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Get Your $100 In Bill Credits Too

2011-09-19T14:56:00.000-07:00

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It's a win-win.

Orville Redenbachers Pop Up Bowl Microwave Popcorn

2011-07-20T10:38:00.000-07:00

I have been seeing the dumb commercials for this, it looked like a good idea. However I did not mean to buy it, I just happened to grab the it without noticing.

For some time now I have only eaten air popped popcorn but laziness won that day. We popped a bag the same day we bought it. Right away you notice that it takes about a minute less then other microwave popcorn to pop. This is because there is less popcorn then regular bags.

My husband pulled off the side to make it a bowl the first few times we made it. I finally did it the other day and it wasn't as easy as he made it look. I ended up cutting the sucker off. The side seams split to much when you pull the thing off. they shouldn't have that red plastic stuff on both sides. I can see for the side that is torn off but it does not make a good bottom. You would think it would keep the grease from getting on you and where you set the bowl but it doesn't. If they could make it so your hand don't get greasy that would be nice. Until then I will continue to put it in a regular bowl.

I don't think I will buy this again, my main problem with it is the amount you get. We have to pop one bag per person, normally one bag will satisfy both of us but these are just to small. The brand is good just not the Pop Up Bowl bags.

P.S. The dogs will eat the popcorn. I switched to air popped popcorn when I gave my dog a piece and she would not eat it. That made me think "should I be eating it if the dog won't?"

Do Space Bags Really Save You Space?

2011-07-20T10:22:00.000-07:00

While doing some “late” spring cleaning last year I decided to get some Space Bags. I am sure you have seen the TV commercials. Trying to get the best bang for my buck I got box of 12 (6 Extra-Large, 6 Large) from Amazon.com. For about $25 it was a good deal. If you buy for Space Bags website you get Medium, Cube and other size bags that I did not think I would need. I knew I would only need to big ones.

By the time the bags arrived I had my piles of stuff all sorted out and ready to go. The items ranged from blankets to stuffed animals. The Extra-Large bags were big enough to handle 2 comforters and then some. The one problem I had packing the Extra-Large bad was they are so long, my arms weren’t long enough to push stuff all the way to the end.

I packed one of the bags with craft stuff ( yarn, stuffing, material, etc..) Tip: don’t ball your yarn if you want to store it in one of these bags. It does not have and room to flatten out.

I used another bag for clothes, not sweaters, just regular clothes. Since they were not fluffy they did not have much air to suck out. But it did make it nice and tight for easy carrying and stacking with the other bags. However if I didn’t have so many bags I would not of wasted one on the clothes.

As much as they pleased me at first, there is some problems. The first problem was one of the bags was defective. It would not stay flat and kept filling with air. I re-vacuumed it a few times to make sure it wasn’t my fault it wasn’t working. I called the 800 number on the on the box and the rep was real nice and they sent me a replacement bag along with some free smaller bags for my trouble.

I like that they come in different colors, this could come in handy if you are storing stuff for different people. But because they only have color on one side to have to make sure the color side is up when you stack/store.

The light seems to wear them real fast, so keep them in a closet or some other dark place. I can’t say anything about storing them in a garage or how well they keep water and bugs from your stuff. So fr I haven’t found any in my stuff after taking it out but that could change.

They could be thicker and more flexible. I feel as if I am going to make holes in it if I move it to much. They do seem less delicate when vacuumed. The thickness became a major problem later on. I had the bags in a closest and our roommates cat viewed them as a scratching pole. While climbing and playing around them it put so many holes in them that they do not work anymore. I tried fixing them with different types of tape but no success. So in one hour (that is how long it took me to find the cat in my room) I lost half of my bags.

In the end I have mixed feeling about the Space Bags, I would say if you don’t have indoor cats and a dark place to store them they could serve as a good option for your stuff.

It's been a long time

2011-07-20T10:07:00.000-07:00

I am sorry to those that would read my blog on a regular basis, alot of things have happend and blogging took a back seat. However I am back and I have alot to catch up on.

Since Nov. 2009 I have gotten married and had a baby. So I have a whole new category of products to review (baby).

Keep In Touch With SafeLink

2009-11-12T20:52:00.002-07:00

"SafeLink is a Government supported program"

For many years having a phone in your home is standard, if not nessearry. Would you be able to live without a phone?

This prompted the FCC to create the LifeLine Program more then twenty years ago. If you have ever applied for any kind of assistants (TANAF/SSI/etc..) you may have heard of the program. The version for Land-lines may have a variety of names (depending on where you live) but now there is one for cell phone service.

