In 2001, Changi brought to travellers the first gameshow in an airport. In the Changi auction, “What`s Your Bid”, travellers get to bid for selected retail items…
In 2001, Changi brought to travellers the first gameshow in an airport. In the Changi auction, “What`s Your Bid”, travellers get to bid for selected retail items available at the airport. The starting bids for items can start as low as 50% off airport retail prices. This means participating travellers can get a good bargain below the normal retail price if no one manages to outbid them. Some of the items up for auction include a Risis Egg (retail price : S$81, starting bid : S$35), a pair of Risis chopsticks (retail price : S$86, starting bid : S$35), a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses (retail
price : S$152.35, starting bid : S$76), and a Bonia black leather handbag (retail price : S$299.90, starting bid : S$150).
The Changi auction will be held four times every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening beginning from 27 May 2004.
It will end on 25 June 2004.
Changi Launches Annual Sale
Travellers need not fret about missing the Great Singapore Sale even though they are not travelling to Singapore. They`ll still be able to enjoy bargains with the annual Changi Sale when they make their flight connections at the airport.
The annual Changi Sale will be held from 28 May to 25 June 2004. The Changi Sale will comprise discounts and special offers from over 90 outlets at both Terminals 1 and 2. For example, passengers can enjoy up to 15% discounts off all books, 50% off jewellery, 15% off toys and many other discounts. Besides discounts, there are also gifts with purchase offers such as an exclusive Levi`s® windbreaker,a Swarovski tote bag and a pair of Raoul polycarbonate cufflinks.
The sale, which is part of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore`s efforts to promote Changi Airport as a value-for-money shopping destination, is expected to generate a 5-10% increase in sales for airport retailers.
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