RCBC Bankard Big Garments Sale 2011

Additional perks for RCBC Bankard holders, avail of the 0% installment for 3 months. Non-Bankard cardholders are also welcome to shop. Plus, snacks will be served to shoppers.

Location map and directions to go to the RCBC Bankard Big Garments Sale below:

Big Garments Sale location map

Address: Block 4 Lot 3 Acefree St. Sterling Industrial Park, Iba, Meycauayan, Bulacan

How to go there:

1. Take NLEX
2. Exit at Meycauayan
3. Turn left at Exit Rotunda towards Iba
4. Turn right into Sterling Industrial Park
5. Ask the guard for the directions to Acefree Street
6. The gate color is GREEN

But I hope to find great deals online from Ebay, Amazon or The White Company.

Christmas towels

I like to stock on new towels at the house for visitors, yes, guest towels are a welcome treat right. This way, guests will be comfortable while staying with us.

Who could not resist the smell and feel of fresh sheets? For someone like me who loves sleeping and staying in bed, bed sheets are nice gifts. Look for linens that are made of 100% cotton and with a higher thread count for a luxurious slumber time.

But can groupons really provide savings? Or it’s just a false economy? I know this business has a great degree of online influence. I just want to be fully aware of slick marketing degree online techniques and tricks from any establishment. I’ve had my share of expired and unused groupons because I realized that it’s too far and I’m too lazy to find a hidden establishment in Makati. The 2 vouchers from Shui Hilot Spa also expired because they can only accommodate me during their off-peak hours, and that’s the time I’m at work. I learned my lesson and managed to keep my groupon buying at a minimum.

Here are some tips before buying those irresistible deals online:

1. Consider the location of the merchant. If the merchant that’s offering a 50% discount is located at The Fort, and you’re living in Bulacan or any far place from Taguig, then think if the deal is really worth the travel time and transportation cost. You may be able to save 50% from that merchant but what about your other expenses going there like taxi fares, bus fares, gas, etc..
2. Availability and reservations. It is important to read the fine print of the deal. Sometimes, the deal can only be availed on weekdays or at certain times of the day usually their off-peak hours. If you’re working on weekdays and have to use a groupon, is it worth taking a leave from work just so you can use that groupon?
3. Browse the restaurant’s menu online. Let’s say there’s a good restaurant deal, pay only Php 250 for Php 500 worth of food. By studying the menu, you found out that an appetizer dish already costs Php 500. So, the deal is not really good unless you just plan to strictly use the voucher, meaning order the appetizer and just have water and then just leave. In our experience, we always have additional orders like drinks and desserts so we have to pay extra aside from the voucher’s worth.
4. Do you really need it? Sometimes, a 90% off discount is very hard to pass. But do you really need it or you’re too just psyched with the huge discount? Or perhaps you saw that some 20 thousand people bought the deal and you want to be part of that crowd who thought they got the best deal?
5. Research about the merchant’s background and feedback. Especially if you don’t know the merchant, try to google some feedback about them first. Maybe the reason why they are offering huge discounts is because they have a lot of negative feedback and they need new customers.

I hope you’ll keep these tips in mind before buying all those great deals. So you think you saved from groupons, think again…

Please share your own groupon tips and the best groupon deals you had so far at the comments section.

Canon 3-day Sale, September 9-11, 2011, Tiendesitas:

Up to 70% off on Canon digital cameras.

Canon 3 Day Sale 2011

Crumpler Sale, September 9-18, 2011:

Up to 50%-70% off on all items.

Crumpler Sale 2011

MSI-ECS Warehouse Sale, September 13-16, 2011:

Up to 80% off on Apple, Belkin, Samsung, HP, Dell, Sony, Buffalo, etc. products. This Microwarehouse Sale is definitely worth checking out for all the geeks out there!

Microwarehouse Sale 2011

I promised myself to carefully plan what gift to give this year. Because I wasn’t able to shop to the max last year due to my pregnancy. Planning ahead will also save me more money because I can compare prices since I’m in no hurry. This is also an advice I gave to a friend who is wracking his brains on what will be his 1st christmas gifts for girlfriend.

Whatever it is, just shop wisely and don’t buy anything that you won’t need.

Primer Group Bodega Sale 2011

I was surprised with the Php 50 entrance fee though, in the past years, they didn’t impose an entrance fee… Anyway, I hope you all will score great bargains!

Charles & Keith bag

Charles & Keith

Bought this for SGD 69.90 (around Php 2,500), GST included. I saw fellow Pinoys hoarding bags and shoes at Charles & Keith too…

Free your schedule and drop by at The Lounge, Malayan Plaza Hotel on May 27, 2011 from 10 am to 10 pm. Don’t forget to bring your ecobags for shopping.

The MYOH pins are what makes MYOH special year after year. MYOH 2011 pins pay homage to the fashion capitals of the world. The pins are perfect for wandering fashionistas.

MYOH 2011 pins

Love the Manila and Eiffel Tower pins! For first-timers, read my Make Your Own Havaianas tips before going to the event.

The only requirement to be a mystery shopper is you have to be at least 18 years old. If you want to experience being a mystery shopper, register at their site. If you know of other companies who are looking for mystery shoppers, post it here.