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4 Fun Ways To Shop Deals In Singapore
Everybody loves shopping. Even Singaporeans who say they hate shopping will secretly shop online or sneak a trip to the mall when you aren't looking.
Shopping is our national pastime and we shoppers contributed $3.5 billion in retail purchases to the economy in May 2015, according to the Food & Beverage Services Index by the Department of Statistics.
But what we love more than shopping is getting a good deal. From the thieves market to Orchard Road, deals and discounts are scattered everywhere like a giant treasure hunt.
We at GET.com have come up with 4 fun ways to find those deals and so that you can get more for your money!
1. Post A Wishlist
Even if your family and friends aren't the types who would buy you things you want just for fun, sharing a wishlist is still a good idea. With thousands of stores in Singapore, the chance of you stumbling across deals on everything you want isn't huge. But your friends might. If they know you have your heart set on something, they probably won't mind taking a few seconds to share or message you the deal info.
2. Shop In Groups
Shopping is always more fun when you make it a social affair. But there is another good reason why shopping with your friends is a good idea. In Singapore, almost every bank has a long of list partner deals, discounts and privileges that you can enjoy when you pay with their credit cards.
You can easily find all of these deals using the GETdeals™ app - Singapore's first and only app that shows you thousands of discounts and deals that come with credit cards in Singapore.
If you come across a deal you want, but you can't get it with your credit card, you can always ask your friends or family members.
There's a good chance that most of the major banks will be represented between you and your kakis. You can repay them in cash, or pay for a deal they want that you can get with your card.
If you needed a good reason to shop social, this is it.
3. Track Your Savings
Keeping tabs on your deal hunting exploits can make shopping a lot more interesting. It also helps you understand how much more you are getting for your money. Always make a note when you score a deal, so you can track how much money you have saved compared to what you budgeted.
If you have a lot of willpower, you can set low limits for how much money you are willing to spend on things you want, and then hold off buying them until you find deals that match what you want to spend. A little patience may be all you need to get what you want for as little as half the price.
Tracking your spending is a lot easier when you use a credit card or debit card to pay for your purchases, instead of cash.
You get an accurate spending report in the form of your card statement. Comparing what you actually spend to your budget will give you a clear picture of how many deals you score each month.
4. Discover Deals And Discounts Near You With Just One App
Credit cards are a literal goldmine of deals and discounts, but staying on top of all the deals your cards offer can be a hassle.
According to Her World plus, savvy Singaporeans will love the new GETdeals™ mobile app, which enables consumers to search for thousands of deals and offers from banks based on their current location.
Instead of fumbling through different bank apps or individual brochures for each credit card, you can get thousands of deals and discounts from all major banks on the GETdeals™ app.
Discounts and deals are comprehensive, ranging from restaurants, food chains, to clothing stores, clinics, spas and many more.
You can also choose to only see deals from the banks and categories that interest you. A handy map or listing shows you all applicable deals near you.
Share these deals with your family, friends and colleagues right from the GETdeals™ app (better get that wishlist up) so they save money as well and can join in the fun.
The GETdeals™ app is available on Google Play and the App Store. You can also get the app from GETdeals.com.
This article was originally on the GET.com blog at: 4 Fun Ways To Shop Deals In Singapore.
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