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Michael
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Nov 28, 2006 - 09:28 AM |
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We have some good deals up in Shanghaiexpat Coupons and are adding new good deals every week. We have a coupons newsletter you can sigttn up for ( on the left ) We'll post some of the latest here. Here is the top ten from the last newsletter.
Top 10 Coupons
* Sino United Health : "Check Up Discount - 400rmb"
* www.BicycleShop.cn : "Crash Helmet - Free" *NEW
* 239 : "Crazy Tuesdays - 150RMB"
* Jamaica Blue : "Buy 1 Get 1 - 1 Free Coffee"
* Mexico Lindo : "Frozen Limeade - Free Margarita"
* Papa's Schnitzelhaus : "Buy a Meal - Get 2 Beers" *NEW
* Aussino Cellar : "RMB 250 Value - WIN"
* Malone's : "2nd Burger - Half Price"
* Pizza Italia : "Taste of Italy - 20RMB Off"
* ASC Fine Wines (Shanghai) : "Discount - 10% Off"
More Coupons HERE: http://coupons.shanghaiexpat.com |
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chalk
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Nov 28, 2006 - 09:51 AM |
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Why not make this a testimonial thread.
Share your coupon experiences. |
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nettyli
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Nov 28, 2006 - 10:19 AM |
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so far i have used city chop ones, the meagre 3% (but better than nothing) ones, and each time was a real hassle as they didn't know what it was, and had to ask another staff to come look at it. The first time I used one, there were 6 staff members reading it and trying to figure it out!! Not used any others as I don't have a printer! (printed the cityshop ones at my brother's place while i was in s'pore) |
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nettyli
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Nov 28, 2006 - 10:20 AM |
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but i forgot to say...i think they are a great idea, and if i ever buy a printer, I would use them alot more |
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chalk
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Nov 28, 2006 - 10:27 AM |
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I used city shops coupon last Saturday at Portman.
There were no questions asked.
The first time that I used these coupons was at aroma garden.
I didn't need to show the coupons.
When i said shanghaiexpat, they already know about it. |
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mrc112
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Nov 28, 2006 - 10:35 AM |
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I used the Malone's coupon in October. The waitresses had no clue what it was and had about 6 other staff trying to decipher the coupon. They would not accept it until we made a fuss and asked them to call their manager. When the bill came, they mistakenly charged us only for one burger instead of half price off the second one. |
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chalk
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Nov 28, 2006 - 10:43 AM |
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so what happened mrc112?
did they change the bill? |
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nkeel
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Nov 28, 2006 - 10:53 AM |
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So far I've used coupons at Jamaica Blue, Azul, and Pizza Italia. Sometimes there was confusing from the wait staff, but I always got the deal in the end. I feel that Azul's 50% off was my best experience so far. Getting food that good for such a small bill is really worth it. |
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cwt
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Nov 28, 2006 - 11:11 AM |
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Will the coupons be valid after Nov 30th? |
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Adam7
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Nov 28, 2006 - 11:38 AM |
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Most of the time I get total confusion from the waiting staff, they have no idea at all and this usually leads to everyone working gathering around for a long and pointless discussion with a conclusion rarely reached.
Oh...and I'm not even using the coupons! |
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chalk
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Nov 28, 2006 - 11:58 AM |
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That's normal I guess. When managers don't inform their staff about the coupons. |
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bellabella
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Nov 28, 2006 - 12:53 PM |
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i have only used the Micasa one and haven't had any problems.
I agree that the city coupon is a little meagre (I'm sure this is more to do with what the supermarket wants to offer though than with shanghai expat) they are barely worth using. I generally spend 100 - 300 in one go at city, so this would give me a saving of 3 to 9 rmb! hardly worht the printer ink really! |
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dianne
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Nov 28, 2006 - 01:21 PM |
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nkeel
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Nov 28, 2006 - 02:10 PM |
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dianne
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Nov 28, 2006 - 02:15 PM |
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| cwt wrote: |
| Will the coupons be valid after Nov 30th? |
Every coupon has the expiration date located on the lower right corner. |
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judy73
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Nov 28, 2006 - 02:17 PM |
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。。。。。。 |
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dianne
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Nov 28, 2006 - 03:48 PM |
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TwirlingTurd
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Nov 28, 2006 - 07:29 PM |
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I've tried a number of them and never had any problem getting them reclaimed so far (knock on wood).
My favourites: Jamaica Blue's "Buy 1 Get one free" and their "Get a free cake on purchases above 25rmb." They thoroughly rock. Starbucks never more!
Tried the Azul one, and it's fantastic: 50% off is too good to pass.
Constantly use the 3% of CityShop. True, it's not much, but depending on your total purchase amount they are basically paying for your ride home.
Tried Papa Schnitzelhaus' coupons too, and had a good experience. The offer is not as big as Azul's but heck, you get free beer
Tried Bubba's as well, their Friday coupon. Considering their margarita is AMAZING having a pulled pork + margarita for 75rmb total is an outrageous good deal.
GF used the dance thingy in Yarose Belli Dancing and she was satisfied with it.
I printed a bunch of these coupons of my favorite places and keep them in my bag.
I will be trying more of them in the future. I think it's a pretty solid idea. I am happy with it. |
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dianne
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Nov 29, 2006 - 06:17 PM |
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I tried Papa Schnitzelhaus wed Coupon.
SMSed the contact number and I got a reply of the movie title and time.
They were playing Pirates of the Carribean Part 1 and 2.
They had a big flat screen tv, English audio with Chinese Subtitles.
Got unlimited peanuts instead of popcorn! IT was ok.
I had a great time. |
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frenchlover1999
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Nov 29, 2006 - 06:39 PM |
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Another scam. Its not the first time. |
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Michael
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Nov 30, 2006 - 03:21 PM |
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He wasn't kidding .. he really did go to all those places and use his coupons ... |
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Snippets
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Nov 30, 2006 - 06:01 PM |
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I hope this is working for the business owners that are participating: think about this:
We never went to Mexico Lindo before because we consider it kind of far from our home, but we went because of the coupon from Shanghai Expat. And we discovered a really nice place and we will now be coming back, coupon or not.
edit: wow, what a difference one letter makes: not/now... sorry for that mistake! I meant to say we will now be coming back, coupon or no coupon.
Thank yu888 for pointing out my error!  |
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yu888
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Nov 30, 2006 - 06:17 PM |
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so the coupon was good for bringing in a new customer that may not repeat BUT have had a good experience enough so that in case anyone asks, it coudl still refer new business. Not too bad. |
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twinpointe
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Nov 30, 2006 - 09:26 PM |
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Used the City Supermarket coupon today at Times Square location. No problems, no hassles and 15 quay in my pocket. |
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binmaster
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Dec 06, 2006 - 04:55 PM |
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used the Azul's 50% off Monday coupon 2 days ago and totally love it. there were 3 of us, so we ordered 4 tapas. Beef, mushroom, seafood capela, and lamb... total bill came out to be 180RMB but with the coupon it was 90rmb so it was only 30rmb per person for 4 tapas.
great deal. will probably go back again next monday. |
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