You only get about 68 minutes each month, which isn't much. You get the phone free, but I am unsure if you have to give the phone back when you stop using the service. From what I read on their website, soon people on the program will be able to buy air-time cards at many nation wide retail chains so they can use the phone for more then just an hour a month.

However, for some people that may be enough. I think I read that any unused mintues will rollover. It is worth looking into!

http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/lllu.html

Magic Bullet, Small in Size But Big In Fun.

2009-08-15T12:09:00.039-07:00

When companies make infomercials, they make them for me, lol. I am always watching new infomercials. When I'd seen the one for the Magic Bullet my first thought was "these actors are terrible", lol. But I liked the product.   Some of my Family members had also seen the infomercial and wanted to try it.

When you buy from their website you get 2 Magic Bullets (sets) for the price of one. Just about everyone on my dad's side of the family got a Magic Bullet System.

To start my review of this product I must first say this; with all the attachment (blender, juicer,etc..) it takes up about the same amount of space as a stand alone blender (or juicer).   However, at least you can separate it and only leave the base on the counter. Learning how it works and getting used to it is fun. It can be scary though, you can pulse it or push and turn to lock it "on". I do not like locking it "on". I am dyslexic and always turn it the wrong way to stop it. I realy don't understand why they have the "locking" option because the book says not to run the machine longer then 1 minute (or thirty seconds, cannot really remember) at a time or you can burn up the motor.

When we got it, we tried to do the stuff on the infomercial, like make salsa etc... It comes with a recipe book that has the infomercial recipes and more.

I like being able to grid my own coffee beans. Nothing is better then fresh ground Kona Coffee.

You MUST learn how to shake and hold at the same time, especially when you are trying to blend (mix,etc.) something thick. It makes the job go a lot faster. If you don't you will have to stop and open it up to get stuff from around the blades.

When blending ice or something frozen you have to put some liquid or the blades will jam.

The juicer is not as powerful as a stand alone juicer but does the job. The biggest plus it the easy clean up.

The only thing I would recommend they add to the bullet is a cover for the base. Because you do not really leave anything in it (small or large mixing container with blade) so it is open and dust gets in there.

I also had a ?why? moment when I'd seen a bottom for the Blender. How can you put it on? if you have used it, it would be full so you cannot take the blade off until it is empty. The only way to use it is to put it on while empty and pour stuff in it. Which does not make any sense.

They say you can microwave the small and big mixing containers (REMEMBER TO TAKE OFF THE BLADE OR SPARKS WILL FLY, lol), I have not tried it yet even though I have had it for a long time now.

All-in-all it is worth buying. You can cut the cost of it down by selling the second Magic Bullet Systems (or just keep it for when you break the first one, lol).

Kudos For eBay.com

2009-07-30T11:45:00.020-07:00

Years ago I tried to sell some stuff on eBay.com, and didn't not have much success. The main thing that irritated me was having to pay for your listing upfront. If you didn't watch out you could end up paying $4+ to list an item, and there was no guarantee that it was going to sell. Bottom-line you would be out the listing fee and still have the item taking up space in your home.

Read Details Here!
Now, you can list up-to 5 items a month without paying the listing fee upfront. The best part is you do not have to start your auction at 9.99 or lower to avoid an outrageous listing fee. The Starting price of the item does not matter. *Excludes items with a Start/Buy It Now/Reserve price of $18 million and above. You still have to pay the "Final Value Fee" if the item sells. The link above takes you right to the page that explains what the "Final Value Fee" will be.

I can see this tactic bringing eBayer's like me back, I had all but given up on trying to sell stuff on eBay.com. However now that I am using my 5 free listings a month (or 30days) I have a new view on eBay. This month three of the five things I listed sold, that is a good average (you may have different results).

Happy Selling!

Do you get what your gold is worth with Cash4Gold.com?

2009-01-16T10:04:00.002-07:00

Promo Code: 113537

I, like many, have thought about selling my old jewelry. Particularly the gold stuff, since the price of gold is high (now dropping, so sell now or wait until the next spike) people expect to get a few hundred bucks for a handful of gold jewelry. Cash4Gold.com has TV commercials playing many times a day. I do not have a local jeweler that I would go to, to sell my gold so something like Cash4Gold.com appealed to me. However after watching an episode of Inside Edition (Don't quote me on the shows name, I am pretty sure that is the one them) I am glad I never sent my gold away to them.

