan and home-grown brands with Ezbuy, from home & living to electronics & automotives without all the worry and fuss! Buy global, locally.
Promotion:
Get S$15 off with a minimum spend of S$100 when you utilise the Promotion Code: MB15 upon checkout at https://m.ezbuy.sg/! It’s that simple.
2. EVERY THREAD COUNT
Maybank is also bringing you some of the most comfortable and prettiest towels, bed linens and other home & living accessories from Every Thread Count. Look no further than their classy line of accessories for your entire family.
Promotion:
Enjoy 50% off site-wide with any purchase of their products at http://www.everythreadcount.com/ by putting in the Promotion Code: MB + first 6 digits of Maybank Cards e.g. MB123456. What a steal!
3. LAZADA IT FAIR
Not only that, Maybank is also teaming up with Lazada, the Best Electronics Shopping Portal according to the HardwareZone.com Tech Awards for this round of sweet deals. Voted by HardWareZone readers, Lazada is home to some of the best and most affordable IT products. Browse through Lazada’s wide range of products to find a gift for you or your loved ones today!
Promotion:
Get S$12 off1 with a minimum spend of S$100 with the Promotion Code: MB12OFF or S$75 off2with the Promotion Code: MB75OFF when you spend a minimum of S$500 at www.lazada.sg/maybanktech. This promotion is valid from 14 to 18 March 2018.
1Limited to the first 1,000 redemptions.
2Limited to the first 10 redemptions per day.
4. SHOPBACK
Getting money back after spending them on your desired items from your favourite sites never got sweeter. It almost sounds too good to be true, but it is!
Promotion:
New users, rejoice! Get S$5 sign up bonus + S$5 Grab voucher when you sign up for Shopback with Maybank Cards!
Regular users, you’ll get S$5 Grab voucher with a minimum spend of S$200 at Maybank Major Mondays.
Another popular e-commerce site and app that most of us Singaporeans adore is Shopee. From electronics to furniture, sports and outdoors apparel to classy watches, they’ve got you covered with nothing but good deals for your desired products.
Promotion:
Get S$5 off with a minimum spend of S$40 at Shopee Women’s Day! You can also download the Shopee mobile app here to start your shopping therapy on the go!
This promotion is valid from 8 to 11 March 2018 and is limited to the first 1,000 redemptions only.
6. THE CLOSET LOVER
Ladies, upgrade your wardrobe with trendy, fashionable clothes at one of Singapore’s leading online blogshop, The Closet Lover.
Promotion:
Get 10% off with a minimum purchase of 2 items at http://www.theclosetlover.com/! Simply input TCLMB + first 6 digits of Maybank Card e.g. TCLMB123456 in the Promotion Code section.
Other Terms and Conditions:
Excludes backorder, basics, sales, accessories and Urbanista products.
Discount code is applicable upon check out.
Strictly no exchanges or returns allowed.
7. ZALORA
ZALORA is another local brand that has captured the interests of the masses with a wide range of products from reputable brands like Nike, Herschel and newly added JCrew whilst also offering their own stylish in-house brands – ZALORA and Something Borrowed at affordable prices.
Promotion:
Get S$25 off3with a minimum spend of S$110 on any Zalora products by applying the Promotion Code: MBOF25 upon checkout at www.zalora.sg/mb2018.
You can get an additional S$5off with a minimum spend of S$120. You have to be quick as this is only available for the first 200 customers. How could you say no to them?
3Limited to the first 500 redemptions.
So what are you waiting for? With all these great deals, go ahead and log online to start your shopping spree as soon as you can, happening for a limited time period only!
If you aren’t a Maybank Cardmember yet, simply sign up at maybank.sg/applycards to grab the attractive deals Maybank has specially catered for you. Don’t wait too long or they might just run out!
General Terms and Conditions:
Offers are valid till 25 March 2018, where applicable. Maybank TREATS General Terms and Conditions apply. Payment must be made with a Maybank Credit or Debit Card. Other Terms and Conditions apply. Maybank and the participating merchants reserve the right to change these Terms and Conditions without prior notice. Visit maybank.sg/mof for full details.
With Chinese New Year just a month away, lots of us will be itching to get on our hands on new clothes to look extra good. From dresses and shirts to shoes, you’ll be spoilt for choice when you do an online search.
Most e-commerce merchants today do offer free international shipping, but you often have to hit a minimum amount spent, or pay a high shipping fee. They also cost in the weight of all the packaging – boxes, bubble wraps and styrofoam balls shavings included.
Enter BuyandShip! BuyandShip is a forwarding services company with established presence all across Asia, predominantly Hong Kong (their main outlet), Japan, Macau and Taiwan.
Here’s how BuyandShip helps to reduce the prices of your shipping – unlike others, BuyandShip consolidates all your packages into one before shipping them out. This way, you have the option to store your packages in the Hong Kong warehouse for up to 14 days (that gives you more time to do your shopping!).
Frequent online shoppers will be familiar with the feeling of opening your package, and realizing that you had actually paid more for the extra weight of the bubble packs, stuffing and boxes.
BuyandShip ensures that you will not be charged for the excess weight of the packaging! For instance, if you purchase a small item like a tube of lipstick, and it is delivered in a large box with tons of bubble pack and stuffings, BuyandShip ensures that you will only need to pay for the weight of the items you bought, and not its packaging. If necessary, they will even repackage the items and remove unnecessary packaging for you.
