I noticed people started talking about pre Goods and Services Tax (GST) shopping weeks before the GST implementation on 1st April 2015.
Towards the last week of March 2015, traffic around Kuching town started to get congested. And I saw many people went shopping at the local supermarket. It is pre GST shopping rush.
GST implementation causing mad pre GST shopping rush
Among the goods sought after were electrical items, furniture and daily necessities such as toothpaste, detergent, toilet papers, baby diapers, shampoo, coffee powder, chocolate drinks, milk powder and canned food.
Over the weekend, local tv news reported many shoppers crowded the shopping malls with both hands and trolleys full of items. Local newspapers also reported on a mad shopping rush just before the implementation of GST.
It pre GST shopping rush a smart move?
Yesterday, when I myself went for weekly grocery shopping at a nearby supermarket, I was surprised to see many shoppers around. And the car park was full.
As for me myself, I only bought those items I need. No stocking as hubby and I don’t usually consume a lot of daily necessities.
For those with huge family sizes, I think it’s wise to make a bulk purchase for daily necessities.
The GST 6% savings of items purchased would mean quite a lot for them. Just make sure to plan and purchase items as needed and make sure to use the items before the expiry date.
Are you participating in the shopping rush yourself? If yes, share below what are the items you bought.
Read more: How to be a smart consumer
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