As gift cards have risen in popularity over the years (a whopping $87 billion of them were bought last year, according to research firm TowerGroup), you could be forgiven for assuming that they're the perfect, one-size-fits-all holiday gift.
Apparently some of the people you gave those ultra-convenient cards to didn't see it that way.
Plastic Jungle, a clearinghouse where people can buy and sell their unwanted gift cards, says its Web site traffic has gone up by an astronomical 250% since Christmas.
The bump is due to people unloading their gift cards for cash. Plastic Jungle lets people sell their cards at a discount and then sells those cards at a slightly less-steep discount, pocketing the difference.
Gift card trade hits new high - Wallet Pop
This creates a great opportunity for us bargain hunters. Why pay full face value of a gift card? You can buy one of those unwanted gift cards at steep discounts. Here at ListaDeLeon.com, we setup an easy search form for you to find coupons and gift cards by entering the retailer's name only. Try our Gift Card Finder now.
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Buying Shoes Online - Help and Advice For When Purchasing Shoes Online
By Ian Rarity
A few years ago, if you were looking to purchase a new pair of shoes, you went off to a department or shoe store; Looked around, tried a few pairs on and took your purchase home that day. These days, more and more people are deciding not to go into town, and buying their shoes online. Now, I believe this is partly because we've become more busy, but mostly because we now have access to brands, designers, styles and sizes that are not available to purchase in our local shoe stores. If you feel the need for a women's size 14, extra-narrow (or wide), red pump with a 3 inch high heel,chances are, you'll find it at one of many online shoe stores.
However, not all online shoe stores are the same. So i have put together some advice, and things to look out for when buying shoes online.
1)Post and packaging Charges: The Added Cost when Buying Shoes Online.
Always find out what the P&P charges are before spending lots of time adding items to cart or shopping bag. You may think you're getting a bargain on all those shoes, but if P&P cost is too high, you may end up paying more than anticipated. Especially when ordering from a country other than the one you live in. Lots of online shoe shops offer free P&P, which is great! But do some price comparisons before you purchase. Sometimes, you'll get a better deal at an online shoe shop that charges a reasonable price for P&P, and still save £££.
2)Returns/Exchanges - Know the Policies in Advance.
Another major factor in buying shoes online, is being able to return or exchange them if there's something wrong with them, they don't fit, or just aren't the way you thought they would be. Most online shoe stores will have a returns policy, but DO NOT take it for granted. Make sure before putting in those card details, that you'll be able to return the unused shoes for any reason.
Ok, if you're taking a chance on a heavily discounted pair of shoes, then you might decide to buy without a return policy. But you still need to know what your rights for that sale are before buying.
Also, find out in advance if you'll have to pay the return postal fees, if you do decide to send the shoes back.
3)Want your Shoes quick? Check delivery Times. If its an absolute must that you have a certain pair of shoes by "xx" date, I strongly advise buying them in person at an actual shoe shop. Or ordering them well in advance, and that there are other options available if your shoes don't arrive in time.
I AM NOT saying that online shoe shops don't post out in a timely fashion! In fact, I have purchased many pairs of shoes online, and they have all arrived in record time, but why take any chances?
Again, find out the delivery policy of the online shoe shop you're buying from, and make sure the shoes your buying are actually in stock! If they are backordered, this could add weeks till you get them.
~Summery~ As long as you buy from reputable online shoe stores and pay extra attention to the info above, buying online is an excellent way to save time and money; and to give yourself the biggest choice when buying shoes online.
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Save Money on Coupons that Save You Money!
How is that for a slogan?
Did you know that you can pick-up major department store coupons pennies on the dollar on eBay and turn around and save more money using the coupon.
I created a complete section dedicated to solely to the coupons. Find your favorite department store and bid on one of these coupons. Make sure to double-check the expiration date if any. Ask questions to the seller if you are unsure.
This is great way to save more money.
Here are a few coupon samples:
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During the past year, Consumer Reports' testers have rated literally thousands of products, some of which earned a near-perfect score and others which performed extremely poorly. Here is a sampling of our 100 standouts in electronics, cars, appliances, and dozens of other categories.
Consumer Reports' Top Products of 2008
So how can you get your hands on one of these top products of 2008 without spending a fortune?
Let's see what we can find on eBay:
We'll start with LG Dare: Phone with bright, 3-inch touch screen that provides direct access to its many features, including an HTML Web browser and a 3.1-megapixel camera with face recognition and autofocus. Enter text on a virtual keyboard or draw on the screen with your fingertip.
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This is the first time I heard of Sennheiser MX W1 wireless headphones or earbuds. Do you think we can find these on eBay?
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I sure don't mind to have a portable grill. According to Consumer Reports,Weber Q 200 396002 compact gas grill heats very evenly, turning out perfect pre-game bratwurst, hot dogs, and more, and it's equally capable at low-temperature cooking.
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You better get your big screen plasma TV before holidays.Panasonic TH-50PZ800U 1080p set is Consumer Reports' pick for 2008. They say the THX setting provides theaterlike picture quality with vibrant colors, exquisite detail, and rich blacks.
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