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Morning Deals

By Ben Popken 10.24.08
  • Woot: Energy C-100 Bookshelf Speaker (Pair) for $109.99
  • Amazon: Victorinox Swiss Army Pocket Knife for $19.99
  • T-Mobile: Nokia 1208 Prepaid phone with Free $25 Refill Card $19.99

    • Highlights From Dealnews

    • Ann Taylor: Ann Taylor Women’s Stretch Wool Double-Breasted Coat for $60 + $6 s&h, more
    • Buy.com: Motorola Cable Signal Booster for $38 + free shipping
    • Expedia.com: Last minute travel deals from Expedia: Cruises from $99, more

    Highlights From Buxr

    • Start Sampling: Free Colgate Total Advance Toothpaste Sample
    • Hot Topic: 50% Off On Halloween costumes
    • NewEgg: OCZ SLI-Ready 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Desktop Memory for $11.99 after $25 rebate w/ Free shipping

    Highlights From Dealhack

    • Buy.com: Linksys EG005W Gigabit 5 Port Switch $32 Shipped
    • Amazon: Save $10 off Power, Balance, Odwalla, & Other Bars
    • Mwave: KDS 22-inch Widescreen Dual Input LCD Display $170
Reach Citibank Executive Customer Service

Reach Citibank Executive Customer Service

By Ben Popken 10.23.08

Having trouble getting people at Citibank to help you out? If you’ve tried regular customer service and supervisor multiple times and failed, try these numbers:

Morning Deals

By Ben Popken 10.23.08

Highlights From Dealnews

  • NewportNews.com: Newport News Women’s Panties and Swimwear for $1 + $7 s&h
  • Yugster: Bluetooth Headset Roundup: Jabra BT 2040 for $10 + $5 s&h, more (updated)
  • Overstock: Gucci Women’s GUCCISUN Shield Sunglasses for $92 + $3 s&h

Highlights From Dealhack

  • Eastern Mountain Sports: 20% to 30% or More off Packs, Tents, Backpacks, & Camping Gear
  • Newegg: Philips GoGear 2GB MP3 Player $20 Shipped
  • Amazon: Buy Two and Get Third Blu-Ray Movie Free

Highlights From Buxr

  • Macys: Printable coupon 20% or 15% off
  • Pacific Geek: Optiplex GX60 2.4 GHz (Refurbished) for $99.99 + $19.99 Shipping
  • Buy.com: AOC 2219S1 22″ Widescreen LCD Monitor for $166.99 w/ Free shipping
Walmart: 6 "Disturbing Behaviors" Exhibited By Consumers

Walmart: 6 "Disturbing Behaviors" Exhibited By Consumers

By 10.22.08

9 of 10 American families shop at Walmart at least once a year, says USAToday, which puts the retailer in an excellent position to tell us something about consumer behavior. So, what has Walmart been observing? “Disturbing behavior.”

Target Will Pay $1.7 Million After Inaccurate Scanners Overcharged Californians

Target Will Pay $1.7 Million After Inaccurate Scanners Overcharged Californians

By 10.22.08

Target has agreed to pay a $1.7 million penalty after weights and measures inspectors found “numerous occasions where the price charged at the cash register was not the lowest posted price,” according to a statement from the Sonoma County district attorney’s office.

Morning Deals

By Ben Popken 10.22.08
  • OldNavy: Old Navy Men’s Tees from $2 each + $7 s&h
  • Buy.com: Q-See Professional Dome Color Security Video Camera for $44 + free shipping
  • AirTran: AirTran Unforgettable November Fares: 1-way flights from $49

    • Highlights From Dealhack

    • Buy.com: Genius G-Pen 4.5×6-inch Graphics Tablet $32 Shipped
    • Amazon: Save on 20 Bestselling HDTVs Priced at $499 or Less
    • Tiger Direct: Panasonic 5.1 Home Theater System $220
    Bank of America CEO Explains How He Beat Wall Street

    Bank of America CEO Explains How He Beat Wall Street

    By 10.21.08

    Is the new financial capital of our country located in Charlotte, NC? 60 Minutes traveled down south to talk to CEO Ken Lewis about his bank, its recent purchase of Merrill Lynch, whether or not the bank bailout is “socialism” and the economic crisis in general.

