More than 20 new cufflinks launched~!

Launched for the 1st time in Singapore, GreatValueBuys is proud to present... f me (i.e., facebook me) Cufflinks~!

Back by popular demand... Handmade Hello Kitty Cufflinks....

Especially for 'Gaming' fans... Huat-Ah! Cufflinks and Jackpot Cufflinks....

For a subtle air of class... Simple Glamour Cufflinks and Pink Bling in a Ring Cufflinks....

All these, and many more, at the same affordable price of $14.90 per pair. View our complete cufflinks range at GreatValueBuys.com now~!

'Like' GreatValueBuys and be Rewarded~!

Buy Cufflinks at a Special ‘Fan Price’ of $13.50 per pair instead of $14.90

Step 1: ‘Like’ GreatValueBuys on facebook

Step 2: Place an order for your cufflinks at GreatValueBuys.com (you will receive an automatic reply email from us once your order is submitted)

Step 3: Send GreatValueBuys a message on facebook to let us know your order number

Step 4: We will reply to your message and confirm your special ‘Fan Price’!

** Buy as many pairs as you want, limited to one-time redemption per customer **

Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve This Valentine’s Day~!

The phrase of wearing your heart on your sleeve originated from a Shakespeare play called Othello, and means to display your emotions openly.

This Valentine’s Day, wear your heart on your sleeve by presenting your loved one with a pair of Heart-Shaped Cufflinks, so that he can wear the heart on his sleeve (literally!). To give you a little encouragement, our Heart-Shaped Cufflinks will be retailing at only $13.90 (usual price $14.90) from now till 14-Feb (Mon).

For those who intend to get them for your best man / groomsmen (aka brothers) as a wedding favour, this is the perfect time to buy and have them wear it on your special day~! This pair of heart-shape cufflinks is also the perfect prop / accessory for the groom for Wedding Photoshoot, ROM, and Wedding Day.

Different Types of Cufflinks

As most users of cufflinks know, cufflinks (aka cuff-links aka cuff links) come in different types of ‘backing’. Some common types are as follows:

Double-faced Cufflinks: Considered the most formal type of cufflinks, these cufflinks have two similar faces joined together with a metal bar.

Chain Cufflinks: These cufflinks are similar to the Double-faced Cufflinks, except that a chain connects the two faces instead of a metal bar. Other accessories (such as the wearer’s initials) can be hung from the chain.

Snap-on Cufflinks: Also with two similar faces, the two (separate) faces are snapped together through the cuff hole to secure. This type of cufflinks are easy to wear, but also has a higher chance of sliding off.

Push-through Cufflinks: The backing of the cufflinks is a rounded end, and is pushed through the cuff hole to secure. Again, it’s easy to wear, but also runs a high chance of sliding off.

Swivel-bar Cufflinks: These cufflinks have a swivel bar as its backing, which is aligned with the post when pushed through the cuff, and locked at an angle that is perpendicular to the cuff hole to secure. This type of cufflinks runs the least chance of sliding off.

We have definitely done our research before purchasing our stocks, which is why all the cufflinks we offer at GreatValueBuys have swivel-bar backing. J Some push-through cufflinks may look good, but buyers should be informed about the ‘risks’ of wearing such cufflinks. I go through much distress when I lose one side of my earrings, and I certainly do not want my customers to experience what I went through when they lose one side of their cufflinks~!

Gold Snowflake Cufflinks – The Perfect Gift This Christmas Season

Today, I would like to feature a pair of cufflinks from the Classic range - Gold Snowflake Cufflinks.

This design is one of my favourites, because it looks really exquisite and expensive! It is especially relevant during the Christmas season, for personal use, or as an affordable and presentable gift below $20. Nonetheless, the classic design and plain gold colour allows great ease of matching with almost any shirt colour.

A tip on choosing and matching your cufflinks, is to match your cufflinks' colour to other smaller pieces of accessories. This pair of cufflinks particularly matches gold accessories, watches, and belt buckles; and/or any shades of neckties, bow ties, and shoes; formal occasions.

