Non-Free Bargains
Beyond resources for getting free stuff, there are also many options for getting good bargains. This page was created because those who seek free items may also be interested in other ways to save.
Buy 1 get one Free
Be cautious of these advertisements. Its easy for stores to sell 2 for the price of 1, when the price of 1 is the same as the price of 2.
Rewards Programs, Refunds, Cash Back
See the Rewards Programs page for the description of "points" rewards programs.
Get a refund on items purchased at Amazon.com if they reduce the price within 30 days - apnoti.com
Free after Activation
The classic example of this is a free phone after signing up for a contract. However, more than just free mobile phones are available after activation.
freeafter.com
Coupons
See the Coupons page
Auctions
Tip: Don't ever pay for directories and databases that tell you where you can find government auctions. If you want something that the government provides, go straight to the source - USA.gov
Government Auctions - usa.gov/shopping/shopping.shtml
Also check the website for your State to find more government auctions.
eBay.com
Price comparison websites
Tip: Sort by "Price, Low to High"
apnoti.com
shopzilla.com
pricegrabber.com
base.google.com
buy.com
shopping.com
mysimon.com
pronto.com
Yahoo! Shopping
DealTime.com
NexTag.com
BizRate.com
StreetPrices.com
PriceRunner.com
Which comparison shopping site is the best?
Price Comparison on your Phone
biggu.com/apps (shopsavvy)
Best deals on gas
gasbuddy.com
gasprices.mapquest.com
autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx?zip=&src=Netx
Deals on Cell Phones
letstalk.com - usually has better deals than the service provider
Deals on Clothing
thebudgetfashionista.com
shopittome.com
Deals on Gadgets
dealnews.com
shopper.cnet.com
pricespider.com
woot.com
Deals for $1 (one dollar deals)
Redbox DVD rentals
dollartree.com
99only.com
dollargeneral.com
Garage Sales and Yard Sales
My wife went jogging one day and happened to pass by a yard sale which had a game that we had been meaning to buy. The game was Ticket To Ride, which retails for $50. When she finished her jog, she sent me back to the yard sale and I bought Ticket To Ride and The Game of Life, which retails for $15. I only paid $1 for each game! The family hosting the yard sale had never played Ticket To Ride so it was brand new and The Game of Life was complete and in excellent condition. So basically we got $65 worth of games for only $2. Way to spot that one honey!
Check the The Classified Ads websites directory to find classified ads for garage sales in your area.
Cheap stores
familydollar.com
biglots.com
overstock.com
smartbargains.com
Financial Blogs
See the Financial Freebies page
Lower Your Bills
billshrink.com
Webstores with Free Shipping
FreeShipping.org (free shipping codes and offers at multiple stores)
Alyssagiftbaskets.com (special occassion gifts)
Bluenile.com (jewelry)
Piperlime.com (shoes)
Shopbop.com (clothes)
Zappos.com (shoes)
Amazon.com (orders over $25, if you're short you can try filleritem.com, but only use it if the difference between what you're buying and $25 is less than what you'd pay in shipping.)
freeshippingon.com
Free Shipping through Local Pick-up:
Walmart.com
Payless.com
REI.com
Free for Kids with Adult purchase
Free ticket to Ringling Bros. Circus for Newborns, Never expires. ringling.com/offers/baby.aspx
Kids eat free! (May only be on select days and locations)
kidsmealdeals.com
Denny's
Lone Star Steakhouse
Roadhouse Grill
IHOP
Golden Corral
Marie Callender's
Chevy's
Get Group Discounts with Strangers
groupon.com
freelancersunion.org
thepoint.com
Facebook users can sign up for Twangu (search for it on Facebook)
Travel Deals
bookingwiz.com
More Deals
Unlimited movie downloads for $5.99/month. www22.verizon.com/residential/entertainmentondemand/movies/movies.htm
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