Shopee, one of Singapore’s largest online marketplace, will be bringing the frenzy of the Black Friday sales, right up to us. And with Cyber Monday happening immediately after the weekend, shoppers have plenty of reasons to look forward to!
Vowing to unveil the best deals ever in this yearly event at 12pm on Friday November 25 – and not a minute earlier – Shopee goes head first with their flash sale promising discounts of up to 80%, at a price below its market cost.
The flash sale will run hourly from 12pm over two days on Black Friday (25 Nov) and Cyber Monday (28 Nov).
If you haven’t downloaded the Shopee app, it’s about time to do so! Familiarize yourself with how the app works and at the same time look out for the daily giveaways on their official account in-app
All Beauty Junkies alert. Your favourite Sasa is jumping on the Black Friday Sale bandwagon, not. Forget about Black Friday for Sasa is doing it its way, on Thursday.
Bringing you PINK THURSDAY – an ultimate shopping experience for its PINK and VIP Members; Think along MEMBERS-ONLY beauty-shopping experience with 2X points on any purchase, free goodie bag*, up to 70% off storewide* & more!
(*Editor’s note: Non-member can sign up in store with purchase of $5!)
The first ever Sasa 1-Day Private Pink Sale is happening on Thursday 24th November 2016, exclusively at Sasa Bugis Junction, Lot One and NEX. Experience exclusive 1-day only deals, with beauty best-sellers selling at $10 and $15, Buy 1 Free 1, major savings and many more.
To further reward valuable members, members not only get to enjoy 2X points on any purchase, but they will also be rewarded with exclusive goodie bags*, vouchers and complementary fresh cold-pressed juice to fight the shopping war!
What are you waiting for? Look no further and don’t miss out this 1-DAY Special to stock up on your lipsticks, skin care, and Christmas gift (fragrance and beauty sets included!).
If you are not a member yet, fret not for you may sign up conveniently at the door as one at only $5 for a lifetime membership and shop like a Beauty Queen. Alternatively, the sale is also open to American Express Card Members, Starhub, HubTreats and MeClub users. For more information, visit: http://www.sasa.com.sg/1daypinksale.
Not sure ‘bout you but we’re putting everything down on Thursday just so we can make it for this Members-only sale.
Now that November 11 is over, there’s another day that savvy shoppers look forward to. Black Friday on November 25.
Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year in the US because it is an opportunity to cash in on some of the biggest savings of the year. From smartphones and television, to beauty products and household products, consumer take advantage of this 24 hours sale on 25 November. There’d be retailers extending the sale over the next few days to Cyber Monday and some over two weeks.
What about Singapore?
Black Friday has only gained traction in Singapore in recent years but don’t expect it to be as crazy as in the US. Sure there will be sales, but to score the best deals, you’d have to look elsewhere. By elsewhere we do not mean going to the next store in the mall but going right up to the origin of the source — in the US.
Top stores international bargain hunters shopped online at:
Amazon.com
Adidas
Gap
Forever 21
ASOS
Nordstrom
Drugstore.com
Newegg
Neiman Marcus
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Tips on how to shop Black Friday
1. Prepare a wish list a few days before
Black Friday officially starts on the midnight of 25th November EST/PST in the US. That’s 1PM or 4PM in Singapore on 25 November. You don’t want to start shopping when everyone starts carting out the sale items, so prepare a few days ahead and add them in the shopping cart. Check out when the sales officially start to prevent them from going out of stock.
2. Make use of international delivery service providers
Some US retailers don’t offer international shipping (even on Amazon.com), so that’s when things get a little tricky. You can use parcel forwarding services like vPost and comGateway that provide you with a US shipping address. But you won’t know the shipping costs till they have received your parcels.
A more convenient way is to use Uskoop. Uskoop has recently launched in Singapore that takes care of everything for you from the purchasing to the shipping and insurance. You don’t even need a US address since every orders will go through them, making shopping a breeze. Plus, you get your shipping instantly and much cheaper than the merchant’s direct shipping fees. (that is if they ship to you!)
3. Know what and where to shop
Most electronics, apparels and toys are cheaper in the US than in Singapore since distributors import these goods and sell them at markup price in the brick-and-mortar stores.
a. Laptops
A 13″ HP Envy i7 laptop costs about S$1499 in Singapore but you can get the same for US$809.99 on Amazon.com. Unfortunately, this item does not ship to Singapore. Thanks to Uskoop, you can now ship it to Singapore for S$1307.25 after including shipping and handling fees. Add the GST and you’d still be better off buying from Amazon.com.