The TV show had two jewelers verify the amount of gold that was in their decoy jewelry. It was over $1000.00 bucks worth. An Undercover reporter went into many jewelry stores to "get offers" for their gold. The stores offered from $700 to $1200. The best store offer was only a few hundred dollars below the actual value.

However, the shocker was the LOW offer made by Cash4Gold.com. It was around $300. When the reporter refused the offer (which is something you can do when you send your gold to them), they doubled the offer. It was still the lowest in the bunch. Cash4Gold.com's reasoning was their "gold measuring machines" could more accurately measure the amount of gold in the jewelry.

I have now abandoned my plans on sending anything there. Of course, I do not trust jewelers either. I wish I could measure it myself before sending away/attempting to sell gold jewelry. That way I would know if the offer was good or not. Not knowing if I would be ripped off is the main reason I did not send away for my "postage-paid envelope" from Cash4Gold.com.

I wonder how much stolen jewelry gets sent to Cash4Gold.com.

If you still want to give Cash4Gold.com a try there is a few things you should know.

First, you have to be 21(+). Read the paragraph in quotations below, this is from Cash4Gold.com. It explains that they do not pay you for gemstones other then small diamonds.

“Cash4Gold purchases second hand jewelry for refining, not for resale. Prices are based solely on the weight and karat grade contained in the jewelry, not on its potential value if resold intact. For this reason, the company cannot pay for gemstones in the jewelry other than small diamonds. If you wish to sell your fine jewelry, such as estate pieces, diamonds over 1 carat and fine time pieces, you can obtain a quote on possible value by contacting our affiliated website, theestatebuyer.com.”

If you have a piece of jewelry that has gemstones and the other options for selling it are not for you, you can still send them. Just take out the gemstones first. You may be able to sell those loose gemstones to a local jeweler or online.

Another part of Cash4Gold.com’s terms and conditions you should acquaint yourself with is the “Limitation of Liability”. In their TV commercials they talk about how the envelope they send you to send in the jewelry is insured. This section gives you the details.

“Cash4Gold's liability is and shall be expressly and specifically limited to the LEAST of the following sums:
1. The liquidation value placed on the total contents by Cash4Gold in Cash4Gold's sole discretion.
2. One-third (1/3) of the appraised value of the contents according to an appraisal submitted by a customer/seller to Cash4Gold, which appraisal was issued prior to the shipment of the item to Cash4Gold; and,
3. The sum of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars.”

That is not good insurance. And, there is no way around it. If you know your items are worth more then $100 you be S.O.L if your Pak gets “lost”. Cash4Gold.com recommends that you insure your Pak with the Carrier at your expense. I doubt if many people do that, or even know that should. You can get an appraisal before sending the items, however if you want the amount of the appraisal to be used in the event of your Pak being lost/stolen/etc… you must send the appraisal to Cash4Gold.com before retuning the Pak. Without an prior appraisal your are limited to $100. The way the “Limitation of Liability” is worded it seems you would have a hard time getting anymore then $100 even if you have a prior appraisal.

You have ten days from the date on the “offer check” to contact Cash4Gold.com if you do not want to accept their offer or have changed your mind.
When you ship you Pak to Cash4Gold.com you are agreeing to ALL Terms and Conditions set forth by Cash4Gold.com (read all on Cash4Gold.com)

Company Address:
1701 Blount Rd | Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Customer Service - 1-800-241-1811
Hours Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm EST

Promo Code:113537

If you have used Cash4Gold.com, let us know what you thought about it. Was your offer good? Do you think you got ripped off?

Check out the New Dodge Ram 1500

2008-11-06T11:30:00.006-07:00

Dodge has completely redesigned the Ram. Premiering the week of November 3, 2008 at Dodge dealerships across the country —Test Drive one today!

If you watch Tv at all, you have probably seen the commercials for Dodge's "never back down" challenge. It is their version of a reality show. You can use the link above to view the TV ads and online Webisodes.l

A lot of people in my family own Dodge vehicles, I even have a old Dodge RamCharger in my driveway. So I consider my family a Dodge Family, that is why I joined the Bzz Campaign for the Dodge Ram 1500. And it was excuse to go test drive one, lol!

One of my favorite new features f the Dodge Ram 1500 is the ParkView^® rear back-up camera. Every truck/SUV made today should have one of these.

Dodge could of made it more fuel efficient. With a average of 20MPG on the highway and 14MPG in the city I cannot see may people buying them, especially with a gallon of gas costing an average of $3. If you are going to buy a vehicle that gets that bad of gas millage you might as well get a older cheaper one. If it got at least 35 in the city (like vehicles in other countries) I would buy one today.

