Not about sales but about shopping

IT Stuff are so cheap these days

I just got back from Low Yat Plaza where I went to pick up a wireless modem router. I’d expected to pay over RM300 for one which was what I’d paid before this. However, I managed to pick up a Linksys all in one modem router wireless thingy for nearly RM200!

Cheap or what?! Not only that, I previously got an Aztech wireless dongle for RM80. Today it was RM50. I saw that pen drives were going for about RM90 for a 16G drive and sd memory cards were also going for a song.

16G portable drive!!! Imagine what I could put on it! However compare a 250G external hard drive for just RM200.

Seriously, IT stuff are getting so cheap these days, I’m truly amazed! Its not even sale time.

June 21, 2009 | Filed Under My Buys | Leave a Comment 

Cheap Shoes from the Marks & Spencer Sale!

I popped by the Marks & Spencer sale yesterday on a whim. It is on from now (date of writing) until March 30, 2008. Marks & Spencer, being a UK brand, their prices have always been on the high side. I used to find that it was cheaper to buy stuff from M&S in London (after conversion from GBP to RM) than to buy them here in Malaysia.

However, due to competition M&S has now dropped their prices in Malaysia so their things are now quite affordable. I used to buy lingerie from M&S – their bras are nice (not La Senza sexy nice but still nice) and of good quality.

But yesterday, what I picked up were 2 pairs of shoes!

Selected shoes from Marks & Spencer are 50% off – huge savings. My sis bought 2 pairs too for under RM100! That was because each pair she bought only cost RM49.50 after discount.

The best deal I got was on the pair of suede ankle boots. They cost me under RM70! Who’d believe it? And yes, they are both very comfortable indeed.

Ah I love sales don’t you? :)

March 21, 2008 | Filed Under Fashion, My Buys, Sales, Star Buys | 6 Comments 

Affordable Pussy Willows for Chinese New Year

With Chinese New Year coming round the corner faster than a speeding mat rempit (hooligan :P ) I decided to pick up some traditional decor for the home. Nothing is more traditional than Pussy Willows.

pussy willows

Pussy Willows represent spring because that’s when the silky shoots put forth, but also represent the inflow of money (because of its Cantonese pronunciation of the name so I’m told) and so most Chinese homes will have some stalks of pussy willows.

I found some affordable pussy willows at Ikea, to my surprise. They retail for RM16 for a bunch of 12 stalks. In the city when I checked flower wholesalers, they were going for RM20 for a bunch of 10 stalks. So I guess Ikea does have its uses too!

January 15, 2008 | Filed Under Household, My Buys, Where to buy? | Leave a Comment 

Tip: Shopping for festive decor and getting deals

If you love having Christmas or Chinese New Year any festive themed items around the home, you might have realised that they are really quite expensive to buy all at a go as the holidays or festivities approach.

So, the trick is to plan ahead. If you find and buy your festive or holiday themed item early, you are more likely to get them at a good price before they get snapped up, or before prices go up.

Alternatively, buy them just after the festive period or holiday season when retailers want to get rid of their excess stock. These holiday themed items are less in demand during the year and so retailers are likely to let them go at hefty discounts.

Photo-0117I bought these Christmas themed bowls from Tangs department store in Singapore just after Christmas at a hefty 70% discount. They ended up being something like S$2+ (RM8+) each. I also got a few sets of decorative snack plates at just slightly over S$7 (RM16) for a box of 4.
I plan to use them throughout the year because they look so festive and bright and cheery but I know they will come in handy next Christmas if I decide to hold a party then. Don’t you love deals like these?

December 28, 2007 | Filed Under Household, My Buys, Star Buys, Tips | 2 Comments 

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