This LEGO City Fire Station set costs S$179.99 on Toys ‘R’ Us. On Amazon.com, it costs US$63.99 or S$154.27 after including shipping and handling fee.
d. Apparels
Brands like H&M, Michael Kors, Forever 21, Tory Burch, Adidas and Nike are definitely not sitting this one out. Expect great savings with huge discounts on their Black Friday sale this weekend.
This Faux Suede Moto Jacket from Forever 21 is a Black Friday Special and you can only purchase it at their official site for US$25. To ship it to Singapore, however, it will cost you an additional US$38 for shipping. That doesn’t make sense when you are paying more for the shipping.
You can however check out with Uskoop for a more reasonable shipping and handling fee at S$18.26.
4. Use right credit card to maximize your savings with cashbacks & more discounts
There are many cards that offer cashback on your online purchase. The Standard Chartered SingPost Platinum Card offers 7% cashback on eligible online purchase. In addition, the OCBC Frank Card offers 6% cashback on online shopping.
The DBS Live Fresh Card provides 5% cashback on online purchases as well as 3 DBS Points per S$5 spent online. For those holding the UOB Preferred Platinum Visa Card can get up to 10X UNI$^ (or 4 Miles) on online shopping and entertainment!
Using the right card means stretching every shopping dollar.
5. Shop smarter and quicker with a click of a button
There will be thousands of retailers in the US and UK that will be slashing price on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Keeping tab of many retailers and carting out at the same time can be exasperating. What if you can do your shopping and consolidate your cart all in one click?
Uskoop Assistant lets you shop smarter and quicker online — all in just one click. It is a nifty plugin for your browser that automatically consolidate your shopping from different merchants in one place. It also shows you the total cost including the shipping and handling fees converted to Singapore Dollars, fuss-free!
Simply download the Chrome/Firefox plugin and start shopping!
Found an item you like? Click on the Uskoop icon and it will be automatically show up on Uskoop!
Uskoop provides free shipping to your local address and also free insurance coverage for every single order! No more worrying about your item getting lost in transit.
Standfirst: This is the moment you’ve been waiting for all year — to make your biggest savings by stocking up on gifts, every-day essentials and clothes from Amazon to Courts
As you know, Black Friday is just around the corner. In fact, it’s so close you could almost touch it. You might have read news reports that this year, Amazon has decided to shorten the wait to this annual Sale of the Year by three weeks — yes, it the e-comm juggernaut has already started the “countdown” to D-Day by offering a slew of attractive daily deals. With that news, we couldn’t help but wonder if other e-tailers — overseas and right here in our backward — might have jumped on the bandwagon with early-bird teasers, too.
So we did what we do best — scout, dig and ferret out all the sites and even brick-and-mortar stores that you should be stalking from now to bag the best deals, whether it’s gifts for the festive season or essentials for the new year ahead. Ready, set, shop!
Amazon The race to the best buys is already on. Make a beeline for the “deal of the day” section, and you’ll be spoilt for choice for items going for up to 70 per cent off. It seems like a good place to start looking for stocking stuffers or Secret Santa gifts, if you ask us. Some of the crazy deals spotted so far include “The Hunger Games Complete 4-film Blu-Ray series at US$24.99 (46% off), TaoTronics Bluetooth Nano-Coating Sweatproof Sport Headphone at US$25.49 (58% off) and SanDisk Extreme PRO 64GB SDXC Flash Memory Card at US$34.95 (45% off). Be sure to log on every day to check for new deals and steals.
Zalora
Word is out. Zalora Singapore will have conducting their Black Friday sale from November 27 to 30 with discounts of up to 80 per cent. If you download their app, you’ll get an additional 18 per cent off. We don’t know about you, but we’re already shopping and adding our 2017 wardrobe to wish list. As soon as the clock strikes 12 on November 27, we’re checking out.
Sephora
Hey beauty-philes! Last year, Sephora Singapore offered Black and White card members 15 per cent off their purchases with a minimum spend of S$100. We expect no less from the our beauty fairy godmother this year. If anyone needs us, we’ll be stalking Sephora.sg and their social media for the latest updates.
Uniqlo
You know you can trust the Japanese to be precise. Last year, Uniqlo gave us 20 per cent off storewide (a minimum purchase was required only at their online store). The promotion was valid precisely on the day of Black Friday, and the it’s come to our attention that they almost always launch their promotion at the stroke of midnight. So, if you’re looking to stock up on winterwear, Heattech underwear or — gasp! — Uniqlo’s Carine Roitfeld collection (if they’re still available by then), set your alarm!
