I’m sure in a tech-savvy era like ours; everyone has definitely been hooked onto online shopping before. I am an avid online shopper and I especially love purchasing items that are from overseas as I am not able to find them in local stores. There are definitely risks when it comes to online shopping, so I make sure that I only buy from shops that are legit and trustworthy.
Today, I’m going to share with you one of my favorite online shops – Rakuten!
www.Rakuten.com.sg
Rakuten is a virtual shopping mall that has close to 500 merchants with a huge range of product categories including fashion and accessories, health and beauty, consumer electronics, toys, F&B and home furniture. 30% of the shops on Rakuten are from Japan and the rest are local. I love finding my favorite Japanese snacks and skincare products on Rakuten as I am now able to buy them without having to personally fly over to Japan or have my friends bringing them back for me!
I’m eyeing on this Brightening Wrinkle BB Cream as I’m currently using it daily for work but it is going to be empty soon. I am so glad that I can now order it through Rakuten and not have to wait till I travel to Japan to stock up this item.
Yay! Thank you Rakuten for having this available so readily for me!
& now I will be sharing with you my #RakutenShoppingHacks!
Ways to save and get the best value for money items!
The 1st on the top of my list is the Rakuten Super Points!!
Hack #1
Rakuten have launched a 5x Rakuten Super Point-back programme, where members can get a 5% rebate in the form of Rakuten Super points for their purchases. So basically, you’re being rewarded each time you shop – everything, everyday, with no limit on the amount of rebate!! (Psst, signing up as a member is free too!)
With every S$1 spent, you will be rewarded with 5 points right now because of the 5x Rakuten Super Point-back Programme!
& with every 100 points you have, you will be able to deduct S$1.00 off your next purchase!
So you are basically saving for your next purchase as you shop now.
Hack #2
- would be to check out the DEALS CORNER on the Rakuten page.
This page is filled with items on discount and there are just so many items there, I have a hard time restraining myself from carting out everything!
Hack #3
– Signing up to the Rakuten direct e-mailer.
This will give you the 1st hand information of any flash sales for the entire Rakuten marketplace, so you’ll definitely be the first to know!! There will be occasional coupon codes and curated items for the best buys daily! This is usually a combination of shop discounts + Rakuten’s own campaign discount. Rakuten sometimes co-sponsor the discount with the merchants to give greater value to shoppers!
Hack #4
- Subscribing to your favorite shop!
By subscribing to the shop, they will inform you directly whenever there are new arrivals or promotions and you’ll be kept updated by your favorite shop.
Hack #5
– Keep a look out for payment discount days!
Rakuten has special partnerships with banks and credit card companies so there will be occasional discounts for the different credit cards and those savings can add up to quite a lot too! For example, every Tuesday is Mastercard Tuesday!
Where there is an extra discount of 5% for everything with no minimum spending!
There are of cause many other shopping hacks but I’m sure you’ll know most of the common ones like, gathering more friends to buy items in bulk, looking out for free shipping items or even buy 1 get 1 free promotions and the most crucial one to me – DO NOT FORGET TO USE YOUR RAKUTEN POINTS BEFORE THEY EXPIRE!
& now, time for shopping!!
I’ll be sharing a list of cool & value for money items that I’ve come across on Rakuten for you guys!
Food
Snaffles – I’ve tried this before & it is so soft and light, I could eat 3 of it at a go! & if you happen to find it on discount on Rakuten, it is much cheaper than buying it at the store!
Precooked seafood – Best for undomesticated people like me! & with the CNY coming up, it would be good to order it soon before they get all snatched up. Seafood & steamboat goes so well together.
Beauty
NanoJapan Collagen – This collagen is highly raved and it does more than just anti aging and keeping you looking youthful, it also helps firm your bust! I’m so keen to try it.
Bioderma Cleansing Water – This is one of my favourite items in my skincare routine, especially on lazy days where I just use a cotton pad and pour on the cleansing water to remove my makeup.
Kenkocom – Definitely my favourite shop here on Rakuten, it has so many beauty and health products that I’ll personally purchase.
SK2 – I’ve been using SKII for more than 8 years and the discount here is crazy!
Clothes
Tokichoi – Fashionable and affordable clothes for us ladies, I’ve seen a couple that are very suitable for work and date nights.
Electronics
Megadiscount Store
Galaxy
So now that I’ve shared all my hacks and great finds on Rakuten for you guys, what are you waiting for?
Do sign up to www.Rakuten.com.sg as their member!
There is a currently a contest held by Rakuten – The Rakuten Ang Pow Giveaway!
If you do sign up as member of Rakuten, do go over to this page
to key in your email address ok?
Till then, happy Shopping!!