The redesigned inside is luxurious, it would almost be ashame to put dirty men in it, lol.

It has feature that appeal to both men and women, like dual glove boxes and storage under the rear seats. Who doesn't like storage space.

If you are looking for a new truck, find a Dodge Dealership near you and test drive one today!

* to go SuckyStuff.info for information on Preferred Price^* (1% below factory invoice) and to enter for a chance to win a New '09 Dodge Ram 1500.

Do you Shop Online? If so, You Need a Paypal Account

2008-11-04T10:39:00.003-07:00

I have had my Paypal account since 2002, to date I have not had any problems with them. In fact it has helped me. Not only am I keeping my bank, debt/credit card information safe when shopping online I am building credit. This is because Paypal is affiliated with GE MoneyBank.
So treat your Paypal account as if you would any other bank account. Do not overdraw, keep some money in the account and/or have activity (send/receive money).

Paypal offers debt cards for your account. It works just like a bank debt card. Wait until you have had your Paypal account for a few months before you request a debt card (unless you have good credit).

Paypal also offers Paypal Buyers Credit. It is not like a traditional credit card. You do not get a plastic card but a paper card because it is for only purchases online. And, you can only use it when Paypal is accepted by the merchant.

If you have used your Paypal account to pay for anything lately you have seen the "Paypal Buyer's Credit" option at checkout. When you use Buyer's Credit the amount of the purchase it deposited into your Paypal account then taken by the merchant (you can see all this in your account activity section).

Opening an account is free. PayPal makes its money by charging fees to merchants and individuals on larger amounts of money being transferred (fees start at transfers over $20).
For personal use the fees are not bad. You do not feel ripped off when you see how much a fee was on you transaction. I have never been charged more then $5.00

*no charge to transfer funds from your bank account to your PayPal account.

If you have a Personal account, you have the option to accept credit card payments, and you'll pay a small fee if you choose to accept a credit card payment.
If you have a Premier or Business account, you'll pay a small fee to receive payments.

If you sell products (or services) online, I recommend signing up so you can accept Paypal. You are probably losing potential customers by not having Paypal as a payment option. Just knowing a merchant accepts Paypal makes buyers feel better (safer). I have "not bought" from an online store just because they did not take Paypal (even though I was not going to use my Paypal account to pay).

Of course, all that goes out the window if you are a shady merchant and plan on scamming people, then you would be better off only accepting checks/moneyorders/cash. LOL

About Us (from paypal.com)

PayPal is the safer, easier way to pay and get paid online. The service allows anyone to pay in any way they prefer, including through credit cards, bank accounts, buyer credit or account balances, without sharing financial information.

PayPal has quickly become a global leader in online payment solutions with more than 164 million accounts worldwide. Available in 190 markets and 17 currencies around the world, PayPal enables global ecommerce by making payments possible across different locations, currencies, and languages.

PayPal has received more than 20 awards for excellence from the internet industry and the business community -most recently the 2006 Webby Award for Best Financial Services Site and the 2006 Webby People's Voice Award for Best Financial Services Site.

Located in San Jose, California, PayPal was founded in 1998 and was acquired by eBay in 2002.

Have you had any issues with Paypal? Let SuckyStuff readers know!

A Thanks to the Editor of Blogged.com

2008-10-29T08:42:00.003-07:00

As you can see from the new badge in my sidebar that SuckyStuff.net was reviewed by the editor at Blogged.com and was given a 7.4. I am sure if I had updated (posted) it more it would of gotten a higher rating. However, you can change that by rating it using the "rate this blog" link on the badge.

If you have a blog go to Blogged.com and submit its URL to their directory.

About Blogged.com:

Blogged.com is about discovering what the best bloggers are blogging about right now, and about finding the blogs that will interest you the most. Blogged is updated throughout the day to bring you the latest and most interesting posts from our index of more than one million blogs.

Blogged.com is a place for both readers and bloggers.

For readers we provide tools to read the latest postings on topics that interest them, to discover and explore new blogs, and to communicate with blog authors.

The blogs in our database are reviewed, rated, and categorized by editors, so you won't experience the frustration of filtering through blogs that are spam, outdated, or irrelevant. You'll be able to find quality blogs that you would be unlikely to have found through a traditional blog search. We also offer time-based searching, bookmarking, sharing, and feedback functions. Anyone can review and rate a blog and help it rise in the rankings.

Thanks in advance for your rating of SuckyStuff.Net!

