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Walmart, Amazon and Target Sales, a Cease & Desist, Contests and More!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:34:00 +0000

Hello Black Friday Subscribers,

I know everyone is anxious for the next Black Friday advertisement to
be released, and while we still have no new ads to report on, we still
have a lot of sales information to cover.

This Saturday and Sunday (Nov 6-7), Walmart is having their Amazing
Electronics Event ( http://bfads.net/Link/1624 ) both in-stores and
online! The in-store sale starts at 8am, but the online sale has the
possibility to start earlier (current online time is TBD).

Last year, Walmart had the same sale where they had multiple items
either at or below Black Friday prices. The hot item last year was the
Xbox 360 w/ $50 gift-card, which was not available on Black Friday.
This year, the hot items appear to be the Sony PlayStation 3 Console
w/ Move Bundle and $50 Gift Certificate for $399
( http://bfads.net/Link/1620 ) and a Vizio 26" 720p LED LCD HDTV for
$198 ( http://bfads.net/Link/1608 ). Full sales information is available
in our news post here:
http://bfads.net/Walmarts-Saturday-Electronics-Sale

We will continue to update the post throughout the week as we learn
more about the sale and products included.

We're only three days into November and retailers are already kicking
off their full-forced sales drives leading up to Black Friday. We've
summarized four going on right now below:

- Walmart's Amazing Online Specials featuring a
32" 720p LCD for $299 here:
http://bfads.net/Link/1598

- Target has started their Great Holiday Toy Sale here:
http://bfads.net/Link/1602

- Amazon is continuing to run their Get Three Games for the Price of
Two on over 800 video-games sale here:
http://bfads.net/Link/1592

- NewEgg has started their Black November sale, which goes on all
month, here:
http://bfads.net/Link/1600

Many of the items included in the Target Toy Catalog

( http://bfads.net/Target-Toy-Book-2010 ) require in-ad coupons to get
the final sale price (coupons begin in the advertisement on page 13 in
the PDF here: http://bfads.net/Adscans ). These coupons can be used
both in-store and online (the online coupon code is on the back of the
coupon).

Full information on all of the above sales is available in our news
post here: http://bfads.net/The-November-Sales-Begin

Everyone should remember that these sales are not necessarily "Black
Friday" caliber, but feature a greater variety of items on sale than
will be available on Black Friday. We'll be covering all of these
sales and more throughout the week, so be sure to stay tuned!

Ending the email on a light note, yesterday we received a letter via
registered mail from Home Depot. We thought it'd be a letter of them
expressing their love for BFAds, how useful they find our site and how
much they appreciate us for promoting their sales. So imagine our
surprise when it turned out to be a hastily sent, preemptive cease and
desist letter ( http://bfads.net/Link/1626 ) that was addressed
to a competitor's site!

To return the favor, we sent a letter (read it here:
http://bfads.net/Link/1628 ) back to Ms. Mueller along with a
BFAds Golden T-Shirt! That's right, the first publicized winner of our
Golden T-Shirt contest is Ms. Trish Mueller, VP of Advertising for
Home Depot!

Congratulations to her and we look forward to her picture to claim the
$100 gift-card!

Speaking of contests, we are now on the third day of our November
Give-Away Contest and today's prizes are four $50 gift-cards and 20
BFAds t-shirts. If you haven't entered the contest yet, you can do so
here: http://bfads.net/Contest

Today's give-away ends tonight, November 1st, at 11:59:59 CST. You
only need to enter the November Holiday Give-Away Contest once (for
the month) and you will be eligible for every daily give-away.

We are also on our third day of our Facebook-exclusive contest where
we are giving away another $100 gift-card. Become a Fan of BFAds on
Facebook ( http://facebook.com/BFAds ) and answer the daily
question on our wall for a chance to win!

We hope to see at least a couple Black Friday advertisements appear
this week, but in the meantime, there's plenty of other sales going on
now or in the very near future to keep us all occupied.

Thanks for Subscribing and Tell Your Friends!

Kind Regards,
Michael

CVS Passport Photo Coupon

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 03:16:00 +0000

Did You Know September is National Coupon Month

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:07:00 +0000

You've probably noticed a lot of coupons because of the Labor Day holiday weekend.

But it's also National Coupon Month a time to celebrate the coupon clipper. These days it's more than just a past-time for many people.

It's been a banner year for coupon usage.

"What's the most you've ever saved?" I asked.

"I would say I saved about $30 or more," said Dauree Coleman, of Charleston, as she shopped at the Bigley Foodland.

"Probably about $10," Joyce Caruthers, of Roane County, said.

According to a coupon industry report, the number of coupons distributed in the first half of this year rose more than 11 percent.

That's building on a record-breaking 311 billion coupons distributed last year in the U.S.

The rise in coupon use started back in 2008, when bailouts and layoffs consumed the country, frustrating many households and prompted people to look for ways to make ends meet.

The number of people using them increased nearly 8 percent from a year ago and today, coupons have become a staple of the modern family budget -- complete with a road map.

"I get the Sunday paper, take all the ads and I go to the stores that will honor the other peoples' ads. And that saves me the gas from running to four or five stores," Caruthers said.

The heart of coupons are still the Sunday paper, but the Internet is making it even easier.

Leading coupon websites report record traffic with more than a million visitors and they're spilling over onto social networking sites and smart phones.

"And I'm going to start using them even more," Caruthers said.

"It takes time, but it's worth it," Coleman said.

Worth every cent.

According to one survey, 91 percent of shoppers would walk away from the "perfect sweater" if it wasn't on sale. But that 73 percent would come back later during a sale with a store coupon.

CNN Newsroom: The Art of Couponing

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:29:00 +0000

The coupon section in the Sunday Paper has shrunk as the deals have shifted to cyber space. Companies are going green and realizing it's more effective to put these deals online. There is a plethora of websites, workshops and other tools popping up everywhere to educate consumers on how to stretch their dollars by using coupons. Even social media sites like Facebook have jumped on the bandwagon to offer discounts to people who friend or follow them.

Coupon clipping classes and sites are becoming the latest way to save money and keep your quality of life without breaking the budget. As fewer coupons arrive in the paper, more deals are found online. But, you have to know how to navigate the web to find the best sites for getting the biggest bang for your buck.

These classes are popping up everywhere. Costs range from free to about $25 bucks. You may be wondering, “What do they teach at a coupon class?” Well, I’m glad you asked. Most of the classes in general cover a range of topics dealing with the art of "couponing." You’ll learn how to find coupons, the art of matching coupons to store sales, a list of all the top couponing websites, and how to use them. Participants will also discuss and learn tips on effective budgeting, the envelope system and determining how to feed a family of 4, 5, or even 6 on $50 a week. Last, but not least, a topic perfect for this economy: frugal living - with topics ranging from meal planning, thrift store shopping and how to be a garage sale guru.

I’ve often heard it said if you can solves someone's problems in this economy you’ll always have a job. Well, if the problem is lack of funds, it looks like the internet has provided an answer for many people working hard to stretch a dollar.

resource: cnn.com http://newsroom.blogs.cnn.com/2010/08/15/the-art-of-couponing/

Kellogg responds to food recall with replacement coupons

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:11:00 +0000

Kellogg's has responded to last week's recall by offering coupons for replacement boxes

Photo www.kelloggs.com

By now it's common knowledge that 28 million select Kellogg's cereal boxes were pulled from grocery store shelves across the country last week in a voluntary recall.

