Posted March 22, 2009 - 06:29 by Torley Wong
Shopping
Shopping for goods isn't Dungeons & Dragons, but it's still an adventure. Like D&D dice, modifiers affect the end result of what happens to you — specifically, how much you spend.
Click through and learn about 5 essential modifier types and some un-obvious tips about how to use them to your advantage.
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Posted January 31, 2009 - 21:17 by Torley Wong
Shopping
Amazon.com recently announced their "Frustration-Free Packaging" initiative, aimed squarely at reducing the jagged tears and nasty lacerations. But is it as good as they claim?
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Posted January 12, 2009 - 18:37 by Torley Wong
Shopping
"Free shipping" is often advertised as attractive bait for you to take action and buy something! That is, until you find out it's not free after all. Here are tips & tricks to help you make the most of shipping.
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Posted April 9, 2008 - 21:11 by Xin Lu
Making Extra Cash
Once upon a time I sold a lot of stuff on eBay and Amazon, and I always needed envelopes, boxes, and padding. The costs of these shipping supplies could really add up when you mail over a thousand things per year, so I looked into how to cut down my shipping costs. Here are some of the ways you can get your supplies for free and lower your business overhead.
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Posted March 21, 2008 - 13:35 by Linsey Knerl
Deals and Coupons, Shopping, Deals, Coupons
Ann Taylor Loft is one of those stores I can spend hours in, but I almost always walk away without a purchase. Why? The products are fabulous, but the prices don’t always fit my tight budget. This weekend, they are offering free shipping on all purchases (no minimum required), and dozens of too-good-to-be true deals. Check it out!
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Posted March 17, 2008 - 07:52 by Paul Michael
Life Hacks, Shopping, Consumer Affairs, Deals
How many times have you been shopping on Amazon, added the items you want to your cart and have then been told “Wait! Add just $2.97 to qualify for Free Super Saver Shipping.” Maybe not that exact amount, but you get the idea. What happens next is hours of searching to find something to plug the hole. Well, not any more.
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In addition to my myriad of other addictions, I am an eBay shoe addict. Oh, sure, I'll go to Target to get my fix every now and then. But with eBay, I'm pretty sure that I'm not going to see anyone else wearing the same shoes as me.
And oh, lordy, the kinds of shoes that you can find on eBay!
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Start shopping now if you want to get your stuff before December 25 and use free or standard shipping. Deal Hack reminds us that holiday shipping deadlines are fast approaching.
This year, Christmas falls on a Monday, so in determining the deadlines, we assumed delivery on Friday 12/22 (unless Saturday delivery is specified). As a result, the deadlines are earlier this year.
Several deadlines for standard shipping have already passed, and a few biggies are coming up fast.
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