Why Work When You Can Find a SugarDaddie!

2008-10-22T11:30:00.006-07:00

This is so funny. At SugarDaddie.Com men and women in he higher tax brackets can post dating profiles. The whole point of this website is to hook up rich people with those that want to date people with money.

I first heard about this site a long time ago, but I did not think much of it at the time. I just could believe that a site like that would last ( I should know better, anything can survive online).

At least the man/women will know what you are after when you have a profile on this site. What is the world coming to when people pay to be hooked up with gold-diggers. The site seems to be doing good, it has been mentioned on many TV shows and customers have nothing but good things to say.

If I was on-the-market I might consider posting a profile there but I doubt I would take it seriously. No matter how many testimonies I read, I seriously doubt that people find true love through SuagrDaddies.com.

I am not a Dr. Phil fan, but according to SugarDaddies Media page they have been featured on his show and are contributers. I do not know if that hurts or helps them, lol.

Do you have a profile on SuagrDaddies.com? Leave a link to your profile and tell me what you think of the website.

Join MyPoints, You Won't Regret It!

2008-10-17T10:01:00.004-07:00

I had signed up for MyPoints a long time ago, but it was just recently that I started using it. BzzAgents now get their rewards through MyPoints and since I am a Bzz Agent my reward points were transferred there.

So far I have used my points to get $75 is free gas.

If you plan on opening an account, here are some tips:

*Use a email address you do not mind "junk mail" coming to. Deciding on what email address to use is hard, because you want an address that you will be using to shop. If the email address on you purchase receipt is not the one use on your MyPoints account you may not get the point you earned credited to you. You can get the points without matching email addresses but it requires more effort by you, and I am all about easy!

*Everyday you will get emails from MyPoints that can earn you points. I recommend opening the emails asap and clicking the "get points" button. Allow the new page to fully load so you get your points.

Hi everyone,

Your friend Niki has invited you to join MyPoints, the Internet's leading online shopping rewards program. You'll earn free rewards for shopping online at all of your favorite stores, for taking surveys and for simply reading emails. It pays to be a MyPoints member, but it's free to join.

Get 5 Points just for checking out Point opportunities.

MyPoints.com
525 Market St., 34th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
Copyright © 1997 - 2008 MyPoints.com, Inc.® All rights reserved.

Idea For Price Comparing Website

2008-10-15T09:27:00.003-07:00

The ultimate price comparing website would have up-to-date prices for items in the stores (not just online). Retailers could submit their weekly flyer's and special sales. That way you can really get the best price. I have read that when shopping online you could pay more shopping online then if you went into the store. My idea would prevent that!

Maybe I should try to make that website! Give me some name suggestions!

Compare Prices with Shoppzilla.com

2008-10-15T09:02:00.005-07:00

Shopzilla is a price comparison site that I visit a lot. You get results from many stores online. This is where I found the store that sold the bags for my vacuum at a really good price. And, that store was not a "big time" retailer.

There are pros and cons to getting results from smaller retailers. The Pro in my case was that I got a better price. But dealing with unknowns is risky (that is why I paid with PayPal).

It doesn't hurt to look at Shoppzilla's results when shopping online, the only thing you have to lose is less money, lol!

From Shopzilla.com:
" Founded in 1996, Shopzilla is a leading comparison shopping service. The company's mission is to enable shoppers to quickly and easily find compare and buy anything, sold by virtually anyone, anywhere. Each month, Shopzilla connects millions of consumers with thousands of stores. In June 2006, Shopzilla attracted over 18.9 million unique visitors according to ComScore. Shopzilla also operates the BizRate consumer feedback network that collects millions of consumer reviews of stores and products each year.

In 2005, Shopzilla was acquired by The E. W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP) and is now part of its interactive media division. Shopzilla operates websites serving consumers and retailers in the U.S., U.K., French and German markets."

This is a Bit Much!

2008-09-28T18:29:00.000-07:00

I am all for treating animals good, but making ice cream with human breast milk is going to far.

What do you think? would you eat a product with human breast milk in it. I know we all drank it as babies but the idea is creepy to me.

Researching a Purchase at Consumersearch.Com

2008-09-23T11:22:00.004-07:00

When I am going to make a big purchase, like a TV or computer, I like to do some research. With many review websites (like SuckyStuff) it can take some time.

