Showing posts with label Area analysis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Area analysis. Show all posts

Sunday, November 4, 2007

Cheapskater's scan - Seng Kang

Cheapskater walked about at one of the new towns in Singapore - Seng Keng.

Let's see what's the catch here!

1) Land of free transport

There are a couple of free shuttle services here:
- Internal town ferry services from Fern link Point to various part of the town, Compass Point to Rivervale Point to Punggol Point
- Ferry service from Compass Point to Courts, Ikea and Giant at Tampines
- Ferry Services from Compass Point to Parkway Parade at Marina Parade

2) Free entertainment
- TCD, a video retailer, located just outside the MRT exit would be screening the latest TV serials on the left and transformer cartoons on the right.
Join in the crowed, just stand there and watch for free!

3) Land of discount at compass point
- Several tenants are always having sales at the forum of Compass Point. Just drop by to catch some good deals anytime
- The price of prawn crackers or keropok has increased to $2 island wide. Bee Cheng Hiang is still selling at $1.90- the cheapest in whole of Singapore with a difference of 5%.
-Value dollar on level 4 is a catch with regular promotion.
Hehehehe...tidbits at $0.50 instead of $1.05! Biscuits at $1.05 a packet instead of $2 else where!
- Breads are going at discounted rate after 9pm at the numerous bakeries in Compass Point. Grab your breakfast after 9pm!

Saturday, October 27, 2007

Cheapskater's scan - Raffles Place

Cheapskater took a walkabout in Raffles Place and discover a Cheapskater's gold mine.

1) Land of cheap food!

Where to get lunch for only $2 with 4 dishes or pay as you wish?
-The Golden shoe Hawker Centre where there are at least 2 stalls selling Chinese cooked rice for $2 with choices of any 4 dishes on display, a cup of soya bean (cup also bigger than Mr. Bean) going at only $0.50!!!
-At the food court at change alley, pay any amount you like for an Indian vegetarian dishes of your choice.

2) Land of free papers

Where to get "Today!" and "Wo Bao" easily?
Raffles Place MRT exit - Stacks of free paper waiting to be picked up.
Drop by Fullerton Hotel lobby and read all various newspaper on the cozy sofa.

3) Land of freebies

Where to get lotsa of freebies?
Raffles Place MRT green space is a favourite spot for product promotion and launching.
Every now and then, free bottle of coke, ice cream, instant noodles, etc to be given out

4) Land of convenience

Want to buy 4D ? Go to Level 2 of Change Alley where there is a track record of producing Group 1 winners

Need to do your banking? All the banks are located there

See a doctor? Various medical group clinics are spread all over the place.

Not happy with anyone? Just drop by to see the lawyer at Drew & Napier, Ocean Tower