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Rakuten

SeaMaiden — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 12:50:40 GMT

Has 10% today!

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gidgetgh — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 13:54:49 GMT

@SeaMaiden Thanks for posting. I don't need anything from QVC today, but Macy's is also 10% and I needed some Clinique, ordered it and got 3 mini freebies and a full sized freebie in addition to the 10% cash back. I can sell the freebies at consignment so even more $$.

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amyb — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 15:54:23 GMT

Question...I still can't understand how it works.

Example: I had a Q item on check few wks ago, saw here there was a Rakuten coupon for % cash back, went to Rakuten and then swithched my order to credit card to pay and order that day. Never saw cash back anywhere, although I still don't get how it works? Maybe it didn't work because it was not originally ordered through Rakuten when I first put in on check?

So I have some other items I'd like to buy and get the 10% off ....just wondering how this actually works, any advice on this appreciated.

My only thought is it has to be on a completely new order, not one I had previously put on "check" on QVC.

2nd ...I still don't get...does the discount or cash back show on my QVC account(or whatever retailer I'm buying from) or Rakuten acct??

TIA

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rms1954 — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 16:00:58 GMT

@SeaMaiden THANK YOU!!

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Johnnyeager — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 16:05:39 GMT

I also purchased several things at Macy's today with the 10%, plus got free shipping.

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SeaMaiden — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 16:30:04 GMT

@amyb YOU SAID: My only thought is it has to be on a completely new order, not one I had previously put on "check" on QVC

It is only good on the order you are doing at that time... you enter through the Rakuten site to the site you are shopping on( Say QVC at 10%). You place your order as you alway do. It will not work on easy pay so just pay in full. Once you check out... Rakuten will keep track of your vist(s). They hold the order for a period of time, before the credit is in your account to cash in on. Usually at least a month ( incase you return it or cancel the order etc).

The discount or money back will show in the Rakuten site account... and they distribute the funds when you have some totalled up.

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BlueFinch — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 16:42:13 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
@amyb YOU SAID: My only thought is it has to be on a completely new order, not one I had previously put on "check" on QVC

It is only good on the order you are doing at that time... you enter through the Rakuten site to the site you are shopping on( Say QVC at 10%). You place your order as you alway do. It will not work on easy pay so just pay in full. Once you check out... Rakuten will keep track of your vist(s). They hold the order for a period of time, before the credit is in your account to cash in on. Usually at least a month ( incase you return it or cancel the order etc).

The discount or money back will show in the Rakuten site account... and they distribute the funds when you have some totalled up.

@SeaMaiden I'm glad you explained this for @amyb. I was thinking of opening a Rakuten account and I'm pretty sure I would have had some questions, after initially messing everything up.

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amyb — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 16:53:07 GMT

@SeaMaiden Thank you for explaining AND for telling me about easy pay vs. paid in full...which maybe that's in fine print somewhere, but I wouldn't have known! I had just placed a new order on EP (I tend to pay in full after I know I am keeping the item), but I went back, cancelled it and rebought "paid in full" through Rakuten.

I'm thinking it didn't register on that other order I was talking about because I logged into Rakuten, then went to my order that was already "on check" and "edited it" to credit card...so maybe Rakuten doesn't take that as a new order. Also...I think that too was on Easy Pay, so THAT might have been the problem. Either way, doesn't look like I'm getting cash back for that item. Not sure it was both the EP and Check issue, and I'd love to know because I have a few other items on check I can't cancel and reorder now because they are sold out. Anyway...if I release them, I'll still give Rakuten a try and see if it works on those.

THAT is confusing, I'm sure, to anyone trying to figure out what I'm saying, lol...BUT bottom line...Thank you for helping me with learning how to use Rakuten!

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SeaMaiden — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 17:15:32 GMT

@amyb wrote:
@SeaMaiden Thank you for explaining AND for telling me about easy pay vs. paid in full...which maybe that's in fine print somewhere, but I wouldn't have known! I had just placed a new order on EP (I tend to pay in full after I know I am keeping the item), but I went back, cancelled it and rebought "paid in full" through Rakuten.

I'm thinking it didn't register on that other order I was talking about because I logged into Rakuten, then went to my order that was already "on check" and "edited it" to credit card...so maybe Rakuten doesn't take that as a new order. Also...I think that too was on Easy Pay, so THAT might have been the problem. Either way, doesn't look like I'm getting cash back for that item. Not sure it was both the EP and Check issue, and I'd love to know because I have a few other items on check I can't cancel and reorder now because they are sold out. Anyway...if I release them, I'll still give Rakuten a try and see if it works on those.

THAT is confusing, I'm sure, to anyone trying to figure out what I'm saying, lol...BUT bottom line...Thank you for helping me with learning how to use Rakuten!

@amyb Very important when you shop on ANY of the rebate sites including rakuten... you must stay on the site you are shopping on , say QVC... DO NOT click to some other site and go back... you must finish the transaction to get the credit from start to finish on the same click. If you go to a new window while shopping and come back, it will not credit your account with the refund.... so just do the sale all in one click. Do You understand? Trying to explain it as clear as I can.

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amyb — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 17:27:00 GMT

@SeaMaiden Oh ok...hm...not sure it was "streamlined" after I cancelled first EP order and made Full pay second. LOL sigh. I might try again. tks. All this for about 3.50, lol. But...every little bit.