One of the biggest problems with trusting a review on a personal blog is you never know when a "review" has been sponsored. Usually they disclose that it is but not always. That is why many people turn to websites like ConsumerSearch.com (owned by About.com). ConsumerSearch.com has paid researchers that write their "reports". However, their reports are flawed. I say this because the recommendations are made on other peoples reviews. The writers writing the reports usually has no personal experience with the product. And, that personal experience aspect of a review is needed. Like recently, I wanted to buy a weedeater and the "report" on ConsumerSearch.com did not really help. The reports do not focus on just one product but the top brands for a category. Some of the weedeaters I was looking at were not in the report I read. Heck, the one I ended up buying had a bad review on ConsumerSearch.com but I am happy with it (review of that weedeater coming soon!).

Also, there is sometimes more then one report per category. which can be confusing.

It is a good place to at least check but do not take everything said as truth.

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Did you buy something that had a "bad review" on ConsumerSearch.com that ended up being great? let us know!

Sell Your Car Online With AutoFerret

2008-09-23T10:44:00.008-07:00

AutoFerret P.I.M.P's your auto listing (Put In More Places), they also manage the listings

Listings are free for private seller, your free listings include:

* Is automatically matched to buyer requests
* Is Posted on AutoFerret.com
* Is Posted on Google Vehicles
* Is Posted on Oodle Classifieds
* Is Posted on Vast Classifieds
* Is Posted on AOL Autos
* Includes a Dedicated page on AutoFerret.com
* Includes up to 20 photos
* Runs for 90 days

One of the best features of autoferret.com (aside from being FREE for private sellers) is the "buyers requests", if your listing matches one of the "buyers requests" they will connect the two. You can also submit your own "request" if you are looking for a vehicle.

They have people that cold call auto listings in their local newspaper, etc., and offer them a free listing on AutoFerret.com. This way they have as many listings as possible.
If you are selling a vehicle do not be surprised if you get a call from an AutoFerret Rep.

Searching through the listings is easy, they need a few more filters. However they have added a few since I first found this website so I have hope that new search filters will come with time.

Listing for auto dealers are not free, Dealers Click Here to List Your Inventory!

From AutoFerret.com:

About AutoFerret.com

AutoFerret.com is the result of a technologist's frustrating search for a new
family car. He was tired of having to go to 9 different websites each morning
in search of a car and unwilling to become another dealership statistic.

AutoFerret.com is a consumer meta-search site for vehicles: you can search
many different websites at the same time. The inventory we draw from includes
vehicles listed on major auto websites, online classified ads, online
auctions, local newspaper classified ads, AutoFerret.com Private Party
Listings and inventory submitted by registered dealers.

In addition to providing the Live Meta-Search, AutoFerret.com also allows
buyers to submit requests for vehicles that meet their specifications.

Our goal is to match buyer requests with AutoFerret.com. This service is free for private parties (not dealers). When a buyer submits a request, AutoFerret.com applies patent-pending software technology to match requests with listings.

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have you bought or sold a vehicle through AutoFerret.com? Let SuckyStuff know how it went.

List your vehicle, Click Here!

Rent Luxury Accessories at BagBorroworSteal.com

2008-09-23T08:10:00.006-07:00

The idea is really cool,

AT Bag Borrow or Steal you can rent the latest styles of handbags, jewelry, and sunglasses. Their selection includes authentic designer items ("Are these replicas or originals? Each and every item made available to our members is 100% original. You never have to be embarrassed by wearing a "fake" when you have one of our items.)

You can rent from BBOS without becoming a member (as a guest). However, members get lower rental rates.

*You can rent items for almost any amount of time (one week, a month, etc..) with no late fees.
* Special rates for rentals that are over 3 months

For the first three months a your membership with BBOS you can rent up to three items at one time (one from the Couture Collection). When you have been a member for more then three months you are allowed to borrow up to five items at a time. After six months your borrowing is unlimited (does not apply to Guest borrowers).

Membership prices are not that bad, considering how much you will be saving by not buying that designer accessory.

* 1 MONTH for $9.95
* Save 33%! 3 MONTHS for $19.95 (Only $6.65 per month)
* Save 50%! 1 YEAR for $59.95. (Only $5 a month)

*Membership fees are billed separately from renting fees (does not accept checks or money orders)

I love that you can decide to "steal" the item you have borrowed. No you are not really stealing it but buying it. They just use the term steal to be cute, lol.

From BBOS.com's FAQ:

"What are the benefits of membership?"

Answer:
There are MANY reasons to join Bag Borrow or Steal!

