by Jane Moore |
Have you recently shopped at Shaws? Don't throw away the receipt! During the promotional period, you have a chance to win $100 Shaw's gift card every week if you fill up their survey at
www.ShawsListens.com. Shaw's supermarket is part of the SuperValu chain of grocery stores. Their stores are located Maine, Massachussetts, Rhode Island, Vermont and New Hampshire.
Shaws offer great and fresh items daily for great prices. To get even better discounts at Shaws, be sure to sign up for their weekly circular via email. The weekly circular shows all the discounted items for the week and make for great buys.
So, if you want to shop at Shaw's with potentially a free $100 gift card, try filling up the survey at
www.ShawsListens.com.
www.SamsClubDiscover.com is a website which redirects you to a site by GE Money Bank (GEMB) for the application of a Discover Card fo Sams Club. Our advice is to go directly to
www.SamsClub.com to apply there by following the credit card link on its home page at the bottom of it.
The Sams Club Discover credit card allows you to earn a 2% cash back. However, you need to spend about $10,000 and more to get your 2%. Depending on the amount of year to date purchases you make, different percentage cash back is offered. It also depends on whether you are a Sam's Club Advantage member of not.
Here is the breakdown
SAM’S CLUB ADVANTAGE PLUS MEMBERS
Amount of Year-to-Date Purchases Percentage of Purchase
(including the current Purchase) Eligible for Rebate
Upto $1,500 0.25%
$1,500.01 - $3,000 0.50%
$3,000.01 - $5,000 1.00%
$5,000.01 - $10,000 1.75%
$10,000.01 - $1,000,000 2.00%
SAM’S CLUB ADVANTAGE MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS
Amount of Year-to-Date Purchases Percentage of Purchase
(including the current Purchase) Eligible for Rebate
Upto $1,500 0.25%
$1,500.01 - $3,000 0.50%
$3,000.01 - 1,000,000 1.00%
So, just to be safe, start your credit card application process for a Sams Club Discover.com at www.SamsClub.com instead of www.SamsClubDiscover.com
www.SamsClubCredit.com is a website where you can apply for the different credit cards offered by Sams Club. The credit cards are offered by GE Money Bank. Although, the site looks legitimate, we are concerned of its redirection to OnlineCreditCenter.com.
Our advise if you are here to find and apply for Sams Club Credit Card is to go directly to www.SamsClub.com instead of www.SamsClubCredit.com. There, you can then look for the link "Credit Cards" under the Sam's Club Features right at the bottom of the home page of samsclub.com. The link is listed below for your convenience:
http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?catg=11039In order to apply, you need to be a Sam's Club Member and be a registered member of the website at www.samsclub.com.
www.chase.com ChaseOnline is the online website for ChaseOnline.chase.com. This is not to be confused with www.chaseonline.com which is not affiliated with Chase Bank.
www.chase.com ChaseOnline provides you with Chase online banking service. On this site, you can enroll at Chase website to manage your accounts online. To enroll, you need to start by choosing whether you are signing up for a personal or business account. Then, you need to choose a userID and the userID must be 8-32 characters in length, contain at least one letter or number and not include special characters. You will also need to enter in your Chase account number and social security number.
For Individuals, there are 4 key tabs on the website:
My AccountsYou can view you checking , CD or savings account, the balance information. It will also have the consolidated credit card rewards account and your balance for your mortgages and credit cards. The consolidated view is really a great feature compared to having to separately log in to different sites or pages.
Payments & TransfersYou can also make a transfer between accounts and financial institutions. Paying bill online is also a convenient feature and you can add payees on the website.
Customer CenterYou can sign up for account alerts, stop payment on checks or enroll for Chase Mobile as well as change your mailing address.
Go to
www.chase.com chaseonline now
by Jane Moore |
www.jcpsurvey.com is the official website for JCPenny Survey to evaluate customer satisfaction. It will redirect you to talktojcpenny.com and you can take the survey in both English and Espanol. In order to get started, you will need to enter your access code. This is found on the JCPenny receipt (shown below) where you can see an access code with a 22 digit number found close to the bottom of the receipt.
The good thiing about filling in the survey is that you will get a coupn from JCPenny after finishing it.
The coupon is a 15% off for your entire purchase and is good up to 30 days. They claim that you will not be able to save the coupon or email it.So, you need to be connected to a printer so you can print it instantly once you receive it. If you are thinking of just filling in an invalid code, don't bother as they will actually validate the access code.
One great way is if you need to buy something of higher value and don't have the coupon, you can buy something of lesser value first so you can get a receipt with anaccess code.
