Carouselland Is Back With Over 400 Popular Sellers, Entrepreneurship Talks, And An IG Photography Trail
For all you flea market lovers, aside from Twilight: Flea & Feast this August, there’s going to be another marketplace bazaar happening!
It’s Carouselland and they’re BACK!
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Happening from 11 to 12 August 2018 at Marina Bay Sands Halls A and B, this year’s Carouselland promises to be bigger and better than ever.
Singapore’s Largest Indoor Marketplace Bazaar
This year’s event theme is “Trails & Treasures” and it will feature 400 curated booths by popular Carousellers!
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Event-goers can expect to find both new and pre-loved items, handmade gifts, vintage fashion pieces, and even retro games and collectibles!
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It’s the biggest thrift shopping convention ever.
Carouselland – Trails
Stand a chance to win $500 cash when you participate in Carouselland’s Treasure Trail!
And that’s not all, the first 500 participants will get a sure-win prize such as Carouselland shopping vouchers and even exclusive Carousell merchandise!
There are 3 stations on the Treasure Trail for you to visit, with specific tasks to complete.
1. Station 1 – Padang
Flash your Carousell app to collect your first stamp!
2. Station 2 – Local Pride Section
Take a photo or an Instagram Story and upload it with the hashtag #Carouselland to get your second stamp.
3. Station 3 – DBS Booth
Buy and pay with DBS PayLah! at Carouselland. Flash the DBS PayLah! transaction and you’ll get your third and final stamp!
Keep checking their website for the event map, so you’ll know where to go!
Carouselland – Treasures
With 400 curated booths at this year’s Carouselland, you’ll be spoilt for choice on what to shop and eat.
There will be a dedicated Local Pride section which will feature some of Singapore’s up and coming talents in the local creative scene such as Rachel Lim, founder of Love, Bonito, and Sylvia Chan, co-founder of Night Owl Cinematics.
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You can also find unique Carousell vendors such as @movietoysg, @flonecase, and @pally. You can find the full list of vendors here.
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Of course, it’s not just shopping. There’s food too!
Expect to see the usuals such as Katoshka and The 6ixs Rosti and more! The people who brought you the edible helium balloon at this year’s Geylang Serai Bazaar, Rainbow Works, will also be there with their unicorn milkshakes.
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Done shopping? How about attending a workshop and making your own crafts?
Carouseller @funwithartz will be conducting a workshop where you can make your very own Miniature Fishball Meepok figurine, and even turn it into an accessory you can wear!
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How about turning a drink can into a functioning lamp? For the Instagram fanatics, Singapore’s Insta-famous twins, Yafiq and Yais, will be leading an interactive photo trail where you’ll learn how to shoot, edit, and compose.
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Slots are limited for the photo trail so hurry and sign up here!
You can view and sign up for the other workshops here!
Get $5 In Your DBS PayLah! Wallet
Lastly, download DBS PayLah! with the promo code “CAROULAH” to get $5 credit in your PayLah! wallet which you can use at Carouselland to get $5 off your purchase!
If you’re in dire need of some retail therapy, then don’t miss Carouselland 2018, happening from 11 to 12 August 2018 at the Marina Bay Sands Halls A and B! Admission is FREE.
Carouselland 2018
Venue: Marina Bay Sands Halls A and B
Date: 11 – 12 Aug 2018
Admission: Free
Website
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Take First, Try Later – Stuff Your Bags To Your Heart’s Content At Carousell’s Clothes Buffet
All-you-can-eat buffets are great but you know what’s better?
A buffet that indulges your need for variety, and at the same time, gives you a new look while giving back to the community.
Carousell is organising a clothes buffet next weekend, so instead of stuffing your tummy, stuff a bag for charity!
Revamp Your Wardrobe
From 28 April onwards, Carousell will be rolling out trusted meet-up spots, all centrally located within Frasers Property malls, to make it even easier and safer to buy, sell and connect.
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To celebrate the launch of the new trusted meet-up spots, Carousell will be hosting a “All-You-Can-Stuff” Carousell Clothes Buffet from 28 – 29 April.
Shopaholics, gear up for the weekend of your life.
Here’s what you have to do:
1. Have lightly-worn clothes hanging around that you don’t have a need for anymore? Donate them to the Carousell Clothes Buffet!
2. Take part in the ‘All-You-Can-Stuff’ fundraising drive by purchasing bags to stuff all that you can from the clothes buffet spread. You get to keep all the clothes, while all sales proceeds will go to charity.
3. You’ll have the option to buy ziplock bags of different sizes. Prices will range from $5 – $15 a piece. The more clothes you donate, the cheaper the bags.
Simple right? You get to revamp your entire wardrobe and give back to charity at the same time!
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Time to declutter your wardrobe and donate that one-size-too-small number to someone who’ll find it a treasure.
“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” as the saying goes.
