NTUC Fairprice Xtra Opens Today
NTUC's first hypermart opens today in Ang Mo Kio Hub and it is seeing a lot of people visiting it out of curiosity.
While NTUC Fairprice is a co-operative, shoppers must keep in mind that only specific necessities are price controlled and lowest prices are not a given for other items. I experienced this first hand today when I compared the prices of a washing machine. While it goes at $399 at both Fairprice Xtra and Courts, there are some glaring differences:
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While NTUC Fairprice is a co-operative, shoppers must keep in mind that only specific necessities are price controlled and lowest prices are not a given for other items. I experienced this first hand today when I compared the prices of a washing machine. While it goes at $399 at both Fairprice Xtra and Courts, there are some glaring differences:
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- No installation
- Free delivery
- Delivery in 1 week
- 3 years warranty
- $30 vouchers from manufacturer
Courts
- Installation
- Delivery charges of $29.90
- Delivery in 3 days
- 3 years warranty
- $30 vouchers from manufacturer
- Additional $50 vouchers
Apple for apple comparison, buying at Courts will mean paying $20 less and getting the goods delivered faster and with more complete service. Does the Xtra actually mean paying extra?
Savvy shoppers must remember to compare prices before making purchases...
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