Save money shopping online by using the following websites that offer great bargains, free shipping, discounts and promotional codes.
Due to the struggling economy, many people are finding alternative ways to save money. Getting the best deal or the best bang-for-your-buck is a top priority for many shoppers.
A promotional code is a series of letters and numbers provided by vendors and merchants. Some websites allow consumers to use more than one coupon code at a time, providing an even bigger discount. Codes must be entered exactly as shown and are case sensitive.
These codes have some similarities as well as differences with the more traditional paper coupons.
Similarities
- Promotional codes, also known as e-vouchers, retail codes or discount codes, save money.
- Promotional codes normally have expiration dates or specific requirements.
Differences
- Most promotional codes do not require a paper coupon in order to receive the advertised discount.
- Most codes are valid only for online purchases.
- In order to use promotional codes, computer users insert the special code when making an online purchase, which is normally done during the check-out portion of the sale.
Save time, energy and money by using the websites listed below. The websites and codes are free to use and most do not require registration.
Promotional Code Websites
- SlickDeals - This user-driven website, founded in 1999, provides all sorts of money-saving information for consumers. The site includes hot deals, credit card deals, price lookup, deal alerts and a very informative forum section. Additional features include a helpful user guide for new users and SlickDeals Mobile.
- BradsDeals - Brad Wilson, founder, launched his website in 2001 while he was in college. The website provides email alerts, coupon codes and printable coupons at no cost to consumers. The website has been featured on many national television shows and newspapers.
- RetailMeNot - More than 100,000 coupon codes are currently available on RetailMeNot. The website is easy to navigate and is visually appealing. Users can search by store or website address, category or popular store. Additional features include a handy quick access bookmarklet, free newsletter, dashboard widget, iGoogle Gadget, forums and a discussion area.
- FreeShipping - As more and more people shop online, many merchants charge additional shipping and handling costs that can often be quite costly. Currently, FreeShipping provides coupon codes to more than 850 stores. Users can view codes alphabetically by store, category, most recent or soon to expire.
- InsideRedbox - This website, launched in 2005, provides coupon codes for free DVD movies from Redbox. Redbox, the popular movie rental kiosk, charges only $1 per movie rental. Although users can reserve movies online or at a kiosk, the codes do not work online and can only be redeemed at a kiosk. A free newsletter is also available.
- Bargainist - The Bargainist, named one of PC Magazines Top 100 Favorite Blogs of 2007 and Time Magazines Top 10 Websites of 2006, is updated daily. Additional features include freebies, tips, widgets, hot deals alert for mobile phone users and daily deal emails.
- CouponCodes4U - This website currently has over 1500 discount codes, searchable by store, most popular, hot today, expiring deals, and new coupons. Sign up for discounts by mail to be notified when a great deal is available.
- DealHunting - This websites offers coupon codes for both the United States and Canada. Users can shop by store, category or latest deals. A helpful forum is also available.
- Dealio - Search for the best deals by category, deal types, or merchants. Besides coupon codes, Delio, founded in 2005, offers a free customized comparison shopping and deal toolbar. Just download and install the handy toolbar for instant steals and deals without having to visit the website.
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