What's been slower to hit the news is what consumers who purchased Apple Jacks, Froot Loops, Corn Pops, or Honey Smacks could do to replace the boxes that gave off an odd smell and flavor and reportedly caused nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

An article on today's Chicago Tribune web site outlines the steps consumers can take to receive coupons for a free box (or boxes, depending on how many boxes were purchased and later recalled).

Consumers can call the Kellogg Customer Response Center at 888-801-4163 where they will hear an automated voice list each recalled product. Instructions are then given for obtaining coupons for replacement boxes.
Callers are prompted to leave their contact information and details on how many boxes were purchased.
Coupons are expected to arrive, via mail, within 7 to 10 business days.
Source: Chicago Tribune /http://www.examiner.com/x-54635-Olympia-Food-Examiner~y2010m6d30-Kelloggs-responds-to-food-
recall-with-coupons

Free Prescription Drug Coupons | Discount Pharmacy Coupons | Pharmaceutical Coupons

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 22 May 2010 11:53:00 +0000

FirstRX Savings.com

Nils A. Shapiro,
Editor-in-Chief for firstrxsavings.com

If this is your first visit to our website, it will help you to become familiar with us, and to discover how quickly and easily this site can help you to enjoy substantial savings whenever you want to have a prescription filled for a medication you need…or even when you are just looking for relief from minor, uncomfortable symptoms, such as a headache or the beginning of a cold.

FirstRxSavings.com website’s commitment to you is to offer the most comprehensive, most up-to-date money-saving opportunities available anywhere on the Internet for help in lowering your, and your family’s, health costs at any pharmacy.

Our staff has already designed this site to be very user-friendly, as you will see the very first time you use our service—right from the Home Page and continuing throughout. We want to be your most important source for hundreds of the money-saving coupons you need for the products you want--ready for you to print out from your computer and bring to your pharmacy. Our objective is clear and direct: To help you and your family know about every available opportunity to lower your health care costs at the pharmacy. In many cases, that means even entirely eliminating any co-pay that would ordinarily be required from you according to your present prescription insurance program. Not only for the first time you have a prescription filled, but often for refills, as well. Think of how much that can save you! We can also help you to save money on over-the-counter, non-prescription products, as well. And even if you do not have any prescription insurance, you can still take advantage of the savings amount shown on each coupon for that prescription medication or over-the-counter product!

As an important extra service, when you click “Join Our Mailing List" they will keep you regularly informed of additional new medication savings programs via our newsletter.

Most people now depend upon the Internet as their primary source for information. That’s why I am so pleased to have been selected to help make this new website --- FirstRxSavings.com --- the finest and most helpful of its kind for everyone who need medications, at a time when health costs have become a major concern for millions of American families.

Click here for instructions on how to use their site

We work for you, by maintaining excellent relationships with pharmaceutical companies, as well as with firms that make over-the-counter products. They, together with all physicians, realize that any medical treatment, in order to be most effective, must be strictly followed according to the physicians’ instructions. If a patient cannot afford to purchase the medication, and to continue refilling it for as long as directed by the physician, the success of that treatment --- and the patient’s health --- can be jeopardized. With that in mind, the pharmaceutical companies are committed to helping you continue your treatment. The programs that you will find on this website are sponsored by the pharmaceutical manufacturers in order to make it possible for you, and your family, to follow your physicians’ instructions to keep you and your family healthier. We look forward to having you with us as a regular visitor to this website.

You can also help other visitors to this site by telling them about your experiences with the medications you use. FirstRxSavings.com is an inter-active website. We welcome your personal comments--- about any experience you have had with the medications you use.

(e-mail me here) Your experience will help to guide others, and you will be doing them a great service. We will always remember that we work for you…so we welcome any additional suggestions you may have to help us make this the very best website of its kind in the world. Thank you.

5 Twitter Tips to Find Coupons Online

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 22 May 2010 11:45:00 +0000

resource: savings.com
Have you hopped on Twitter yet? If not, you may be missing out on fabulous coupons and discounts. Here are my top five tips to find money-saving coupons using Twitter:

1) Follow Your Favorite Stores. Where do you like to shop? Make a quick list of your favorites, then head to Google. Type the name of the store and then the word "Twitter." For example, I just typed in "Banana Republic" and "Twitter" into the search box. So now I'm following @BananaRepublic. The very first tweet was a 40% off coupon code good on all jewelry!

2) Build Twitter Lists. Create separate lists within your Twitter account so you can see on one screen tweets from all your favorite stores. This way you'll be among the first to find out about coupons and special deals.

3) Seek Out Popular Deal Tweets. Stop by Summize.com and type in the name of your favorite retailer along with the word "coupon" to see what pops up. You can also check out CheapTweet or TweetMeSavings for the most popular deal tweets in various categories.

4) Use Twitter Bots to Save Money. Give TinyMassive or CouponBot a whirl. With TinyMassive, send a tweet to @TinyMassive with the name of the product you want to buy. The bot will send back to you the lowest price found along with a link to product search results. Sending a tweet to @CouponBot with the name of a store will net you links to coupons to use at that retailer.

5) Track Hashtags. Follow hashtags like #coupon, #coupons, #bargains, #freebie and #freebies to find great deals. Just enter the hashtags in the search box on your Twitter page to see the most recent tweets.

Use Bed. Bath and Beyond Coupons at Babies R Us

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:17:00 +0000

Did you know hat you can take those super-awesome Bed, Bath, and Beyond 20% off one item coupons and use them at Babies "R" Us? Blogger John of Baby At Play heard about this coupon swap, and investigated the situation on behalf of all parents and doting friends and relatives. Turns out it can be done...but not all stores participate.

“
A friend of mine witnessed this recently at a BRU store in New Jersey. According to the cashier, BRU (wisely) doesn’t publicize the fact that they take competitor coupons. So how are these 2 stores related? They’re not. However, Bed Bath and Beyond owns/partners with Buy Buy Baby. In fact, I just checked the Buy Buy Baby corporate page and confirmed the 2 are related. Wow! I wish I knew this when I had to buy all my baby gear. My daughter is now 2.5 and we’ve already spent a fortune at Babies R Us. ...
Response back from R Us:
Thank you for contacting Babies”R”Us.
We appreciate your reaching out to us regarding your concerns relating to the use of Bed Bath and Beyond coupons at your local Babies”R”Us store. At this time it is not all stores that take these coupons,you would have to contact your local store for full details on the coupon policy.
Sincerely,
Juan Funes
Corporate Guest Relations

”

Have you tried to use a Bed, Bath and Beyond coupon at Babies "R" Us? Let us know if you were successful.

resource: http://consumerist.com/2010/04/you-can-use-bed-bath-and-beyond-coupons-at-babies-r-us-sometimes.html

Ever wonder which stores accept competitor’s coupons? I’ve been curious about this lately and have contacted a few stores asking what their policy is on this. I’ll keep you posted as I find out!
One of the first stores I contacted was Bed Bath and Beyond. Here’s their policy on accepting competitor’s coupons:
Our stores will be happy to accept competitor coupons. However, due to manufacturer and retailer restrictions, the following will apply:

