When you factor in an additional 20% discount off of merchandise already offered at clearance rates, the current EMS Outlet Sale has items marked down more than 60% from the original retail price (thanks dealnews).
Smart Spending
Group-Buying Sites for Beginners
“Here’s how sites like Groupon and LivingSocial work: They ask retailers in a city to offer steep discounts ranging from around 50% to 90% off on things that would appeal to locals. Examples include 79% off spa services, 54% off at paintball, 57% off at a restaurant with Malaysian cuisine and half off for doggie day care. The site …
It’s a Deal: 20% Off at Payless Shoes
Use the coupon code 32219 for 20% off your entire purchase at Payless (thanks Buxr). The discount code is valid for purchases made through April 4.
It’s a Deal: JetBlue Flights from $29
JetBlue is hosting a two-day sale, with one-way flight prices such as $29 (Long Beach to San Francisco, Orlando to Nassau), $39 (Buffalo to Boston, Burbank to Las Vegas, Washington-Dulles to New York-JFK), and $119 (San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale, Boston to Los Angeles). Tickets must be booked by Wednesday, March 24. More details and …
It’s a Deal: Free Ice Cream Cone Day
Ben & Jerry’s is dishing out free cones to all customers on Tuesday, March 23. Find the nearest shop that’s participating in the promotion using Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop Locator.
It’s a Deal: Free Italian Ice at Rita’s
To celebrate the coming of Spring, Rita’s is giving away a regular-size Italian ice to every customer who wants one on Saturday, March 20. More details about the promotion, and where to find Rita’s (it’s a mostly East Coast thing) here.
McDonald’s Drink Special: $1 Beverages All Summer
Soft drinks in all sizes will cost just a buck at the golden arches, starting around Memorial Day.
It’s a Deal: Laminate Flooring from 49¢ a Square Foot
Lumber Liquidators is hosting a Liquidation Sale, in which several kinds of laminate floors are selling for under $1 a square foot, and some for as little 49¢. The sale ends Monday, March 22.
It’s a Deal: Free Burrito Today at Baja Fresh
Sign up to be a fan of Baja Fresh on Facebook and you’ll get a free burrito with the purchase of a large beverage. Today only, in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. What’s more Irish than a burrito, right?
It’s a Deal: Buy One, Get One Free Prescription Glasses
With a promotion from online wholesaler EyeBuyDirect, when you buy a pair of eyeglasses, you get a second pair for free. Minimum order $14.95. The sale is on through March 21.
It’s a Deal: Up to 70% Off at Garnet Hill
The Final Winter Clearance Event is happening right now at Garnet Hill, with bedding, items for the home and bath, and clothing for women, children, and babies on sale at up to 70% off. More details here.
It’s a Deal: $50 Treatments During SpaFinder’s Deal Days
From March 8 to 14, 50-minute spa treatments are being offered for a flat $50 all over the country. To find out about the specifics (where, what treatments, etc.), you have to sign up to receive SpaFinder’s Deal Days e-newsletter.
