Not many people know this amazing local bookstores that although do not sell as many books as Amazon, still have more than 1.5 million English books in stock.
Prices are lower than Kinokuniya and delivers in 4-7 days. Check out OpenTrolley Bookstore at http://opentrolley.com.sg
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
DBS-OpenTrolley Bookstore Christmas Promo 2009
DBS Bank - OpenTrolley Bookstore Christmas Promotion 2009
DBS/POSB Visa and Mastercard cardholders enjoy 10% discount off more than 1.5 million in stock books. Valid for all in-stock books from now until 31 Dec 2009.
Visit OpenTrolley Bookstore, Singapore's largest online bookstore at
http://opentrolley.com.sg
DBS/POSB Visa and Mastercard cardholders enjoy 10% discount off more than 1.5 million in stock books. Valid for all in-stock books from now until 31 Dec 2009.
Visit OpenTrolley Bookstore, Singapore's largest online bookstore at
http://opentrolley.com.sg
Thursday, October 15, 2009
October 2009 Book Sale!
7% off storewide. More than 1 million English, new and bestselling titles available at OpenTrolley Bookstore
http://opentrolley.com.sg
Use coupon code OCTO09 when checkout
http://opentrolley.com.sg
Use coupon code OCTO09 when checkout
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
7% storewide all discounted books
Checkout and insert discount code SEPT09
Valid until 30 Sept 09 at OpenTrolley Bookstore, Singapore's largest online bookstore with more than 1 million books delivered within 4-7 days.
http://opentrolley.com.sg
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Local Singapore Online Bookstore Delivers 1.5 million discounted books in 4 days
Check out OpenTrolley Bookstore.
More than 1.5 million English books delivered between 4-7 days. You can save delivery cost by collecting the books at Plaza Singapura.
http://opentrolley.com.sg
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More than 1.5 million English books delivered between 4-7 days. You can save delivery cost by collecting the books at Plaza Singapura.
http://opentrolley.com.sg
:)
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Top 5 Bookstores in Singapore
1. Kinokuniya
With 3 branches and claims to stock around 500,000 books in store, Kinokuniya is a favorite destinations for book lovers in Singapore, as well as regional tourists. Many blogs I read described Malaysians and Indonesians traveling to Singapore in order to buy books from Kino! The price is quite reasonable and the staff are friendly. Location-wise, it can't be better at Singapore's top shopping mall: Ngee Ann City. Kinokuniya also stocks Japanese books and magazines, French and German books.
2. Borders
American-style Borders bookstore is also prominently located in Orchard area and highly-visible from street level. Located at Wheelock Place, the books are priced higher than Kino or other bookstores but have nice ambience and we love the fact that their magazines can be browsed. Most recently the bookstore was bought over by an Australian company and had also expanded to include a new outlet at Parkway Parade. It is noteworthy that their outlet at Wheelock Place is also Singapore's largest bookstore outlet.
3. Harris
This is Popular bookstore's effort in order to tap into more popular imported books segment. The old Popular are known for its wide selection of stationery, assessment books and little stock of imported titles. So they created Harris in order to expand their operation but so far it has not been successful as the outlet at Suntec is closing down and there are many clearance sale periodically. What I like about Harris is that the book titles are handpicked so that only those popular and relevant books are displayed in store.
4. OpenTrolley Bookstore
A full-time online bookstore, OpenTrolley Bookstore boasts more than 1.5 million English books delivered to any Singapore address within 4-7 days. Books are neatly packed and received in excellent condition and the website has since improved since it was launched. A great place to source hard-to-find books and to enjoy great book discounts. Most of their books are priced 15-30% off Kinokuniya and they allow self-collection at Toy Outpost, Plaza Singapura if customers want to save on delivery fee. Visit http://opentrolley.com.sg
5. SANS Bookshop
While the range of books is limited, SANS bookshop offers books at cheaper price and also enable customers to re-sell their books if they do not wish to keep the books. SANS Bookstore has many brances islandwide.
With 3 branches and claims to stock around 500,000 books in store, Kinokuniya is a favorite destinations for book lovers in Singapore, as well as regional tourists. Many blogs I read described Malaysians and Indonesians traveling to Singapore in order to buy books from Kino! The price is quite reasonable and the staff are friendly. Location-wise, it can't be better at Singapore's top shopping mall: Ngee Ann City. Kinokuniya also stocks Japanese books and magazines, French and German books.
2. Borders
American-style Borders bookstore is also prominently located in Orchard area and highly-visible from street level. Located at Wheelock Place, the books are priced higher than Kino or other bookstores but have nice ambience and we love the fact that their magazines can be browsed. Most recently the bookstore was bought over by an Australian company and had also expanded to include a new outlet at Parkway Parade. It is noteworthy that their outlet at Wheelock Place is also Singapore's largest bookstore outlet.