The coupon must be from our competitors, home furnishing retailers who sell the same items that we sell
Not valid with any other coupon or discount offer
Not valid on previous purchases
The coupon may not be expired
The coupon is not valid for the purchase of gift cards, All-Clad, Alessi, Baby Jogger, Baby Planet, BOB, Bugaboo, Bumbleride, DKNY, Ed Hardy, ERGObaby, iJoy, kate spade, Maclaren, Maxi-Cosi, Miele, Monique Lhuillier, Mountain Buggy, Mutsy, Nambe, Nautica, Orbit Baby, Orrefors Kosta Boda, Pediped, Peg Perego, Phil & Teds, Quinny, Richard Ginori, Riedel, Robeez, Shooting Stars Portrait Studio, Stokke, Svan, Swarovski, Tempur-Pedic, Tommy Bahama, T-Tech by Tumi, Uppa Baby Products, Vera Wang, Versace, Waterford, Wedgwood, or Wusthof products.
Only one competitor coupon can be used per household
The coupon can only be used on an item that can be found at BOTH retailers

resource: http://springsbargains.com/bed-bath-and-beyond-do-they-accept-competitor-coupons/

Sweepstakes: HGTV Dream Home 2010 Giveaway- Enter Now til Feb. 19, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:34:00 +0000

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Remember, you can enter once a day through February 19, 2010, for a chance to live the dream. Learn more.

Your RxCoupons.com Printable Coupons

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:56:00 +0000

Go to YourRxCoupons.com!

Search, click, print, and save.

We've made it our mission to provide the best markdowns and discounts on prescription drugs on the web. Every coupon you find is free, good at every pharmacy in the US, and will save you money directly at the point of purchase - no rebate forms, UPCs, or paperwork required!

Frequently Asked Questions

And their answers

Below are answers to common questions that they get.

How does this work? Where do these coupons come from?

Short answer: The manufacturers provide the discounts. Long answer: pharmaceutical companies want your business badly enough that they'll offer discounts on almost any drug they make. We've made a deal with a large supplier of prescription drugs that allows us to offer those discounts to you in the form of coupons.

How do I use the coupons?

Click, print, bring, and save. Just find the coupon you want, print it from your computer, bring it to your pharmacy, and present it when you pay for your prescription to save money on the spot.

What type of discounts can I expect?

Discounts vary and can range anywhere from 0%-75% depending on the type of prescription, whether or not the drug is generic, and the location of the specific pharmacy. The average discount is 28%.

Will the coupons work at my pharmacy?

Yes. Every pharmacy can accept these coupons. If the pharmacist you talk to isn't familiar with prescription drug coupons, ask to speak to a manager. Every coupon is printed with a customer service number that you can call should you run into any difficulties.

Do I need to register or pay for this service?

No. As mentioned above, the pharmaceutical companies are getting your business when you use these discounts. Because they're willing to make that trade-off, they don't charge or ask for any kind of information. The only cost of these coupons to you - literally - is the ink and paper you'll use to print them.

What happens when I use my coupon?

Just bring your card or coupon to your favorite pharmacy. Present your card or coupon to your pharmacist. Your pharmacy will input your information into the computer where your permanent records are kept. Once the information has been stored by your pharmacy you no longer need the card or coupon because your records are in the computer. Each time you return to the pharmacy you will get the plan's appropriate discount. Store your card or coupon in a safe place.

Important Note

Notice to Medicare users: although this coupon can be used as a Medicare Part D supplement by covering drugs once participants reach the "donut hole," drugs purchased with the card will not count toward your Medicare deductible.

Christmas Coupons Deal Website Releases Blog in Time for Holiday Savings

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:41:00 +0000

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 13, 2009 -- Penny pinchers and belt-tighteners have more reason to rejoice. ChristmasCoupons.com, a leading online source for online deals and discounts, announces the release of their new blog. The blog benefits its readers by announcing daily updates on coupons available site-wide.

Christmas Coupons Blog

Our aim is to help our readers save money not only through providing Christmas coupons, but by offering common sense and unique money-saving tips, which makes our blog truly valuable.

Christmas deals abound on Christmas Coupons, as the website consistently adds new deals and retailers. The company aims to make Christmas shopping and deal-hunting easy for its customers, and the blog is their latest successful effort. "We've had amazing response," says Anna Reed, spokeswoman for Christmas Coupons, "and it indicates that consumers see us as a reliable source for the latest and best Christmas deals."

The release of the blog is timely, as holiday shoppers are expected to spend less this season while aiming to get the best deal for their dollars. These consumers, before purchasing, use websites like Christmas Coupons to find the best discounts, and thus inform their purchases. This usage puts the number of computer coupons, and those hunting for them, on the rise. A recent Harris Interactive poll states that 62% of the respondents reported searching for coupons for online stores, and 12% of that number said that they only purchase after checking for a coupon first. This is a notable jump from 8% the previous year.

Coupon hunters look for ways to make holiday shopping more efficient, and often rely on blogs for quick updates about deals. The Christmas Coupons blog, according to Ms. Reed, "offers quick tips and money-saving ideas for Christmas. Our aim is to help our readers save money not only through providing Christmas coupons, but by offering common sense and unique money-saving tips, which makes our blog truly valuable."

Christmas Coupons has deals on the most popular products, and they also offer bargains on more specific desires. On a typical day, blog posts cover new deals on menswear, baby clothes, pet-related needs, and organic coffee. The retailers on Christmas Coupons offer a variety of discounts, ranging from buy-one-get-one-free for table settings to a jewelry coupon code for a high-end accessories brand.
By combining two rapidly growing trends, ChristmasCoupons.com is quickly becoming a leading online source for finding the best discounts on consumer favorites all year round.

For more information, please visit www.christmascoupons.com

About ChristmasCoupons.com:
Christmas Coupons brings the best deals and discounts on your favorite products. Just like Santa and his elves in the North Pole, we celebrate Christmas year round by searching for the best coupons, deals, and discounts on your favorite stores. Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for our customers to save money and find the perfect gifts for friends and family. Whether you're shopping for the holidays or any time of year, you can find what you want for less at ChristmasCoupons.com!

CouponChief.com Provides Digital Coupon Clipping To Frugal Consumers Through Their Online Coupon Website

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:14:00 +0000

www.eprretailnews.com -The online coupon website CouponChief.com is a popular destination for those looking to save money on purchases. The easy-to-navigate site allows visitors to search for coupons before buying products, helping people save money on a wide range of products and brands.

Coupon Chief is the digital equivalent of traditional coupon clipping. Users of the site simply have to search for the coupon codes they need directly on the website and can start making purchases immediately. Shoppers don’t have to wait for coupon books to arrive in the mail and the savings occur right away.

Coupons save consumers a good amount of money, especially over time. The savings add up over the course of a year, or even a few purchases. Buying online has always been convenient, but now with online coupons available at the touch of a button, it is also affordable. In addition, it’s possible to find substantial coupons for a variety of different products and services.

The way Online Coupons work is fairly straightforward. When checking out with a purchase at an online retailer, the order confirmation form usually has a field for a promotional or coupon code before checkout is confirmed. Sometimes you may, for example, get 10% off an order or be able to take advantage of free shipping deals on orders over a certain amount of money.

