Utilize all these tax holidays and save some more money during routine shopping.
Some states like GA have the holiday twice this year but on different sets of items.
Jul 31, 2008
$2 Subscriptions on Various Magazines
Lowpricedsubs.com is running a nice sale on magazine subscriptions with several priced at just $2.
Note that deliveries may take upto 8 weeks to start.
ESPN Magazine - <$2 for 2 yrs with ESPN Insider Included
Get ESPN magazine for just $1.60 for a 2-yr subscription. More importantly, this also includes ESPN Insider.
Use promotion code JULY to get the final discounted price.
Buy Axe Body Wash or Spray, Get a Movie Ticket at Walgreens
Walgreens is running a special promotion on Axe Body Wash or Spray. Buy 3 and get a coupon code valid for one movie ticket. Buy 4 and get two movie tickets.
Movie ticket codes are printed out on the coupon printer next to the cash register. They can be redeemed for actual movie tickets at emoviecash.com.
This promotion seems to work on trial sizes as well (not in all stores unfortunately, so its a trial & error process) which are typically around $1.59 each for the body wash or $1.99 each for the spray.
If you are making more purchases at Walgreens, combine them with this $5 off $20 coupon that is valid only on July 31 and save even more. Some folks have reported that there are stores accepting the coupon for postage stamp purchases as well.
8GB Flash Drive for $19 on July 31
Newegg is having a Shell Shock promotion for the Super Talent 8GB flash drive. Discounted price is $19 only with free shipping.
Sale price is valid only on July 31 from 11am EDT till 9pm EDT (or until stocks last, whichever comes first).
Jul 30, 2008
Additional 40% off at Dillard’s from July 30 – August 2
Dillard’s is running a nice sale this week with an extra 40% off specific items.
For example – Ralph Lauren Classic Polo shirt is for $22.50, down from the regular sale price of $75.
Store link – search for item #02744346 or #02511397
Sale ends August 2.
Walgreens $5 off $20 Coupon for July 31
After a gap of over a month, Walgreens is back with a $5 off $20 coupon valid only on July 31.
Note that this can be used in stores only.
$75 Discount on 4-night Hotel Stays
Book a qualifying hotel between May 30, 2008 and December 31, 2008, for 4 or more nights for travel between June 1, 2008 and February 15, 2009, via Orbitz and instantly receive $75 off your booking through the use of the promotion code. To display qualifying hotels, click "I have a promotion code." and enter the promotion code, then look for hotels marked with the icon "COUPON." Limit one discount per hotel room and one promotion code per booking. Discount may not be used toward the booking of a vacation package. Discounts are not redeemable for cash for any reason. Travel must originate in the U.S. Any attempt at fraud will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Void where prohibited, taxed or restricted. Orbitz reserves the right to change or limit the promotion in its sole discretion.
Coupon code is 4ODWR75.
Free Data Backup Software from the makers of Western Digital hard drives
Western Digital normally gives WD Backup / ArcSoft Backup as a part of a hard drive purchase. But right now, they are giving this away for free. Simply follow the link to download.
Note that this is a 90MB .zip file.
Blender magazine – Free for 1 year
Get a free subscription to Blender magazine from RewardsGold by rating men’s cologne and aftershave products.
Jul 29, 2008
Download eBooks Free till August 4
The World eBook Fair is making available a huge library of online ebooks for free download. Simply go their website and download the stuff you want.
Note that most of these books are not exactly the latest bestsellers.
Hard Candy Cosmetics – 50% Off Everything
Hard Candy Cosmetics is running their summer sale with a nice discount of 50% applicable to everything they sell on their website.
Shipping is free for purchases over $60.
Jos. A. Bank Extra 50% Off Clearance Sale
Jos A Bank is having a very nice clearance sale with prices discounted by an additional 50%.
Sale is till August 2. Shipping is free when you spend $175 or more. Also, you get an extra $50 off when you buy two suits.
By the way, if you are looking to buy a suit, look at their Signature Gold line. These are pretty decent suits for the price. Most of their other lines look & feel pretty cheap with the exception of this one.
Reminder – Cheesecake Slice for just $1.50 coming up on July 30
Don’t forget that the Cheesecake Factory promotion is tomorrow, that’s July 30.
Jul 28, 2008
Apple iPod Touch 16GB for $299 + shipping
A very nice discounted price on a great product. Newegg is selling the Apple iPod Touch 16GB version for just $299 + $6.99 shipping. No taxes are applicable for most folks.
Regular retail price of this item is $399 with rare discounts.
Jul 27, 2008
Western Digital Caviar 500GB SATA OEM Drive for $70, Free Shipping
Newegg is selling the Western Digital Caviar SE WD5000AAJS 500GB, 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gbs hard drive (OEM version) for just $69.99 with free shipping.
Great price on 500GB!
Williams-Sonoma Soaps & Lotions Sale – Prices from $1.99 (Regular $10)
Williams-Sonoma has kicked off a nice Soaps & Lotions Green Collection sale with prices from $1.99 to $8.99 (regular $10 to $36).
Plum & Mandarin Pure & Green Collection - $5.99, down from $26
Lavender Juniper Rose Pure & Green Collection - $5.99
Enjoy!
12% Discount at Staples Stores from July 27 – August 2
Get a nice and easy 12% discount at all Staples stores from July 27 till August 2 by showing the coupon at the link below -
Note the various exclusions to the use of the coupon mainly on expensive stuff like computers.
Acuvue Contact Lens Users – Get $20 - $75 back
If you are an ACUVUE contact lens user, then get $20-$75 back via mail in rebate from the manufacturer.
Rebate amount depends on what type of lens you buy and the quantity. Promotion ends September 30.
Spend $50 in Groceries at Publix including Kraft products, get a $10 JC Penney Gift Card
If you already shop at Publix, this is a great deal. Starting July 28 until August 22, spend $50 in buying groceries at Publix. Ensure you buy at least 4 Kraft products from the eligible list given in the claim form.
Link to Publix-Kraft promotion claim form
Do not throw away any original store receipt, you will need to send those in as well. Once you do this, get a $10 JC Penney gift card within 6-8 weeks. You can claim upto 3 gift cards as a part of the promotion. Again, this should not pose any problems to regular Publix shoppers.