You'll save on rental fees. Members pay our lowest weekly and monthly rates.
When we receive new designer handbags, jewelry and sunglasses, you'll hear about it first!
If a popular item is on loan, you can put yourself on a waitlist -- and when it's available to rent we'll automatically send it to you. You don't need to do anything!
You'll enjoy first access to our Outlet Sales - where you can save up to 70% on the purchase of never-carried and gently carried bags!

NOT SURE ABOUT BECOMING A MEMBER? Remember, you can rent from us as a Guest for as long as you wish. Membership is available whenever you're ready to start enjoying the benefits listed above!

REMEMBER: joining Bag Borrow or Steal at any level assures you of the lowest rental rates!

Downside: You pay the shipping. There is a 9.95 shipping cost fee every time you borrow an item. I think shipping should be included.

Quick Link to an item: click here!

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Have you borrowed an accessory from Bag Borrow or Steal? let me know what you thought of the company and your experience.

Get Selling Assistants on eBay.

2008-09-17T08:05:00.007-07:00

There are a few places out there where you can get help selling your stuff on eBay. The one I am posting about is the "trading assistants" that register with eBay.

From eBay.com: "What are Trading Assistants?
Trading Assistants are experienced eBay sellers who have indicated they are willing to take your items on consignment and sell them for you on eBay for a fee. If you want to sell your stuff on eBay, but don't have the time, a Trading Assistant can help. Each Trading Assistant has a feedback score of at least 100, has experience selling items on eBay, and has at least 98% positive feedback from buyers and sellers on previous transactions."

http://pages.ebay.com/tahub/index.html, If you go to this URL you will find all the details!
(Read through the FAQ)

From the URl above you can search for a "trading assistant" in your area (or closest to you). The requirements that eBay has for the TA's makes me feel better about using one.

Another way to have a TA help you sell is by choosing a TA that has a "Drop off Location". These eBay Drop off Locations are popping up everywhere.

The only downside to using a TA is that they charge a fee (TA fees vary, you and the TA agree upon the amount before a transaction begins). Make sure you know whether the TA's fee's cover any fee's from eBay/PayPal.

*Businesses can use TA to sell unwanted inventory

Disclaimer from eBay.com: About the program:

"Trading Assistants are not employees or independent contractors of eBay, nor do we endorse or approve them. Each Trading Assistant runs his or her own independent business, free from any involvement by eBay. You should apply the same standards in selecting a Trading Assistant as you would in hiring anyone to perform a service for you. Use good judgment and common sense in making your choice."

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Have you used a TA? Did everything sell and were you happy that you used a TA? Answer this in a comment!

NEW! Trident Xtra Care Gum

2008-09-15T14:21:00.001-07:00

*Strengthens Your Teeth

*Peppermint Flavored

*14 pieces

I got suckered into buying this gum because of the "teeth strengthening" aspect of it. Who does not want stronger teeth? I say suckered in the nicest way, lol. It is just another case of me seeing a commercial and buying the product. I am not sure if it does strengthen your teeth since I only chewed one pack and that did not seem like it was worth a trip to the dentist, lol. To be accurate I would have to go before and after chewing this gum.

The flavoring is good; I am not a big peppermint fan but Xtra Care gum peppermint I like. The strength of the flavor is not to strong, but most importantly, it lasts.

I hate the "pieces". They are too small. To get a decent size wad of gum, you need at least two pieces for that. The small pieces are dangerous; I say they make me bite my cheek more often.

* See How it Works, go to: www.tridentgum.com

Air Purifiers by EcoQuest Intl.

2008-09-15T13:09:00.006-07:00

Check out air purifiers by EcoQuest Intl. On their website (tryfreshair.com) they have a "what's in your air" section, as if I really want to know what is in the air I am breathing. It is probably more then I want to know. They even have links to all the media mentions about air pollutions and the dangers of it (be warned, the articles are in PDF format).

I like that EcoQuest gives you a risk-free evaluation of their air purifiers. I have thought about getting some kind of air purifier but it seems useless at my home since I have so many houseplants that do that for me. Other air purifiers I have looked at were just too much money, If these companies really wanted to sell more of their products they would bring down the prices.

I like that EcoQuset air purifiers has a germ-killing feature. That is important, most people do not realize that germs is what makes things stink.

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Do you have an air-purifier? what kind? and do you like it?

Get Local TV Listings Free

2008-09-15T10:05:00.007-07:00

I get real aggravated trying to find what is going to be on TV from the TV Listings that come in the newspaper. It is eye straining to find the stations that you have locally (Since most TV Listings cover more then one town they have all stations together, but your area may not get all the stations listed). And, when it comes to sports they do not have what teams will be playing.