Also, BuyandShip charges you for the actual weight of your packages, not based on volume. If you were to have 3 packages shipping from USA to Singapore, each weighing 1.3lbs, you’ll only be charged 4lbs (rounded up weight from 3.9lbs) as compared to other companies who will charge you 6lbs (each 1.3lbs package will be rounded up to 2lbs instead). That saves you a good 2lbs worth of shipping fee!
It’s incredibly simple to use. Just register as a BuyandShip member and start your shopping spree. Declare your parcels for international shipping and you will soon be receiving it straight at your doorstep!
If you’re worried about losing your packages, fret not. You can easily track and trace the movement of all your packages with a click of a button. Also, with 5 daily checkout times for each of their warehouses worldwide, never worry about delays in shipments again.
What are you waiting for? You can now go on a Chinese New Year shopping spree without having to worry about shipping fees. Start your wardrobe makeover early this 2018 with BuyandShip and register now at https://www.buyandship.com.sg/!
Stand to get greater discounts when you use the promo code MONEYDIGEST2018 upon checkout. Hurry and start today!
Words cannot describe how overwhelming the retail prices have been due to the Christmas and Year-end promotions. I bought a quality Kat Von D lipstick for S$13.20 (i.e., original price was S$32). That price is equivalent to the lipsticks found at the drugstore! It was insanely cheap. I did not regret this purchase! In fact, I shared the coveted information to my friends.
Despite my shopping highs, I had my lows. I bought a S$39 hand cream by accident. How can I be so dumbfounded? Well, I saw this product on a sale rack that was mislabeled. Fortunately, I was able to replace the item with several items within the price tag. I resolved the unwanted tension I felt inside. Said unwanted tension is called buyer’s remorse.
Buyer’s remorse (i.e., the feeling of regret after purchasing something) happens to the best of us. We are psychologically wired to focus on desire. This is why it is best to avoid the shopper’s trap. Consider these tips:
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#1: COME PREPARED
Upon entering the glittering halls of Sephora, my sister posed a firm question. “What do you want to buy?”, she said. She believes that it is important to have an item in mind before entering a store. She is certainly right! I walked out with a single item from my favorite brand – Nudestix.
To prevent the common pitfall of impulse purchase, you must do your research prior to shopping. Look through the online reviews as well as the opinion of your peers. Married couples may employ a general rule of purchase. For instance, items over S$100 should be discussed. This rule will help you spend within your means.
#2: SET A BUDGET
Last night, my mother and I went to the nearby grocery to buy toiletries. I did not bring any cash and she brought S$15. I was fine with that as we only needed a pack of facial tissue and two toothbrushes. However, she was repeatedly attracted with other items such as the broom and the wet wipes. Having limited cash helped us to identify the unnecessary items in our cart.
It goes without saying that a realistic budget can help you avoid the unwanted sting of buyer’s remorse. Steer away from the tempting plastic cards! Bringing a fixed amount of cash is a surefire way to strictly follow through your budget. The fixed amount relies on what you are willing to spend on that day. It is best to spend the money that you already have.
#3: WALK AWAY
One of the hardest things to do is to walk away from a seemingly tempting offer. Retailers rule you with posters that highlight limited offers and flash sales. These so-called bargains support impulsive buying behaviors. To save your wallet, just walk away! If you are not willing to purchase an item on its full price, you are better off without it.
Remove yourself from the pressure zone by asking the store to hold the item for at least 24 hours. If there is still a need to get it, go back for it. The passing time in between gives you a chance to rethink the value of your purchase.
The rise of social media made it possible for large-scale and independent retailers to showcase their products. Fueled by the inspirations from the makeup gurus and beauty bloggers, Singaporeans have been seeking the latest trends in cosmetics. Spotlight is focused on Glossier products now. However, I am a dedicated MAC enthusiast.
I am drawn to the quality and formula of MAC lipsticks. My fondness for lipsticks, in general, has led me to the discovery of the possible areas to shop in Singapore. Said areas include online shops.
On that note, here are three websites that feature some affordable and quality cosmetics.
#1: THE ALL-AROUND AGENT
Numero uno on this list is the one-stop shop called Zalora Singapore. From luxurious beauty items to affordable classics, Zalora will keep your eyes busy as you scroll down the options. People hunting for the hottest Korean labels can spot the likes of Dr. Young and Acwell as well as the cult favorites such as Maybelline and Inglot. Without a doubt, you will be overwhelmed with the number of brands that you can stumble upon here.
The second spot belongs to Sasa, which focuses on the prowess of regional beauty products. By regional, I am referring to the proximity of the countries in which these products are made from (e.g., from Korea and Taiwan). This HK-based chain is the go-to drugstore of many Singaporeans on beauty hunt. Expect character lashes, Japanese mascara, as well as inexpensive eyelid glues here. One thing is for sure…these beauty products are tailored to the Asian’s skin.
An avid fanatic of Western drugstore brands such as RIMMEL London and Revlon would find a safe haven in the makeup aisles of Watson’s. Personally, I prefer the latter as it provides lasting coverage for a variety of skin-tones. A beautiful face can only be complemented by a crowning glory. Combat the humidity by stocking up on the amazingly cheap Batiste dry shampoos.
