Taobao’s known for its plethora of inexpensive deals. But few know of its cousin, Tmall – an online platform that brings big-name brands like Adidas, Beats and the like straight to consumers. They organised the EPIC 11.11 Global Shopping Festival last year, and they’re back with MORE discounts this June with their Tmall 6.18 Mid-Year Mega Sale.
Get your phones ready – from 18 to 20 June 2017, merchants on Tmall will slash up to a whopping 50% on a massive number of products in a 3-day only sale.
We know that navigating the world of Chinese on Tmall can be difficult sometimes – so we’ve rounded up some of the best deals you should snap up ASAP. Here’s what we found:
Note: All prices and discounts are accurate at the time of publication. Update 17 June 2017: Removed some consumer electric items that cannot be shipped to Singapore.
PSA: this 618 sale will see Adidas dropping up to 50% discounts on their mens and womens’ shoes, including hot favourites like Stan Smith and Adidas Neo. Half-price branded kicks? Count me in.
The low price might raise some eyebrows as to whether they’re dupes, but don’t worry – all the sellers on Tmall have been verified by Tmall staff, and sell only 100% authentic products.
Retail price: S$100
618 sale price: S$45
You save: S$55
Get it here from 18 to 20 June.
This dress comes in XS to XL, so you won’t have to worry about ill-fitting clothing no matter what size you are. Source
If you thought Bugis Street was cheap, you haven’t seen Tmall’s assortment of budget yet branded clothing. No matter casualwear, office wear, or even plus-sized clothing – you name it, Richcoco’s got your back.
Retail price: S$36
618 sale price: S$14
You save: S$12
Get it here from 18 to 20 June 2017.
Tmall’s not lacking in any type of product – including monthsary gift ideas for desperate boy/girlfriends.
This photo album looks deceivingly like a box on the outside, but a tug on the raffia string reveals a multi-layered flower photo album that can fit up to 80 photos and countless personalised heartfelt messages.
Your girlfriend after receiving this.
The best part: it goes for less than $20, yet still screams maximum effort. An A+ gift that won’t break the bank.
Retail price: S$20
618 sale price: S$14
You save: S$6
Get it here from 18 to 20 June 2017.
Klutzes will know the pain of losing grip on your phone, and watching in horror as your phone makes a nosedive for the ground – facedown.
Instead of dropping $10 on tempered glass screen protectors in brick-and-mortar shops, get it for as low as one-fifth of the price on Tmall. Go full-out kiasu and grab one for the front and back of your phone – you’re not losing much when it’s just $2 a pop.
Plus, it’s water and fingerprint resistant too!
Retail price: S$10
618 sale price: S$1.80 – S$2.80
You save: up to S$7.80
Get it here from 18 to 20 June.
Turning your crib into Pinterest-worthy #HDBgoals doesn’t have to cost you a bomb in hipster home decor stores. Hop over to MIZ, the Tmall store for all things pretty and cheap for lots of <$10 items to zhng your house with.
From $8 fake flowers that channel nature vibes to $3.60 artsy photo frames, you’ll find something no matter what design aesthetic you’re into.
Retail price: S$24 – S$74
618 sale price: S$8 – S$31
You save: Up to S$43
Get your home decor items here from 18 to 20 June.
The next installment of Star Wars only hits our shores this year-end, but you can live out your space opera fantasies till then with a limited edition Star Wars towel.
Sopping up those tears Source
It’s not all aesthetic and poor quality though. Made from ultra absorbent cotton, this 34 x 34cm piece will sop up all your tears from the ending of this epic 2 decade-long film. P.S. They’re offering a buy 2 get 1 free deal this flash sale too!
Retail price: S$20
618 sale price: S$4
You save: S$16
Get it here from 18 to 20 June.
This is just the tip of the iceberg. Source
We’ve only covered 10 of the thousands of products on discount this mega sale – check out all the other products on offer here. You can also shop on the go with Taobao’s mobile app (Apple | Android).
Keep a lookout for Tmall’s exclusive offers that’ll drop over the 3 days: S$4 shopping vouchers (valid until 20 June), S$12 and S$20 discount coupons for purchases of up to S$60 and S$200, respectively (valid from 18 to 20 June), and shopping vouchers from individual online shops (valid until 20 June).
This post was brought to you by Tmall.
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