During a Virgin America sale, flights cost as little as $59 each way on routes such as San Francisco to San Diego or Seattle, $79 (Los Angeles-Seattle), $119 (Boston-San Francisco, Washington, D.C.-Los Angeles), and $129 (New York-San Francisco, Toronto-Los Angeles). Tickets must be purchased by January 10, a two-week advance purchase is …
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Why the Nano, the ‘World’s Cheapest Car,’ Is Going Nowhere
To much fanfare in 2009, India—a hotbed of innovative products within reach of the poor like the $70 refrigerator and the $23 stove—introduced the world to the Tata Nano, a car retailing for a mere $2,200. A year and a half or so later, the Nano is basically considered a flop, with only a few hundred sold each month. Why aren’t …
It’s a Deal: 40% Off CVS Brand Products
Through January 4, CVS.com is selling all store brand products for 40% off when purchases are made online. Free shipping is available for purchases of $49 and up.
It’s a Deal: 50% Off Everything at Cold Water Creek
Use the coupon code JOYFUL to get 50% off all merchandise at Cold Water Creek. The offer is valid for items currently in stock online or in stores—and only for purchases made by January 3, 2011.
81 End-of-Year Money Tips
As 2010 comes to a close, keep some money in your pocket when bellying up to the bar or the fast food counter, considering luxury “status” purchases, shopping the post-Christmas sales, and planning your kid’s birthday party.
It’s a Deal: Buy One, Get One Free on Everything at Men’s Wearhouse
When you buy any item during Men’s Wearhouse Year-End Sale, you can get a second item at the same or lesser price for free. Standard ground shipping is free as well.
It’s a Deal: More Than 60% Off at Children’s Place
An after-Christmas sale at Children’s Place offers clearance merchandise at up to 60% off—winter hats for $2.99, for instance—and by using the coupon code C6C2010, you’ll get an extra 15% off purchases made by January 2. Alternately, a coupon accessible at the retailer’s website can be printed out for 15% off in-store purchases.
It’s a Deal: Up to 60% Off at Cabela’s
During Cabela’s Winter Clearance Sale, boots, coats, hunting and fishing gear, and more are marked down by up to 60% off now through January 9 (or while supplies last). As an extra bonus, you can receive $20 off orders of $150 and up by subscribing to the retailer’s e-newsletter.
It’s a Deal: Get a Free Chicken Biscuit at Chick-fil-A
Starting today, you can register at GetSpicyChicken.com to reserve a free Spicy Chicken Biscuit, which can be picked up between January 3 to 8 at a Chick-fil-A location of your choosing. The chicken biscuit is scheduled to officially be added to the restaurant’s menu on January 10, and at that point, diners will have to pay full price.
It’s a Deal: 2-for-1 Movie Tickets from Fandango
Use the coupon code SAMSUNGTAB to purchase two movie tickets for the price of one at Fandango. Fandango’s fee is applied only to the first ticket, and the second (complimentary) ticket maxes out at a value of $14. The offer is valid through December 26 only.
It’s a Deal: 60% Off Holiday Decorations at Lowe’s
Along the lines of Aeropostale and its “After Christmas Prices” before Christmas, home improvement center Lowe’s is already offering big discounts—60% off!—on holiday decorations.
It’s a Deal: 50% Off Last-Minute Gifts from Eddie Bauer
Coats, vests, watches, tank tops, and T-shirts are among the items discounted by 50% during Eddie Bauer’s 12 Days of Gifts sale. Marked-down items are listed separately for men and women, and the discounts are promised for today only, December 21.