Friday, July 23, is Black Friday at Target (well, the first Black Friday anyway), when the retailer is selling all sorts of toys, clothing, home furnishings, and electronics at deep discounts, like a 47-inch flat screen Philips TV for $699 ($300 off). The sale is for online purchases only, and items are available in limited quantities.
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Super Deprive Me: Consumer Experiments With No Shopping and No Garbage
A young couple in Oregon just went an entire year nearly trash-free: At the end of 12 extremely green months, their household’s only waste that couldn’t be composted or recycled amounted to a mere 3 pounds of garbage—which is less than what the average American generates in a single day. Meanwhile, self-proclaimed fashion junkies are …
It’s a Deal: Up to 50% Off at Puma
During Puma’s Summer 2010 Sale, select footwear, gear, and apparel are being discounted by as much as 50%. Free shipping for orders over $85.
It’s a Deal: $2.99 Meal Deal at Quiznos
Print out this coupon and present it at a Quiznos in order to get a small sub, bag of chips, and regular fountain drink for $2.99. The coupon is valid through July 27.
It’s a Deal: Up to 60% Off at Nautica
Shorts, bathing suits, polo shirts, and other summer items for men, women, and children are being discounted by up to 60% during Nautica’s seasonal sale, which lasts through July 24. Free shipping on orders of $50 or more too.
It’s a Deal: 20% Off Entire Purchase at Big Lots
Print out this coupon (thanks Buxr) to get 20% off your entire in-store purchase at Big Lots this Sunday, June 18.
261 Bits of Advice for Saving Money, Avoiding Financial Problems, and Picking Liquor That’s Cheap But Not Cheap-Tasting
This humungous roundup includes healthy foods that cost under $1 a pound, retirement myths, websites for free TV viewing, most annoying things about grocery stores, stuff marketed to kids that kids simply don’t need, bargain booze picks from bar experts, and wedding dresses that you’ll wear more than once—and not only if you get …
It’s a Deal: Buy Two Video Games, Get Third Free at GameStop
Use the discount code B2G1FREE and you’ll get a third used video game for free when you buy two used games at Gamestop. The promotion is also valid for in-store purchases—just ask a store clerk for details, no codes or coupons required. The offer is valid through July 17.
It’s a Deal: 25% Off Single Item at Sports Authority
Use the coupon code SAFF25 if shopping online at SportsAuthority.com, or print out this coupon courtesy of Buxr, and you’ll receive 25% off the purchase of one single item. Valid for purchases made July 15 to July 19.
It’s a Deal: Buy One, Get One Free Eyeglasses
Now through July 25, at EyeBuyDirect.com, you’ll get a free pair of prescription eyeglasses with each paid pair. The cheaper of the two is the freebie, and there’s a minimum order requirement of $14.95.
It’s a Deal: Donate $3, Get $10 Off at Macy’s
Now through July 31, when you give $3 at Macy’s for Reading Is Fundamental, you’ll receive a coupon that grants $10 off a future Macy’s purchase of $50 or more (some exclusions apply). The campaign, which helps put free books into kids’ hands, is called Book a Brighter Future.
Friday Round-up Featuring Huge Money Pitfalls, Retail Loyalty Lures, and Tips to Reduce Food Waste
Also: the sickest things people have done to save money, including wolfing down a Quarter Pounder that sat forgotten on a shelf—for five days.