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Here’s one man’s poignant Amazon review of how “The Secret” changed his life. We take back any skepticism we had about it. [Amazon] (Thanks to Smashville!)
Retail Services
Chinese Dairy Companies Apologize For Melamine Scandal Via Text Message
By 1.9.09
Twenty-two dairy companies sent out a text message to millions of Chinese consumers last week to apologize for selling tainted milk products. According to the BBC, it read, “We are deeply sorry for the harm caused to the children and the society. We sincerely apologise for that and we beg your forgiveness.”
Police Officer Shoves Walmart Receipt Checker To The Ground, Won't Be Charged
By 1.9.09
Apparently even more annoyed with receipt checking than we are, a Tennessee police officer shoved a 71-year-old Walmart employee to the ground after the employee tried to check his receipt, then pushed a customer through a glass door. That’s a bit much.
Long-Running Buy Two And Save Deal At Target Offers Savings Of -$1.51
By 1.9.09
Kevin sent us this picture of a non-sale at Target with the following explanation: “I took the attached picture back in October and noticed today that their pricing still makes no sense (I brought this up to customer service back in October and was told that they will have a manager take a look at it).”
Do Not Think About Walmart's Milk Pricing Scheme Or Risk Brain Injury
By 1.9.09
Reader Anthony wanted to purchase milk, so he went to Walmart. When he got there, he stood in front of the milk refrigerator for 5 minutes trying to understand Walmart’s milk pricing scheme. Attempt this at your own peril.
Morning Deals
By 1.9.09
- Woot: Stanley 20 Piece Socket Set for $7.99
- Tanga: Cobra microTALK PR-3500DX GMRS/FRS 10 Mile Two-Way Radios – 2 Pack for $16.99
- Amazon: 45.3 lbs of Gatorade for $89.99
Highlights From Buxr
- Facebook: Free Burger King Whopper for defriending 10 friends
- Firestone: Free Jump at the Pump (tire inflation, tread inspection, air filter check and alignment check)
- JCPenney: Jump n Go inflatable Bouncer for $149 + Shipping
Highlights From Dealhack
- Quicken.com: $20 off Quicken Software or use Free Online Version
- OneCall: ProMaster 8×21 Compact Binoculars $40 Shipped
- Tiger Direct: Refurb Samsung Blu-ray Disc Player $170
Highlights From Dealnews
- American Express: True Earnings Card from Costco and American Express: $25 credit + up to 3% cash back
- Newegg: Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition for $75 + free shipping
- Toys R Us: Guitar Hero: World Tour Band Kit for Xbox 360 or PS3 for $140 + free shipping
Best Buy's Holiday Discounts Failed To Impress
By 1.9.09
Best Buy’s same store sales were down 6.5% as their discounts failed to convince you to buy, says Bloomberg.
Get $90 Or $35 In The Sprint Early Termination Fee Settlement
By 1.9.09
A proposed settlement has been reached in the class action lawsuit against Sprint over early termination fees (ETF). It seems to basically apply to anyone who has had a time-based contact with Sprint that had an etf clause it i.e. most Sprint wireless customers. You get $90 if you were charged an ETF and can provide proof, and $35 if you didn’t cancel a contract for fear of getting charged an ETF. You can file at www.sprintetfsettlement.com, and get a more in-depth and explainer of the terms over at Top Class Actions.
Reach Sprint's Retention Department
By 1.8.09
Retentions, the place where you threaten to cancel because service sucks and they throw goodies and freebies and discounts at you to get you stick around, the place where dreams come true. Here’s two numbers to directly reach Sprint’s Retentions Department: 800-235-1185, 888-211-4727. (Photo: SlapAyoda)
Save Money Shopping Online By Deleting Your Cookies
By 1.8.09
Familiarity breeds contempt, and nowhere is that made more explicit than when shopping online. By deleting your cookies and returning to internet stores you’ve previously bought at, you may find yourself getting discounts usually reserved to lure in first time buyers.
No Store Was Spared The Holiday Bloodbath, Not Even Walmart
By 1.8.09
Walmart missed its same store sales estimates (considered the most important barometer for the health of a retail operation) for December — leaving analysts “shocked and disappointed.”
Morning Deals
By 1.8.09
- Woot: Reebok Precision Trainer XT Heart Rate Monitor with Chest Strap for $19.99
- Sprint: 15% Discount, works for everyone except for SERO plans
- Cabela’s: CVA Accura 209 Rifle – Blued/Black for $269.99, down from $349.99 (other gun clearance deals here
Highlights From Buxr
- Cream of Wheat/a>: Free Sample of Cream of Wheat
- TribesNext.com: Download Tribes 2 (PC) Free! for $0
- Dell: Sharp AQUOS 32″ LC32D64U 1080p LCD HDTV for $599 w/ Free shipping
Highlights From Dealhack
- B&H Photo: Sanyo XGA LCD Projector for $400 Shipped
- Buy.com: Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 7 Port Hub $15 & Free Shipping
- Cructchfield: Sony Nav-U NV-U44 GPS Navigation System $80
Highlights From Dealnews
Get An Employer Discount With Any Cellphone Company
By 1.7.09
Save money on your cellphone bill by checking out to see if you can get an employer discount! Here’s the necessary info for every major cellphone provider:
Target's Pharmacy Will Not Answer Questions One Minute After Closing?
By 1.7.09
If you’re picking up your prescriptions close to closing time at Target’s pharmacy, you might want to make sure you don’t have any questions after closing time. Reader Kathy says she realized that she had a question about her son’s prescription immediately after picking up the prescription, but when she turned around to ask it — she was too late.
Pre-Paid Cellphones Aren't Just For Losers Anymore!
By 1.7.09
Hey, did you know that people who don’t use their cellphone very often can save money by switching to a pre-paid cellphone plan? They’re not just for people who can’t get regular cellphones anymore! In fact, many smart, frugal people avoid contact hassles and save money by getting a pre-paid phone.
Morning Deals
By 1.7.09
Highlights From Dealnews
- ZipZoomFly: OCZ NIA Neural Impulse Actuator for $97 after rebate + $9 s&h
- Cell Hut: Unlocked Motorola L6 Cell Phone in Silver for $60 + free shipping
- Amazon.com: DVD / Blu-ray movie roundup: Deals from $11 + $3 s&h
"Free" SlyDial Service Sneaks Ads Into Your Voicemail Inbox
By 1.7.09
SlyDial lets you jump straight to voicemail to leave a message. You can pay a fee for the service, or agree to listen to an ad first before leaving a message. Glenn gave the service a trial run and it seemed to work as promised—he listened to an ad and then left a message. Today, however, the company “slydialed” him and left a second ad in his voicemail box. That’s certainly sly, but sounds to us like an abuse of the service as they’ve described it. You might want to avoid using them until we find out more about why they’re spamming previous customers, or check back on Glenn’s blog to see what develops.