I found a great website that has TV Listings, TitanTV.com. You just enter your zip code and select what kind of broadcast you want (HD or Analog) or by what carrier you have (Comcast/DirectTv/etc.)

You do not have to open an account but you can if you want to save your information (info like: your zip code, favorite shows, etc.). Accounts are free, but it does not make a difference, time wise, when you are looking through the listings. I think having to sign into an account would make it take longer. If your computer saves "cookies", you will return to your zip codes listings when ever you return to TitanTV.

About TitanTV.com: (From TitanTV.Com)

"founded in 1993. It is the foremost online software and information provider to the broadcast industry, delivering the most accurate, complete, real-time information anywhere regarding signal coverage, reception, programming and viewer information. Broadcasters can update the TitanTV guide on their web site as well as the TitanTV.com EPG, and the PSIP generator by using MediaStar, available via ProximityTV.com. MediaStar allows real-time programming changes and scheduling from any virtual office location via the Internet. MediaStar is a complete program scheduling solution with a variety of reporting options, including the ability to create a PSIP file to send to a broadcaster’s PSIP generator. This data is fully compliant with the standards set forth by the FCC.

Leveraging its local broadcaster partnerships, TitanTV combines TitanCast and MediaStar products to create a unique platform for local broadcasters to generate revenue online and elevate their online branding. The TitanTV Network will now offer local broadcasters original entertaining programming, packaged inside a hosted online video player, along with an easy-to-use content management system."

Let SuckyStuff readers know what you think of TitanTv.com!!! Leave a Comment!

Get your Snack on with Frito-lays Munchies

2008-09-15T09:12:00.003-07:00

I am a sucker for product placement; this purchase proves it, lol. While paying for gas (waiting in line) I seen the bags of Munchies on the rack conveniently placed next to the line. I scanned the different flavors (Cheese Fix, Flamin' Hot, and Totally Ranch) and I was feeling cheesy so I got the "Cheese Fix Munchies".

It has Crunchy Cheetos, Nacho Cheese Doritos, Rold Gold Pretzels, and Harvest Cheard Sun Chips. The 3 1/2 oz ($1.29) bag is a good size for up to two people. One person can snack on the bag all day. it is easy to eat about half the bag without thinking about it but you will regret it. It is just too much cheese flavoring. If there were more pretzels or regular Sun Chips to even it out it would be better. I hate that it leaves your fingers orange (of course, all of the snacks in this mix (except the pretzels) do that; it is just the price you pay for eating them, lol.

However, it puts these "munchies" in the category of "do not give to kids if you want them to stay clean, lol".

Aside from the need to mellow out the cheesy richness (this mix needs more pretzels. They were skimpy on them, also on the Cheetos.) There was mostly Sun Chips and Doritos.

I did like that the Sun Chips and Doritos were in mini form. They should sell big bags of the small triangle Doritos. There is almost nothing worst then trying to get a big (and/or awkward shaped) Doritos into your mouth, you get that orange stuff on your lips (face) or poke your gums biting down. The smaller ones are easier to manage.

Maybe I will send these thoughts about Munchies to Frito-Lay to see if they send coupons!

Read another review of this snack! Click Here!

Teekanne (Brand) Pompadour tea

2008-09-15T09:02:00.000-07:00

This is another tea that my mother-in-law gave me to try. Since the last one she recommended was good, I had high hopes for this one but it is not good.

I have no idea what is in the tea since everything on the wrapper is in German. The only English words are "mixed fruits and herbs". The picture on the wrapper looks like ar pomegranate (hence the "pom" in the name), an orange, some grape looking fruit and mint. I do not think the picture on the wrapper reflects the flavor of the tea bag inside, at least it did not taste like any of those things, lol. To me it tasted like (warm) cardboard.

I gave it a second chance to win me over just in case that was a bad batch. But I had the same opinion about the second cup I had.

Despite how much I hated it I went on a "internet search mission" to find a place to buy it, (for my mother-in-law since it was given to her). If you do a search with the word "Teekanne" you will not get a direct link to their website in the "results", however if you type it (www.teekanne.com) into your navigation bar it will take you to it. As stupid as it sounds I did not try that until after I read a few threads about this tea on a few forums and blogs. I was very surprised to see that so many people liked this tea (not this specific flavor). Once I got to Teekanne's website, I found out that it is owned by Snapple which makes me even more disappointed in this tea because I love Snapple’s drinks.

(At least I got a post out of it, lol)