Start saving now, Spotters: The Great Singapore Sale is coming up, and it’s a great way to score some great discounts—while on a quick weekend getaway to this always-exciting city state! This year’s sale is from June 8 to August 12, and with the slashed prices, that gadget you’ve got on your wish list might just be within arm’s reach. We list some of the best places to check out.
YOUR PRE-GAME ROUTINE
Open from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Marina Bay Sands
Singapore holds several tech-driven expos throughout the year such as the IT Show, COMEX, SITEX, and more. If you have spare time to visit SG a few days before the Great Singapore Sale, then you’ll be able to catch the tail end of The PC Show. It’s a great opportunity to check out all the latest gadgets so you can canvass your picks. You could even do a couple of tech trade-ins. The convention offers free admission and will run from May 31 until June 3.
FOR THE GAME GURU
Open from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
1 Rochor Canal Road
Are you looking to upgrade your PC rig? Sim Lim Square’s gotchu, fam! The techie hub sells all sorts of computer components ranging from motherboards to graphics cards. They also sell the latest laptops, PCs, and even offer gadget repairs. Who knows? You might be able to score a Ryzen for cheap here! Pro tip: For good electronic finds, go straight to level three and above.
FOR YOUR BARGAIN-HUNTING BREAK
Open from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sim Lim Square, #02-78
Do you need to take a break from walking among the intense shopping crowd? (We salute you for getting this far, though!) Put on some headphones, tune out, and have a cuppa at this café that’s tailor-made for the music junkie. Whether you’re visiting as a group or solo mode, the audio store/coffee shop provides a safe haven away from the noise. Check out their selections, too—there’s no need to worry about anyone hovering over you as you browse the wares!
FOR THE AUDIOPHILE
The Adelphi
Open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
1 Coleman Street
If you’re in need of some heavy-duty audio-visual gear, then you will dig the rows upon rows of specialty stores catering to your audiophile interests. One of the most popular shops in the area is Jaben (#01-09), which boasts a crazy collection of headphones and earphones that will do your travel playlist justice. Or perhaps you’re on the prowl for vintage vinyls? Then get some old-school cool at the Memory Lane (#B1-11) and browse nostalgic merch. For more mainstream and contemporary LPs, check out Roxy Disc House (#03-42). By the way, during the previous Great Singapore Sale, all the AV equipment was sold at discounted prices of up to 30% off!
FOR THE SHUTTERBUG
TK Foto
68 Orchard Road, #04-41/42, Plaza Singapore
Open from 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Click! Cameras
176 Orchard Road, #03-40/40A/40B, The Centrepoint
Open from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
SLR Revolution
252 North Bride Road, #03-19, Raffles City Shopping Centre
Open from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Alan Photo
Sim Lim Square, #01-38
Open from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Monday to Saturday) and 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Sunday and public holidays)
Cathay Photo
6 Raffles Boulevard Marina Square, #02-215/216
Open from 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
MS Color
711 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8, #01-3501C
Open from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Pro photogs and hardcore hobbyists will most likely have a major bout of option paralysis with the number of camera gear options in SG. Most of the stores are nestled close to one another, which provides you with an opportunity to compare prices to make sure you get the most bang for your buck. Expect bundle offers like last year’s GoPro Hero Black for (gasp!) only 790 SGD.
FOR THE GENERAL TECHNOMANCER
Challenger Superstore
200 Victoria Street, #B1-26 Bugis Junction
Open from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Harvey Norman
Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard
Open from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Parisilk
Central Outlet, 17B Lorong Liput, #01-01, Parisilk Building
Open from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Courts
4 Tampines Central 5, 03-16/16A, Tampines Mall
Open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Itching to build that mini home theater with surround sound? You might be able to score mid-range and high-end appliances for a good price. For starters, Challenger has an in-house brand for tech accessories such as cables and cases. Meanwhile, Parisilk is another all-in-one electronic shop. Need to do some shopping for the house like the responsible person that you are? Harvey Norman sells electronic brands such as Dyson…and we’re kinda stoked to see if they’ve got that spiffy office desk vacuum for sale. For your fancier adulting needs, Courts features more high-end brands like Tefal and Rowenta.
FOR THE NOCTURNAL NERD
Mustafa Centre
145 Syed Alwi Road, Little India
Open 24 hours
Did you wake up in the middle of the night while working up a cold sweat? Did you get that nagging feeling that you forgot to do something? Say, shopping errands? Do you need to cram your souvenir shopping before flying back home? Don’t freak out because Mustafa Centre is open all day, everyday. They’ve got affordable tech, appliances, and other random merch at rock-bottom prices. And you’re in luck because there are a lot less crowds past midnight…which means you have all the time in the world to browse for consumer electronics like computers, video game consoles, printers, smartphones, and the like.
POST-GAME UNWIND
VivoCity
1 Harbourfront Walk
Open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Whoever said you were too old to geek out over toys and video games has never truly lived (and sounds like such a bore, if you ask us). The Simply Toys outlet has a wicked selection of collectibles from every geeky fandom that you could possibly think of. Then, you can party like it’s the early 2000s by checking out Timezone’s flagship store in VivoCity. The ginormous 12,000 square feet branch features arcades, unique lounges, bowling alleys, and a futuristic indoor bump car ride with LED lights. There’s also a monorail going straight to Sentosa Island if you want to be a beach bum.
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