Targus Groove Notebook Backpack for $10
If you do buy a laptop this week from the two deals I have already listed here and here, then get a nice (and cheap) backpack to carry it.
Best Buy is selling this Targus backpack (I have one myself from a couple of years ago) for just $9.99 with no rebates, down from its regular price of $31.99.
Choose in store pickup to avoid shipping charges. Offer expires August 2.
Acer Extensa Laptop for just $400 – Perfect for Home Use
Similar to the laptop mentioned in an earlier post, here is another one for just $399.99 after rebates from Circuit City. While the specs are identical (AMD dual core TK-57 processor, 2GB RAM, 120GB hard drive, web cam, etc.) to the earlier machine from Office Depot, this laptop has a bigger screen at 15.4”.
Link to $180 rebate from Circuit City
Acer makes very good machines but for some reason, they are under-appreciated in the US markets.
By the way, if you want to get some more free stuff like a printer, router, internet security software – it is also available free after multiple rebates from Circuit City when you buy a computer at the same time. In my opinion, the router is the only decent deal in this package, don’t spend money on the ink-guzzling printer or on the software.
The laptop offer ends August 2, but I doubt if there will be anything left much before that.
Creative Labs Inspire T3100 2.1 Desktop Computer Speakers for $13
Circuit City is selling the Creative Labs Inspire T3100 2.1 desktop computer speakers for $42.99 after a $7 instant saving. Throw in two $15 mail-in rebates – one from Circuit City and one from Creative Labs – and your final price is $12.99.
This is a great set of speakers at a hot price. Note that the promotion expires August 2.
Jul 26, 2008
Every Day with Rachael Ray magazine – 34 cents per issue
Publication Station is offering a huge 80% discount on Every Day with Rachael Ray magazine offering it for just $3.36 per year or about 34 cents per issue (they have 10 issues annually). The maximum you can sign up for is 4 years.
The page shows the price as $24 per year but ignore it since it changes to the discounted price at the last step of the checkout process (before you actually confirm the order).
Acer Dual Core Laptop for $429 from Jul 27 – Aug 2 – Ideal for Home Use
This is a very nice laptop being sold by Office Depot, ideal for the typical home use that does not require any heavy graphics power. Its an Acer Extensa 4420-5239 (who comes up with these model numbers anyway?) with a great set of features – AMD dual core processor TK-57 @ 1.9GHz, 2GB RAM, 120 GB hard drive, 14.1” LCD, integrated webcam & microphone, DVD burner, wireless, Windows Vista Home Premium, etc.
Final price is $429.99 after a $120 mail-in rebate + applicable tax on $549.99.
Sale price and rebate is valid from July 27 till August 2. There is no shipping charge if you order online for home delivery.
Motor Trend Magazine – Free 1-yr Subscription
Sign-up for the Njection website (use a disposable email address if you want), get a year’s subscription to Motor Trend free.
Offer ends August 31.
Inc. Magazine – Free 1-yr Subscription
Fill out a survey from RewardsGold about your cellphone and get a year’s subscription to Inc magazine, the #1 magazine for starting and running small companies.
Fast Company – Free 1-yr Subscription
Fill out a survey from RewardsGold on your watch, get a year’s subscription to Fast Company magazine.
Travel & Leisure Golf – Free Subscription
This is even easier, with no surveys to qualify. But be prepared to receive junk mail from American Express and its affiliated as they are sponsoring this offer.
PC World – Free 1-yr subscription
This is similar to some of my other posts on free subscriptions. Fill out a survey (you decide if you want to share real info or not) and if you qualify, get a free year’s subscription to PC World.
US News & World Report – Free 1-yr Subscription
Fill out a survey (no need to share real stuff) and if you qualify, get a free subscription to the US News & World Report.
Jul 25, 2008
Logitech V20 Notebook Speakers for $7
Amazon is selling a nice pair of Logitech V20 notebook speakers for $46.99. With a $40 rebate from Logitech, final price is only $6.99.
Shipping is free since this is over $25 out of the door.
Free Belkin Laptop Sleeve After Rebate
Fry’s is selling a nice protective Belkin laptop sleeve for $10. This becomes free when you factor in the $10 mail-in rebate. For those interested, the sleeve is gray in color.
Shipping is free!
Jul 24, 2008
Unlisted Men’s Dress Shoes from $24 - $28
Amazon is having a sale on Unlisted men’s dress shoes with most prices between $24 - $28.
Also, if you spend over $80 on shoes, then you get another $15 off. Shipping is free over $25.
Kingston 1GB microSD card with 2 adapters for just $4
If you have a device similar to a Blackberry or an expandable music player, then this deal is for you since most of these devices accept only microSD cards.
Anyway, Newegg is selling a Kingston 1GB microSD card with 2 adapters (SD and miniSD) for just $3.99 with free shipping.
Bridal Guide Magazine – Free for 1 year
Get a free subscription to Bridal Guide magazine by doing absolutely nothing!
Don’t forget to use a disposable email address to avoid spam.
SanDisk Sansa C250 2GB MP3 Player for $30 after rebate
Office Depot is selling the SanDisk Sansa C250 2GB MP3 player for $89.99 right now. After a $60 store rebate, the final price is $29.99 + tax on $89.99. Decent price for a good music player.
Offer ends July 26.
Verbatim 500GB External Hard Drive for $80
Buy.com is selling a Verbatim 500GB external hard drive for $79.99 with free shipping.
Note that this is not the portable version and does require an external power supply (included in the box).
Save another 5% by clicking on this coupon link first, then searching for item #206808436. Standard shipping is free.
Cheap OCZ 4GB Laptop Memory Upgrades After Rebates and Free Shipping
Two deals for 4GB laptop memory (2x2GB) modules from Buy.com. Easy steps to follow to save even more money -
1. Click on this link to activate 5% off coupon
2. Search for item #204887399 – OCZ 667MHz modules OR item #206152493 – OCZ 800MHz modules, but not both
3. Add one of them to your shopping cart
4. Complete the purchase process
5. Mail the rebate claim form after you receive the item
Rebate forms have to be postmarked within 30 days of purchase date (not ship date). Rebate offer expires July 31.
