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merry christmas
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Bah Humbug
Progressive Has No Notion of Christmas Spirit, Announces Yule-tide Rate Increase
According to an Email received by reader Jessica, Progressive Auto Insurance is increasing rates for New York Customers by nearly 20%. And the best time to announce this? Christmas day, of course! -
creep
Christmas Is Over, Virginia.
And here's the proof: December 26th, and Valentine's Day is already 'Just Around The Corner!' At this rate, I'll be shopping for a Halloween costume mid-April. More » -
Dtv switch
3 DTV Switch Myths You Can Debunk Over The Holidays
Judging by our inbox, there are still a lot of people who don't understand the Digital Broadcast Television Switch. Here are some myths that you can help debunk at your next family gathering. More » -
email addresses
Email Dyson's CEO
Should you ever have cause to complain about the greatest vacuum cleaner in the world, this is James Dyson's email address: More » -
Best Buy
Best Buy Signs Man Up For Magazines Against His Will
Buying something from Best Buy? Check your receipt, you may have been signed up for a magazine subscription and you didn't even know it. -
Autos
Cars: Is It Worth It To Buy American?
Should consumers snap up some of the best deals ever on American-made cars, or is there no price low enough to encourage buying from a business so close to ending it all?
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PSAs
Happy Holidays!
Today is a half-day at Consumerist. There will be no posts on Christmas. Posts return on Friday. Happy Holidays everyone! (Photo: u2acro) -
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No santa
Last-Minute Shoppers Unable To Save Christmas For Retailers
The AP says that while last-minute shoppers are still out there looking for bargains — the holiday season was over long ago for retailers. More » -
recession watch
Now That Gas Prices Are Lower, You Have Money To Buy Stuff, Save
Even though real incomes are dropping and people are worrying about their jobs — a drop in gas prices has lead to a push in retail spending, says the New York Times. More » -
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Sales
Morning Deals
- Becks's: Free sixpack after rebate
- FNH: $125 rebate on PS90, FS2000 autoloading carbine, or FNAR autoloading rifles bought at retail
- Country Buffet, Hometown Buffet, Ryan's, Fire Mountain: Buy one buffet ticket, get one free
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DiscoverThis
Store's "Free Gift Wrapping" Means "Everything Wrapped Together"
Joe received his order from DiscoverThis.com today and yes, they did indeed wrap the items for free. Too bad they wrapped them together as one unit. More » -
Hasbro
How Do You Reach Hasbro's CEO Brian Goldner?
Hasbro promised to replace a Nerf product that broke within minutes of being removed from its package, but that was back in October and Ed still hasn't received anything. More » -
Tax free shopping
Retailers Beg Government To Create Tax-Free Shopping Holidays To Save Them
The National Retail Federation has asked President-elect Obama to declare three tax-free shopping holidays next year. More » -
Toy safety
New Toy Safety Rule Has Collateral Damage: Handmade Toy Manufacturers
Thanks to big companies like Mattel, this may be the last Christmas season for a lot of handmade or custom toys from small businesses. More » -
ponzi schemes
Suicide: Hedge Fund Manager Who Invested $1.4 Billion In Madoff Scheme Found Dead
A hedge fund manager, Rene-Thierry Magon de la Villehuchet, who invested $1.4 billion in Madoff's $50billion Ponzi scheme was found dead by apparent, movie-style, suicide. More » -
Recalls
6 New CPSC Recalls
The CPSC announced 6 recalls today: some Foursquare jackets, Hallmark Jumbo Snow Globes, Gardner's Supply Company Candle-Powered Carousels, Munrie "Newport Rubbed Black" Cribs and Furniture, Woodstock Percussion Toy Drums, and Atomic Skis Ski Bindings.
