Where to find good bargains in Singapore besides Sungei Road Thieves' Market

While we brace for the closure of the popular flea market at Sungei Road, a.k.a Thieves’ Market, in July 2017, let’s not forget the several other places in Singapore where you can also find good bargains and vintage treasures.

Mustafa Centre

The 24-hour shopping emporium is home to an amazing selection of goods. From jewellery to electronics, fashion and groceries, you name it, they’ve got it. The prices at Mustafa are kept competitive thanks to bulk purchases so that savings can then be passed on to shoppers. Mustafa is also where you can find Lakmé cosmetics, a popular Indian makeup brand fronted by Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor.

City Plaza

City Plaza is a wholesale mall near Paya Lebar MRT Station where you can find a slew of bargains. Rub shoulders with blogshop owners as you rummage through endless racks of clothes, all priced at near-wholesale prices.

Lucky Plaza

Besides being a popular hub for the Filipino community in Singapore, Lucky Plaza is also home to a plethora of affordable fashion, jewellery, used books, and not forgetting, perfumes! The perfumes sold here are the same as what you’d get in department stores – at a fraction of the price. This is also where you can find perfume samples, making it a great place to try out new perfumes.

Far East Plaza

Far East Plaza is home to a variety of shops selling Korean-influenced fashion, trendy clothes, shoes, and accessories at fairly reasonable prices. It’s also a great place for affordable beauty services such as manicures and hair extensions. Did you know that you can get an express manicure done for as little as $3?

Anchorpoint Shopping Centre

Anchorpoint Shopping Centre is where you can find a wide range of outlet stores, with brand names such as Cotton On and Charles & Keith. These stores often offer stocks from past seasons at a steep discount, making Anchorpoint a must-visit destination for brand name bargain hunters.

Junkie’s Corner, 2 Turf Club Road

Junkie’s Corner is a warehouse filled with vintage toys and assorted knick-knacks. The sheer amount of things available can be daunting to a first-time visitor, but a good dose of patience and some imagination will serve you well in this Aladdin’s cave of treasures. According to comments on the Junkie’s Corner Facebook page, prices can run a little high as Uncle Charlie, the owner, places sentimental value on his goods. Nevertheless, it is okay to bargain.

Hock Siong & Co.

Established in the 1970s by a family of karung guni traders, Hock Siong is a store that specialises in dealing with secondhand furniture and antiquities from residential households and local hotels. While their items are usually sold in their unrestored condition, Hock Siong does have an in-house refurbishment team ready to restore your pre-loved purchase to its former glory.

The Hi-Thrift Store

The Hi-Thrift Store is a social enterprise by Highpoint Community Services Association and HealthServe. The store helps to create jobs for the elderly and disadvantaged workers and is also home to reasonably priced secondhand clothing, furniture, toys, books and home appliances, among others. They’re also on the lookout for volunteers, so consider donating your time if you have the chance to do so.

MINDS Shop

There are 5 thrift shops run by the Movement for the Intellectually Disabled in Singapore (MINDS), and each store carries a unique range of furniture, clothes, appliances, books, and rare items such as vintage cameras and typewriters! Prices range between $5 and $10, making it a good place for anyone looking to trawl through an interesting selection of pre-loved goods.

New2U Thrift Shop

Located near Bugis, New2U stocks relatively modern clothes. Even though prices start from as low as $1, they will be slashed to half price during the last two working days of the month. It’s also a great place for students to shop as they get to enjoy a 50-per-cent discount every Tuesday. All proceeds go to the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO).

Something Old Something New

Started in 1997 by Anna Tsang and Felicia Tan, who are volunteers from the Singapore Anglican Community Services, the Something Old Something New thrift shop has plenty of vintage items. The social enterprise, which now has five outlets across Singapore, allows Tsang and Tan to train and employ people recovering from psychiatric conditions.

Salvation Army Family Thrift Stores

The thrift stores run by the Salvation Army are arguably the most well-known in Singapore with five stores across the island. The selection of items available can be a bit hit-and-miss, depending on which store you’re at. Prices can run a little high, but we hear the Praisehaven Mega Family Thrift Store located in Upper Bukit Timah is a veritable treasure trove filled with curios including crystals and old cameras. It’s also possible to haul branded items here, if you’re interested.

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