Final price on 667MHz is $47 and on 800MHz is $64.
Corsair 8GB USB Flash Drive for $18 after rebate
Amazon is selling a Corsair 8GB USB flash drive for $32.99. Thrown in a $15 manufacturer’s rebate and your final price is $17.99.
Standard shipping is free. Rebate offer expires July 31.
If you bought the same drive earlier based on this post from July 5, then send a mail to Amazon Customer Service through this link and ask them for a price adjustment. Amazon normally gives a credit if you purchased the same item for a higher price within the last 30 days.
Fujitsu 300GB Portable External Hard Drive for $70
Micro Center is selling the Fujitsu 300GB external portable hard drive for a very nice price of $69.99.
Save on shipping charges by opting for in store pickup if you have a store near you. Note that this drive cannot be pulled out and used to upgrade laptop machines as its a bit taller than standard laptop drives.
Nokia 2610 Phone + $100 Airtime Card for $80
AT&T Wireless is selling a refurbished Nokia 2610 prepaid phone with a $100 airtime card for just $80.
AT&W Wireless Prepaid Packages
Offers with cheaper airtime cards are also available with this phone – phone + $25 card for $25 and phone + $50 card for $40.
There are other phones available as well but you pay more. Note that this phone is extremely difficult to unlock and works only in the US.
When you buy, you will have a choice of two prepaid plans – 25 cents per minute any time OR 10 cents per minute, free nights & weekends and mobile-to-mobile but with a $1 per day charge on the days you use your phone. In my opinion, option 2 is much better.
Download Full Albums for just $1 on Amazon
Amazon is one of the many legal MP3 sellers in the US. Recently, they have started offering some very good deals on downloads offering some albums free or in this case, for just $1. Here is a sampler of what is on offer -
Another Day on the Terrace (1 and 2)
CR2 Live Presents Miami Classics
Happy listening!
PNY GeForce 9600GT 512MB PCI-E 2.0 Video Card for just $66 after rebates
This is a super hot offer on a great card. Amazon is selling the PNY GeForce 9600GT 512MB PCI-E 2.0 card (model VCG96512GXPB) for $90.78 with free shipping. There is a $25 rebate from the manufacturer which makes the final price just under $66.
This card has a great feature set – 512MB DD3 RAM, 9600GT chipset, 16x full screen anti aliasing, two DVI outputs, HDCP capability, etc.
Buy before Amazon jacks up the price. The rebate offer ends August 4.
Edit: Looks like this deal died within 30 mins of posting. Oh well…
15% Cash Back at Foot Locker
If you plan to do some shopping at Foot Locker in the next 2-3 days thanks to their Friends & Family Sale, then don’t forget to get an additional 15% back on the net sale amount as cash back from Microsoft Live.
MS Live Foot Locker Cashback link
See my previous post on cash back on how to make this work.
Cash Back for Internet Shopping
There are several online merchants which give a commission to various web sites (middle men, basically) for steering customers to them. This is how it works -
1. You go to a website that offers this feature and log into your account
2. Click on the link for the store where you want to shop online
3. Go through your purchasing process as you would normally do
4. Check out and pay
This is the basic process and each individual middle man website will have more details. But once you do this correctly, the cash back amount will be reported into your account in a few days. Normally there is a waiting period (typically 60-90 days) before you can actually withdraw the money.
What do the middle men or aggregators get? They keep a portion of the commission and pass the rest to the customer. Some of the well known aggregators are Ebates and Microsoft Live. Microsoft has been the most aggressive of the lot by not retaining anything and passing everything to the customer. They are essentially trying to make people use the MS Live website (live.com) more often.
Here are some links to use -
Ebates – has a $5 signup bonus
Evreward.com – check here first to see which aggregator offers the highest cash back, then go through them
Amazon shoppers – your luck is out, Amazon doesn’t offer anything like this for customers.
Jul 23, 2008
Kashi Go Lean Crunch Cereal – 12 boxes for $29
Another food sale from Amazon for lovers of Kashi cereal. Buy two 6-packs of the Kashi Go Lean Crunch cereal for $24.53 each, then use coupon code KASHI333 to save $20 on your purchase of $49 (total is $49.06 actually).
As always, shipping is free from Amazon since the total is over $25. Offer ends July 31.
This is one of the healthier cereals in the market, typically retails for around $4 per box so a very good deal from a price perspective.
4.25% APY 8-month CD from Washington Mutual Bank
WaMu is offering a nice rate on a 8 or 12-month CD – 4.25% APY. Minimum deposit required is $1,000.
You will have to plug in your zip code to see the rate applicable to you since most banks have such offers on a regional basis.
Foot Locker, Foot Action and Champs Sports Friends & Family Sale July 24-27 with 30% Off
Normally, these sales always require customers to purchase in store but for a change, we now have online coupon codes as well. Here are the coupon links with the codes -
Foot Locker coupon – print to purchase in store, use code FF87L247 to purchase online
Foot Action coupon - print to purchase in store, use code FF87V727 to purchase online
Champs Sports coupon - print to purchase in store, use code FF872427 to purchase online
Folding Luggage Cart for just $13, ideal for Home moves
Meritline is selling a nice 66-lb capacity folding luggage cart for just $12.99 with free shipping.
The promotional price and free shipping is available when you use coupon code AC2074344OFF. Offer expires July 24.
Save on Address Labels, get a Self-inking Stamp for under $4
iPrint.com is giving away a nice self-inking address stamp for free. All you have to pay is $3.79 shipping.
The ink should last long enough for typical home use.
Land’s End Summer Clearance – Prices upto 75% off
Land’s End has started its summer clearance with prices upto 75% off. For example, this nice bath & spa kit is down from $99 to $19.99.
Wheeled Carry-On Luggage for $10 shipped
Get a wheeled carry-on trolley for just $9.99 with free shipping from Brylane Home. The wheels are detachable and convert the bag into a regular suitcase.
Use coupon code BHSHIPPING to get free shipping. Given the price, I doubt if this is of a very high quality but will probably be perfect for short trips.