To get specific coupons from CouponChief.com, consumers simply have to type in a domain or online store f r o m which they are interested in making a purchase. The website’s search engine searches for matches and then returns the applicable results in a matter of seconds.

After the list of choices pops up, visitors can copy the coupon code and click the “use it” link directly on the site to be taken to the store to buy the product or service. Once visitors have been redirected, they can browse the online store at their leisure until they find what they need. When an item has been selected, customers can go through the checkout cart as normal, making sure they input the special coupon code they obtained earlier to get the required discount.

Digital coupons are extremely easy to use and are available for a large selection of different merchants online. With a site like CouponChief.com making the hunt for coupons even easier, saving money doesn’t have to be a chore. The site brings all the best coupons for brand name online stores right to the consumer’s fingertips, making shopping and purchasing products at a discount a quick and painless process.

For additional information about saving money with online coupons, contact Coupon Chief at pr@couponchief.com or visit www.CouponChief.com.

CouponChief.com is an online supplier of digital coupons. The site provides Coupon codes to shoppers wanting to save money on the purchase of products and services f r o m a wide range of online stores.

Via EPR Network

Cyber Monday Deals 2009: Coupons, Discounts, Free Shipping

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:43:00 +0000

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The Cyber Monday deals are streaming in and those who didn't grab a great deal on Black Friday may find what they are looking for on Cyber Monday. Not just limited to big retailers like Best Buy, Staples, Walmart, KMart and Sears, many great deals are out there on strictly online shops. Try NewEgg.com, Overstock.com, Amazon.com and thousands of online retailers for Cyber Monday deals.

There are plenty of computer and laptop deals emerging for Cyber Monday. See some of the latest deals here.

Big this year besides computers are televisions, GPS, Blue Ray players, digital cameras, Zhu Zhu pets, video games, Wii, XBox360 and more.

Here are a few deals, coupon sites, and great links for Cyber Monday:

Overstock.com is offering a Canon Powershot A590 IS for $134.99 and a JVC camcorder is going for $147.59.

Gamestop is offering $10-20 off boxed games and 25-50 percent off download titles.

Amazon.com is still running "Black Friday" sales but there will undoubtedly be more for Cyber Monday. Right now Amazon is offering loads of great Black Friday deals. There are some buys on Blu-ray discs most going for under $20.00.

There is also Free Super Saving Shipping on $25+ orders

Best Buy is offering $10-15 off all iPods, $10-20 off video games like Guitar Hero Aerosmith bundle for $49.99. From the HDTV department Best Buy is also selling a Samsung 52" 1080p LCD HDTV for $1700.

eBay: Up to 90% off retail for some items

Fingerhut: Low monthly payments and six special offers

Walmart: Big markdowns on certain products

Kmart: $5 off $50 purchase with code KMART5OFF50

ShopNBC: Four special offers including 15% off first order

Sears: $5 off $50 purchase with code SEARS5OFF50

Buy.com: $5 off $100 orders or $10 off $200 orders

Target: Free shipping on more than 100,000 items when spend $50

Macy’s: Savings of 20-60% on more than 25,000 items

eToys.com Free shipping when you spend over $49 and 50% off hundreds of toys. Free HotWheels carry case with a $30 HotWheels purchase.

Walmart hasn't leaked their Cyber Monday deals yet but the deals right now are great. They have a Nintendo DSi Video Game bundle Choose your Nintendo DSi, accessory and one game for $189.

Cyber deals are everywhere, not just on Cyber Monday. Try sites like CyberMonday.com and CyberMonday.net for deals, coupons and free shipping offers from hundreds of retailers.

The 5 Worst Holiday Gotchas

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:39:00 +0000

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

provided by
ConsumerReports

Avoid bank and retailer fees and other big money wasters this year.

Holiday time is tough enough on your budget. You don't want to spend more than you planned because a retailer or credit-card company came up with some tricky way to squeeze more money out of you. Well, you can beat the system! You just need to know where to look for these sneaky shopping traps.

Trap No. 1

Hidden debit-card fees

Whipping out your debit card to pay for holiday goodies probably seems like a budget-friendly idea because the cash is immediately withdrawn from your account. No need to worry about paying interest on a credit card or fees for bounced checks. But using a debit card could end up costing you a lot more than you'd think. In the past banks would reject a debit purchase that was more than the amount you had in your account. But many banks now process the purchase-and then hit you with an overdraft fee. Those charges range from $25 to $35 at 16 of the largest banks, according to a July Consumer Federation of America survey. If you buy several gifts in one day and use your debit card to pay for gas, groceries, and lattes, you could be hit with multiple fees. In September, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo announced plans to lower or eliminate overdraft fees. Let's hope other banks will follow suit.

Dodge it! Use a credit card for large purchases, especially if you pay the full balance each month. Credit cards give you a lot more protection than other forms of payment if your account number falls into the wrong hands or if you have a legitimate beef with a seller and want to dispute a charge. Use a debit card only for small purchases if you're relatively certain you won't need the extra protection a credit card provides and you're sure you won't go over your balance.

Trap No. 2

Phony sales

Many highly promoted "door buster" sales, particularly ones that take place on Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) and the following Cyber Monday, offer deep discounts on hot-ticket items. Black Friday has earned the reputation as a bargain-hunter's dream because retailers feature a limited quantity of high-profile, attention-grabbing toys or electronic items at or below cost to draw you in, hoping you'll also purchase lots of full-price merchandise. There's a more deceptive version of deep-discount sales, though: An item is advertised at a superlow price on a Web site, but it's a phony come-on. The goal is to get you to buy something else and spend much more. If you try to buy just the sale item, you'll often find that the retailer cancels the sale, claims the product has been back-ordered for months, or sends you lower-quality merchandise or items that you never ordered. Returns can be difficult, if not impossible.

Dodge it! To protect yourself when you're shopping online, be wary of unrealistically low prices. Don't make a purchase if you're pressured to buy additional products or services. To be supersafe, stick with merchants you know. Also, follow these other tips:

* If you go to a door-buster sale, don't buy other items in the store unless you have done the research ahead of time and know they're a good deal.
* Don't worry about missing a one-day sale. It's very likely that another supersale will come along. Last year we found plenty of so-called one-day sales that were extended.
* If someone on your list wants this year's hot item, hit the stores as soon as you can. Go early to beat the crowds or try online. Last year we found that online retailers sometimes offered special savings early in the morning.

Trap No. 3

Unnecessary warranties

This holiday season, shoppers are expected to spend more than a billion dollars on extended warranties. Appliance and electronics retailers push shoppers to buy extended warranties or service plans because the store keeps 50 percent or more of what they charge for them. That's much more than they can make just selling the products. But extended warranties are notoriously bad deals because some repairs are already covered by the standard manufacturer's warranty that comes with the product. And our data show that products seldom break within the period the extended warranty covers -- after the standard warranty has expired and within two to three years of purchase. When electronics and appliances do break, the repairs, on average, cost about the same as an extended warranty.

Dodge it! Our decades of brand research have shown that products are reliable enough that we don't think you need extended warranties. But if you'd like the peace of mind an extended warranty can provide, you might be able to get similar coverage by charging the item on a credit card. Check your card agreement; some cards, especially gold and platinum ones, lengthen the original manufacturer's warranty by as much as one year. If you can't rely on your card's additional coverage, channel your inner Scrooge. Get the cheapest deal you can on an extended warranty by including the cost of one in your price comparison. Always try to negotiate a better deal. And don't pay more than 20 percent of an item's purchase price for any warranty.

