It's a promotion. I see it at Parkway all of the time. Usually it's something like spend $50+ or $100+ dollars, wait in a 30+ minute queue, and redeem your receipt for some piece of crap worth $7 that you wouldn't buy for $1 with no queue.BedokAmerican wrote:Ok, everyone, thanks for your feedback. I had a similar shopping-related question:
Many times at malls, there are very long lines of people (sometimes several hundred) waiting to see the attendants at the customer service counters. I know that they can't all be asking for directions. Does that have anything to do with a sale or is it for some other reason? It's just very strange.
BillyB wrote: Like Sergei suggests, it's an overcrowded nightmare. But, this is Singapore and the word 'discount' or 'sale' does get people moving like flies homing in on a big pile of sh*t.
In fact, they'd probably be able to flog sh*t in the Singapore sale if they advertised it as 20% off per kg in big enough writing........
I couldn't think of a worse place to spend Saturday afternoon than Orchard Road or one of the malls....perhaps the exception might be a gas chamber at Auschwitz.
Thanks, Gyrate.JR8 wrote:BillyB wrote: Like Sergei suggests, it's an overcrowded nightmare. But, this is Singapore and the word 'discount' or 'sale' does get people moving like flies homing in on a big pile of sh*t.
In fact, they'd probably be able to flog sh*t in the Singapore sale if they advertised it as 20% off per kg in big enough writing........
I couldn't think of a worse place to spend Saturday afternoon than Orchard Road or one of the malls....perhaps the exception might be a gas chamber at Auschwitz.
Dazzling stuff Bunter, you surpass yourself!
Oh, and I agree, the GSS is just an avenue to clear the dross that even the SGns didn't want to buy when it was 25% off.
Any of the heartland malls on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon is much worse than Orchard Rd. I assure you of this.BillyB wrote: I couldn't think of a worse place to spend Saturday afternoon than Orchard Road or one of the malls..
I HATE NEX! Worst part is it's within walking distance, even for an old coot like me. (2.4km) or a selection 6 buses from my flat. You can drive as well but.....zzm9980 wrote:Any of the heartland malls on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon is much worse than Orchard Rd. I assure you of this.BillyB wrote: I couldn't think of a worse place to spend Saturday afternoon than Orchard Road or one of the malls..
Create an illusion of demand, and it generates demand, (especially in a 'cannot lose out' society).Wd40 wrote: BHG says "Close door sale" lol. I wonder what it means. They seem to have barricaded major part of the entrance and letting people in via a narrow entrance and hence need to queue. Needless to say the place is jam packed from inside.
Why? Whats wrong with NEX? Its probably the only mall catering to Serangoon/Hougang and nearby areas, so you dont have much choice.sundaymorningstaple wrote:I HATE NEX! Worst part is it's within walking distance, even for an old coot like me. (2.4km) or a selection 6 buses from my flat. You can drive as well but.....zzm9980 wrote:Any of the heartland malls on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon is much worse than Orchard Rd. I assure you of this.BillyB wrote: I couldn't think of a worse place to spend Saturday afternoon than Orchard Road or one of the malls..
One mall or three malls, who cares? Heartland malls have the same sets of shitty stores. You can go to Orchard for a bit more variety, but then it's the same set of upscale stores at maximum price.Wd40 wrote:
Me personally very proud of Tampines, we have 3 malls, lah. Never get bored.![]()
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