Most of the Halloween costumes at Toys R Us are on sale already. Examples: A Transformers 2 Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe Bumblebee outfit is $9.99 (originally $39.99), and a Lil’ Vampire costume is just $4.99 (originally $19.99). Free shipping on most items too.
Smart Spending
Cheap Alternatives to Pricey Kitchen Gadgets
That $150 panini press looks really cool. But guess what? A $15 George Foreman grill will do the job just as well.
Sears Enters Book Wars with a Bonus: $9 Credit, Even if You Buy from a Competitor
Amazon is already duking it out with Wal-Mart and Target in the competition for new book sales, and now Sears is getting in on the action in a big way with its “Keep America Reading” promotion.
It’s a Deal: $10 to $25 Off at the Discovery Store
Toy and DVD purchases are being discounted by $10 to $25 today only (October 21) at the Discovery Store website. Use the coupon code SAVE10 to save $10 off a $60 purchase, SAVE15 to save $15 off of a $75 purchase, or SAVE25 to save $25 off of a $100 purchase, via Bargainist.
On the First War of Christmas, Amazon is Attacked on Three Sides
The upcoming winter holiday period is shaping up to be one of the most competitive, wildest shopping seasons ever. Stores started hosting Christmas displays way back in July, and toy store skirmishes are already well under way. And now, preeminent online retailer Amazon is fighting battles on several fronts.
BYO Bags to Save Money at Target and CVS
Much like bottled water, plastic shopping bags are viewed as wasteful and bad for the earth. They’re natural (unnatural?) targets for environmentalists and tightwads alike. Starting on November 1, all Target stores in the country will begin giving customers a discount for every plastic bag they don’t use.
It’s a Deal: $31 Flights Anywhere in the Country on Halloween
One-way tickets on JetBlue are on sale for $31 on any route in the country—with the stipulation that you must fly on Halloween (October 31) after 12 noon. Tickets must be purchased today to get the special sale price. More details here.
It’s a Deal: 20% Off at FootLocker.com
Use the coupon code LKS19355 to get an easy 20% off of all purchases at FootLocker.com. The code should work until November 2.
Big-Box Bestselling Book Battle Begins
Forgive the alliteration. Wal-Mart is squaring off against Amazon.com in a price war that has brought new books by best-selling author like Stephen King and Sarah Palin (OK, she doesn’t have a best-seller yet, but will soon) below the $10 mark.
It’s a Deal: Spend $50 and Get $10 Off at Sears
From October 16 to 24, use the coupon code TENOFFSDB to receive $10 off purchases of $50 or more at Sears.com.
20 Money-Saving iPhone Apps
Cheapskate? There’s an app for that. Lots and lots of them, actually. There are iPhone apps that will plot a busy day of hitting yard sales, produce coupons for instant discounts at supermarkets, shops, and restaurants, do price comparisons and summon product reviews while you’re mulling the options inside a store, and even help you trim …
It’s a Deal: 15% Off and Free Shipping at Shoes.com
Use the coupon code FALL and receive 15% off and free shipping on orders at Shoes.com. Some exclusions apply. The offer is valid until October 31.