Trap No. 4

Gift-card charges

Sure, buying gift cards can shorten your holiday shopping time. You don't have to rack your brain to come up with an appropriate gift for the hard-to-please folks on your list or spend hours hunting for whatever present you settle on. But we advise shoppers to avoid gift cards. Some come with purchasing and processing fees, expiration dates, transaction fees, and inactivity fees that unfairly diminish their value over time. And the recipient could end up with a worthless piece of plastic if a company goes out of business or files for bankruptcy protection after you buy its card. There's also a good chance your card will not be used. A quarter of the people we surveyed last November still hadn't used a gift card they received during the previous holiday season.

Dodge it! In one bit of good gift-card news, American Express announced in September that it would no longer impose fees on its gift cards -- but it will still charge you $3 to $7 to buy one. Consider giving cash instead of any gift cards issued by credit-card companies, banks, or malls. If you do buy a gift card, stick to those issued by retailers, which are relatively free of expiration dates and pesky fees.

Trap No. 5

Return fees

Many electronics items, especially cameras, camcorders, computers, monitors, printers, scanners, projectors, PDAs, and GPS devices, are subject to a 15 to 25 percent restocking fee if they are returned opened or if they're not in a factory-sealed box. If you return a refurbished item, it might be subject to a restocking fee, too. You might even be charged a 15 percent restocking fee for some appliances, tools, and lawn-and-garden products if you don't return them in their original packaging. Merchants can't resell as new any item after the package has been opened, so they penalize you for opening it.

Dodge it! Don't open the package if you don't want what's inside. Items like computer software, music CDs, and movie DVDs aren't generally returnable for another title after the seal has been broken. But if you do break a seal, some stores will give you a partial refund of a restocking fee if you ask. You should not have to pay a restocking fee if the item was defective when you unwrapped it. And always find out about a store's return policy before you buy. Things like restocking fees and limits on what you can return vary among retailers, and some retailers have a different policy online than they do in their stores.

The Ultimate Insider Black Friday Guide

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:21:00 +0000

Where to Go for the Best Deals
By Rebecca Kern, U.S. News & World Report

With a slowly recovering economy, retailers are looking for ways to lure wary customers into their stores on Black Friday. Some retailers are attracting shoppers by staying open on Thanksgiving Day, in addition to extending their hours on Black Friday. Wal-Mart leads the pack, with most of its stores remaining open for 24 hours on Thanksgiving Day as well as Black Friday. On Thanksgiving, the Gap will open at 9 a.m., Banana Republic at 11 a.m., and Old Navy at noon. Toys "R" Us stores will open their doors at midnight before Black Friday. Others are employing social media contests to draw in customers, like J.C. Penney Co.'s Facebook sweepstakes, in which winners will receive a Penney's $500 gift card, assistance from personal shoppers, and a limo ride to the store.

Here's where you can score some impressive Black Friday deals:

Wal-Mart will allow customers to camp out next to their desired items beginning on Thanksgiving Day, and Black Friday specials will last from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. Featured items include a Magnovox Blu-ray player for $78, a Sanyo 50-inch plasma 720p HDTV for $598, a Tom Tom GPS for $59, a reversible fleece jacket for $7, and a Barbie Power Wheels Ride-On for $88.

For the young at heart, Toys "R" Us will give 250,000 free Crayola 64 Boxes with any purchase, along with an $18 Crayola coupon on Black Friday. The store will also have thousands of the popular Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster in stock, along with doorbusters like a $50 gift card with the purchase of an iPod touch. Toys "R" Us will extend sales from Friday to Saturday, with deals that include select Nintendo games for $9.99. For more sneak peaks at the specials, visit the Toys "R" Us Facebook page at midnight on November 23 or take a look at 100 additional "Mystery Deals" on Toysrus.com at midnight on November 25.

Those looking for fashion items for less will have quite a selection. The Gap will offer a buy-one, get-one-free sale for adult sweaters, kid's fleeces, and pajama pants beginning November 25. Old Navy will offer doorbusters, including a free Rock Band guitar for the first few customers in line on Thanksgiving Day, $15 sweaters, and 50 percent off outerwear. On Black Friday, you can buy one cashmere sweater or scarf and get one free at Banana Republic.

Victoria's Secret will have "Pink Friday" specials beginning at 5 a.m. on Black Friday, with select stores opening at midnight, and will offer a free Victoria Secret tote with a $60 purchase. Meanwhile, Bath & Body Works will offer a VIP Bag that contains over $100 worth of products for $15 with a $40 purchase in its stores. The bath products retailer will open the doors at 6 a.m.

In the home appliance arena, Home Depot will offer $400 worth of savings on a pair of Maytag washers and dryers, a RIGID Dry/Wet vacuum for $19.88, and a Makita 18-Volt Hammer Driver Drill & Impact Driver combo kit for $199. These deals will begin on Thanksgiving Day online and in stores at 6 a.m. on Black Friday. Meanwhile, the deals at Lowe's last from 6 a.m. on Black Friday through Monday, November 30. They include a Whirlpool Cabrio washer and dryer for $998 and a Whirlpool 24.8-cubic foot French Door Refrigerator for $898.

Target will release its specials on November 25 at target.com/weeklyad and will have an online-only Thanksgiving Day sale. Customers looking for Black Friday deals will receive maps listing the store's specially priced items. They will also receive a $10 gift card when they spend $100 or more from 5 a.m. to noon on Black Friday.

Deals on electronics will be a big hit on Black Friday this year. Staples plans to offer an HP laptop with Intel Celeron processor for $299.98, a Garmin Nuvi 225W GPS 9 for $119.99, and an HP 8GB flash drive for $12.99. Also, electronics retailer Best Buy is currently offering deals on TVs before Black Friday, which include a 32-inch Dynex LDC HD TV for $299.99 and a 40-inch Dynex 1080p for $499.99.

Shoppers looking for jewelry discounts should stop by JCPenney stores. The general merchandiser's Black Friday specials — which last from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. — include Timex watches starting at $27.50, 1/5-carat T.W. diamond stud earrings for $49.99, and ½-carat T.W. diamond necklaces, bracelets, or earrings for $79.99. JCPenney will also have big sales on clothing and footwear for kids, teens, and adults.

Macy's will also offer specials on jewelry, apparel, and luggage from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Black Friday, as well as 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 28. Deals include diamond accent earrings for $34.99, ½-carat diamond studs for $199, and Victorinox Swiss Army watches for $139. Also, all kids' coats and sleepwear are 60 percent off.

At Kohl's, shoppers will find more than 300 savings offers online and in stores from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Black Friday. Kohl's shoppers can get a $10 gift card for every $50 they spend in store or online. Their specials include a 7-inch portable LCD TV from Digital Labs for $69.99, 50 to 60 percent off apt. 9 sportswear for misses, petites, and women, 50 percent off name-brand children's toys, 40 to 80 percent off kitchen electrics after rebate, and 55 to 60 percent off sterling silver jewelry.

