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Park Hotel Orchard (formerly Crown Prince Hotel) |
| 270 Orchard Road, Orchard Road, Orchard Road 238857 |
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SHOPPING IN SINGAPORE Opening Times:
Most shopping centers are open from 10.00am to 9.00pm. Few of them may close during Chinese New Year or public holidays, while the most open until 23.00 instead of closing. On weekends, few shops open until 10.00pm
Prices and Bargains:
Please compare prices among different shops before purchase stuffs at shopping centers. But if you want to buy something that insist bargaining, ask their "best price" first, then start bargaining if their best price does not grant your expectation.
Payment:
Please note that there is NO additional SURCHARGE on the use of credit cards in Singapore
Money Changers:
"Licensed Money Changer" is the label that can be used here and is sold along Orchard Road as well as big shopping centers.
Product Exchanges:
Always check the store's exchange or refund policies BEFORE you buy. Items on sale are generally not exchangeable. But most of bigger shops are willing to exchange the returned undamaged products or even refund the price of goods.
Goods and Services Tax (GST):
Singapore has a Goods and Service Tax (GST) of the value of the merchandise (or service) purchased. But remember that GST is only applied to GST-registered traders, and please note and be cautious that smaller shops always collect no GST due to their free-tax goods.
Guarantees
Always check to make sure that the serial number on the product matches the serial number listed on the warranty card.
Shipping
If you want to ship your purchases, always get a written confirmation of your shipping details. And before shipping your goods, always check on the latest customs regulations of your country.
Additional Smart Shopping Tips
Plan what you want to buy and the manufacturer’s recommended retail price. (check the internet)
Check on the voltage and cycle of all electronic and electrical products
Test the good(s) before purchasing – make sure it work as advertised
Make sure you that what you bring out the store is what you intend to buy
Keep your sales receipt. You may need it should you need to return the merchandise
Make sure that what you buy is allowed to get into your country.
SHOPPING FOR FABRICS
The old section of the city around Arab Street provides an intriguing glimpse into the Muslim way of life. The Arab Street itself is a riot of colourful textiles from all over Asia at very low prices. Also on sale, overflowing from the shophouses onto the pavement, are saris and batik, basketry, leather goods, cane and rattan, jewellery and hand-beaten brass, perfumes and a host of other treasures.
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