“Honey, you wouldn’t believe how cheap your gift was!” That’s not the most romantic thing to hear on Valentine’s Day. But no one needs to know how much (or how little) you spent.
When it comes to romance, coupons and online shopping probably aren’t the first things that come to mind. But, according to a study from eBillMe, perhaps that’s changing—at least the online shopping bit. In its survey, 32% of consumers said they would shop online for Valentine’s gifts, up from 23% a year ago. And, well, if you’re shopping online, why not get the best price possible with the help of one of these coupon codes or promotions?
SWEETS
*Use coupon code VDAY14 to get 14% off orders at David’s Cookies.
*Use code LOVE for $10 off orders of $60 and up and the code HUGS for free shipping on those orders (more than one code can be used), from Godiva.com. These codes are only valid through February 8.
*Use code LIKEVDAY for 25% off Valentine’s chocolates at Chocolate.com.
(Read: Is It OK to Use a Coupon on a Date?)
PERFUME
*Use code VDAY14 for 25% off your entire order at Perfumania.
(Read: What NOT to Buy for Valentine’s Day.)
JEWELRY
*Use code S22VD to get 22% off orders at Ice.com
(Read: The Cheapskate’s Guide to Valentine’s Day.)
MOVIES
*With Redbox’s Take 2 promotion, when you rent two movies at a time and provide an e-mail address, you’ll receive an electronic promo code valid for $1 off your next rental—and since most rentals are $1, that’s a free movie. The offer is valid for rentals now through February 14 at all Redbox kiosks, and the promo code is good for one week after you receive it in your e-mail in-box.
WINE
*Group-buying site BuyWithMe is partnering with WineTasting.com to sell vouchers for $75 worth of wine orders for just $35. Voucher orders must be placed by February 9, and they expire on May 3.
LINGERIE
*Use code LOVE15 for 15% off orders at Lingerie.com.
*Use code SPRING11 for $15 off orders of $100, $30 off orders of $150, or $75 off orders of $250 at Victoria’s Secret.
GETAWAYS
*Make a reservation at BedandBreakfast.com by February 24 and use the coupon code BBROMANCE25 to get $25 off the current room rate. No minimum stay required, but stays must be completed by March 30.
*Book a Radisson hotel by February 9 to get 30% off stays between February 18 and May 7, 2011.
SPORTS GEAR
*Use code NFL50 to get 50% off all NFL fan gear from Reebok. (For some sports nuts, there’s no more romantic gift out there.)
SEMI-RANDOM FREEBIES
*Pay only shipping and handling for personalized postcards, T-shirts, coffee mugs, and other Valentine’s gifts (well, gifts that could potentially work for Valentine’s anyway) from VistaPrint.com.
*Use code VDAYMP3S to receive $2 off MP3 purchases at Amazon.
*Dating site eHarmony is allowing newly registered members to communicate with matches for free throughout the end of February.
AHEM …
*Enter your e-mail address and some other info to get coupons for up to $5 off various K-Y Brand products.