Once you fill in the survey at www.jcpsurvey.com, you will then have a 15% coupon which you can then use to buy higher value item and get a 15% off for it.
by Jane Moore |
www.universalcard.com is AT&T Universal Card which is issued and managed by Citibank. With the Universal Card, you can earn great rewards plus save up to $350 a year on eligible AT&T products and services and also save up to 10% on wireless. There is no annual fee for the AT&T universal card. Every dollar spent on eligilble AT&T products and services will allow you to receive 10% savings in the first 12 months and 5% thereafter. So, if you buy a lot of AT&T services and products, then this card may be for you though there is a limit of up to $350 of savings per calendar year.
www.universalcard.com allows you to apply online for your card, but you have to be 18 years or older. The nice thing about an AT&T universal card is that it allows you to have free 30 minutes of phone call a month and also 2 free directory assistance. To take advantage of these calilng benefits, call 1-800-308-6537. It also seems like you can use these free minutes for calling international lines, but do call the operator to find out as international rates can vary. Online services on www.universalcard.com includes viewing your account summary, historical statements and also paying your bills online.
by Jane Moore |
Younkers.com is the online presence for Younkers. Registering online is like having Younkers.com coupons since you can get a 5% cash back on $1000 or more in gift purchases, a 15% discount on items that remain in your registry and a 10% discount for guest.
Here are the top 10 reasons to register with Younkers as explained on their site:
1. Complimentary exclusive wedding and gift planner
Our gifts to you just for registering! We know that planning a wedding is a wonderful, yet busy time. Stay organized with our Wedding and Gift Planner! It's a great tool to keep you on track, from planning your guest list and gift registry, right down to the big day! It also makes a wonderful keepsake for years to come. Wedding and Gift Planner available on in stores. Limit one per couple. Must register for at least 10 items to qualify. Available while supplies last.
2. 5% Cash Back registry rewards
Once you reach $1000 or more in registry sales, you will receive a gift card worth 5% of your total registry sales (after your event) to spend anywhere in our store.
3. 15% Completion Program
Didn't receive everything you wanted? Save 15% on items that remain on your registry after you event. We offer one of the best completion programs around.
4. Complimentary announcement cards
Spread the word of your gift registry. Use our invitation enclosures to notify guests where you are registered. We even include a 10% off coupon on each card for your guests.
5. Complimentary Gift Wrap
Gifts purchased from your registry will be wrapped in our exclusive wedding gift wrap at no charge. Request must be made online at Younkers.com or at point of sale to take advantage of this offer.
6. Great Brands and Exclusive Names
When you register with Younkers.com, you can be confident you are registering for quality items that will last a lifetime.
7. 24-7 Gift Registry Access
Whether you're up with the sun or a night owl. Younkers.com allows you complete access to your gift registry. You can add items or make changes to your registry 24-7.
8. Friendly, Knowledgeable associates
With our trained staff, we offer more than just a gift registry.We offer gift registry planning to make sure you receive gifts that fit your lifestyle.
9. Deluxe Gifts
All our registered couples have the opportunity to qualify for complimentary gifts for registering with Wedding Royalty vendors.
10. Location
With 260 store locations spanning 23 states, chances are we have a store near you and your guests! Use the store locator on Younkers.com to find a store near you.
For Wedding Registry Customer Service, Call 1-866-379-7771
by Jane Moore |
SearsCard.com is managed and issued by Citibank. This is why when you go to SearsCard.com, it will redirect you to a citibank.com website. Sears Card has some card benefits that are quite unique includng getting instance and secure access to your credit score. As a Sears Card holder, you can also get special financing offers, exclusvie cardmember only savings at sales as well as liability protection on unauthorized purchaes.
There are 3 Sears Cards. The normal Sears Card that has no annual fee can be applied online at SearsCard.com. Sears MasterCard will need to be applied at the store while you need to download an application form for the Sears Commercial One Card.
The most unique thing about the Sears Card is that you can access you credit report from the website monthly from the 3 major reporting agencies. This is almost equivalent to www.annualcreditreport.com which allows you to access a free report from each agencies once a year. You can get this free credit score access from SearsCreditScore.com
At www.SearsCard.com, you are also able to access special financing provided by Sears. At certain times, Sears provides no payments, no interest for 12 months using the Sears Cards or a 5% instant savings on purchases over a certain amount. So, please sure to check out the financing benefits associated with the card.
At SearsCard.com, you can login and manage your online payment, account and rewards.
by Jane Moore |
Everyone wants to get theirs hands on a Christian Louboutin on sale. However, there are many fake Louboutins out there. The fake Louboutin these days are so well made that it is really hard to tell if it is fake or not. In order to tell a fake Louboutin, here are some tips to get started. It is important to note that Christian Louboutin does not sell any of its shoes online and any websites with the name Christian Louboutin is not in any way affiliated with the company.
