From The Straits Times    |
GSS 2012 Deals & Steals: Shopping Malls

Shopping during the Great Singapore Sale is always a bundle of fun, but what makes it more enjoyable is when you get rewarded for shopping.

Here, we’ve rounded up 10 malls that make shopping extremely rewarding – think chances to win hotel stays, shopping vouchers and more. Now you have no excuse to say you don’t know where to shop at.

GSS 2012: Ion Orchard
Ion Orchard

WHAT: Shoppers who spend a minimum of $150 will stand a chance to win a pair of tickets to four weekly destinations – Langkawi, Lombok, Phuket and Siem Reap.

Three winners daily from Monday to Wednesday will be chosen each week. American Express card members get triple chances and Ion Rewards card members get double chances.

First 50 shoppers daily who spend a minimum of $250 will get a $20 shopping voucher. American Express card members need to spend only $180 while Ion Rewards card members need to spend only $200.

One shopper per week who spends a minimum of $1,000 in a day will stand to win shopping vouchers worth up to $2,000. American Express card members enjoy triple chances and Ion Rewards card members get double chances.

Customers who spend a minimum of $100 will also receive a American Express shopping bag and discount vouchers, redeemable at the American Express booth located on Basement 3.

WHEN: May 25 to June 24

GSS 2012: The Shoppes at MBS
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

WHAT: Discounts of up to 70% and special giveaways from participating retailers.

Customers who spend a minimum of $250 will stand a chance to win a pair of return air tickets to Las Vegas and three nights’ accommodation in a luxury suite at The Venetian Las Vegas. There will be one winner every week for six weeks. American Express card members get double chances.

Additionally, first 50 shoppers daily to spend $250 will also be rewarded with a $20 shopping voucher.

WHEN: May 24 to July 1

GSS 2012: 313@Somerset
313@Somerset

WHAT: The first 100 shoppers per day who spend $150 at any store in 313@Somerset can redeem a voucher worth $10.

The first 80 shoppers who spend $350 on weekdays can also redeem a limited edition eco-friendly water bottle worth $36, while stocks last.

WHEN: From now till July 22   

GSS 2012: Orchard Central
Orchard Central

WHAT: Shoppers who spend a minimum of $250 can redeem a QR code which will reveal an instant win. Special QR codes will allow shoppers to take part in the QR Game on June 30 for a chance to win $10,000 in cash, hotel stays, Olympus Pen mini cameras and more.

Shoppers who spend a minimum of $150 will receive a quirky OC vintage car luggage tag.

WHEN: May 25 to July 1

GSS 2012: Paragon
Paragon

WHAT: Shoppers who spend a minimum of $500 in a single receipt will receive a Dior Addict Extreme Lipstick worth $45.

Citibank Paragon World MasterCard members who charge $450 in a single receipt will receive a $40 Paragon shopping voucher. Other Citibank card members will receive a $30 shopping voucher instead.

WHEN: May 25 to June 24

GSS 2012: Wisma Atria
Wisma Atria

WHAT: Shoppers who spend a minimum of $50 will stand to win $500 worth of Wisma Atria gift vouchers every week. Citibank card members will have double chances.

Citibank card members who charge a minimum of $150 to their card can receive a $10 gift voucher and a Belif skincare kit. Those who spend a minimum of $50 on weekends can get a $5 F&B voucher on Friday and park for free on Saturdays and Sundays.

WHEN: May 25 to July 22

GSS 2012: Marina Square
Marina Square

WHAT: Stand a chance to win a 10D Trafalgar holiday package for two to Europe worth $12,700 when customers spend a minimum of $50. UOB card members will get double chances.

The first 5,000 shoppers who spend a minimum of $180 can redeem a $10 Marina Square gift voucher. UOB card members only need to charge $150 to their card to qualify.

WHEN: May 25 to July 22

GSS 2012: Suntec City
Suntec City Mall

WHAT: Shoppers who spend at least $50 will qualify for a chance in the Aces Go Places draw where the grand prize is a 10D8N trip for two to Las Vegas. Second prize is a 5D4N trip for two to Seoul while third prize is a 3D2N trip for two to Hong Kong. 5 consolation prizes are $500 Suntec City Mall vouchers each.

There are also other prizes worth up to $1,000 available for grabs, such as an Apple iPad, travel vouchers and Suntec City Mall shopping vouchers.

Shoppers who spend a minimum of $120 can redeem a $10 gift voucher as well. HSBC card members only need to spend $100 to qualify. This is limited to the first 100 redemptions per day.  

WHEN:
May 25 to July 1

GSS 2012: Forum the Shopping Mall
Forum the Shopping Mall

WHAT: Shoppers who spend a minimum of $200 in a single receipt can win instant prizes in a sure-win dip.

Those who spend a minimum of $500 will receive a Milkdot insulated tote lunch bag. There are five designs to choose from, including two limited edition patterns.

Citibank card members who charge a minimum of $600 to their cards will get a $40 shopping voucher.

WHEN: May 25 to July 22

GSS 2012: VivoCity
VivoCity

WHAT: Shoppers who spend $30 in a single receipt will stand a chance of winning prizes such as a SK 1.21 carat diamond necklace worth $15,700 and four Tiger Airways return tickets to Hong Kong, Hanoi, Hai Kou, Krabi or Taipei. OCBC card members get double chances.

Shoppers who spend a minimum of $150 will receive a either a gift or shopping/dining vouchers. OCBC card members only need to charge $100 to qualify.

WHEN: May 25 to July 22

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