If you were thinking of loading a semi with tons of shopping carts, make sure you view the following video before you attempt it — just in case you’ve missed a small detail.
Retail Services
By 11.20.08
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According to the Boy Genius Report, Walmart will be offering the iPhone starting December 28th… which means that the new “most fun thing to say to people with iPhones” is now officially, “Hey, did you get that at Walmart?” [Boy Genius Report]
Why Doesn't Costco Accept Food Stamps?
By 11.19.08
The New York Times City Room blog asks an interesting question. Why doesn’t Costco accept food stamps? Even farmers markets accept them! What’s the deal, Costco?
Geek Squad Calls To Ask If The Appointment That Never Happened Was Satisfactory
By 11.19.08
Reader James is upset. His TV is broken and Geek Squad can’t fix it. He bought the TV and Best Buy’s performance service plan — which hypothetically should replace his TV in the event that it cannot be repaired. Now, after 2 months, 27 days, a botched repair job and 6 unreturned phone calls, James is annoyed. He’s launched an Executive Email Carpet Bomb on Best Buy and CC’d us. The best part comes near the end of the letter, when Best Buy calls James to ask if he was satisfied with a Geek Squad appointment that had never even happened…
Morning Deals
By 11.19.08
Highlights From Dealnews
- Amazon.com: Casio Men’s Edifice Thermometer Watch for $52 + free shipping
- Amazon.com: Klipsch Groove PM20 2.0 Speaker System for $60 + free shipping
- Amazon.com: The Orange Box for Xbox 360 or PS3 for $20 + free s&h w/$25
Morning Deals
By 11.18.08
Highlights From Buxr
- Zales.com: Save up to 25% w/ coupon code:LOVEROCKS2008
- PC Connection: ViewSonic Optiquest Q2201wb 22″ Widescreen LCD Monitor for $149.95 after $20 rebate w/ Free shipping
- Aeropostale: Friends and Family 30% Off In Store or online w/ code: FRIENDS08
Highlights From Dealhack
- Apple Store: Save an Extra $200 to $250 off 20 and 24-inch iMacs
- Orbitz: This week: Save 20% off Hotel Bookings Worldwide
- Abe’s: Nikon Coolpix L18 8MP Camera $100 Shipped
Highlights From Dealnews
- Buy.com: Argus Bean 5MP Clip-On Digital Camera for $43 + free shipping
- Buy.com: ASUS Triton 78 120mm Gaming CPU Cooler for $50 after rebate + free shipping
- HandHeldItems: Hornet 3 Mini R/C Helicopter with Christmas stocking for $18 + $10 s&h
Reader Saves $230 On Cable And Phone Bills By Rocking The Cancellation Threat
By 11.18.08
Here’s how Stephanie saved $230 on her cable and phone bills after following the tips in “3 Ways To Lower Your Out Of Control Cable, Internet And Phone Bills“
20% Of Citigroup Cardholders Can Expect Rate Increases For 2009
By 11.17.08
If you have a Citigroup-issued credit card and you haven’t had a rate increase over the last two years, expect to be notified of a 2-3% rate increase on your November statement. Congratulations! You’re going to help Citigroup offset its losses in the global credit card division, whether you were directly part of those losses or not. As the New York Times points out, by doing this Citigroup is breaking the promise they made to Congress in 2007 that they would not arbitrarily raise rates on accounts—which may be why they’re offering a fairly lenient opt-out policy.
Escape Sprint ETF-Free Over Administrative Fee Increase
By 11.17.08
Want to break your Sprint cellphone contract without paying an early termination fee? On January 1, 2009, Sprint will increase the Administrative fee to $.99 per line. Because this is what is known as a “materially adverse change of contract,” and because of the basic contractual principle that you can’t change someone’s contract without their explicit permission (not the tacit, “opt-out” kind), you can use it to argue that the fee renders your contract void and you can end service without a termination fee. You do have to be willing to argue without giving up with a number of different Sprint employees first, like Matt did…
Reader Talks Citibank Down To A Lower Interest Rate On Her Credit Card
By 11.17.08
Nicole was hit with a surprise 6 point interest rate increase on her Citicard, so she fought back. Her story is a good reminder that you should look at all of your options and be prepared to argue on your behalf, even if you’re not in a position where you can just pay off the entire balance and walk away.
