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!