Posted by wayne on Tuesday, 2. February 1999 at 07:34 Bali Time:
In Reply to: Singapore shopping? posted by DD on Tuesday, 2. February 1999 at 06:48 Bali Time:
Had five days at the end of our trip. Looked at Camcorders and watches. Camcorders are at least a couple hundred cheaper. But I wasn't sure till I got home and could compare prices
I saw the exact model Tag watch, that I purchased in sept. in portland Oregan. Price ( costco) $1000.00 U.S. no tax.
Price: Singapore $1250.00 Sin. 2% tax (sometimes not charged,rebatable at airport.
Price: Vancouver $2800. can. 14% gst & pst
Small shop owners will start dropping the price when you walk away
Also had 3 dress shirts custom tailored for S$50 each. Excellent fabric and workmanship. Silk ties very inexpensive.
Everything else in singapore seemed relatively expensive.