I do a lot of shopping online so this post is about where I get the best deals and coupons for gadgets, fashion purchases and other lifestyle-related items.
My 5-year-old Hello Kitty computer mouse died on me recently, and I’ve just bought a new one online. Those sold in physical stores here cost at least S$40, which is wayyyy too high a price to pay for a mouse, even if it lasts for 5 years, simply because there are cheaper alternatives online! :D
So I bought one for S$11.80 (inclusive of registered mail) from qoo10!
In case you are wondering, yes, it’s exactly the same as the one which died on me.
So that’s one site I go to for my online shopping. I recently bought a push-up bar too which, unfortunately, has been left to collect dust somewhere. That’s the trouble when you get things cheaply – they often get tossed to the back of the wardrobe. :D
I also go to NoQstore for books and agoda.com for hotels (book via the DBS-agoda website to get 5% – 7% off).
1) Qoo10
This site truly needs no introduction. You can find everything from clothes to cameras here. Do read the customer reviews before purchasing any item though. I’d rather pay a bit more for the same item from a reputable seller versus from a new seller or one who has had negative reviews.
For some items though, I get them on other sites, like SGshop.
2) CupoNation
When I first found this site, I thought it was the best kept secret ever! I found coupons for discounts like 25% off Zalora’s women’s brands, $5 off all orders from deal.com.sg, and the crazy $20 off orders above $25 from foodpanda.
This is one site you’ll have to explore yourself to uncover some hidden gems that will save you a lot of money when you shop online. You can thank me later.
3) SGshop
I get my zumba attire from Taobao, via SGshop.com. Many people wonder about the difference between SGshop and 65daigou, so I did a little experiment recently by shopping for the same five items on both sites. Here are the results:
65daigou S$92.25
SGshop S$89.80
Even before shipping fees, I’ve already saved S$2.45 with SGshop. Also, there was an “anniversary promotion” when I was doing my shopping and I am entitled to 20% off shipping fees. :D
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So there you have it. My top 3 favorite online sites for saving money while shopping online. If you have a site to share as well, please leave me a comment or drop me an email! :D