For shoppers who don't feel like combating the mind-numbing traffic and meandering lines, most stores will offer the same specials on their websites. Amazon.com will offer its Black Friday specials from November 23 through November 30 at amazon.com/blackfriday. Deals include up to 70 percent off diamond stud earrings, a KitchenAid Pro 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixer for $299.99, and Fujifilm 10 megapixel J28 for $79.99.

Dirty Secrets of Black Friday 'Doorbusters' | Best Buy Black Friday Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:53:00 +0000

CNNMoney.com - Here are a few things bargain-hungry consumers need to know before they hit stores before dawn the day after Thanksgiving.

Here's a Black Friday reality check: Of the hordes of pre-dawn shoppers who line up for hours outside stores on the day after Thanksgiving, most will not bag the best bargains that appear in merchants' circulars.

Look at the fine print that appears next to an advertised "doorbuster deal" at the bottom of the page in this year's circulars.

It will either say "While supplies last," "Minimum 2 per store," "No rainchecks" or "All items are available in limited quantities."

A quick scan through a few of this year's Black Friday circulars show quantities as low as a "minimum of 5 per store" on some models of large plasma and HDTVs and popular brands of home appliances such as a washer-dryer pair.

Should Black Friday deal hunters feel cheated? Yes they should, say some retail experts.

"It's a sleazy practice," said Craig Johnson, retailing expert and president of retail consulting group Customer Growth Partners.

"I am old school," said Johnson. "If a retailer is advertising a juicy deal and they are not prepared to have in sufficient quantity, don't advertise it. Or give consumers a raincheck."

Johnson said it's not enough for retailers to mention that they'll have such limited quantities of a product on one of the most-hyped shopping days of the year.

"Retailers aren't winning any customers. They are just pissing off people," he said. "It's poor retailing practice."

Unfortunately for consumers, more examples abound.

CNNMoney.com spoke to industry experts to uncover a few dirty secrets of Black Friday deals.

Limited quantities: Advertising a Black Friday deal as "limited quantities" is bogus, said Johnson.

"The only time it makes sense to have only two or three [items] in stock is if the deal is on a $2 million gift product that appears in the Neiman Marcus holiday catalog," he said.

Edgar Dworsky, a consumer advocate and editor of Consumer World, agreed with Johnson.

"C'mon guys. Give me a break," said Dworsky. "How can you be the size of a retailer like Sears and only get a minimum of five per store, yet devote big space in your circular to advertise that deal?

Sears (SHLD, Fortune 500) has not officially revealed its Black Friday sales. However, the company confirmed to CNNMoney.com that two of its post-Thanksgiving deals include a Samsung 40-inch 1080p LCD HDTV for $599.99, "Only while quantities last, minimum three per store, no rainchecks."

The other is a Kenmore 3.5-cubic-foot high-efficiency washer and 5.8-cubic foot dryer pair for $579.98, "Limit four per store, no rainchecks."

"Sure, you probably have more, but how do you put out a circular to millions of households and only have three?," Dworsky asked.

When asked for a comment, Sears spokesman Tom Aiello said he was "not comfortable" addressing the issue of limited quantities for some Black Friday deals.

Such short supply on deals are not only annoying but can also be dangerous to Black Friday shoppers.

"We saw the stampede at a Wal-Mart (WMT, Fortune 500) store in New York last year on Black Friday that led to an employee's death," said Burt Flickinger, managing director of consulting firm Strategic Resource Group. "The stampede happened because so many of the deals were advertised as limited supply."

One retailer, while not explaining why its advertised deals are in such limited supplies, said it is taking measures to better handle the Black Friday rush.

"From going down the line and handing out doorbuster tickets that guarantee a purchase in advance of the store opening, to printing the minimum quantities in the circular, we go to great lengths to ensure that the Black Friday consumer knows exactly how many items will be at the store and whether or not they will be able to purchase one prior to entering the store," Best Buy (BBY, Fortune 500) wrote in an e-mail.

What do you mean this HDTV is a "derivative?" Some of the holiday electronics with those low sale prices are derivatives, models that have a few less features than a standard model in that product line, said Dworsky.

The difference can be subtle. "The image contrast ratio might be 20,000 in a derivative model versus 30,000 in a standard model," he said. "Most consumers probably won't even notice the difference."

A report earlier this month in Consumer Reports called attention to HDTV models from Samsung and Sony advertised in Black Friday deals that appear to be "derivatives." The report said these one-off TVs "with unfamiliar model numbers" are usually cheaper than the standard model in their class.

Dworsky cautions that retailers usually don't advertise these models as derivatives. "There's no way the average consumer will know that the TV model they are buying is not the standard one unless they are savvy enough to compare their model numbers," he said.

Which Black Friday deals are online? "Many retailers will say that their Black Friday deals are available online," said Dworsky. "But they're not nice enough to tell you which ones."

"How about telling me which exact ones so I can shop online from home and I'm not in my pajamas at 5 a.m. in front of your store," he said.

Online deals that never get shipped: Case in point: Sears. Last year, one of Sears' hottest Black Friday doorbuster deal was on a Kenmore washer-dryer pair for $600.

Even though the retailer advertised that deal to be in "limited quantities," the company decided to honor every customer order made on that deal last Black Friday.

Big mistake. The manufacturer could not ramp up production fast enough. Some customers waited months before their order was shipped. Others were sold a substitute model, that was "comparable or even better" for the same deal price, said Sears' Aiello.

Lesson learned. "We will not be doing that again this year," he said.

Be careful if you're shopping online on Black Friday, said Dworsky.

"Since retailers don't have a live inventory online you run the risk of getting an e-mail weeks later that your order had been delayed or worse, canceled, because the product is out of stock," he said.

About those rainchecks: Finally, if a retailer does offer you a raincheck on a deal, it could still turn out to be an empty promise, Flickinger warned.

"A raincheck doesn't guarantee that you will eventually get that elusive Black Friday deal," he said. "Consumers can go weeks waiting and hoping, and the retailer may never get more of the product shipped to its stores."

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Why do coupons expire?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:07:00 +0000

coupons, expiration, dates - Engaging in a discussion about expired coupons with an avid couponer is like opening a can of worms. Many shoppers believe they should be entitled to use coupons past the printed expiration dates. Before we delve into that issue, there's an important question to answer: Why do coupons expire at all?

Many years ago, coupons often had extremely long expiration dates — some even carried the proclamation, "No Expiration Date." But today's coupons, on average, expire in 3-6 months. As with anything, there are exceptions. You may find a short-dated coupon that expires in six weeks or a long-dated one that's good for nine months or more.

Why do coupons expire? Companies want us to use coupons to buy their products within a specified time frame. The coupon, whether found in the newspaper or on the Internet, is typically part of a promotional campaign that includes other forms of advertising, such as in-store signage and promotion, newspaper and magazine ads and TV spots all scheduled around the same time. This is especially true for new products. With a new product, the goal is often to get people to try the product quickly after the launch, so the company can determine if the product is likely to be successful.

For example, a detergent manufacturer recently released a new product for pre-treating laundry stains. There are similar products on the market, so the manufacturer needs to make an impression and entice shoppers to switch brands. I especially enjoy watching new products hit the market because marketers typically will offer much higher-value coupons when a product is first introduced than they will when the product has been on the market for awhile.

