Tips for Daily Deal Sites

Adventures in Daily Deal Site Series

In my last post, I introduced some of the basics in using daily deal sites. I have recently been able to get some amazing deals using some tips that I am going to share today.

A few weekends ago, my husband and I spent time with my brother and sister in law. Here is what our fun-filled Saturday looked like:

Brunch courtesy of my lovely sister in law!
18 hole put put game for the 4 of us
2 Large buckets of golf balls for the driving range
4 tickets to see the new Harry Potter with 4 popcorns and 4 drinks
2 $20 gift certificates to get gelato

With my savvy skills, we only paid $16 for all of this! Here is how you can too:

1.) Check the daily deals sites frequently and be on the lookout for things that your family enjoys. Watch for the expiration dates because sometimes you cannot use the deal before it expires, which would be a waste of money.

2.) For Eversave, you can send an e-mail after you purchase your saves to other friends. If you put just one e-mail address in the box, you will receive $2 to use on your next purchase. You can do this each time you purchase an eversave, so you will always have $2 in your account.

3.) Always be on the lookout for promotional codes. Eversave usually has a $3 code activated (SHARE). Sometimes they run special promo codes during holidays or other occasions. Pair these with the $2 in your account, and you can get some saves for free!

4.) Post the unique referral link that is given when you purchase a certificate from a daily deal site on your website or Facebook page. If someone purchases a deal through your link, you will receive $10-$15 in rewards to your account.
**My husband set up and account, and when he purchased his first Eversave, he purchased through my link, giving me $10 to my account! Spread the word to your friends and family!

Happy shopping!

Tips for Daily Deal Sites

ADVENTURES IN DAILY DEAL SITES SERIES

I've been using the bulk amount of my couponing time to expand my horizons and discover new ways to save money. Since my husband will be deploying again soon, I wanted to plan some fun day trips for us to do in order to spend some quality time together. I know that many families have had to cut back on spending or vacations because of the economy and job loss, so finding affordable entertainment becomes extremely challenging! Since Daily Deal sites are so new, there isn't much information on the web that explains any of the benefits or tips to purchasing certificates through Daily Deal sites. I hope that some of these questions and answers will help you begin some awesome summer savings!

Q: What is a Daily Deal site?
A: These websites, some of which are Groupon, Eversave, and LivingSocial, post deals that reflect significant savings for restaurants, movie theaters, clothing stores, massages and more! Oftentimes customers can purchase a gift certificate through these sites for 50% off the original price. For example, one could purchase an Old Navy gift certificate worth $30 but only pay $15 through one of the Daily Deal sites.

Q: How often are they posted?
A: Daily Deals are just what the name describes, so deals are updated each day. However, I have found that some of the sites have multiple deals each day and some even span a few days to a week in available time to purchase.

Q: What are the benefits of using Daily Deal sites?
A: The obvious benefit of purchasing discounted entertainment is that you can save money! I will be sharing the different deals that I have gotten as well as other ways to use these certificates. These Daily Deals might allow you to go to a restaurant or go somewhere that you otherwise would not do if you did not have the discount!

Q: How do I get started?
A: One of my favorite sites is Eversave. I have been able to get some of my certificates for FREE! I will be expanding on those in a later post. If you want to sign up at Eversave to check out the deals in your area, you can go to this link http://eversave.com/share/AiiA. When you sign up, you will have a credit of $2 in your account. When you purchase your first "save," use the promotional code "SHARE" to receive an additional $3 off! That equates to a total of $5 off of your first purchase!

I hope that this helps answer and introduce you to some more money-saving tips! Enjoy your summer and stay tuned for updates on how to make the most of your Daily Deal purchases!