    Morning Deals

    Morning Deals

    By Ben Popken 10.21.08
    • Taco Bell: If anyone steals a base during the World Series, get a free taco
    • Amazon: Video Game Deals for $49.99 and below – DS, Xbox360, PS3, PSP, Wii, PC Games – GOW2, COD5, Resistance 2, MK vs. DC, The Sims 3 + More
    • UrbanOutfitters: Fall Sale + take extra 25% off with coupon code luckybreaks8

    Highlights From Buxr

    • Dell Home: Cannon PowerShot SD1100 8.0 MP 3X Zoom Digital Camera for $136.47 w/ coupon code: VW$1MFXPSDC6M5 and R$LL47$9ZSQG3S w/ Free shipping
    • Buy.com: Jensen Stereo 3-Speed Turntable with AM/FM Receiver + 2 Built-in Speakers for $38.99 w/ Free shipping
    • NewEgg: OCZ RALLY2 8GB High Performance Dual Channel Flash Drive for $11.99 after $12 rebate w/ Free shipping

    Highlights From Dealhack

    Highlights From Dealnews

    • Sierra Trading Post: Ralph Lauren Men’s Sale: Wool Cashmere Coat for $97 + $11 s&h, more
    • Amazon.com: Amazon: Extra 20% off select Invicta watches
    • 6pm.com: Skechers shoes from $12 + $7 s&h

    (Photo: Morton Fox)

    Oil Prices May Go Down, But Don't Expect Your Grocery Bill To Shrink

    Oil Prices May Go Down, But Don't Expect Your Grocery Bill To Shrink

    By 10.20.08

    Now that the price of oil has dropped — you should expect some of those skyrocketing grocery bills you’ve been paying to drop, right? Yeah… probably not.

    Morning Deals

    By Ben Popken 10.20.08

    Highlights From Dealnews

    • Sears: Craftsman 22-Piece Craftsman Drill Bit Set for $10 + $6 s&h, more
    • Bargain Outfitters: Dunham Men’s Moc-Toe Casual or Slip-On Shoes for $20 + $6 s&h
    • Costco.com: Loaded ZT Affinity Core 2 Quad 2.4GHz Desktop PC from $600 + free shipping

    Highlights From Buxr

    • Linens ‘n Things: Liquidation Sale all items upto 30% off
    • Amazon: Fergie’s The Dutchess- 13 Songs for $1.99
    • NewEgg: ASUS VB171D Black 17″ 5ms LCD Monitor for $99.99 after $15 rebate and coupon code: LCD101715 w/ Free shipping

    Highlights From Dealhack

    • New York & Co.: Buy One & Get 2nd at 50% off Women’s Fashions & Accessories
    • Amazon: Pentax Whitetails 10×50 Binoculars $39 Shipped
    • Shoes.com: Save 15% off Entire Order Store-Wide with Coupon
    Why You Should Never Order Anything From Sears.com

    Why You Should Never Order Anything From Sears.com

    By cwalters 10.17.08

    Mike sent us two stories of back-to-back merchandise fiascos with orders he placed on Sears.com for in-store pickup. What’s worse, the problems can’t just be blamed on a lone rotten employee, or attributed to bad luck—several Sears stores were involved. Our verdict: there’s something seriously messed up with the Sears fulfillment chain, and it’s not worth your time or energy to bother with it. But you knew that already, right?

    10 Things That Are Going Right For Consumers

    10 Things That Are Going Right For Consumers

    By 10.17.08

    Kiplinger’s is more optimistic than we are, so they had the cheerful idea to put together a list of 10 things that are going right for consumers — despite the financial apocalypse. Hooray!