How to tell a fake Louboutin
1) Check that the shoe box looks like it comes from a high end fashion retailer versus some cheap cardboard type.
2) The sleeper bag should also be just right for the shoe versus a large sleeper bag.
3) Consistency in workmanship. Look for heel size consistency, coloring consistency, stiching consistency.
4) Leather should smell and feel like a high end leather versus a cheap leather.
5) Look for websites that have poor spelling, grammar mistakes and use of AAA quality type words.
Louboutin Shoe Box
If you have bought a genuine Louboutin before, you might want to compare the boxes with your newly purchased Louboutin. If the quality of the box does not look like that of the original, it is the first tell tale sign of a fake Louboutin. A fake Louboutin box will be made of cheap cardboard to save costs.
Louboutin Shoe Bag
The material for the shoe bag should be made of a cotton type material and feel soft and classy to the touch. It should also fit the shoe quite nicely and not be overly large.
Louboutin Shoes
A Louboutin shoe is hand made in Italy with leather throughout and go through a process where a number of shoemaker work on the shoes. The leather should feel like an expensive type leather versus a cheap type leather for a fake Louboutin. If you look at the logo on the red sole, it may be a little bit hard to spot as they have done a pretty good job in faking the logo and the red soles.
Louboutin Price- if it is too cheap, it may be too good to be true
Louboutin prices are fairly high and can range more than USD$500. If a Louboutin shoe on sale looks too cheap, it probably is and it should send a warning signal for you. If you want to get cheap Louboutin, you might as well just go buy a fake one. To be safe, it is better to go with a big reputable retailer such as Saks, Barneys and Nordstrom.
Websites selling fake Louboutin
There are reports that many Louboutin sold on Ebay can be fake. So, be sure to look at the reviews and reputation of the seller. Websites with poorly constructed language, misspellings and poor grammer are warning signals that the goods sold can be fake. Even if pictures are authentic, they could be rip off from other sites selling real Louboutins. So, it is hard to trust what you see in terms of the photo. If you want to make sure you don't get a fake Louboutin, but yet want to wait for a good deal, be sure to spot clearance sales for these shoes.
How to tell fake Louboutin is a very hard thing to do for the first time buyer. If you get your Louboutin online, be sure to go to a high end retailer and compare what you bought to the items in stock there. The stitching of a Louboutin shoe should be meticulous, the leather high quality and the color consistent.
by Jane Moore |
www.ToyotaFinancial.com is Toyota Financial Services Official Website. Toyota Financial Services main purpose is to help you apply for credit whether you are buying or leasing a car.
How to apply for credit at Toyota Financial Services?
Step 1: You can apply for credit at www.ToyotoFinancial.com online by first entering your zip code.
Step 2: After entering the zip code, you can select from the various car models for financing such as the Corolla, Matrix, Camry, Yaris, Solora, Avalon, etc. Once you configure the various options for your car, you will get an idea of the MSRP based on the zip code you entered.
Step 3: www.ToyotaFinancial.com will then present you a form where you fill in the various information such as address, social security number, education, employment and income. You will then be presented with the Dealer and Financing information.
Step 4: Finally you get to review all the information before final submission.
Be sure to always check for Special Offers at the site. You will then be brought to the BuyaToyota.com website to see if there are any special offers available for you in your area.
Within www.ToyotaFinancial.com website itself, you can also use the payment estimator to estimate your payments for financing. The nice thing about www.ToyotaFinancial.com website is that it has a buy or lease wizard which walks you through a few questions to determine if buying or leasing is the best choice for you.
by Jane Moore |
www.HouseholdBank.com is the website for Household Bank MasterCard which is provided by HSBC Finance services. It is a credit card that you can use if you are building your credit history. Just like Orchard Bank Credit Card which is also provided by HSBC, there is a pre-qualification process which allows you to check out the cards that you are most likely to qualify for. The goal of www.householdbank.com credit card is to find the cards that suits your credit profile the best. I find this very similar to Orchard Bank Credit Card.
As part of the application process, you are asked to fill in an application which will then allow www.householdbank.com to pre-qualify you for the card within 60 seconds. You get to choose the design of the Household Bank card before that.
On www.householdbank.com, you can make your Household Bank credit card payment. The Household Bank services on the website includes online bill pay services, managing the account online, viewing monthly statements and transactions. Just like
Orchard Bank Online Payment, you can also pay your bills online on www.householdbank.com. This is done by linking your account to bank accounts which can then be used to make your payments by deducting the monthly balance from your bank account.
