"Stories are pouring in from outraged shoppers who thought they could get a great deal on equipment from Circuit City as part of its fire sale liquidation. The problem: Circuit City won't let you open sealed boxes to inspect merchandise before you take it home -- and all sales are final. No returns. No exchanges. That's not so great if the gear is hopelessly broken.
One Minnesota family spent $1,500 on a 50-inch plasma TV and found the glass shattered once they got it home. The store refused to take back the TV and instead referred the issue to Circuit City headquarters, where no one answered the phone. The family is checking with Panasonic, the manufacturer, to see if it's covered under warranty.
A similar problem happened to a Boston customer, who paid $1,100 for what turned out to be a totally busted Samsung TV. She got a refund from her credit card company, but only after a local TV station made inquiries on her behalf. Be warned: Consumerist says that getting credit card companies to help you out may be difficult in cases like this where a bankruptcy is involved. (As I understand the specifics of the Circuit City case, normally your credit card company will just "charge back" the merchant in question, but in this case the merchant is going out of business and has federal bankruptcy protection during the process.)
It's not just big ticket items that can be dead on arrival. Consider this $7.50 "bargain" video game purchased from a Circuit City store, which appears to have been chewed up by a robot.
No doubt there are still some good deals to be found in these liquidating stores, but remember that, now more than ever, "buyer beware" is the rule of the day. "
(from yahoo! tech blog - Feb. 28, 2009)
Sometimes, you get what you pay for. Long story short - don't be too over zealous to find a "good" deal and be careful with your cash.
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Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Free sample
Ladies -
Be sure to visit www.always.com to request a free sample of the Always Infinity sanitary napkin. Anyone may request a sample. It's a great product, so be sure to share this with other women of all ages.
Be sure to visit www.always.com to request a free sample of the Always Infinity sanitary napkin. Anyone may request a sample. It's a great product, so be sure to share this with other women of all ages.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
BeCentsAble
I'm a Savings Educator for BeCentsAble - www.becentsable.net
Be sure to check out the site - it's free!
And, there's nothing to buy or bite you, so what do you have to lose?
Also, be sure to sign up for the FREE newsletter! It contains great tips, a free red box movie Monday code, and info on store sales and coupons that can save you $$.
If you'd like more info about coupon workshops or have a question about the site, please don't hesitate to contact me
Be sure to check out the site - it's free!
And, there's nothing to buy or bite you, so what do you have to lose?
Also, be sure to sign up for the FREE newsletter! It contains great tips, a free red box movie Monday code, and info on store sales and coupons that can save you $$.
If you'd like more info about coupon workshops or have a question about the site, please don't hesitate to contact me
Monday, February 23, 2009
Oops
Ok - So, I have to learn how to manage my life AND make time to blog each day, huh?
Well, I meant to publish a post yesterday and actually logged in, but it never happened. Such is life, right? Well, I missed you...
Today is Monday, February 23
It's a sunny day filled with new opportunity!
And, thanks to some retailers, yesterday's paper was filled with coupons and sales circulars!
Therefore, I'll be going to CVS and hopefully Walgreens today to get some deals. And, since today is Monday, I'll be receiving a free Red Box movie code. After volunteering this afternoon, I'm going to Harris Teeter to get my free movie and to do some shopping - at a DEEP discount.
For more info on the free movie code, be sure to sign up for the free daily newsletter at www.becentsable.net. And, to learn how to do your shopping for 1/2 off (at least), as me about attending a coupon workshop!
Well, I meant to publish a post yesterday and actually logged in, but it never happened. Such is life, right? Well, I missed you...
Today is Monday, February 23
It's a sunny day filled with new opportunity!
And, thanks to some retailers, yesterday's paper was filled with coupons and sales circulars!
Therefore, I'll be going to CVS and hopefully Walgreens today to get some deals. And, since today is Monday, I'll be receiving a free Red Box movie code. After volunteering this afternoon, I'm going to Harris Teeter to get my free movie and to do some shopping - at a DEEP discount.
For more info on the free movie code, be sure to sign up for the free daily newsletter at www.becentsable.net. And, to learn how to do your shopping for 1/2 off (at least), as me about attending a coupon workshop!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Gold Bond lotion
Ok - I'm not getting paid for this, but...
I must really say that this Gold Bond lotion is nice.
Of course I purchased it because it was on sale AND I had a coupon, but I used it for the first time today. I usually have sensitive skin, but it hasn't made me itch. It makes my skin feel smooth. It's moisturizing and non-greasy. It has pleasant smell too - nothing too strong or perfumey.
I'd buy this again and I'd recommend to a friend.
I must really say that this Gold Bond lotion is nice.
Of course I purchased it because it was on sale AND I had a coupon, but I used it for the first time today. I usually have sensitive skin, but it hasn't made me itch. It makes my skin feel smooth. It's moisturizing and non-greasy. It has pleasant smell too - nothing too strong or perfumey.
I'd buy this again and I'd recommend to a friend.
It's Friday!!
