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Ebates?

BigOrangeKitty — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 15:47:44 GMT

Can someone explain how Ebates works. Does it cost anything to join, how do you use it, do you receive a discount at ordering or cash back? Does Wal-Mart have a similar program and can it be used in the Wal-Mart store or just on-line? Do you use these programs and is it good? Thanks for the help!

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Rachb — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 15:50:54 GMT

I use extrabux.com instead of ebates. I find that the percentages of cash back are higher than ebates across the board. They often have discount codes, but in terms of cash back, you can withdraw anytime your cash back earned has reached at least $10. I don't buy anything online without going through extrabux. I've earned about $400 in the last 6 months.

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Greenqueen — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 15:57:06 GMT

I use Ebates and Mr.Rebates....I look at each and whichever has the higher percentage for the store I'm using I go through that site. It can only be used online. You go to either site and then click on the store you're shopping (qvc, walmart, lowes, etc). Ebates sends you a check quarterly, Mr. Rebates you request a check. If you are ordering something local, you can order online and do store pick-up.

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BigOrangeKitty — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 16:12:35 GMT

Interesting! Thank you for the info. So it doesn't cost anything to "join" these sites, you just go thru their sites to order on-line?

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Dusty1 — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 16:49:15 GMT

I've only used ebates & it's so easy. It costs nothing to join but you can usually get some extra cash if you have a "referral" from a friend. Some sites are low (qvc is only 2.5% back) but most are higher & sometimes ebates doubles the cash back for some sites. So sometimes I get $.89 back. Lol It does add up & it's money back on places I shop at anyway. Kohls, Q, HSN, magazines (magazinepricesearch dot com tells you where to get the cheapest price & then I've gotten 40% back in ebates). I don' t make a lot but I got $57 back last quarter & I have it deposited in PayPal & then I bought some Mac with that (Mac isn't on ebates-bah). Anyways is's a very easy way to get money back if you are shopping online.

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SHOPR — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 16:58:19 GMT

On 11/20/2014 BigOrangeKitty said:
Interesting! Thank you for the info. So it doesn't cost anything to "join" these sites, you just go thru their sites to order on-line?

That is correct.

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SHOPR — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 17:03:33 GMT

I have not tried extrabux, but if the cash back amounts tend to be higher there, perhaps I should.

Whenever I order online, I always check Mr Rebates, Ebates, and ShopDiscover, to see which offers the largest cash back. ShopDiscover (If you have a Discover card, this is located on the website when you log in to your Discover account online) doesn't actually give you cash back directly at first, but gives you cashback bonus funds, which you can then choose to cash out, or you can spend it at places like Amazon and Overstock.

I have often found ShopDiscover to be the best choice, because they offer 10% at a few stores, which I haven't seen at Mr Rebates or Ebates.

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BigOrangeKitty — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 17:15:25 GMT

So you would go thru one of these sites to order from QVC instead of going directly to the QVC website?

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ChynnaBlue — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 17:25:35 GMT

On 11/20/2014 BigOrangeKitty said:
So you would go thru one of these sites to order from QVC instead of going directly to the QVC website?

I go to the QVC site and put things I want in my cart, then close the window and go to MrRebates.com. From there, you launch the QVC site and shop. The MrRebates site generates a code in the background that tags your completed sale with the rebate about.

Yesterday I got 6% cash back from HSN AND used a MrRebates code for 20% off of a $50 purchase. Worth the extra 30 seconds it takes to launch through their sites.

I use all of the above sites and check to see who is offering the best deals that day. I also have another site that my company has as an employee benefit. Check all the options for the best option.

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IControlMyHappiness — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 17:27:50 GMT

I love ebates and make a effort to always go through their site when ordering. Over the last few years maybe 4 years I have received almost 2000.00 in checks. I have to shop online for my husband (big and tall) and for me (QVC and other sites) and I figures if I'm going to order online anyway...I might as well get some of the funds back.

For QVC, if I see something on TV I always do a check order, them go back later online through ebates and switch the method of payment and process the order via a credit card. It adds up and is worth it to ME.

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katkitty — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 17:41:55 GMT

I have a question re: Ebates.

I signed up a short time ago and it seems like it takes forever for the cash back from some stores to be deposited into my ebates acct. I had to go back and ask 'where's my cash back'? for about 5 stores the past couple days from larger $$$ purchases made in early October. Yes I was owed the cash back and once I asked where it was, it was deposited. For a few of them I already erased my confirmation email and no longer had an order number- it was over a month ago. So I couldn't get anything then.

Is this common?

I was considering signing up for their cash back button without having to sign in, does that really work? I'm thinking not very well due to the above problem I'm having now.

tia-

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BigOrangeKitty — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 17:54:12 GMT

Can you shop at QVC thru MrRebates and use your Q Card for payment?

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bonnielu — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 17:59:43 GMT

I tried mrrebates first. There were so many mistakes trying to get credit for QVC purchases that I went to EBATES and I am happy. Slow go but accurate. No cost to join or be part of it. Thanks for the new one. I will try it out.

One caution. Always go first to the rebate like website and then go to QVC or to anyone else for that matter.

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BigOrangeKitty — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 18:06:04 GMT

Bonnielu, you use ebates now to shop at QVC? Can you use your Q card for payment or do you need to use another credit card?

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June Lands — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 18:28:35 GMT

I use whoever gives me the best rebate.. usually ebates or Mr Rebate. I received my first $50.00 check last week from ebates. It is kind of hard to remember to use it... and sometimes a coupon or discount is better than the rebate % and you can not get both.... so I have to decide which way I want to go. With companies that do not give discounts or such, it is a no brainer to get a rebate even if it is only 3% or such.

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June Lands — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 18:30:02 GMT

Remember too... to get the rebate you are giving up ALL PRIVACY! Some people may not think that the trade off is worth it.

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ripka junkie — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 19:54:17 GMT

I have been member of MrRebates for over 7 years. I looked at Ebates and Mr.Rebates and most of the store I shop pay better with MrRebates. QVC 5% Ebates pays 2.5%. I have eared a ton cash back and very happy customer. I learned from the beginning if I went to different websites, shops the rebate was not always tracked. I called and talked with them and they explained the process. I am now very careful. I use MrRebates as my computer Homepage. I have the list of favorite stores where I most often shop stored in my "favorites. Their website is easy to use and track your purchases. They pay out earned rebates every 90 days by check or Paypal.

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deb5555 — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 20:34:38 GMT

On 11/20/2014 BigOrangeKitty said:
Can you shop at QVC thru MrRebates and use your Q Card for payment?

Yes you can. I made Mr. Rebates my homepage.

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deb5555 — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 20:36:18 GMT

Evrewards does daily comparison to look for the highest cash back. I use mr.wallet, ebates, mrrebates, they are all good.

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gardensla — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 20:40:14 GMT

I've used them all but find shopathome.com usually has the highest rebate for many stores including QVC. I think it's 6% right now.