3. Harris
This is Popular bookstore's effort in order to tap into more popular imported books segment. The old Popular are known for its wide selection of stationery, assessment books and little stock of imported titles. So they created Harris in order to expand their operation but so far it has not been successful as the outlet at Suntec is closing down and there are many clearance sale periodically. What I like about Harris is that the book titles are handpicked so that only those popular and relevant books are displayed in store.
4. OpenTrolley Bookstore
A full-time online bookstore, OpenTrolley Bookstore boasts more than 1.5 million English books delivered to any Singapore address within 4-7 days. Books are neatly packed and received in excellent condition and the website has since improved since it was launched. A great place to source hard-to-find books and to enjoy great book discounts. Most of their books are priced 15-30% off Kinokuniya and they allow self-collection at Toy Outpost, Plaza Singapura if customers want to save on delivery fee. Visit http://opentrolley.com.sg
5. SANS Bookshop
While the range of books is limited, SANS bookshop offers books at cheaper price and also enable customers to re-sell their books if they do not wish to keep the books. SANS Bookstore has many brances islandwide.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Online Bookstores Singapore
Find the best book deals online. In this blog post, I review several reputable online bookstores that are based or ship to Singapore. This list will be periodically updated.
Books Kinokuniya (http://www.kinokuniya.com.sg)
One of Singapore’s largest bookstores (the other one being Borders) sells its entire inventory online at normal price. Meaning that you cannot find any bargain here, however you can still do some price checkings here before you come down to its store and make purchase.
Amazon (http://www.amazon.com)
World’s largest book retailer recently offered low-cost international shipping at only US$5 per order plus US$5 per book. However this low-cost option delivers books in 18-32 working days. That’s up to 6 months. Alternatively, you can use forwarders such as Vpost to reduce shipping time and cost. Book prices are competitive (if shipping cost is not considered) and the range of books is unbelievably comprehensive.
OpenTrolley (http://opentrolley.com.sg)
Claimed to be Singapore’s largest online bookstore, OpenTrolley sells more than 1 million books at big discount everyday. No membership required. You can find many good bargains here except that textbooks’ prices are higher than local versions.
Berkshire Business Books (http://www.berkshire.sg)
This online business bookstore operates solely online in Singapore. There are many good bargains for business books and I personally like the idea of self-collecting books at some of its partner retailers islandwide.
Select Books (http://www.selectbooks.com.sg)
The only online bookstore (and perhaps physical bookstore) that sells all books related to South East Asia. Cannot really decide how cheap the books are since there are no other online bookstores selling the same products.
Atcross (http://www.atcross.com.sg)
Atcross sells Christian books and music, and recently sells baby products too. Prices are normal but they offer free shipping to Singapore.
Wellsprings (http://www.wellsprings.com.sg)
Asia’s largest online catholic bookstore has 13,000 catholic books on offer.
Books Kinokuniya (http://www.kinokuniya.com.sg)
One of Singapore’s largest bookstores (the other one being Borders) sells its entire inventory online at normal price. Meaning that you cannot find any bargain here, however you can still do some price checkings here before you come down to its store and make purchase.
Amazon (http://www.amazon.com)
World’s largest book retailer recently offered low-cost international shipping at only US$5 per order plus US$5 per book. However this low-cost option delivers books in 18-32 working days. That’s up to 6 months. Alternatively, you can use forwarders such as Vpost to reduce shipping time and cost. Book prices are competitive (if shipping cost is not considered) and the range of books is unbelievably comprehensive.
OpenTrolley (http://opentrolley.com.sg)
Claimed to be Singapore’s largest online bookstore, OpenTrolley sells more than 1 million books at big discount everyday. No membership required. You can find many good bargains here except that textbooks’ prices are higher than local versions.
Berkshire Business Books (http://www.berkshire.sg)
This online business bookstore operates solely online in Singapore. There are many good bargains for business books and I personally like the idea of self-collecting books at some of its partner retailers islandwide.
Select Books (http://www.selectbooks.com.sg)
The only online bookstore (and perhaps physical bookstore) that sells all books related to South East Asia. Cannot really decide how cheap the books are since there are no other online bookstores selling the same products.
Atcross (http://www.atcross.com.sg)
Atcross sells Christian books and music, and recently sells baby products too. Prices are normal but they offer free shipping to Singapore.
Wellsprings (http://www.wellsprings.com.sg)
Asia’s largest online catholic bookstore has 13,000 catholic books on offer.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Self-collect option is back at OpenTrolley
OpenTrolley re-introduces the self-collect option. Essentially it means that you need to pay only $0.80 to collect your books at Plaza Singapura. Save some $4 in delivery cost.
Visit http://opentrolley.com.sg. Go to Delivery Info page.
Visit http://opentrolley.com.sg. Go to Delivery Info page.
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