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6 Best S’pore Shopping Malls To Buy Cheap Electronics In Singapore

2015-10-05 , 9:02 am

Funan Digital Life Mall

When we’re talking about electronic gadgets, how could we leave Funan, the Digital Life Mall out? Located at 109 Beach Road, this mall boasts an impressive selection of cheap cameras and other electronics. Learn the art of haggling and you’d definitely be able to leave the mall with a steal. Don’t believe us? Visit Funan the next time you need to get a new gadget for yourself!

Sim Lim Square

One of the go to malls for cheap computer parts and laptops, this mall is like your typical fish market, except that they sell electronic gadgets instead of fishes. Located on 1 Rochor Canal Road, Sim Lim Square is one of the oldest and biggest electronic stores in Singapore and has great bargains for anything from computer parts to the latest laptops, digital cameras, DSLRs, PlayStations, Xboxes and mobile phone accessories. However, a word of caution: this mall has also gained a reputation for cheating due to shady businesses operating within, and we won’t advise the electronics novice to venture into its depths.

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If you are really interested in buying from the mall (who could resist? It’s cheap leh!), do your research well beforehand or get a friend who’s a level 99 in electronics to accompany on your shopping trip. You won’t regret it, trust us!

Lucky Plaza

Located on 304 Orchard Road, this mall is packed to the brim with hordes of electronics and gadgets shops. However, you’d only be able to get a good deal if you’re able to haggle with the best of them, and they’ve been haggling with customers there for decades! Always go 60-70% lower than the owner’s initial bid and work your way up from there. Remember, be thick-skinned and you’ll most likely walk out of there with a heavier wallet.

Mustafa

If we’re talking about cheap and good, then we really cannot miss out Mustafa. Located at 145 Syed Alwi Road, this is one of the most popular malls for bargain hunters to go to when they’re searching for a good deal.

Even without bargaining, their initial price already undercuts most in Singapore and their salespersons are professional and don’t mind removing the package for you to inspect the goods. And if you don’t like it, it’s okay to say thanks and walk away. If you like it, you’d have to pay and come back with the receipt before you can test the goods. And best of all, it’s opened 24/7 so no need to rush to complete a purchase because the mall’s closing for the day.

Challenger

Challenger is another famous electronics shop in Singapore. Located in malls across the island, we decided to put this in because they have a wide variety of electronic gadgets available for the average user, and their deals for their members are usually pretty snazzy.

The best thing is there’s no card to present nor does the member have to show up, you can just give their NRIC number to enjoy the member’s discounts as well. Either that or ask the next person in the queue if they are a member. They’ll usually be more than willing to purchase the item on your behalf because they’ll accumulate reward points too.

PC Show, IT show, Sitex, Comex

We understand that these shows are not considered shopping malls, but honestly, if you are on the hunt for good, cheap and amazing deals for electronics and gadgets, then these 4 shows that takes place annually is definitely a must-go for you.

Not only are the prices attractive, they come with a slew of free gifts such as thumb drives, warranties etc that just makes you want to take out your card and shout here, here! Take it! Usually so crowded that it makes walking even a challenge, we’d advise you to go on the last day near closing time because that’s when the best deals are going to be offered.

There you have it! Now you know where to get cheap electronics in Singapore!