The_King Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 SINGAPORE: The news that Daiso would implement a 15-tier pricing system sent shockwaves through the bargain-hunting community in Singapore, with the loss of flat S$2 price tags reverberating from Downtown East to J Cube. As a result of a steady rise in costs associated with raw material and logistics, the retail chain introduced the new system with prices ranging from S$2.14 to S$25.47 on May 1. Queues of course started forming at outlets around the country before the price hike. So if you need a change of scenery, here are five other places where you can also get your bargain fix: 2wo sells household and lifestyle items mostly at S$2. 2wo The S$2 way of life is still very much alive and well at 2wo, an online shop that sells household items from Japan. We spy pet accessories, tableware and all the files, folders and felt pouches you need to organise your life. There's also a snow globe with printed koi fish if you are into that. With group size limits now a thing of the past, you can also count on them for party essentials like number-shaped balloons and those classic conical hats. For the ultimate bargains, be sure to head to their clearance section. It’s currently mostly occupied by Christmas decor, but hey, we’re already almost halfway to the next one. The OneDollarOnly.com.sg homepage. OneDollarOnly.com.sg Despite their name, not all items sold by OneDollarOnly.com.sg are, in fact, S$1 only. They do, however, have a massive range of products that hew quite closely to that figure, with some priced at S$0.50 and many others at S$1.50. Their thousands of items are split into a few verticals including “corporate gifts” (National Day-themed sticky notes, anyone?), “games and toys” (time to get your yoyo and chapteh skills back on track), and “graduation gifts” (yes, there are plenty of teddy bears to be found in this category). If you're looking for small trinkets to entertain your kids or have goodie bags to put together, this might be a good place to start hunting. A Japan Home store. (Photo: Facebook/Japan Home Singapore) Japan Home If you don’t want to stray too far from the Japan theme, then Japan Home is another alternative, with more than 45 stores around the country. This is helpful for those who still want to touch and feel each product before paying for them. From storage solutions to sink plugs and air fresheners to canned mini abalone starting from S$14.80, they’ve got you covered. And there are plenty of snacks, household items and bathroom supplies at or under that all-important S$2 mark. If you need some retail inspiration or a helpful reminder about what you might be lacking around the house, just click on their “under S$20” section, and you’ll be on your way. The exterior of a Valu$ outlet at City Square Mall. (Photo: Facebook/Valu$ Shop At City Square Mall B2) ValuDollar "Fire sale! Everything must go!" "Clearance Sale!" These bright yellow, in-your-face signs have become synonymous with the ValuDollar brand all over the country. With dozens of stores in downtown malls, heartland nooks and everything in between, the name ValuDollar/Valu$ barely needs any introduction. From neatly arranged bottles of shampoo to snacks that will bring back those childhood memories, ValuDollar's product list runs the gamut of household goods and pandemic essentials. A retail arm of Radha Exports (who also run the ABC value stores), most of the products sold at these shops are a fraction of the price you'll get in supermarkets. A Tian Ma Group store. (Photo: Facebook/tianmaco) Tian Ma Group Know what you want and planning to buy in bulk? Tian Ma Group’s bundle promos are exactly what you’re looking for. Beverages go for less than S$0.50 per 330ml bottle if you buy them by the carton, while 20-packs of anti-bacterial wet wipes will take you wherever you want to go with peace of mind for less than S$10. And if you’re ready to get back into the karaoke circuit but feel like you need to practise with a bit of singing in front the mirror first, they also have wireless microphones on sale for under S$20. You can choose to buy them online or visit one of 16 stores islandwide. Source: CNA/kg(ta) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huat Zai Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Went to 2wo to look $8 delivery 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Long ago there was $1.99 shop right! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huat Zai Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, Bigbird said: Long ago there was $1.99 shop right! Went under during SARS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 9 minutes ago, Huat Zai said: Went under during SARS But this time all budget shops multiplied! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamfer Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Looking thru shopee to try to look for those $2 slippers which daiso is selling. I find those cheap and good. Best is put outside house no one will steal them. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XianGe Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 No sure huai everyone making a big fuss when 1) daiso has been $2 for many yrs... 2) with rental/operating/gst rising it's norm for their products to raise price... Even towkay level ppl also bitching abt it so it's weird... Even if ppl buay song there's always online and jb to help counter the price rise... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted May 8, 2022 Author Share Posted May 8, 2022 11 hours ago, XianGe said: No sure huai everyone making a big fuss when 1) daiso has been $2 for many yrs... 2) with rental/operating/gst rising it's norm for their products to raise price... Even towkay level ppl also bitching abt it so it's weird... Even if ppl buay song there's always online and jb to help counter the price rise... They angry cause less one place to get cheap stuff For me I hardly go there and I don't have much thing to buy. I wonder why they got so many thing to buy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted May 8, 2022 Author Share Posted May 8, 2022 (edited) I stockpile blue pill, cause stand cock die is dream death( mean must die type) Stockpile forever food, big ticket item for my new home Edited May 8, 2022 by The_King 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XianGe Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 1 hour ago, The_King said: I stockpile blue pill, cause stand cock die is dream death( mean must die type) Stockpile forever food, big ticket item for my new home Tot best ish die during piakpiak... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted May 8, 2022 Author Share Posted May 8, 2022 28 minutes ago, XianGe said: Tot best ish die during piakpiak... same as die cock stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates469bc Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 16 hours ago, chamfer said: Looking thru shopee to try to look for those $2 slippers which daiso is selling. I find those cheap and good. Best is put outside house no one will steal them. nothing beats a tat sing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huat Zai Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 21 minutes ago, socrates469bc said: nothing beats a tat sing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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