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09-04-2008, 06:20 AM
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Online shopping tip
Everyone may know this, but I know I sometimes forget so I thought a reminder might be helpful.
When shopping online for anything, anywhere, before placing your order, Google the retailer's name and "coupon" to see what comes up. Very often, you can find a code to get a discount or free shipping or something. Example: The other day, I was shopping for a necktie we needed for a gift. I found one at, of all places, a medical uniform company. Before I placed the order, I searched for a coupon and found that by signing up for the company's e-mailing list, I could get 10% off my first order. So I signed up and got the discount code. That saved me $3.50 in a matter of seconds. You can also find coupons for bricks and mortar retailers. Last weekend, we were going to Dick's Sporting Goods to look for something. I searched online and found a $10 or $50 purchase coupon and took that along. We ended up not buying anything, but I was ready if we had.
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09-04-2008, 06:29 AM
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If you are buying a big item, actually CALL and ask for a discount too. If nothing else you can usually get free shipping. I have been amazed how many discounts my spouse has gotten on electronics. Seems to be a little known secret. Not so much the regular retailers, but some of the purely online retailers will work with you.
I just got free shipping on some clothing looking up online coupons at checkout though. I love those. Good tip!
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09-04-2008, 08:12 AM
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Nice tips!
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09-04-2008, 04:56 PM
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I always check retailmenot.com before I purchase anything online. It's a great source for online coupon codes AND printable coupons for B & M retailers.
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09-04-2008, 09:23 PM
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09-04-2008, 10:24 PM
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Thanks disneysteve
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09-04-2008, 10:36 PM
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that's a great tips disney..actually it depends on the site too because i only shop at trusted sites, well ebay and amazon are good site..
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09-06-2008, 09:46 AM
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Right now, if you go to live.com and search for your item, Microsoft is giving free cash back checks if you click on the link after searching and then buy the item. % back depends on the retailer.
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09-06-2008, 10:13 AM
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Never even thought of doing that! Does it work for sites like amazon.com, textbooks.com, etc? Or only "regular" online stores?
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09-09-2008, 02:01 PM
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I do this as well. Sometimes I have to check several sites to find an active code but it's worth it. Don't forget to go through MrRebates or Ebates as well as checking to see if one of your CC's offers a discount/rebate/cashback.
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