Convincing a shopper to try a new brand when there are already similar, proven products on store shelves is a big challenge. A high-value coupon is often the incentive a shopper needs to take a chance on a new product rather buying a tried-and-true brand. The manufacturer often will run multiple advertising campaigns to try to get shoppers to buy an item during issued a coupon promotion.

The new stain pre-treatment product was priced at $3.74, comparable to the competition. But its manufacturer issued $1.50 coupons as part of the launch campaign. That's not bad. And a $1.50 coupon definitely has potential if the price of the item is further reduced with a sale.

A few weeks after I got the $1.50 coupon, my newspaper ran a full-page advertisement for the new laundry product. The ad encouraged shoppers buy the product at a specific store and included a $1.50 store coupon. This store allows shoppers to "stack" coupons, allowing shoppers to use one store coupon and one manufacturer coupon together on the same item. Stacking these two coupons would save me a total of $3 on this $3.74 item, over 75 percent savings! Time to buy. I happily took my bottle home for 74 cents.

This is a great example of a manufacturer using coupons to drive sales within a certain timeframe. The manufacturer coupon expired two months from when I received it and the store coupon expired five weeks from the day it appeared in the paper. From the manufacturer's standpoint, my purchase was a sign of a successful marketing campaign. The coupons enticed me to try the new product, which I likely wouldn't have bought unless it was a very good deal. The shorter expiration dates on the coupons ensured I would buy it within a specific time frame, key to the product's successful launch. Coupons helped the company boost sales in a short period of time.

WOW heres is where someone is thinking......making extra cash on side with expired coupons

Meijer Coupon Take an Additional 15% Off Item Black Friday | $5.00 Purina Cat/Dog Food

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:41:00 +0000

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Riteaid Online Coupons

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:44:00 +0000

couponing.about.com- Rite Aid has announced a new online savings program at Riteaid.com where customers can save with coupons they can print just by watching short informational videos on select products.

Videos can be viewed by brand, category or manufacturer. Customers can watch videos about select products available at Rite Aid and print related in-store coupons totaling up to $130 in savings. They also receive a $5 Rite Aid Bonus Coupon when they earn 20 video credits. Some videos are worth multiple credits. Click Image or here for Riteaide.com

New videos and coupons will be offered and updated on an ongoing basis. Customers choose which brands and products interest them. The more videos they watch, the more they save.

Early participation includes Rite Aid vendors Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, L’Oreal, Johnson and Johnson and Wyeth, as well as major brands including Olay, HUGGIES, AVEENO and Alavert.

Alongside the video promotions, Rite Aid has launched a series of coupon savings programs at its more than 4,800 stores nationwide and online. The savings blitz includes additional pages of coupons in Rite Aid’s weekly newspaper circulars and special savings coupons at Riteaid.com.

"More and more, we're seeing Rite Aid customers plan their shopping trips around discounts and promotions," said John Learish, Rite Aid Senior Vice President, Marketing. "We recognize this is a national trend and want to offer more of these opportunities to both our loyal customers and those giving our stores a new look."

Costco Black Friday Sales

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:47:00 +0000

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Target Black Friday Ads - Video Games

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:43:00 +0000

Target Black Friday Ads

Video Games

$10 Gift Card With Select Video Game Purchases    $0.00
$20 Gift Card With Any DSi System Purchase    $0.00 *
$50 Gift Card With Any Call Of Duty Super Elite XBOX 360 System Bundle    $0.00
$50 Gift Card With Any XBOX 360 120GB Elite Game System Bundle Purchase $0.00
Animal Crossing Wii Video Game    $27.00
Assassins Creed II PS3 Video Game With $10 Gift Card    $59.99
Assassins Creed II XBOX 360 Video Game With $10 Gift Card    $59.99
Batman PS3 Video Game    $37.00
Batman XBOX 360 Video Game    $37.00
Call Of Duty Modern Warfare PS3 Video Game With $10 Gift Card    $59.99
Call Of Duty Modern Warfare XBOX 360 Video Game With $10 Gift Card    $59.99
Call Of Duty Super Elite XBOX 360 System Bundle With $50 Gift Card    $399.99
Call Of Duty Wii Video Game    $27.00
Cooking Mama DSi Video Game    $17.00
DSi Game System With Free $20 Gift Card    $169.99
Guitar Hero 5 Wii Video Game    $37.00
Halo 3 ODST XBOX 360 Video Game    $37.00
Hannah Montana DSi Video Game    $17.00
iCarly DSi Video Game    $17.00
Littlest Pet Shop DSi Video Game    $17.00
Marvel Super Hero Squad DSi Video Game    $17.00
Need For Speed Nitro Wii Video Game    $27.00
Personal Trainer Cooking Game For DSi Video Game    $7.00
PS3 Black DualShock Controller    $39.00 *
Rock Band PS3 Video Game    $7.00
Shaun White PS3 Video Game    $7.00
Shaun White XBOX 360 Video Game    $7.00
Shift PS3 Video Game    $37.00
Shift XBOX 360 Video Game    $37.00
Sim Animals Wii Video Game    $27.00
Star Wars Clone Wars PS3 Video Game    $37.00
Star Wars Clone Wars XBOX 360 Video Game    $37.00
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Wii Video Game    $27.00
Ultimate Alliance 2 PS3 Video Game    $37.00
Ultimate Alliance 2 Wii Video Game    $37.00
Ultimate Alliance 2 XBOX 360 Video Game    $37.00
Video Rocker Extreme 2 Chair     $29.98
Wii Mario And Sonic Olympics Video Game With $10 Gift Card    $59.99
Wii Music Wii Video Game    $27.00
Wii Nerf Video Game With $10 Gift Card    $59.99
Wii Play Remote Bundle    $39.00 *
Wii Sports Resort Video Game With $10 Gift Card    $59.99
XBOX 360 120GB Elite Game System Bundle With $50 Gift Card    $299.99
XBOX 360 Black Controller    $39.00 *

Valpak coupons on your iPhone - ChaCha to Roll Out Integrated Mobile Coupon and Online Service to Major DMAs

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:59:00 +0000

baltimoresun.com

You've probably gotten the familar Valpak coupon bundles in the mail, and hopefully at least a few of them have been useful.Now enjoy the savings from these promotions without the hassle of recycling junk mail with the Valpak app for the iPhone and iPhone Touch.
Use the app to search for savings in certain categories, like "Dining" or "Beauty", or use the Map function to hunt for deals near you.
Some reviewers found few deals in their neighborhoods, but I entered The Sun's zip code and discovered discounts for oil changes, framing services and numerous pizza offers within 6 miles. And if anyone feels this blog has a Baltimore city bias, there seem to be quite a few offers in the county, folks!
But you don't need an iPhone to get Valpak savings ...
... because Valpak's Web site has a mobile version that allows you to show retailers coupons on your phone, according to this review.

ChaCha to Roll Out Integrated Mobile Coupon and Online Service to Major DMAs

ChaCha, the mobile answers service that allows users to call or text questions to ChaCha on mobile phones and receive answers within minutes for free, has expanded its offerings with the launch of a new retail coupon service. ChaCha.com launches today in Indiana for consumers to instantly access special offers both online and on their mobile devices, whichever method is most comfortable for them. Plans call for a roll out to most of the top 20 DMAs within its first year.

