Tick, Tock, Everything’s Winding Down!
If you are one of those consummate late shoppers (or simply want to take part in some last minute savings) there are many great deals being offered by retailers this week. Since Christmas is a mere four days away, these sales are continually changing. Some of the best deals aren’t on the items themselves, but rather on shipping costs. Most retailers this week are offering free upgrade shipping. This really does save a bundle. (At least $10 on many standard ship orders).
Unlike many years, though, I’ve noticed few retailers selling out of items. This will likely mean excellent post-holiday savings as well. As with all online purchases, use your Ebates account for super holiday cashback bonuses. And pay with your rewards credit card. If you can use both of these options, you will save up to another 12-15% depending on the retailer.
Here are today’s picks-
The Body Shop- “Last Call for Free Upgrade Shipping.” Order by 9 a.m. EST, Tuesday and you’ll get free upgraded shipping. Plus 30% off all gift sets and holiday items.
Drugstore.com- Order today by 3 p.m., get your items cheapest all week (3 day delivery). There is no “free upgrade” shipping here, BUT a better option is to buy an e-gift card to their sister store, Beauty.com. You’ll give more “bang” for your buck.
Edible Arrangements- Use offer code INET1224 to get $3 off any order and have an item produced for family or friends that’s beyond the ordinary. In case you aren’t familiar with this store, these are delightfully arranged fresh fruit “bouquets”. Have your items dipped in chocolate for extra tasty Santa delights. The best way to save money on this offer is to have a store create an item for pickup by your recipient. You’ll save on delivery charges (up to $10). The downside to Edible Arrangements is lack of availability in parts of the US. (We only have about 5 stores in Indiana). Call 1-800-DO-FRUIT or verify on their site for locations.
Express- Final day today for FREE express shipping. Order by noon EST today to score this savings. Plus, get 40% off all holiday purchases. The 15 off $60 purchase deal is still ongoing as well. (You can print a coupon on their site to take into stores or use offer code 4658 online).
Cash back credit cards are becoming harder and harder to come by. But that’s ok, if you have one, keep it, and excersize it to its fullest ability. But there are other ways to save money that equate to getting cash back.
Be old fashioned, and clip coupons. Although it seems tedious, this could generally save you 25-100 dollars per week, on things that you are definitely going to buy! like milk, and breakfast.
Make more purchases in a single bound. Using a cash back credit card and/or coupons can save you money when combined, especially when combined with time managment. shop less often, in bigger purchases. if you get paid 10 dollars per hour, and you spend 1 hour traveling 3 times a week to shop, then you just spend 30 dollars that week traveling! when in fact, you could have spent just 1 hour traveling and getting everything at once.
Being a smart consumer can be much more valuable than a cash back credit card.