Dress to Impress - Pay Attention to Your Cufflinks

I’ve been distributing GreatValueBuys promotional flyers at Market Street Food Centre @ Golden Shoe for the past 2 days, and here are some of the reactions from people who received our flyer:

-       “This is a good idea!”

-       “Don’t need to use tissue anymore”

-       “Hahahahaa…”

-       (Initially rejected, but turned back) “This looks interesting, can I have one?”

-       (I handed one to her colleague) “Can I have one too? Thank you!”

-       (looked at the flyer, then turned to me and gave me an “amused” smile)

Some curious uncles and aunties saw people taking the flyers and came forward to get from me too. They’re not my target group, but I’m still thankful for their interest. J By the way, I distribute mainly to guys, so be happy if you got one, coz the women don’t get it~!

There are quite a number of guys who wear cufflinks at Raffles Place, more than what I initially thought. Cufflinks were traditionally designed especially for the upper class, and was a symbol of the elite. Today, cufflinks are a staple accessory in any man’s wardrobe. Indeed, from my observations, men no longer don cufflinks only when they are in suit and tie. Many men wear cufflinks even when they are not wearing ties.

Another observation I made was that more than 50% of the guys whom I spotted wearing cufflinks, were wearing plain, silver cufflinks. It seems to me that they do not view cufflinks as a fashion accessory, but are donning them simply because they have taken a liking to French cuff shirts….!? Guys…. BIG Mistake. Classic Cufflinks enable the wearer to exude an aura of self-confidence and success, while Novelty Cufflinks express the playful personality behind your polished style. Cufflinks are one of the few accessories you can use to stand out from the crowd, and your unique cufflink design can even be a nice talking point! For example, a pair of Novelty Smiley Cufflinks can brighten up your (and someone else's) day, and a pair of Bullseye Cufflinks can bring out the go-getter attitude in you. This Christmas season, why not don a pair of Gold Snowflake Cufflinks to get those around you into the festive mood!

Dress to impress. Make a statement with your choice of cufflinks. Limit your choice to the selection at GreatValueBuys.com. =p

I’ll be updating GreatValueBuys.com this weekend with some new photos on how our cufflinks can match your shirts and ties. Stay tuned~!

The Story Behind GreatValueBuys

GreatValueBuys was founded because we were unable to find what we need at a reasonable price in the market. Like many of you, we shopped for office wear and accessories in departmental stores.

Major brands of belts sold in department stores offer the buckle together with your belt purchase. However, any guy who uses leather belt will know that belt buckles usually outlive its leather belts due to wear and tear. Obviously, brands that sell packages containing 1 belt and 2 buckles are not putting themselves in the shoes of consumers! It was almost impossible to find cheap replacement belts for removable buckles, so we were “forced” to buy belt+buckle bundles and ended up having a growing collection of removable buckles. One fine day, we decided to stop paying for more buckles which we do not need, and the concept of GreatValueBuys.com came up: an online shop offering belts and buckles separately, so that you can pay only for what you need - for many of you, a replacement belt for your existing buckle.

While we started preparations for GreatValueBuys, we realized that we could help people to save on more items rather than just on belts. It is common to find cufflinks priced in the range of $39.90 to $69.90, even though they are not exactly “branded” items. It is an accessory we find to be grossly over-priced, probably because it was priced to match its status as an accessory for the elite. In recent years, cufflinks have become a common accessory for men, and cufflink shirts under $100 are now easily available. However, the prices of cufflinks have not dropped to become more affordable. As such, cufflinks are added to the range in GreatValueBuys, so that men can look good for less.

Discovering our (and your) needs is an on-going process. As GreatValueBuys grows as a company, we do hope to widen our range and offer more affordable products that suit your needs. If you would like to suggest a product for us to carry, we would love to hear from you via email at marketing@greatvaluebuys.com.