“Between site traffic and mobile contact, over 9 million unique users per month come to ChaCha as a best friend to answer their questions,” says Scott A. Jones, CEO of ChaCha. “The logical extension of this is to point them to the best local deals and businesses. We can make that match in a unique way. We are about delivering real value today while providing a seamless bridge to the future of mobile coupons, which is coming very quickly.”

ChaChaCoupons.com is a complete online and mobile coupon site that makes it easy for people to search for companies and offers by business type, area of the city, alphabetically, newest offers, and more, in a very simple, friendly interface. Site visitors can print coupons at their desktop or send them to their mobile phones to be redeemed at their favorite businesses. They can also send the coupon via text messaging to a ChaCha in-store coupon printer. At launch, hundreds of local companies are on the site with special offers, coupons and discounts. ChaChaCoupons.com has 13 different main categories for offers ranging from home services, to beauty, to restaurants and beyond for easy searching.

The new coupon site is linked to www.ChaCha.com, which has over 6.5 million monthly visitors and is now ranked among the top 200 websites by Quantcast. Complementing ChaCha’s other text-based products, the new ChaCha service has been tightly integrated with the company’s popular text VIP lists where users sign up to get cell phone offers and news from their favorite businesses. Now users can choose to instantly join an advertiser’s VIP List by either text or online at this new website giving local businesses a way of retaining their loyal customer base.

“Coupons are a fantastic way for local businesses to introduce themselves to consumers or simply increase in-store traffic by making special offers,” adds Mr. Jones. “With the challenging economy over the past year, coupon redemption nationally jumped 10 percent in the fourth quarter of 2008, compared with the same period a year ago. In the first half of this year, coupon redemption climbed 23 percent with some 1.6 billion coupons redeemed, leading to forecasts that more than three billion coupons will be redeemed this year. Starting with the Indy market, ChaChaCoupons.com will become a dominant source of coupon marketing for local businesses.”

Digital coupon use, on the Web and on mobile phones, is quickly growing. In the first half of this year about 10 million digital coupons were redeemed, up 25 percent compared with the period a year earlier. ChaChaCoupons.com will bridge the gap between traditional printed coupon users to younger generations which won’t carry coupons but are happy to have them accessible on their cell phones. The new service brings ChaCha’s extensive user base with their quest for answers together with ChaCha’s local advertisers in a whole new way.

The new service will be each DMA’s most complete online and mobile listing, and will offer each advertiser a listing, coupons, mobile VIP list, website, hours of operation, driving directions and will empower users with a ‘Wish List’ feature where they can request their favorite businesses to issue coupons. ChaCha will be exploring additional features in the coming months such as “favorite category” sign up, where users can select a service such as tanning, and get convenient alerts on their phone with the newest tanning offers as they come available.

“We participate in many forms of advertising, so that we can reach customers who are perfect for Arni’s. ChaCha has been an awesome partner and resource to getting customers who rely on text and mobile communication for deals and news,” says Shelley Hendricks, Director of Marketing and PR for Arni’s Restaurants, Inc. in Indianapolis. “This new ChaCha Coupon site provides a converging platform for us to reach locals via a traditional printed coupon as well as mobile coupons. We are excited to be a part of this service and one of the marketing movers and shakers of the city!”

All ChaChaCoupons.com ad banner positions and the home page preferred listings have been sold out for week one of the launch. Go to http://cdn.chacha.com/las/chacha_coupons.htm to view a live video demo.

ChaCha (www.chacha.com) a free mobile answers service, allows users to call 1-800-2-ChaCha™ or text questions to ChaCha (242242™) on mobile phones and receive answers within minutes. Its unique advertising solutions provide pay-for-engagement opportunities for advertisers like Palm, IKEA, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and the Obama Campaign to precisely target and embed their messages within millions of text conversations. Unlike traditional media, ChaCha’s advertising platform is simple, results-driven and measurable. ChaCha’s mobile service now delivers over 30 million impressions each month to nearly 2.5 million
users.

20 + Black Friday November 27, 2009 Advertisment Scans

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:46:00 +0000

bfads.net The Advertisement Scans listed below are available in both .ZIP and .PDF formats. The .ZIP archive can be extracted through the use of built-in Windows XP program, WinZip (Free Trial) or 7-Zip (Free). To view the .PDF files, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader (Free).

Please note that the posting of these scanned advertisements in no way confirms the advertisement is official. We have seen faked scanned advertisements before, so unless explicitly stated, the advertisements below are to be regarded as nothing more than a rumor.

Click HERE for Black Friday November 27, 2009 Ads

Store Name
AAFES
Ace Hardware
Babies R Us
BestBuy
Costco
Craft Warehouse
Half Price Books
Harbor Freight
Home Depot
Kmart
Kohls

Lowe's
Meijer
Northern Tool
Old Navy
RadioShack
Rite Aid
Sears
Sports Authority
Staples
Target
Toys R Us
Toys R Us - Big Toys Book
Walgreens

Meijer Black Friday November 27, 2009 Ads

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Sprint Pushes Mobile Couponing at Movies

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Sprint, bCODE, and Screenvision are partnering on a new mobile coupon offering that will enable Sprint customers to receive special concession-stand savings at 500 participating movie theaters.

The move indicates a growing shift into mobile-focused promotion programs, which consumers are increasingly demanding, according to a recent survey. Research released last week by HipCricket found that 83% of US consumers say their favorite brand has yet to market to them via their mobile phone, even though 37% say they would be interested in participating in a mobile loyalty program from a brand they trust.

For Sprint, which lost more than 800,000 contract subscribers last quarter, the offering creates a new revenue stream that also provides free incentives to its customers.

Starting immediately, moviegoers with a Sprint phone can text the keyword “Sprint” to “22633” to receive mobile rewards coupons, including coupons redeemable for concession discounts. Users can then scan and redeem their coupon at an interactive touchscreen kiosk located in participating theaters, which read the barcode on the phone's screen.

At the kiosks, participants will be able to select a coupon for their desired concession, including candy, popcorn, or soda. The kiosk will then print out a barcode coupon for participants to take to the concession stand.

Participants can also accumulate loyalty points and personalize their experience through digital content downloads, such as music and movie trailers. Users will also be able to update their status on social networking sites and leave real-time comments.

ChaCha Coupon Service

ChaCha, the text and voice-based mobile search service, announced a mobile coupon service earlier this month that allows customers to receive discounts and special offers from local retailers located on the company’s website, ChaChaCoupons.com.

The free and ad-supported service, which launched in Indiana and has plans to expand to the top-20 US marketers in 2010, enables users to search for companies and promotions by type, geographic location, and other filters.

Users can then print coupons or send them to their mobile devices for redemption at checkout using a promotional code. Additionally, users can text the coupon to a ChaCha in-store coupon printer at participating store locations.

Bar Louie, Fast Tans, Pet Supplies Plus, Puccini's and Rock Bottom Brewery are among the first brands to participate in the program.

SmartSource

SmartSource Magazine, a coupon insert found in newspapers across the country, announced that it will offer a mobile coupon opt-in service beginning this Sunday.
Users can text “coupons” to 87415 to receive exclusive coupon offers and an option to receive additional offers in the future. Users can then redeem desired coupons by forwarding them to their e-mail and printing them out for use at participating stores.
Kotex, Huggies, Trident, Jimmy Dean, Kellogg and Tyson are among the first advertisers.