I find this very similar to Orchard Bank Credit Card and not sure what they key difference there would be. In any case, go get your Household Bank Mastercard today. Otherwise, if you are not approved, you might want to consider
Walmart Money Card which acts like a debit card.
by Jane Moore |
www.tellredrobin.com is a website that collects information for Red Robin regarding your satisfaction with their service and quality. By filling out the guest satisfaction survey form, you have
10 chances to win $1000 and you could instantly win an iPod. This is as good as any coupon you can get since if you win,it is almost like getting 40 $25 off Red Robin coupons.
The Red Robin Guest Satisfaction Survey website
www.tellredrobin.com has both an English and Spanish version.In order to get started, you need either to have a receipt or an invitation card from Red Robin with the certificate number. If you have a receipt, the receipt will contain the store telephone number, visit date, visit time and the total amount spent in the restaurant. If you have an invitation to participate in the survey instead, you should find a certificate number in the bottom part of the invitation. Depending on how quickly you fill it up, the entire survey will take about 10 minutes to fill in. Spending 10 minutes to fill in a survey and having a chance to win $1000 is probably not a bad investment in time and you can do it while watching TV. This is better than
fradulent Red Robin coupons that are being spread around the Internet via email with a coupon offering a free gourmet burger and sundae from Red Robin which would lead to embarassment when you present it as it is not endorsed by Red Robin.
When you go to www.tellredrobin.com, the site will redirect you to a url hosted by empathica.com. Related:
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by Jane Moore |
www.tellradioshack.com is a website that helps to collect information for RadioShack regarding your feedback and opinion. By filling out the customer satisfaction survey, you can get a Radio Shack coupon that will give you $10 off for the next purchase of $40 or more and Radio Shack with certain exclusions.
It is important to complete the survey on a laptop as the coupon will be presented at the end of the survey which you will need to save and eventually print for use. So, if you try to fill the survey on www.tellradioshack.com through a mobile device, it may not be possible to save the Radio Shack coupon. The entire survey will take about 5 minutes to fill in and you will need to have your Radio Shack receipt available. The receipt will have the Store number, the order/ticket number, the date and time of purchase as well as the total amount of purchase. This is to make sure that the people filling out the survey online at www.tellradioshack.com had really make a purchase on Radio Shack and not trying to fill in just to get the Radio Shack coupon.
When you go to www.tellradioshack.com, the site will redirect you to a url under vovici.com. This is quite typical of many large corporate survey sites as they usually outsource it to other companies and do not run the survey on their main site itself.
by Jane Moore |
PopTropica.com is part of Pearson Education or the Family Education Network arm of Pearson. So, what is PopTropica? At first glance, at its home page, it doesnt tell you much of what Poptropica.com is. However, PopTropica.com is a kid friendly website that gives a virtual online world for kids to explore and play games. They can customize their avatar and then compete with each other and also able to message each other safely.
PopTropica.com starts the game by having you choose the gender of your character. Then, you choose the age group and the target age group is between 6-15. After that, you can customize the various characteristic of your character including skin color, hair, hair color, eyes, mouth, etc.
Launched in September 2007, it has attracted quite some traffic with more than 2+million unique visitors every month visiting the site. In a way, it is quite similar to FunBrain which is also a kid's website.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXv0kLluAX0In PopTropica.com, kids can travel from island to island to have fun. To do that, they have to find the PopTropica blimp. The blimp can be found near Pop Art Museum and Soda Pop Shop. To get the blimp, just climb the rope up to the blimp and kids will find a map where they can then click on the destination.
Also, note that PopTropica items and abilities can only be used depending on the islands and some items can only be used on the island where it is found. One downside of PopTropica is that they actully remove users who are inactive for 6 months. We are not sure why they want to do that. PopTropica makes money by having people buy PopTropica Credits.
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by Jane Moore |
Kmart.com/christmascountdown is the official site of Kmart.com where it shows the remaining time counting down to Christmas. Every day, if you go to the website, there is the deal of the day and it has a counter that shows the remaining time to Christmas Day. The Christmas Countdown also has thousands of prizes where you can have the chance to win up to $50,000 sponsored by Hershey and Procter & Gamble. In order to participate, you have to submit 10 Christmas codes a day and these codes can be found as a 19 digit number on your receipt from KMart. you can also find the codes in weekly circulars as well as emails from KMart. In order to participate you have to first enter your email in kmart.com/christmascoundown.
KMart.com/ChristmasCountdown also has a fun "game" where you can speak like a elf by recording your voice with a microphone and also typing a message in through text which will be converted to ElfSpeak.
Deal of the Day Mobile allows you to sign up via your mobile phone where you can then receive text messages for Deal of the day.
Lastly, Kmart.com/ChristmasCountDown has a North Pole kid's zone where there are cool games and where you can send letter to Santa. Kmart.com basically has this site as a marketing strategy to collect information and also attract customers to its sites for special deals.
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