Author: ContentED
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SIA U-turns on charging credit card fees
Just 24 hours after announcing that it will be charging credit card fees for bookings made for certain classes of tickets in Singapore, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has made a U turn and informed its staff that it will not be doing so. The reversal comes on the back of criticisms received for the its original…
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A million items in one shop
Singaporeans greeted the opening of Don Quijote in Singapore with frenzy early this month. It was named Don Don Donki to avoid confusion with a restaurant bearing the same name. Not one who enjoys shoving with the crowd, I decided to give it a miss. A week later, I was in Japan and there were…
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You win some, you lose some
Amazon Prime was launched in Singapore to mixed response. While the local service was long awaited, the cost was the removal of free shipping for non-members from the US site. Shoppers in Singapore used to enjoy free international shipping with a minimum order of US$125 under the Free AmazonGlobal Saver Shipping option. To enjoy free…
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Picard cross-body bag: Perfect for travel
Backpack? Sling bag? Cross-body bag? Picard calls it a mobile backpack and I simply love it! I’ve been looking for a compact bag to bring with me on my travels. My criteria were: Decent price point Compact Stylish Usable and easily accessible pockets Hidden pockets Nylon zip The compact and stylish Picard mobile backpack ticks…
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Clicked too fast
Ever had one of those purchases that you regretted immediately after clicking “Buy”? Sadly, I had one of those moments when I let me guard down last month. It was a lazy morning when I was scrolling through Facebook and an ad popped up on a pocket guitar. As a guitar fan, I’m enthralled by…
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Nice touch, Cotton On
The order took a week to arrive — a little too long and a test of patience considering that this was a local order made on November 11 (Singles Day Sale). However, when it did, the packaging managed to temper the disappointment a little. “Someone’s got good taste” sits really well with me, and I’m…
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I like rockers
I like rockers. Not the living kind — though there are some rock stars that I admire — but shoes that have boat-shaped soles. My first encounter with rockers was when a friend passed me a pair of MBT shoes to try. He knew that I had flat feet and thought it would help alleviate…
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Amazon faces backlash for jacking up fees
Don’t know if it’s happening in our part of the world yet but Amazon has introduced a £3.99 surcharge in the United Kingdom for its same day delivery service. This has got customers all riled up with The Daily Mail reporting that under the new arrangement, customers are expected to pay £3.99 plus a £2 tip…
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Get ready for November 11
November and December are probably the most exciting times of the year for shoppers around the world. In Asia, November 11 is Singles Day and more importantly, the day where China sites such as Taobao dish out bargains galore. With a little patience and budget, there are tons of deals to consider and snatch. From…
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