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How great is the Great Singapore Sale?
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i'm less cynical on the subject. in my experience it depends what type of store you're going to whether or not that deals are good during GSS. everyone should know that rug and carpet shops always have year-round signs outside that say "going out of business liquidation sale". some places really do offer good deals though, like yoga studios or spas - things slightly outside the usual idea of shopping..
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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.
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.
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.
Re: How great is the Great Singapore Sale?
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.
Re: How great is the Great Singapore Sale?
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.
Although the hypocrite in me did almost succumb today by buying one of those steam ironing things in Harvey Norman; that was until the sales rep burnt his fingers (and generally proved that it's easier to use an iron) whilst trying to demonstrate the 'value add & benefits'. Maybe he should have concentrated on his domestic duties rather than constantly highlighting there was $11 off the $369 retail price.........wah, thanks Lesley (sales rep), let me think about my potential taxi fares to raffles hospital versus the 3% saving!
Yesterday we were at Tampines mall. It says "Sale", "Sale" everywhere. Almost every big retailer like kiddy Palace, Popular etc is doing a like 10% storewide discount(20% discount for members). Smaller shops are doing more of an eye wash. "$29 for T-Shirts" and then in small print "Min 3 pieces" or 50% off on 2nd purchase.
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.
So yeah, the GSS seems to be good to get an like a token 10% discount. But the thing is you must have a need at the moment, or else you buying stuff you dont need.
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.
So yeah, the GSS seems to be good to get an like a token 10% discount. But the thing is you must have a need at the moment, or else you buying stuff you dont need.
Re: How great is the Great Singapore Sale?
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..
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Re: How great is the Great Singapore Sale?
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..
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
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.
Same technique is often used at nightclubs. A huge queue behind the velvet rope. You think, wow, so popular, must be packed in there: but when you eventually get let in an hour later there's you and a few other people rattling around an empty hall.
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Re: How great is the Great Singapore Sale?
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..

I had this perception, mostly locals also do, that if an area doesn't have a mall that area is poor/pathetic


Me personally very proud of Tampines, we have 3 malls, lah. Never get bored.

But seriously, what can you do in Singapore without malls. Other than malls the only places we visit is boat quay, clark quay, little india, changi beach, singapore expo.
The ECP is bitch if you strictly want to use pubic transport.

Re: How great is the Great Singapore Sale?
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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