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Garry Shi

Garry Shi

Cashback Expert, ShopBack

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Garry Shi is ShopBack's Cashback Expert, the in-house product specialist on how cashback, the wallet, ShopBack PayLater and linked-card programs work across Australia, Singapore and the United States.

Articles by Garry Shi

Savings

How I Stacked ShopBack, UOB One, and FairPrice on a $380 Grocery Run in August 2026

A real August 2026 monthly grocery run: SGD 380 across FairPrice Online, RedMart, and Sheng Siong, stacked with UOB One cashback, Link Rewards, Passion Card discount, and ShopBack. Total effective savings SGD 51. Full receipt inside.

Electronics

PS5 Pro vs Xbox Series X vs Nintendo Switch 2: Singapore vs Japan vs Malaysia 2026

For a Singapore buyer in 2026, Japan is typically the cheapest source for PS5 Pro and Nintendo Switch 2 after the 10% consumption tax refund and a weak yen, often 10 to 20% below SG retail. Xbox Series X remains cheapest in Malaysia on grey. Region-locking on Switch 2 games and language on Japanese-region PS5 Pro packaging are the constraints that decide whether the trip actually pays.

Electronics

Samsung Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 17 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro in Singapore vs Japan vs Malaysia in 2026: Cross-Market Price Guide

For a Singapore buyer in 2026, iPhone 17 is closest to price-parity between Singapore, Japan, and Malaysia. Samsung Galaxy S26 shows the widest gap thanks to Malaysian promo bundles and Japan's weak yen. Xiaomi 15 Pro is the wild card: cheapest at Malaysian AR, but grey-market only in Singapore with warranty caveats.

Electronics

High-End Audio Singapore vs Japan 2026: Bose QC Ultra vs Sony WH-1000XM6 vs B&O Beoplay HX Cross-Border Buying Guide

For Singapore-based audio buyers in 2026, Japan is typically 8 to 18% cheaper on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and Earbuds, Sony WH-1000XM6, and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX and H100 once you net the 10% consumption tax refund at Yodobashi, Bic Camera, and e-earphone Akihabara. Firmware region locks are effectively non-existent in 2026, but region-specific warranty at Sony SG, Bose SG, and B&O Singapore remains a real tradeoff. SG grey market and 11.11 to 12.12 Lazada Official Store campaigns close much of the gap without flying.

Electronics

Pro Cameras Singapore vs Japan 2026: Canon R5 Mark II vs Sony a7 IV vs Nikon Z8 Grey Market and Tax Refund Guide

For a Singapore-based enthusiast or working pro in 2026, Japan is typically 10 to 22% cheaper than SG authorised retail on the Canon EOS R5 Mark II, Sony a7 IV and a7R V, and Nikon Z8, once you net the 10% consumption tax refund and a JPY 125 to 128 per SGD FX. Singapore wins on warranty routing (Canon Singapore, Sony Singapore, Nikon Singapore) and on-shore repair turnaround. Grey market in SG (Sim Lim Square, Cathay Photo grey counters, Carousell) sits between the two on headline price but strips authorised warranty.

Finance

Singapore 2026 Sale Calendar: 9.9, 11.11, 12.12, Black Friday, and Boxing Day

Singapore's 2026 shopping year runs on eight major sale windows: 8.8, 9.9, 10.10, 11.11, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, 12.12, and Boxing Day. Electronics discount deepest on 11.11 and Black Friday. Fashion goes deepest on 12.12 and Boxing Day. Beauty and skincare peak on 9.9 and 11.11. Travel and hotels move on 8.8 and 12.12. The single biggest mistake is treating every event as equal; the calendar rewards category-specific timing.

Electronics

iPhone Singapore vs Japan vs US Price in 2026: Landed Cost, Warranty, and When the Trip Actually Pays

For a Singapore buyer in 2026, a US Apple Store iPhone 17 Pro lands cheapest at ~S$1,610 net of sales tax and shipping, Osaka lands second at ~S$1,720 after Japan consumption tax refund, and Apple Singapore sits at S$1,999. Warranty coverage and carrier plan economics decide who should actually chase which number.

Electronics

iPhone 17 Pro on Singtel, StarHub, and M1: Trade-In and Plan Comparison 2026

For a Singapore buyer in 2026, the iPhone 17 Pro on a 24-month telco contract lands cheapest overall on Singtel or StarHub premium data plans if you consume 100GB+ per month and value bundled entertainment. M1 tends to win on the mid-tier plan buyer with a moderate handset subsidy. For price-only buyers with modest data needs, buying SIM-free through Shopee or LazMall Apple and pairing with a SIM-only plan usually beats every telco contract over 24 months.

Electronics

8.8 2026 Singapore: Samsung vs Apple vs Xiaomi Phone Price Drops Compared

For 8.8 2026 in Singapore, Xiaomi's flagship (15 Pro) historically sees the deepest platform drops on Shopee and Lazada. Samsung's S25 Ultra drops on brand-store bundles rather than headline price. Apple's iPhone 17 barely moves on official channels; savings come from trade-in and bundled accessories. Here is which flagship to buy where.

Electronics

Tablet vs Laptop for Singapore Students: Term 4 2026 Back-to-School Buying Guide

Tablet or laptop for a Singapore student returning in Term 4 2026? iPad and Samsung Tab win for primary and lower-secondary; MacBook and Windows laptops win from upper-secondary through JC. Full split with retailer picks.