Samsung 1080p 46” LCD for $1600 with free shipping
Fry’s has the Samsung LN46A650 46” LCD HDTV on sale for a very good price of $1,599.99 with free shipping (+ tax if you have a store near you). This is a great deal on a TV with phenomenal features – 1080p resolution, 50k:1 contrast ratio, 120Hz refresh rate (no more ghosting), 4 HDMI ports, 4ms response time, etc.
If you are in the market to buy an HD LCD TV, this would a good purchase. Add the item to your shopping cart to see the discounted price.
Jul 22, 2008
100 Coffee Pods for just $15 with free shipping
If you have Senseo coffee maker from the deal from this post or any other coffee maker that requires coffee pods to brew coffee, then this deal is for you.
Amazon is selling the 2-pack version (not the 3-pack variety) of Timothy’s World Coffee 25-pods x 2-pack versions for $12.50 each. Buy 2 of these packs (50 pods each) to hit $25, then use coupon code CLRANC78 to get another $10 off.
Shipping is free as well since the total before the coupon is $25.
SimpleTech 250GB Portable External Hard Drive for $80 with free shipping
Amazon is selling the SimpleTech 250GB portable, external hard drive for $79.99 with free shipping. This is a decent deal, good if you need something like this right now. This drive requires no external power supply and runs off the USB port.
As always, standard shipping is free.
Playboy – the Complete Centerfolds Collection for $32 with free shipping
Amazon is taking advance orders for this nice hardcover edition (release date is in October) with a current price of just $31.50 with free standard shipping. Obviously, most folks read Playboy for the articles so it should be pretty easy to justify this purchase :-).
You also get a price guarantee – if the price drops between now and the release date, you get the lower price.
Barnes & Noble Clearance Sale – Books from $1.99 onwards with free shipping
Barnes & Noble is running a very nice clearance sale on their website with books starting $1.99. Additionally, if you have a Visa credit card, then save an extra 5% and get free standard shipping by going through the link below.
Visa credit card discountIf you do not have a Visa card, then standard shipping is free when you spend $25 or more. The Visa offer ends August 6.
Economist magazine for $1 per week for new subscribers only
If you do not have a current subscription to The Economist magazine, and are interested in one, then this is for you. Go to the link below and sign up for the $12 for 12 weeks offer. Get the same discounted rates for renewals by choosing to auto renew.
You will need to enter offer code B68 to get these special rates.
4GB Flash Drive for $10 with free shipping
Newegg is selling the Super Talent 4GB USB flash drive for just $9.99 with no rebates and free shipping.
Offer is only valid for stock on hand.
Jul 21, 2008
Hoover WindTunnel Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner with Rechargeable Broom for $65
Amazon is selling the Hoover WindTunnel Bagless Upright Vacuum cleaner with a Slider Rechargeable Broom for just $64.97 with free shipping. Model number is U5753980. This is a very, very good price given that the broom accessory itself goes for $30 normally. A quick price also shows that this vacuum is normally priced around $150.
This unit also comes with a HEPA filter, powered hand brush tool and free belts for the lifetime of the unit. Save another $10 by using the Bill Me Later feature during checkout and coupon code BMLSAVES.
Philips 4GB Audio + Video Player with FM Radio for $50
Office Depot is selling the Philips GoGear SA3345 4GB Audio + Video player with FM Radio for $99.99. There is a $50 rebate available from Office Depot that drops the final price to $49.99 + tax on $99.99.
This is a great price for a music player of this capacity. Note that the rebate expires today i.e. Mon, July 21.
Jul 20, 2008
Free Back-to-School stuff at Walgreen’s after rebate from July 20-26
Walgreen’s will have two items free after rebate as a part of their “back to school” sale. One is a 2-pack of Pilot G2 gel pens and the other is a pack of Crayola Washable Markers.
Check out your local store for details. Note that you can submit Walgreen’s rebates online so there is no paperwork required to be mailed in. However, they allow submission only once a month so wait until you have bought everything you need.
Jul 18, 2008
Spend 15 minutes, make $30 from Citibank
First, enable pop-ups on your browser. Then, go to the enrollment page given below for the Identity Protect service offered by Citibank. Do not fill out the form, but try closing the window or going to the previous page. If the browser pop-ups are enabled correctly, you will get a pop-up offering a $30 incentive for signing up with the service.
Go ahead and sign up with the service. The first month is free anyway. Within 3 weeks, you will get a check for $30. And if you set up a reminder, you can cancel on day 30 and pay nothing for the service.
Not bad for about 15 minutes of work.
Spend 10 minutes, make $25 from E-Trade
Open a new Savings account with E-Trade with the minimum funding of $1 and get a $25 bonus.
Bonus amount will be credited to your account within 30 days. Restricted to one new account per customer. Account requires new funds. Offer ends August 13, 2008.
Don’t forget to read & understand all the fine print.
Xbox Live Gold 13-mth Subscription Card for $40 with free shipping
Newegg is selling the Xbox Live Gold 12-mth subscription card (with 1 month bonus) for $39.99 with free shipping.
Jul 17, 2008
Kellogg’s Smart Start or Blueberry Muffin Cereal Free after Rebate
Buy it at any store, then fill up the rebate form following the instructions and get your money back. As simple as that.
Jul 16, 2008
Logitech Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote Control for $85
This is one of the best universal remote controls on the market today, ideal for those who have at least 3-4 remotes in use on the sofa. Amazon is selling it for $135 with free shipping. Logitech is offering a $50 mail-in rebate on it making the final price $85.
Save another $10 by using the Bill Me Later option during checkout and coupon code BMLSAVES. This is valid till July 21 and will probably make a small hit on your credit score.
Beach Towels upto 75% off at Kohl’s
Another sale from Kohl’s, this time on beach towels with prices upto 75% off.
The following discount codes are available to use on this order -
Price Discount Codes
10% off code (non-Kohl’s charge) NEW4685 (Exp. 7/19/08)
15% off code (Kohl’s charge) MVCSAVENOW (Exp. 7/31/08)
20% off code (Kohl’s charge) JULY20OFF (7/16/08 thru 7/22/08)
30% off code (Kohl’s charge) SAVE30JULY (7/16/08 thru 7/22/08)
Free Shipping Codes
Free Shipping (Kohl’s charge) MVC9876 expires 7/17
Free Shipping (Kohl’s charge) MVC7915 expires 7/21
Not sure if you can stack two codes at the same time.