Shopbop
From indie to designer labels, Shopbop is a one-stop shop for fashionistas. Have you been searching for the perfect pair of mules or embroidered bomber jacket? There’s a pretty good chance you’ll find it here — and at a sweet discount come Black Friday. If the last two years are any indication, you can expect up to 25 per cent off your order, plus free express shipping worldwide. Keep your eyes peeled.
Nasty Gal
In the Nasty Gal-axy, Black Friday is the new black. Looking at the history books, #Girlbosses everywhere enjoyed 30 per cent off their favourite black styles with a bonus 30 per cent off for Black Friday. Details of their deals are usually up a few days before Black Friday, and include early access for their social media followers. So, start following, go.
Love, Bonito
If you’re a fan of homegrown fashion e-commerce site Love, Bonito, chances are you’d have enjoyed up to half in 2015 with an additional 10 per cent off when you enter a promo code. We are rubbing our hands in anticipation of what’s to come this year. Stay tuned, and support local, people!
Robinsons
Calling big spenders! Are you moving house and in the market for big-ticket items? In case you missed it, Robinsons offered up some seriously delish discounts (up to 80 per cent!) and gifts including limited quantities of the iPad Mini 3 (with a minimum spend of S$3,500) and the iPhone 6 64GB for those who spent at least S$5,000. It’d be wise to start keeping your eyes and ears open a week before Black Friday, and be ready to strike when the time comes.
Qoo10
Love it or loathe it, you can’t deny that Qoo10 does have some good stuff to offer — if you could bring yourself to wade through the clutter. Last year, we spotted Havaianas for S$9.90, Kindle Paperwhite for S$79.90 and Kate Spade wallets for S$59. It could be worth a stakeout.
Courts
This is perhaps the best time of the year to refurbish your home or think about renewing some of your age-old furniture and appliances. At the last Black Friday, Courts rolled out irresistible offers that promised up to 90 per cent in savings. Sure, you can jostle with other bargain hunters at their brick-and-mortar stores, but the promotions are also available online if you’re busy making other purchases the world over.
This article was contributed by SingSaver.com.sg, Singapore’s #1 personal finance comparison site for credit cards and personal loan.
Keep this Sunday free and push away all your unimportant appointments.
Whether you like shopping or not, you don’t want to be the few that miss out one of the best sale ever in Singapore — because many bargain hunters will be camping at home waiting to snag the best deals.
ezbuy (formerly known as 65daigou), will be running Singapore-version of ‘Black Friday’ sale known as ‘65eday‘ on 5 Jun. (65 is the prefix of Singapore and ‘eday’ stands for e-commerce day)
If you have shopped with them before, you would know them as an agent that help you with overseas shopping from China, US and Taiwan. They make your shopping with Taobao, Tmall and other online merchants easier and fuss-free.
What can you expect on 65eday on 5 Jun?
1. FLASH DEALS AND CRAZY DISCOUNTS
Million of products will be heavily discounted on this special day. In addition, there will be 18 rounds of Flash Sale whereby shoppers can expect to enjoy up to 80% OFF some of the hot-selling products. To let you have an idea of how crazy the sale is, check out some of the deals below:
Only for one day, ezbuy will waive off all agent fees and that means you don’t have to pay the usual 4-8% service charge on 5 Jun. This lead to greater savings and more dollars for shopping!
3. FREE UNLIMITED SHIPPING WITH $2.99 PRIME TRIAL
One thing shoppers hate most is the exorbitant shipping fees that comes with bringing the item to Singapore. ezbuy’s has a PRIME feature that allows member to enjoy free unlimited shipping regardless of size and weight for just $2.99! Membership usually cost $99 a year.
However, with 65eday, customers can enjoy a free one-time trial of the PRIME services on this special day. Note: You need to start collecting 3 stamps daily with the Daily Check In Rewards before 5 Jun.
Imagine paying just $2.99 for shipping more than 8 items including large furniture and bulky items.
This customer shipped 8 items including a children study desk for just $2.99!
4. FREE CASH VOUCHERS AND PRIZES
To get you ready for this one-day sale, ezbuy has came out with a few fun activities for you to win cash vouchers and attractive prizes.
Spin their slot machine to win up to S$50 cash voucher that you can use during the event!
Download the ezbuy app and SHAKE to win attractive prizes such as a DJI Phantom 3 drone, Huawei P9, Xiaomi 60″ 4K Smart TV worth $1,000 each.
What’s more, enjoy FREE $10 when you sign up for your ezbuy account now with this link https://goo.gl/6E0rC2
