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Apr 19, 2016
Betsy Helmuth discusses the benefits of premium membership, her personal dislikes, and why you should never pay full retail. She shares tips on finding the best deals, using Google and PayPal for reliable purchases, and introduces Ebates.com. She also announces a new YouTube channel and highlights the best times to shop.
0:00 Introduction to premium membership
1:17 Betsy's personal dislikes
1:50 Importance of not paying full retail
2:28 Tips for getting the best deals
3:03 Using Google to find better prices
4:15 Ensuring vendor reliability with PayPal
7:39 Introduction to Ebates.com
13:37 Best days and months to shop for deals
20:14 Announcement of the new YouTube channel
- You can find the best price for an item by searching for it on
multiple websites and considering additional costs like shipping
and taxes.
- Joining store clubs, using dedicated shopping email accounts, and
downloading retail apps can provide significant discounts and
exclusive deals.
- Using cashback websites like Ebates can give you a percentage of
your purchase back in quarterly checks, adding substantial savings
over time.
Additional show notes:
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