Clearance Sale at Hanes with 30% off + Extra 20% off
Hanes is running an online sale with prices upto 30% from regular pricing. Also, create an account with them and get another 20% off.
While free shipping is typically for purchases over $50, try using coupon code KIDSUW to get free shipping on your order without any minimum amount.
Notations Cable-Knit Sweater for Women for only $4 at Kohl’s
A nice cable-knit sweater for women for just $4. The only problem is that its not available in smaller sizes.
If you have a Kohl’s credit card, get an additional 30% by using coupon code SAVEJULY30.
Speedo Men’s Swimsuits upto 70% off
Amazon is running a great sale on Speedo men’s swimsuits with prices upto 70% off.
As always, shipping is free over $25 when you buy direct from Amazon and not any of the other third party sellers.
Buy One Movie Ticket, Get One Free at Fandango with Discover Card
Discover card seems to be running multiple promotions these days to get people to spend money. This is one of the entertaining ones – buy one movie ticket at Fandango, get one free.
Fine print:
Exclusive offer for Discover® Card members now through August 31, 2008.
Buy one or more movie tickets and get one free when you use your Discover® Card to order tickets from this page. Here’s how to redeem this exclusive offer:
1. Enter your ZIP code or city name in the box above and click “Go”.
2. Select a theater and showtime for the movie you wish to see.
3. Use your Discover® Card during checkout and the price of one ticket will be automatically deducted from your order.
Terms & Conditions: This offer is only valid for Discover® Card members who purchase at least one movie ticket on Fandango.com. The one free movie ticket must be used at the same time as the first movie ticket purchased on Fandango.com. This offer is valid from a limited time from 07/01/08-09/30/08, while supplies last. The one free ticket is up to a $12.50 value, including a convenience charge. Limit one free ticket per customer.
Apple Ipod Nano 4GB – Free when you apply for and activate Discover More card
Yet another great offer from Discover – sign up for the Discover More card, get approved and after you get the card, activate it and use it at least once. If you do this, you get an Apple Ipod Nano 4GB.
There is absolutely no catch to this offer. Note that you will take a hit of about 5 points to your credit score for about 6 months.
Jul 14, 2008
Coldwater Creek Sale – upto 90% off
Coldwater Creek is running a great sale on women’s apparel with prices upto 90% off. Check it out at the link below -
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Kroger Gift Card Promotion Ending July 31
The Kroger gift card promotion mentioned in this post will end July 31. So get your gift cards / refills before that.
Spend $40 online on School Supplies at Office Depot, get 2 free Movie Tickets
As the title says – spend $40 in buying school supplies at the Office Depot website, get 2 free movie tickets. This is via a mail-in redemption and may take 8 weeks to actually land in your mailbox after you mail it in.
More details at the promotion link above. Don’t forget to check on what purchases are actually eligible for the promotion.
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Cheesecake Slice for just $1.50 on July 30
Celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, The Cheesecake Factory will sell cheesecake slices for just $1.50 each on July 30. These are normally priced around $7. Offer is valid in Cheesecake Factory restaurants only on July 30.
Microsoft Laser Mouse 5000 for $20 at Circuit City
Circuit City is selling this very good wireless laser mouse for $19.99 with no rebates when the regular price is $49.99. Its out of stock online, but you can click on the link and provide your zip code to check availability in stores near you. If you find stock, then you can go ahead and buy online for in store pickup.
Again, note that this is not available for a direct online purchase.
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Canon PowerShot A590 8.0MP Digital Camera Free when you activate a Discover card
Sign up for a Discover credit card, activate it on receiving it (assuming you are approved for it), use it once and be eligible to get a very nice Canon PowerShot A590 camera free.
Yes, its perfectly legitimate, check the previous Discover card offers in the related links to this post (click on the post title).
Wired magazine – Free 1-yr subscription
Get a free 1-yr subscription to Wired magazine from RewardsGold when you fill out a survey about the computer you use. That’s it, there is no additional obligation or any bills to pay.
Jul 13, 2008
Trueroots India Calling – Buy One Get Half Off Offer upto July 21
From now until 8:30am EDT on July 21, all customers who sign up or refill get an additional 50% free. For example, you buy or refill $50, then get another $25 added to your account.
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Jul 12, 2008
Logitech QuickCam Deluxe for Notebooks - $14
Amazon is selling the Logitech QuickCam Deluxe for Notebooks for $43.99 with free shipping. Apply for a $30 manufacturer’s rebate and your final price is only $13.99 for a very nice webcam.
My experience with Logitech rebates over the last 4-5 years has been very good as long as you follow instructions.
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Cuisinart SmartPower Duet Chrome Food Processor / Blender for $42 at Macy’s
Very nice price on an appliance that regularly sells for $115 at Macy’s, now on sale for $41.50 + tax.
“Two indispensable kitchen appliances in one, the Cuisinart food processor and blender will do all your slicing, dicing, shredding, and mixing for you. 40 oz. glass dripless pour spout jar. Ice crush button with pulse at any speed. 3-cup capacity work bowl with cover, feed tube, and pusher stainless steel chopping blade. Reversible slicing/shredding disc. 7 speed. Model BFP-703CH. Three-year warranty.”
You will see the discounted price in your shopping cart. Use coupon code TESTSITE to get free shipping.
Jul 10, 2008
Cruise Travel – Free 1-yr Subscription
Fill out a short survey and if you qualify, get a year’s free subscription to Cruise Travel magazine.
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Dora the Explorer Fleece Pullover for Toddler Girls at Kohl’s for just $2.40 + shipping
Really cheap, isn’t it? So even if you don’t like it, you are not going to lose a ton of money. Save another 24 cents (!) by using coupon code NEW2616. Shipping isn’t free though at $5.
If you have a Kohl’s card, then use coupon code MVCSAVENOW to save 15% and free shipping code MVC9635 for a final price of only $2 + tax.
Crucial 4GB Flash Drive for just $10 at Newegg only on July 10
Newegg is having a blowout sale on the Crucial Gizmo 4GB flash drive selling it for just $9.99 with free shipping. Offer is valid only on Thu, July 10 until supplies last.
