Tourism combined with many people shopping is selected by the "paradise" shopping in the region such as Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia always had great appeal.
Special, straight 7 Promotion is the most exciting month in 3 this country with many products, discounted services to 80%. But to hunt the item satisfied, worthy of the cost and effort spent, you also need the "way" own. The following triprow.com tell you 8 seasonal recipes purchase "discount" when traveling abroad.
1. Learn domestic prices
Before the trip, you should take some time to list items to buy, record mark, model, Seri number (if), check domestic prices. In trip, if you find the item, Please compare with domestic prices, if the price difference is not much, it should not take the "portable hand-arm carry" do.
2. Gather information Leads
The local newspapers are usually a good bet on the price and the latest promotions. You can take the time to search the addresses promotions or attractive promotional items from here.
3. Choosing the right shopping area
Guests should note that the goods in Singapore, Thailand, there are Malaysia are classified into distinct zones based on the level. Some place that sells only branded, specialized sales elsewhere outmoded or technical error, also has regional sales only "affordable" with the "grocery" ... Once you quit shopping abroad, best to luxury goods to areas to hunt these products attractive discounts.
4. Do not be afraid to pay the price
In stores and large commercial centers, all items are fixed price listing table and is often sold at prices. While, many small retail outlets listed price but can be flexible if customers demand rebates. Little tip here is that you ask the retailer for his "best price", then you bargain continue until the two sides come to an agreed price. When Liked items that you do not hesitate to ask: "Is this the lowest price he (father) can not sell ".
5. Request additional discounts if defective products
With these products have small errors at acceptable levels as: a small stain on a silk scarf, a shirt is cut daisies, a leather wallet or scratches on the shoes have few misaligned needles ..., you can "bargain" with sellers to be reduced more than words 20%-30% compared to the list price.
6. Note to electronics
When buying electronics at retail stores, especially in places where you should ask before paying the price of the accessories that come right from the start. Because most likely dishonest sellers after agreeing the price you want to just give you a single product without the accessory with reason: "He / she only paid for products not ask about accessories".
Besides, need to know how to identify the authenticity, of new electronics products because maybe it was "butt cheeks" again. Such old phone to replace the shell of China to sell new price, Counterfeit designer goods cheap but poor quality. You should learn how to identify the origin and quality of products (Read serial number, label) and try products before buying.
7. Receipt and payment policy barter
All department stores and smaller retail shops provide payment slips or receipts when purchasing. You do not hesitate to ask the sellers provide a receipt if they ignored. Check carefully all the details recorded on the receipt.
The larger stores and department stores will exchange goods if they are returned in good condition as original. However, the return of the goods usually are only accepted during 3 days after purchase, and must submit payment bill. Smaller stores often not be so accommodating, so please check carefully before buying goods.
8. Reimbursement and conditions for reimbursement
Currently in Malaysia, no sales tax policy for foreigners. Also in Thailand or Singapore, at any time of year foreign tourists can also purchase a VAT refund at the point of sale as prescribed (with Tax Free Sea). In Thailand, the total value of the invoice for tax refund is on 5.000 bath (same 3,5 million VND) with a tax refund 7%; Singapore applies a tax refund is 10%, invoices totaling over 100 Singapore dollar (liver 2 million VND).
Source: Compiled from Internet