‘All-You-Can-Stuff’ Carousell Clothes Buffet
Address: The Centrepoint, Central Atrium 176 Orchard Road, S(238843)
Date: 28 – 29 April
Time: 11am to 5pm
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10 Jaw-droppingly Strange Items On Carousell That Will Make You Go WTH!
As you return home, your mom screams at you while she is doing spring cleaning, “Ah boy ah, you bought so many caps last time. You only have one head, what are you going to do with all these caps?!” The nagging continues for another 5 mins until inspiration strikes.
“Mom, I can sell it on Carousell! I just have to take a picture and upload it online” you say.
Does this situation sound familiar to you?
When Carousell first launched, everyone rejoiced as its easy-to-use platform is convenient for selling and buying knick knacks. All you need to do is snap, chat and voilà your item is sold!
While it is true that you can score some useful items at a bargain, you may also be surprised by some of the strange items on sale.
Be prepared, our discoveries below will make your jaws drop and eyes pop.
Weirdness on sale: Strange items/Antiques on Carousell
1. Famous Trump Toilet Paper Roll ($18.88)
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Seller’s description: “Donald Trump Humour Toilet Paper Roll Novelty Funny Gag Gift Dump with Trump.”
With this roll of toilet paper, everyone will have the chance to get to know President Elect Donald Trump “at a deeper/intimate level”. We say buy this if Trump bashing is your thing.
2. Boyfriend ($0)
This is certainly one human item that left us speechless. At $0, this item is waiting for the right girl to take it off the shelf.
Seller’s description: “Virgin. Has very exaggerated reactions. Current PES E soldier. Drinks a lot of water. Shits white. Best friends with the other 2 boyfriends up for grabs. Calls people for a living. Note not a telemarketer. All A student. Potential class 3A driver. No, this is not a sale but a matchmaking. Disclaimer: no refunds. Missing gall bladder.”
Apart from the aforementioned item, the seller also has two more $0 boyfriend listings for you to check out. While stocks last.
3. Breast enlargement pump with twin flanged cups for superior suction/electric air pump machine ($59.99)
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4. NTUC bonus points ($5)
Seller’s description: “Selling 10 bonus points for 5$, postage included. Use the points to get hefty discounts on Phillips appliances such as toaster, blender, kettle, air fryer.”
Know someone who has sworn his/her allegiance to NTUC for the rest of his/her life? This will be the best gift for him/her.
5. Vintage GV Minions Movie Ticket ($10)
Seller’s description: “VINTAGE COLLECTIBLE”
The Minions movie was shown one year ago so we were scratching our heads when we saw the label “vintage”. In any case, we can all start selling our used movie tickets. Lelong lelong, anyone wants to buy from us?
6. Outdoor Portable Female Urinal Device ($13)
Seller’s description: “[X’mas Promo – 2pcs in 1 box Deal] A female urination device (also called FUD) that allows you to urinate while standing up. Ideal for camping, hiking or places where there are no proper toilet facilities or have poor and disgusting sanitation. Discreet, hygienic and flexible. Made of medical grade silicone. Just lower your panty and put the FUD against your body forming a seal, aim and pee. Dispose of it after use or clean and reuse as you like. Practice a time or two and you’ll pee like the men!”
When we first read this, our eyes popped!
This could be a #life-saver when you go camping or when there’s a crazy long queue outside the ladies. And of course, if you want to learn how to pee like a man – like what the seller said.
7. A packet of water lettuce
Seller’s description: “I have a big bag of water plants to let go. There are no snail or any pest that come with the plant. As I put in my organic water plant fertilizer and these plants just overgrown, so selling to allow my fishes to breath better !”
This is certainly one strange listing. According to the seller’s disclaimer, the seller is also not quite sure if these plants are really water lettuce, so buy at your own risk.
8. Rainbow slime ($3)
Seller’s description: “VV PRETTY ISTG”
This reminded us of the play-doh that we used to play with when we were young.
Seller obviously needs to work harder on the rainbow, because real rainbow slimes look like that:
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Nonetheless, the price is cheap – $3 a piece so if you are adventurous, you can chat with the seller to find out more.
9. Victoria’s Secret paper bag with tissue ($2)
This listing gives all the shopaholics hope to recoup their losses from crazy shopping sprees.
Seller’s description: “Small size from VS”
After you buy, buy, buy, you can stem the bleed of your wallet by trying to sell your paper bags.
10. Old Brass Spittoon/chamber pot ($125)
Seller’s description: “Diameter 22cm. Ht20”
Alas, we have saved the best for the last. This is the highest priced item on our list and it sure is a heavyweight.
A look at the seller’s items shows that he/she specialises in vintage products.
However, there is no indication of how old this spittoon is and we don’t dare to imagine how many people have used it.
We hope this list of strange items people sell on Carousell will inspire you. When you have something you don’t need, you know where to sell them.
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