You can buy 2 units at this price to get free shipping.
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Save 10% on Computers, Printers, Cameras, etc. on July 11-12 at Office Max
Office Max is having a Friends & Family sale on July 11 & 12. You get 10% off on computers, printers, cameras and other business machines. The discount is 20% on everything else. Discount is applicable on clearance or sale prices as well.
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The Complete Led Zeppelin MP3 Download for just $9.99 at Rhapsody
If you want to enjoy a nice & cheap legal download, then Rhapsody is selling The Complete Led Zeppelin for just $9.99. This includes 10 albums, live BBC sessions and the remastered Mothership album.
All tracks are DRM-free and compatible with almost every MP3 player on the market.
If you are a collector of mycokerewards points, then get this collection free using 225 points.
Las Vegas MGM Grand for $69/night until Sep 30, includes Weekends
If you want to enjoy a holiday in Las Vegas this summer, this is a great deal. The MGM Grand is selling rooms for $69 per night including weekends. Here is what you need to do -
1. Sign up for the MGM Player's Club first and get your member number
2. Go to Reservations and book your stay
3. Before checking in at the front desk, go to the Player’s Club desk and pick up your membership card
4. Check in, show your member card if required
This promotion runs till September 30. You also get $25 in food / drink credits and 2 free drink at the West Wing Lounge.
Navigon 2100 GPS with Lifetime Traffic Updates for $129 from Amazon
Amazon has a great deal on this GPS – get it for just $128.52 which includes traffic updates for the lifetime of the unit. Normally, this package sells for $199 or more.
You need to add the traffic service separately, it will be become free during checkout. Also, choose Amazon as the seller to get this deal. Shipping is free as well.
This offer ends July 13.
If you are interested in an upgraded version, then the Navigon 5100 is available for $199.99.
This one also has the traffic service and comes with free shipping.
Jul 9, 2008
Free 1-yr Subscription to TV Guide Magazine
Get a free 1-yr subscription to TV Guide magazine simply by reviewing a favorite TV show on RewardsGold. There is no other obligation.
Toastmaster 12-cup Coffee Maker for $10 with free shipping
PC Richard is selling a cheap Toastmaster 12-cup coffee maker for just $9.97 with free shipping.
This is a cheap machine, so don’t have high expectations.
Spirit Airlines – Fares from $9 – Sale expires Midnight July 10
Spirit has launched another sale with fares starting at just $9. More details at the sale link below -
Sale expires midnight on July 10.
43-pc Task Force Tool Set for $20 at Lowes
Lowes has a nice 43-pc tool set on sale for just $19.97. Their website shows a higher price of $39.97 but plug in your zip code to see the lower price. You can buy online and then pick up in store.
Footlocker Discount Code for 25% off till July 10
Use the code EM218L25 on your online or phone purchases at Footlocker. Code is valid till July 10 and does not require any minimum purchase.
Kohl’s Discount Code for Kohl’s Card Holders, valid July 16-22
If you are a Kohl’s card holder, then use the coupon code SAVE30JULY for an extra 30% off for a week from July 16 to 22.
Targus 17” Platinum Roller Laptop Case for $10 + shipping at Circuit City
Circuit City is selling this nice laptop roller case (can take laptops upto 17” screen size) for just $9.96 + shipping (less than $5 in most cases). This is a very hot price considering that it sells for $70 everywhere else like Amazon, Dell, etc.
Jump in before Circuit City wakes up. Save on shipping and see if you can pick it up at a nearby store.
Gourmet Magazine Summer 2008 Recipe Book – Free Download from Amazon
The editors of Gourmet magazine have prepared a feast of free recipes for summer, just for Amazon.com customers. Download these delectable delights, including Mahimahi with charred onion, tomatoes, and tapenade vinaigrette.
Jul 8, 2008
Free Identity Theft Services from Washington Mutual
Most people I know pay for a credit monitoring service or for identity theft insurance on their home owner’s policy. Most of the time, people who actually have to suffer through id theft have to do all the leg work before this so-called coverage kicks in. So the question that comes up – why pay for it?
Simply open a Free Checking account with Washington Mutual and you will get identity theft services free as an account feature. Here are the details from WaMu’s website -
“If you are a WaMu consumer checking customer, you are automatically eligible for Free ID Theft Services. The service provides:
- Identity theft insurance up to $5,000 (with no deductible) to help offset certain identity theft related expenses, including legal fees, lost wages and expenses paid out of pocket in connection with the theft of your identity (see program materials for details).
- Toll-free access to Identity Theft Recovery Specialists if you become a victim of identity theft.
- Automatic coverage. There’s no need to enroll—you’re already covered if you have a personal checking account with us.”
Premium services that include credit monitoring are available for a fee but the free service, combined with you checking your credit reports annually (rolling 4-month cycle), is good enough for most people.
4-star Millennium Resort in Scottsdale AZ Package Offer from Jul 9 – Sep 14
The 4-star Millennium Resort in Scottsdale AZ has a very nice offer this summer. For just $100 per night (valid any night from Jul 9 – Sep 14), get the following -
1. $100 daily resort credit that can be used for food, bar, room service, etc.
2. Free boat rentals on the 44-acre Camelback Lake where the resort is located
The resort has 2 championship golf courses, a tennis court, a fitness center and a newly renovated pool area.
Thanks to Travel Zoo for this promotion.
Jul 7, 2008
Las Vegas Hilton – Packages for $135
The Las Vegas Hilton is offering two different packages to visitors, both for $135 each.
Option 1
Stay 2 nights and get – 2 free entries to the spa, 2 free welcome cocktails, 6 free buffet meals, $50 in reward dollars and $150 bonus reward dollars for play.
Use offer code QX2E7B while booking.
Option 2
Stay 3 nights, get nothing else. Use offer code QX2E7C for this option.
As mentioned in the title, each package is for $135.
Sonoma life+style Colorblock Polo for $6 at Kohl’s online
Kohl’s online has the Sonoma life+style colorblock polo for just $6.
The striped split-neck polo is also available for $8.
Seagate 160GB Portable External Hard Drive on Clearance at Best Buy for $60
Best Buy is clearing out the Seagate Free Agent Go 160GB portable external hard drive for $59.99 with no coupons or rebates required. This is the slim version which does not require an external power supply.