    Walmart Employee Hates New Trash Cans, Will Throw Yours If You Set It Near Him

    Walmart Employee Hates New Trash Cans, Will Throw Yours If You Set It Near Him

    By cwalters 10.17.08

    Ricky had a bizarre run-in with “Larry” at his local Walmart, where he was shopping recently with his mother, who needed a new trash can. While Ricky browsed the automotive accessories counter, his mom did mom things in the silk flower department, and she left her new trash can next to Ricky’s leg while she wandered off. It turns out, you do not leave trash cans anywhere in Larry’s line of sight if you know what’s good for you.

    Morning Deals

    By Ben Popken 10.17.08

    Highlights From Dealnews

    • : Open a National City checking account, get $150
    • Omaha Steaks: Omaha Steaks The Ultimate Assortment for $50 + $15 s&h
    • Amazon.com: Hitachi Quick Change 20-Piece Drilling and Driving Set for $10 + $6 s&h

    Highlights From Dealhack

    • Buy.com: Westinghouse 37-inch HDTV-ready Monitor $600 Shipped
    • Staples: Lexmark X7675 Color Flatbed All-in-One $80 off
    • Amazon: Zoom H2 Handy Portable Stereo Recorder $174 Shipped

    Highlights From Buxr

    • Buy.com: Kingston ValueRAM 2GB DDR2 Memory Module for $18.99 after $20 rebate w/ Free shipping
    • Sears: Skyway Polaris 5 Luggage Piece Set (Green or Black) for $99.99 + Shipping
    • Airborne: Free sample of Airborne original Zesty Orange
    Letter To Bank of America CEO Results In Waived Overdraft Fees, Joy

    Letter To Bank of America CEO Results In Waived Overdraft Fees, Joy

    By 10.16.08

    Luisa accidentally overdrafted her checking account with Bank of America, but found that no matter how much money she put in — it was being eaten up by the fee monster that lurks at the bottom of her account. It has big yellow teeth and glowing eyes and only the CEO can control it… Rrraaawwwrrrr……..

    Morning Deals

    By Ben Popken 10.16.08

    Highlights From Buxr

    • Ralph Lauren: 25% off w/ coupon code: OCT8264+ free shipping
    • Buy.com: Nightmare on Elm Street Collection 7-Movie Pack (Platinum Series) for $25.96 w/ Free shipping
    • Micro Center: Brother HL 4040-CN Color Laser Printer for $49.99 after $150 rebate + Shipping

    Highlights From Dealhack

    • Amazon: Clearance: 3rd Gen iPod nanos from $118 Shipped
    • eToys: Save 30% off Halloween Costumes + Free Shipping
    • Circuit City: Compaq Presario Dual Core Notebook PC $430 & Free Shipping

    Highlights From Dealnews

    • Amazon.com: Columbia Sportswear Men’s Shoes from $23 + free s&h w/$25 (updated)
    • Amazon.com: Amazon.com Toy Round-up: Psychic Basketball for $4 + $5 s&h, more
    • Lenovo ThinkPad | ThinkCentre: Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Atom 1.6GHz 10″ Ultra-Mobile PC Laptop for $399 + $20 s&h
    Study: There Is All Kinds Of Nasty Crap In Your Bottled Water

    Study: There Is All Kinds Of Nasty Crap In Your Bottled Water

    By 10.15.08

    A new study challenging the idea that bottled water is “purer” than tap water found a laundry list of nasty substances in major brand name water, and named two brands that exceeded California’s health standards.

    Back-To-School Season Was Abject Failure For Retailers

    Back-To-School Season Was Abject Failure For Retailers

    By 10.15.08

    The Back-To-School season is usually the best season for retailers aside from the holidays, but not this year. Retail spending was down for the third consecutive month as shoppers stayed away from stores and ignored bargains.

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