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on 22-07-2009 00:00
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Credit Crunch Time (First Installment)
A penny saved is a penny earned
Singing the financial crisis blues? Cheer up, knowing that there are
ways to really stretch your dollar and get more bang for your buck.
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FOR THE PENNYWISE METRO: Get a 10-minute make-over
If you firmly believe that a hair cut doesn’t need to be a two-hour
affair then head down to QB (Quick Beauty) House for a snip. Here, you
can get a no-fuss haircut in just 10 minutes, and more importantly for
only HK$50. Simply grab your ticket and wait in line. It’s not Toni
& Guy, but hey, times are hard.
QB House
Shop G47, Man On House, 151-163 Wan Chai Rd., Wan Chai, Tel: 2359-3300, www.qbhouse.com (Open daily 10am - 9:30pm.)
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FOR THE CANNY CLUBBER: A lean beer for a lean price
Besides the aphrodisiacal oysters, Oyster Bar has the cheapest Happy
Hour beer in town, at least on Tuesdays between 6pm–9pm. One HK$10 note
(not coin) will get you your well-deserved bottle of beer (San Miguel,
Tsing Tao, Corona), while all standard drinks are the usual 2-for1
everyday.
Oyster Bar and Restaurant
9 Wo On Lane, Central, Tel: 2877-9773
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FOR THE THRIFTY TECHIE: Compare prices at a glance
Find the cheapest gadget without leaving your home by visiting
Price.com.hk, a local website that conveniently compares prices of
various gadgets, such as cameras, mobile phones and DVD players, which
are available in stores. As this is a Chinese language website, make
sure you ‘translate this page’ via Google.com first.
www.price.com.hk
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FOR THE FRUGAL FOODIE: Who says there isn’t an (almost) free lunch?
Here’s letting you in on a damn good lunch deal in Central. At The
Melting Pot, HK$43 (+10%) will stretch a long way. Set lunch (with an
Asian twist) includes soup, main course, dessert and a free hot drink.
No more burning holes in your pocket.
The Melting Pot
Winly Building, Shop 3, 1-5 Elgin Street, Hollywood Road, Central. Tel: 2559-2777
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FOR THE ECONOMICAL TRAVELER: Head to the airport for less
Want value for money for your quick ride? Stay pennywise when you
purchase airport express tickets. Magic Globe Travel offers round-trip
tickets from Hong Kong Station at HK$130, while New Holidays offers the
same at HK$120, but from Kowloon Station. This beats the MTR round
tickets hands down (Hong Kong Station: HK$180, Kowloon Station:
HK$160).
Magic Globe Travel
Suite 2205, Queen's Place, 74 Queen's Rd. Central, Central Tel: 2530 9339, www.magicglobe.com.hk
New Holidays
Concession H0K 54, In-Town Check-in concourse, Hong Kong MTR station, Central Tel: 3118 1688, www.newholidays.com.hk
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FOR THE PRUDENT SHOPPER: Forget the fancy schmancy supermarket
If you miss the cheap liquor stores that are a dime a dozen in the
U.S., the closest thing would be this little gem in Soho. It has a
selection of wines and spirits at lower prices than usual. A 75ml
bottle of Jack Daniels sells for HK$220, instead of HK$298 at TASTE.
Welcome to “Bargainsville”.
Chinese Mom & Pop Store
42 Staunton Street, Soho, Central
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