This deal is not available online where it shows the regular price of $119.99, you have to go to the store to get it. Its a great price and coupled with Seagate’s 5-yr warranty, worth it.
Get 128 Oats & Chocolate Fiber One bars for about a Quarter per bar on Amazon
Add 4 boxes to your cart to add up to $56.32, then apply coupon code GENM2O49 during checkout to get $20 off.
You can get other flavors as well but this is the best one in my opinion. These are also some of the better snack bars on the market with a very healthy 9 grams of fiber per bar, low in fat and not loaded with sugar. Definitely a superior option to anything a typical office vending machine can offer.
Shipping is free!
Save between 40-50% on Kashi food products at Amazon
Get the all natural and healthy Kashi products at almost half the price of grocery stores. Mix and match items from the eligible list, spend at least $49, then use coupon code KASHI333 to get $20 off $49. Shipping is free so you save on a trip to the store as well.
Click on the link above, then click on any Kashi breakfast food. Then check out the Exclusive Offer box for a list of all eligible products.
Offer is valid until July 31.
Select Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas at a 35% discount until September 30
Select performances of Mystere, KA and Zumanity in Las Vegas (all from Cirque du Soleil) have been discounted by 35% until September 30. Click on the individual show links below to book your tickets.
Discounted price shows up after you click “Buy Tickets”. This offer is valid to residents of both the US and Canada.
Philips Senseo Single Serve Coffee Maker for just $15
Complete a survey and if you qualify, Philips will give you a brand new Senseo coffee maker, sample coffee pods, a canister for easy storage of pods and discount coupons worth $20 – all for just $15 in shipping & handling.
A pretty good deal for a machine that is normally sold around $50. By the way, you don’t have to buy Senseo pods to make coffee, there are at least a dozen other options available like Baronet, Green Mountain, Melitta, Emeril, Wolfgang Puck, etc.
Update on eBay Cashback Sale
This deal has another update – cashback is now at 25% which means anything you buy from eBay right now gives you a 25% discount after a 2-month old. Please refer to my original post on the mechanics of this deal.
Jul 6, 2008
Papa John’s BOGO offer online
Papa John’s has a nice Buy One Get One offer available online, but maybe restricted regionally (I used it yesterday in Atlanta, so it works). Log in to their website (create an account if you don’t have one), click on the coupon (under Specials and Features if you can’t see it), then proceed to order what you want. Best value for money is the X-Large pizza with upto 5 toppings each.
Choose store pickup to save on delivery charges and tipping.
Garmin Nuvi 200 GPS potentially for only $100 at Best Buy
Best Buy is selling the Garmin Nuvi 200 GPS for $149.99 which is a $70 savings from the regular price. However, if you can use the linked coupon, you can drop the price further by $50 to $149.99 which is a very, very good price for this GPS.
Note the following – this can be done only in store. It may be a good idea to sign up for Best Buy’s Reward Zone program and get the temporary membership card before you head over to the store. Lastly, whether to accept the coupon or not is entirely upto each store manager. So if one store doesn’t accept it, that doesn’t mean the next one won’t.
Also, if you do buy this GPS, don’t forget to register it online at MyGarmin.com and get the latest maps (you will need a USB cable).
500Gb Iomega External Hard Drive for $95 at Amazon
Amazon is selling the Iomega 500GB external USB 2.0 hard drive for $94.99 with free shipping, down from its regular price of $127.99.
Link to product page on Amazon
Taxes, if applicable, will be above this. Note that this is not the portable version that runs off USB ports, this one requires the included power supply.
50 4"x6” photo prints for just 1 cent by mail until July 12
Snapfish is running a special promotion – get 50 4x6 mail order photo prints for just a penny. Additional copies are 9 cents each. Shipping is extra.
Use coupon code JUL4PENNY08 at checkout. Offer ends July 12. While shipping is extra, its around $4 in the 48 continental US states.
Horizon Fitness Elliptical for <$200 at Sears, down from $900 regular price
Sears is clearing out the Horizon Fitness Elliptical model RE 7.6 for just $199.97 down from its previous price of $899.99! However, since this is a clearance item, availability is not guaranteed. Only way to find out – go to the Sears website and check availability at your nearest store by buying online for in store pickup. Do not call the store directly and alert store employees to this fabulous deal.
$5 off Movie Ticket from Fandango (must qualify through survey)
Go to the link below, fill out a survey on entertainment and if you qualify, get a coupon for $5 off your next movie purchase. Simple, isn’t it?
Navman F15 3.5” Touch-screen GPS for $88 at RadioShack
Regular price of this unit is $149.99, RadioShack has it on sale for $119.99. Follow the steps below to drop the price further -
1. Go to this link and activate the 10% off $75 purchase coupon
2. Search for item number 3136901 in the search box on the RadioShack website
3. Once you find it, add it to your shopping cart
4. Go to checkout where you will see the 10% discount from step 1
5. Standard shipping is free, but you will still pay any applicable taxes
6. Fill out this rebate form for $20 once you receive the GPS
7. Mail the rebate form, follow the instructions very carefully
Final price will $119.99 - $12 coupon - $20 rebate = $87.99 + tax on $107.99.
Rebate offer expires July 12.
Custom Photo Playing Cards for just $2.99 shipped
Get a deck of playing cards with your own photos for just $2.99 including shipping. Use coupon code PPC299 during checkout.
Choose the single deck option. Offer expires July 10.
Guitar Hero III Bundle, All Platforms, for $50 – Phone Orders only at Musician’s Friend
Very nice offer for this hot bundle from Musician’s Friend. Shipping and taxes are not included, but if you spend more than $99 (two bundles), shipping is free.
Online page for reference only
The promotional offer is NOT available online or in store, please call in 1-800-391-8762 to place your order.
Martha Stewart Everyday Micro Fleece Blankets from $4 at K-Mart
K-Mart stores and .com are clearing out Martha Stewart Everyday Micro Fleece blankets. Prices start at just $4.
Cheap Junior’s Tee Shirts for 97 cents at Walmart.com
Walmart.com has some really cheap kid’s tee shirts on sale for just 97 cents. If you have a store near you, then get them shipped to the store free and you can pick it up. Otherwise, pay only 97 cents for shipping.