Happy Friday!
Yesterday was a very busy day. I was exhausted, but blessed.
The staff at Fox News Rising Charlotte are very nice. They asked a lot of questions. I'm sure that is money saving info is valuable and useful to everyone - not just during the times of ecomonic crisis.
The Gaston County Public Library opened their auditorium for my workshop. That was very kind of them. The workshop was a success. Any time that someone is eager to learn about not only improving their life, but the lives of those in their community, it's a blessing. I look forward to conducting many more workshops, meeting new people, and encouraging new educators.
A new BeCentsAble educator told me about an upcoming triple coupon event at Bloom.
I'm excited! Enjoy the sunny day!
Yesterday was a very busy day. I was exhausted, but blessed.
The staff at Fox News Rising Charlotte are very nice. They asked a lot of questions. I'm sure that is money saving info is valuable and useful to everyone - not just during the times of ecomonic crisis.
The Gaston County Public Library opened their auditorium for my workshop. That was very kind of them. The workshop was a success. Any time that someone is eager to learn about not only improving their life, but the lives of those in their community, it's a blessing. I look forward to conducting many more workshops, meeting new people, and encouraging new educators.
A new BeCentsAble educator told me about an upcoming triple coupon event at Bloom.
I'm excited! Enjoy the sunny day!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
The BIG day
Today is the big day -
Fox News Charlotte - Fox News Rising this morning at 7:00 a.m.
Coupon Workshop this afternoon at 1:00 p.m.
Gaston County Public Library
1555 E. Garrison Blvd
Gastonia, NC
Proceeds to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank - Charlotte, NC
Unfortunately, I'm still on a training class at 1:00 a.m., so I won't be getting much sleep. But, I'm positive that I'll be able to present myself well and be articulate while presenting how much money I've saved on my purchases. I know that of the hundreds of thousands of people that see the program, at least 10 will attend the afternoon workshop and at least 100 will contact me to schedule a workshop or to become an educator.
Fox News Charlotte - Fox News Rising this morning at 7:00 a.m.
Coupon Workshop this afternoon at 1:00 p.m.
Gaston County Public Library
1555 E. Garrison Blvd
Gastonia, NC
Proceeds to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank - Charlotte, NC
Unfortunately, I'm still on a training class at 1:00 a.m., so I won't be getting much sleep. But, I'm positive that I'll be able to present myself well and be articulate while presenting how much money I've saved on my purchases. I know that of the hundreds of thousands of people that see the program, at least 10 will attend the afternoon workshop and at least 100 will contact me to schedule a workshop or to become an educator.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Anticipation
On Thursday, February 19, 2009 I'm going to be on Fox News Charlotte - Fox News Rising.
This will be my 2nd appearance on Fox News, but this time I'll actually be going to the studio. I'm a BeCentsAble Savings Educator - www.becentsable.net
You know when you have good news to share and you want to tell the world, but don't know where to start? Here's what's going through my mind - make up (because I usually don't wear any, but don't want to look washed out on TV), what to wear (because I usually wear t-shirts and jeans, but I'll be on TV in front of who knows how many people), what to bring (I'll be talking about the great deals that I've gotten and the money that I've saved, but I've gotten so many deals - how do I narrow it down so that the info is applicable to everyone?), my workshop (I really want people to come - not just for me, but b/c there really are life changing tips that will be presented)
Well, God's plan will prevail. Worry is not of Him, so I know that everything will work out.
I will speak clearly and slowly, remember to give the correct website (.net), be charming, and inform the masses of coupon parties and inspire them all to either have one or attend one! :o)
This will be my 2nd appearance on Fox News, but this time I'll actually be going to the studio. I'm a BeCentsAble Savings Educator - www.becentsable.net
You know when you have good news to share and you want to tell the world, but don't know where to start? Here's what's going through my mind - make up (because I usually don't wear any, but don't want to look washed out on TV), what to wear (because I usually wear t-shirts and jeans, but I'll be on TV in front of who knows how many people), what to bring (I'll be talking about the great deals that I've gotten and the money that I've saved, but I've gotten so many deals - how do I narrow it down so that the info is applicable to everyone?), my workshop (I really want people to come - not just for me, but b/c there really are life changing tips that will be presented)
Well, God's plan will prevail. Worry is not of Him, so I know that everything will work out.
I will speak clearly and slowly, remember to give the correct website (.net), be charming, and inform the masses of coupon parties and inspire them all to either have one or attend one! :o)
How exciting!
Ok...I have to be honest -
I created a blog a while ago (at least a year ago) and never really kept up with it. So, I guess my thoughts are out in cyber-space somewhere. But, I will follow through with this blog. Esp, because I have so many great ideas and such valuable info to share with the world! So, stay tuned...
I created a blog a while ago (at least a year ago) and never really kept up with it. So, I guess my thoughts are out in cyber-space somewhere. But, I will follow through with this blog. Esp, because I have so many great ideas and such valuable info to share with the world! So, stay tuned...
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