Capeland Life

Just few weeks back, I was just complaining to my friends that life is boring in Singapore. Nothing much that we can do here. My life revolves around work, gym, movies. On weekends, would probably be more gym, and maybe some shopping. How exciting it is right?

A bit of change in things this week as the Great Singapore Sale 2009 kicked off in late May. Exciting, at least for me. Wonder what good deals there will be this time round. I did some shopping over the weekend, but didn’t really spend a lot. Only managed to get 2 shirts for work, and some hifi accessories (and they weren’t even on sale!), that’s all.

Great Singapore Sale, not so great after all

The sale was quite disappointing lah. Weekend papers reported that there were sales up to even 90% off. But I don’t see that anywhere. In fact, most stores were mainly taking the chance to clear the old stocks and odd sizes. Everything else were not on discounts at all. I really wonder what’s the point of having sales at all. Most people are tightening their belts, including me. Given these bad times, if there isn’t any genuine discounts, I wouldn’t even give second thoughts of buying. So why are these Retailers so stingy on discounts and risking losing potential customers? I don’t understand.

I think last year’s GSS was more successful. More deals, more discounts. Even when I was in Hong Kong for their Summer Sale, theirs was a lot better too. Every was on sale. And if you buy more, the more discounts you get. This year’s GSS just wasn’t enticing at all.

However, I still manage to spot some not too bad deals that’s worth checking out. A few have ended already, but the rest are still ongoing.

DEALS!!

1. Takashimaya S.C: Storewide disc + Additional 10% for card members (over)
2. BHG: Storewide 30% for regular items, Additional 15% on sale items (over)
3. Tangs: CK Briefs (3 for $59)
4. Puma (Ngee Ann City): Lots of discounts on shoes & apparels
5. New Balance (Raffles City): Storewide 20%
6. Calvin Klein: 30% + Additional 20% for Citibank Card Holders
7. GAP: Selected at 30% off
8. Bally (Takashimaya): Selected at 30% off