Jul 5, 2008
Corsair 8GB USB Flash Drive for just $19 from Amazon
Amazon has the Corsair 8GB USB Flash Voyager Drive on sale for $38.89. Claim the $20 manufacturer’s mail-in rebate and the final price is $18.89.
Note that other sellers are also selling on Amazon, so choose the one that says “Ships from and sold by Amazon.com”. This will also give you free shipping.
Rebate ends July 15, but knowing Amazon, they will probably run out of stock or raise the price before that.
Jul 4, 2008
Get upto 18% discount on Gas purchases at Kroger Fuel Centers
As most of you are aware, Kroger is running a “stimulus promotion” giving a 10% bonus on gift cards of $300, $600 and $1200. This means if you buy a Kroger gift card worth $300, you get $30 on top of it as a bonus that goes up to $120 on a $1200 gift card. This gift can then be used at any Kroger or affiliated grocery store like Ralph’s and even Kroger gas stations.
The applicability of this promotion to gas purchases is what makes it interesting . Thanks to the bonus, here is some math that shows you the effective discounts you get just by using this gift card -
1. Base level, bonus only – 9%
2. Buying the gift card with a 5% cashback card – 13%
3. Using the gift card from #2 to buy gas – 14% (Kroger gives another 3 cents off to Kroger Plus card holders, anybody can get one at no cost)
4. If you happen to spend $100 in groceries at Kroger the previous month (as tracked on your Kroger Plus card) and hit the previous 3 conditions – 18%
So if gas is $4 per gallon and you hit all four parameters, then your effective gas price will only be $3.28 per gallon!!
If you do not have a credit card that gives 5% cash back on grocery store purchases (or have one with lower cash back), then your numbers will be affected to that extent.
In my opinion, if you have a Kroger Fuel Center near you and you shop at Kroger regularly, then this promotion is for you. The credit card won’t matter. Note that the bonus promo ends July 19 (as of now).
Make money / Get Cheap Magazine Subscriptions on Amazon
Amazon is running a special promotion on various magazines. Subscribe to them and get a $5-10 promotional certificate from Amazon which you can use on a future purchase. Here are some examples (discounted price shows up during checkout) -
2-yr subscription to Teen Vogue for $7
1-yr subscription to Men's Journal for $9.95
1-yr subscription to Fantasy Sports for $9.97
6-mth subscription to Sports Illustrated Kids for $10.95
The full list of magazines eligible for these promotional certificates is available when you go to any of these links and check the certificate conditions. Don’t forget to note how many times you can actually sign up.
Free Subscription to American Baby magazine
Get a free subscription to American Baby magazine by signing up at the link below -
Note of caution – you will get a lot of kids related junk mail in your post box after you sign up.
Latina magazine – 1-yr Free Subscription
Get a free year’s subscription to Latina magazine by going to the link below and signing up.
Seagate FreeAgent 500GB External Hard Drive for $90 at Office Depot
Office Depot has the Seagate FreeAgent 500GB external hard drive on sale for $89.99. This is not the super portable version where you don’t need a power supply, those are not yet available in the 500GB format. However, this one gives you more storage, has far better data retrieval speed and is a bit sturdier.
If you order online, shipping is free.
Jul 3, 2008
NexxTech Laptop Travel Kit Free After Rebate at Circuit City from July 3 – 5
Circuit City has the NexxTech Laptop Travel Kit (Wired mouse, USB cable, 512MB flash drive, 4-port USB hub) on sale for $39.99 with a $40 rebate making it effectively free. Its sold out online but you can check availability at your nearest store and pick up there placing an online order.
Additional 25% Online Discount on Gap
Use the coupon code gapsale25 when checking out at Gap online and get an extra 25% off even on clearance prices.
Trust Laser Mouse Free After Rebate at Circuit City from July 3 – 5
Circuit City has a Trust brand mouse on sale for $19.99 but with a $20 manufacturer’s rebate making it free. Add a filler for $5 to get free shipping.
This is a cheap mouse and not a cordless one. So unless you really need one for basic use, I would pass.
Another cheap “home use” laptop on sale from July 6 till July 12 at Staples
If you can’t get your hands on the laptop mentioned in this post, then Staples will have a very similar machine on sale for $399.99. The only difference is that the Staples machine has an AMD processor while the one at Best Buy has an Intel processor.
The Staples item number is 736601, model number is F761US. My personal preference will be to use the Intel processor, but given the typical uses this machine will see, it may not matter.
Additional Discount on Old Navy Clearance
Save an additional 20% on the current Old Navy clearance sale by using coupon code extra20. Spend over $100 and get free shipping as well.
This is applicable for online shopping only. The coupon code is valid until July 10.
Good “home use” Laptop on Sale at Best Buy for $399.99 from July 6 till July 12
Best Buy will have a cheap Compaq laptop on sale for just $399.99 from July 6 till July 12. Put in a cheap $35 upgrade to get 2GB RAM instead of the installed 1GB and you have a laptop perfect for almost every home use like emails, surfing, banking, etc. Rest of the features – dual core processor, 160GB hard drive, dvd burner, wireless, etc.
If you are not too finicky about speed, you can ignore the RAM upgrade as well. Model number is C762NR.
Jul 2, 2008
Kenneth Cole Sale – upto 70% off, until July 7
Kenneth Cole is having a sale online with prices upto 70% from their original list price.
The pages open on the footwear section but click on the other links to take you to apparel, accessories and outerwear. Sale ends July 7.
Jul 1, 2008
Spirit Airlines Sale – Fares starting $1.11
Spirit is running a very limited sale until midnight of July 2 with fares starting $1.11 on specific dates. Check the link for more details and destinations.
3 12-packs of Soda + 1.5qt Edy’s Ice Cream for just $4 at Target till July 5
Target has 12-packs of 7-up, A&W, Sunkist and Dr. Pepper on sale for $7 for 3 12-packs. Print the $1 soda coupons from the Target coupon generator (linked below) and get 3 12-packs for just $4. On top of it, Target this week is giving 1.5qt of ice cream free when you buy 3 12-packs of soda.
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