I know all girls in Singapore are hard-core shopaholics especially people who are similar age as me, yup you~ Influenced by YouTube, tumblr and lots more! BUT, CLOTHING PRICES IN SINGAPORE IS F-ING EXPENSIVE ( "- -) you feel me?
I'm going tell you, how you can save money while shopping in Singapore!
High-End Fashion Brand like H&M, F21 and etc.
** This tricks are most reliable on H&M, Forever 21, Cotton On or Factorie because this are the shops i mostly shop ( Tricks and Tips are Base on REAL LIFE experience ) but you can use this for other branded shops too.
I know you have been in this spot, you found your favourite clothing item and you want to buy but have second thought like " what if this goings on Sale? "
TIP #1
If this favourite item of yours is from H&M, Cotton On or Factorie, most likely that item MIGHT go on sale in the few week. Before i answer why it's might, i want ask why is there sales in the first place? I guess most people don't know the reason. Sales is mostly about clearing stocks or clearing stocks of items that are past season thats why. Back to why might, if the item is sold out that means there's none; but if there's is, they will put it on Sales.
- H&M Basic Jacket : $39.90 , i gotten mine at $15.
I wanted to buy at original price but i told myself to wait for sales and it did during Christmas Sales.
- H&M Baseball Jersey : $49.90 , i gotten mine at $25.
Same Story on the top.
BUT if this favourite item of yours is from Forever 21, most likely that item WON'T go on sales. Here is my guessing of why: They have limited stocks, sold out fast or they switch their season item fast.
E.g : I want to buy Cris Small-Medium Sling Bag from F21. The week after or a few weeks, it's gone.
It keeps happening, like the item i want is gone fast . So i learned my lesson, that maybe buy the stuff that you want on spot?
I know after reading this you will be asking how did i find such great deals?
TIP #2
Firstly, note down the estimated time when sale will come. ( Like Seasons Sale, GSS and etc )
What most Clothing brand in Singapore do is Season Sale ( maybe ), Mid Year Sales and End of Year Sales , mostly is at the mid / end of the month.
Is there any other way to know? Just keep checking the stores! If you are studying near a mall like NEX, you most likely go there to eat lunch right? Go walk around and see some shops to digest your lunch HAHAH. Or You may ask the sales people when is the next sales.
it starts on the Around August to July.
TIP #3
Secondly, visit DIFFERENT outlet! By checking different outlet, you sometimes can find some special items on sales. Like how i found my basic jacket from H&M from VivoCity and the baseball jersey from NEX while i couldn't find any at ION.
TIP #4
Have you been in this place where you want to buy this item but you are scared like other shop could be selling replica of the item and at a cheaper price?
or
You only left a bit cash for an item, and want to buy the item in front of you but scared again there's another item you want while window shopping?
Firstly, put it down first and tell yourself " OK, i'm going to walk around first. If there nothing i like, i will come back for you! "
This is trick what me and cris do when we are making choices or debating. It helps actually.
TIP #5
If you are doing shopping in groups, try go to shops that offer 2-3 for a price!
( Like Factorie and Cotton On does )
Trick is you can split up the price if you like any of the clothes that are having that deal with you friend!
TIP #6
Save those really ugly clothes that you are unable to sell on carousell and donate to H&M or Uiqlo.
I donated to H&M before and i received a voucher, but you need to spend $80 and get $10 off. It's ok because you know there's a day you might spend quite a lot and then you are able to use the voucher~
Carousell
Carousell is a place where people sell like total brand new stuff impulse buy or pre-loved stuff.
Being a seller; myself, it's very annoying when someone nego or ask for trades on a Pre-Order item.
I think other sellers agree with me right?
So please, use this tips ONLY on pre-loved item or impulse buy ( if seller is willing )
TIP #1
Read Description before ask if could nego aka negotiable. Do it reasonably~
( don't push it too )
E.g : If the original price is $20 and the condition is like still near brand new and ask for $10? Do you think people want to sell to you? Of course no right HAHAH
Like actually the seller who i bought my Dr.Marten from was actually $120, it was pre-loved aka worned.
I ask if i could get it at $100 and he was like sure. Some items are able to do big nego, just think when you use it.
TIP #2
If you have no money due to your past week buys and if you are like my friend who get bored easily after a few wears, ask for trades.
Of course, the item you are trading with must be about the same quality as what you have now but just different clothing. Nobody trades a used shirt with a brand new one right?
TIP #3
Some Shop has sale and they by Singapore Public Holidays like Chinese New Year, Hari Raya and etc.
So Keep a look out~
Other Ways like Flea Market, Expo and etc
Flea markets are like carousell but in real life. There's always a weekend flea at Lucky Plaza, items can be like $1 each. There's flea at Triple 1 at somerset, sometimes famous blogshop will be there. ( I don't think it's not nego-able unless there's pre-love store )
Expo don't really have clothing brand sale there but recently there was a The Body Shop mega sale at expo, and even Timberlands! If you are a stationary lover like me, there always big popular sale yearly for school, books and etc.
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