â–  MasterCard cardholders stand a chance of receiving great value back on their purchases with $15,000 worth of Raffles City shopping vouchers to be redeemed every week of the Sale.

Each week, 60 lucky cardholders will receive a $250 voucher when they make purchases worth $2,500 or more on their MasterCard.

Be among the first 60 cardholders each week to call the toll free number in Singapore (1800- 6222-8888), or for overseas callers (65 6319-2869) to redeem the voucher.

â–  Shoppers also stand to win fantastic prizes in the SPH Shop & Win Draw.

Prizes include Subaru cars, Acer notebooks, Nikon digital cameras, Mitsubishi Electric refrigerators and other items.

To quality for the weekly draws, spend $30 at any SPH Shop & Win participating outlet (see page 16) which is identifiable by the SPH Shop & Win posters and decals.

â–  For the first time, Singapore Tourism Board, Charles & Keith and MasterCard have collaborated to produce a GSS limit- Special ed edition bag.

Tourists and local residents can redeem the bag at the Singapore Visitors Centre @ Orchard when they spend above $300 in retail purchases (maximum of three receipts in the same day).

â–  Be spotted carrying the bag and stand a chance to win a $300 FEVO Prepaid MasterCard in the Be Spotted contest brought to you by MasterCard.

â–  Get Singapore is a collective brand that represents 37 interesting Singapore brands and Singapore-inspired merchandise.

During the GSS, great value discounts are offered for the brands. Some of these brands are Prints (storewide 10 per cent discount), bYSI (10 per cent discount with a minimum spend of $50, and 20 per cent with a minimum spend of $100), The Singapore Shawl (recession collection at 50 per cent off) and Lorenzo (all 3+2 leather sofa sets have a 30 per cent discount).

â–  Value deals under $50 offered at these malls: YewTee Point: health wine twin pack (Cabernet Shiraz 2002 and Cabernet Merlot 2002, 750ml each), $39 (usual price: $56) from Hockhua Tonic.

Marina Square: ladies’ tops and bottoms from $29.90 to $45.90 (usual price: $59.90 to $149.90) from Dyel,designer t-shirts, bags and accessories from $4.90 to $29.90 (usual price: $19.90 to $59.90) from The Summermint — A happy place to shop.

Suntec City Mall: selected corduroy babywear and casual dresses from $19 to $25 (usual price: $27.90 to $89.90) from Tinywear.

Central: rejuvenating facial treatment, $38 (usual price: $80) from Celevenus Aesthetic, till June 28.

Parkway Parade: lingerie, sleepwear, loungewear, swimwear and casual wear from $9.90 (usual price: $49.90) from Kooshi, till June 30.

This article was first published in The Straits Times.