11.11 is just around the corner… and you know what that means: shopping! With leagues of sales rolling in, every shop is gearing up for this shopping season. From clothing to furniture, to say you’re swimming in discounts would be an understatement. After all, with online platforms having nearly everything you could possibly want and more at lower prices, buying stuff has never been easier!
Taobao is no exception to all of this. With a catalogue arguably just as extensive as Shopee’s, the language barrier was what held it from truly exploding in Singapore. Previously, only available in Chinese, many consumers found it a maze to navigate, often giving up and turning back to Shopee. Thankfully, my Chinese language skills were decent enough to navigate their platform before the implementation of the English interface so I can say confidently that what Taobao has to offer is truly a shopper’s haven!
As someone who has very specific tastes when it comes to fashion and accessories, sometimes Shopee just doesn’t have the quality and style that I’m looking for. However, for Taobao, I can search according to even the most minute details. In fact, some of my favourite pieces in my wardrobe are from Taobao.
Now you can see firsthand all the offerings Taobao has to offer! Having just launched their 11.11 sale, you can start your shopping spree earlier this year. With detailed product descriptions and auto currency conversion on top of the plethora of vouchers awaiting you on the app, I know I will have a mountain of packages on my doorstep after this round of sales.
Don’t worry about buying too much either, for the English interface also supports direct shipping of furniture items over 30kg! With two check-out windows across this season of shopping, you can plan when to buy what – nothing is more satisfying than capitalising on all the discounts offered after all! With the first window starting from now to 24 October 11.59pm, and the second window starting from 31 October 12am to 11 November 11.59pm, shop until you drop!
I’ve talked so much about the sales so why not go into some specifics? For every RMB300 (approximately S$55) spent shoppers can enjoy RMB50 (approximately S$9) off, so if you’re looking for a wardrobe change, now is the time. For those using this shopping season for larger purchases like furniture, you’ll enjoy S$111 off purchases over S$1,000 when ordering past 8pm on 21 October, 31 October and 11 November.
Finally, regardless of purchases big or small, redeem free shipping vouchers at midnight from 21 October to 24 October as well as from 31 October to 11 November, which offsets up to RMB55 (approximately S$10) on the international shipping fee. But all of these vouchers are limited, so fastest fingers first!
So what are you waiting for? Take part in Taobao’s biggest sale and shop to your heart’s content. Download the Taobao app and check out their Instagram to be the first to know their latest promotions and win promo codes!
Visuals courtesy of Taobao Singapore