GAP Sells Bikes For Holidays. We Don't Know Why.
By 11.17.08
GAP has a new promo for the holidays. They’re selling bikes, covered in an argyle pattern. We can only speculate as to dear God why. Perhaps it’s so shoppers can flee from the fashion fiasco that is their retail chain even faster.
Price-Check Your Black Friday "Deals"
By 11.17.08
I’m really interested to see what happens with “Black Friday,” the hectic shopping day after Thanksgiving where retailers traditionally mark down their products for Christmas deal-seekers, this year. As the shark has been so thoroughly jumped on this shopping spree, the deals have gotten worse and the retail trickery more tricky, so can a consumer still make out?
Morning Deals
By 11.17.08
Highlights From Buxr
- Toys R Us: 15% Off Any One Toy Item (printable)
- Victoria’s Secret: Take 30% Off Any Clothing Item and More w/ coupon code:GET30
- Deep Discount: Lethal Weapon 1-4 Widescreen DVD Series for $8.84 after coupon code:ddaf w/ Free shipping
Highlights From Dealhack
- Shoes.com: Save 20% off Athletic Shoes & 10% off Most Others with Coupons
- Ice.com: Save 20% off Most Items + Get Free Shipping
- Amazon: Save $350: AT&T Blackberry Bold Smartphone $150 & Free Shipping
Highlights From Dealnews
Home Depot Website Prices Have Nothing To Do With In Store Prices
By 11.15.08
Remember, Home Depot’s price match policy doesn’t apply to online listings, including its own website. At his local store, Michael paid more than twice the online Home Depot price for a coaxial cable, but Home Depot refused to refund him the difference. They even say as much in small print on each page of their website. With Home Depot, be sure to call and get a valid local price quote before heading off to purchase something you saw online.
Consumerist's Morning Deals Help Man Live Good Life For Less
By 11.14.08
Daniel read our post about a couple learning how to get their credit card rates lowered from The Consumerist and “realized I have a lot to thank the Consumerist for as well,” he says. “At the moment I am wearing an Italian suit I bought for $99 at amazon.com and next weekend I will be staying at the luxurious Hay-Adams five-star hotel in Washington, DC, for a mere $20 a night. Both of those deals were posted in your morning deals round-up.” Consumerist: saving you money on stuff you already have AND stuff you have yet to have. We’re your recession buddy!
Morning Deals
By 11.14.08
- Valve: For $99, get EVERY single Valve game (including Left 4 Dead – save $134.82 – if you already have some of the games, you can gift them to your friends through Steam
- Finish Line: Up to 75% Off Clearance + 20% off via coupon code 20PERCENT: Men’s Shoes From $16, Women’s Shoes From $20
- Amazon: James Bond Ultimate Collector’s DVD Set for $89.95 Shipped
Highlights From Buxr
- Buy.com: DeLonghi 1500-Watt Utility Heater for $18.50 w/ Free shipping
- Ralph Lauren: 15% Off Printable Coupon
- Aeropostale: Take 30% Off Clearance Items w/ Coupon Code: WKDCLEAR
Highlights From Dealhack
- B&H Photo: Toshiba 15-inch LCD HDTV with integrated DVD Player $285 Shipped
- Office Depot: AOC 32-inch LCD HDTV $450 Shipped at Office Depot
- National Geographic Store: Free March of the Penguins DVD with All Orders + Other Discounts
Highlights From Dealnews
- CompUSA: APC UPA9 Universal Power Adapter for $40 + $8 s&h
- DeepDiscount: LEGO Star Wars: Complete Saga for Wii, Xbox 360, PS3, DS for $19 + free shipping
- Amazon.com: Unlisted Men’s Rest My Case Moc Toe Oxford for $18 + $5 s&h
This Walmart Guard's Loss Prevention Strategy Includes Tackling
By 11.14.08
Joseph Gregorie, a (former?) Walmart loss prevention officer, is going to make sure nobody steals on his watch, especially not in this economic climate. After seeing a 58-year-old woman stuff several items in her tote bag and head for the exit, he introduced himself. She dropped the bag but continued to leave the store, so he “grabbed [her] in a bear-hug and threw her to the ground,” giving the woman a pretty impressive looking black eye in the process. They’ve both been arrested.