OK! Updated: Cancelled 2nd order, ordered a 3rd time, straight from Rakuten to QVC; nowhere in between, Done! Now...we'll see...... Thanks again.

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SeaMaiden — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 17:43:17 GMT

@amyb wrote:
@SeaMaiden Oh ok...hm...not sure it was "streamlined" after I cancelled first EP order and made Full pay second. LOL sigh. I might try again. tks. All this for about 3.50, lol. But...every little bit.

OK! Updated: Cancelled 2nd order, ordered a 3rd time, straight from Rakuten to QVC; nowhere in between, Done! Now...we'll see...... Thanks again.

@amyb Those $3.50 etc add up over all of your sales... I get nice fat checks and you will too. At first it seems confusing but gets easier each time. I always check the three main sites each time I am going to buy something to see who has the best deal... Topcashback, rakuken, and MrRebates...between those three sites I have gotten well over a thousand dollars back in rebates since I started using them on what I was buying and when they had a rebate.

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jlkz — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 17:48:23 GMT

BEWARE:

When using Rakuten and you have a problem ordering on the desired website, if you have the vendor's customer service agent complete your order, you will NOT get the Rakuten Cashback.

I luckily asked the service rep if the cashback offer from Rakuten will still be valid.

When she said no, I had her void the order. Then I logged back into Rakuten and onto the vendor website to place the order on my own from start to finish.

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amyb — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 17:51:26 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
@amyb wrote:
@SeaMaiden Oh ok...hm...not sure it was "streamlined" after I cancelled first EP order and made Full pay second. LOL sigh. I might try again. tks. All this for about 3.50, lol. But...every little bit.

OK! Updated: Cancelled 2nd order, ordered a 3rd time, straight from Rakuten to QVC; nowhere in between, Done! Now...we'll see...... Thanks again.
@amyb Those $3.50 etc add up over all of your sales... I get nice fat checks and you will too. At first it seems confusing but gets easier each time. I always check the three main sites each time I am going to buy something to see who has the best deal... Topcashback, rakuken, and MrRebates...between those three sites I have gotten well over a thousand dollars back in rebates since I started using them on what I was buying and when they had a rebate.

@SeaMaiden Oh I know...almost typed that too...I'm a big believer in every bit counts. Wow 1k sure counts! I was just being a little facetious as I stumbled along trying to get it right.

As my dear old mom used to say.."Hey, every bit counts; better in my pocket than theirs!" 😄 😉 Tks again for all your help. And, for telling me about the other two sites...I'd heard of Rakuten but never bothered to check it out, and didn't know of the others. Now that I'm shopping more online than ever before, definitely will use them!

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gnomie1 — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 18:15:43 GMT

Before I purchase ANYTHING on line, I always check out the following website:

Cashbackmonitor.com

It tracks all the rebate sites as well as the airline mileage reward programs so I am sure to get the best deal possible. It is a great website and lists every store that participates in some type of rebate program.

It may take some time to get accustomed to, but it pays in the end - I use Rakuten to accumulate Amex membership reward points and last year alone collected over 50K in points, worth about $1,000.

On the rakuten site for QVC it states free shipping all day - I guess they are jumping the gun and tomorrow will be free shipping day.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 18:37:00 GMT

I also use Be Frugal and Extrabux, I check all of them before I order, go with which of the 5 have the best percentage. Sometimes Top Cashback offers an extra incentive like an addl $2.50 to $3 back. Usually over a weekend and only valid for one purchase. .

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amyb — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 11:47:06 GMT

Btw @SeaMaiden ...got an email confirmation on my order cash back from Rakuten this morning!

Actually, they sent two..(and one I've cancelled, so they'll probably adjust that)...I had cancelled it thinking I hadn't done a "streamlined purchase" as you advised on it, but apparently I had.

Well...I'll be using Rakuten now more often as well as the other rebate sites.

Also, just happened to see this on Shea Whitney's YT channel yesterday...on how to save money online...(I have to rewatch it but) something about when you Google an item, look on the Google bar for I think it was a comparison shop thing, where it brought up all outlets and who had best pricing.

And last...while I'm on this "how to save" topic...I also learned on her YT yesterday, something I'd always overlooked on Amazon "click on coupon" ....I think if I saw that before I thought it was for someone who HAD a coupon to add to their order, but there are actually coupons on particular items offered, if you click on you get the discount. I realize you all probably already know this, but I'm new to all this online ways to save! Why it took me so long, I haven't a clue! 🤷‍♀️

These days, I'm decluttering, being very selective on what I want and/or need to bring into my wardrobe or home...and looking to buy as smartly as possible. I always have been that shopper, but really wanting to do that now because there are just SO many ways you can waste your hard earned money while not paying attention.

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gidgetgh — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 12:05:23 GMT

I love using Rakuten and @SeaMaiden @has done a good job explaining how to order. Just go to Rakuten first then search for the retailer you want to buy from and enter through Rakuten.

I placed a $133 order at Macy's yesterday and will be getting $13.30 cash back from it. I'm thrilled.

I got a $50+ Check from them last month and already have over $60 in my account toward my next check in November. I'll gladly take it.

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 12:52:26 GMT

@gidgetgh wrote:
I love using Rakuten and @SeaMaiden @has done a good job explaining how to order. Just go to Rakuten first then search for the retailer you want to buy from and enter through Rakuten.

I placed a $133 order at Macy's yesterday and will be getting $13.30 cash back from it. I'm thrilled.

I got a $50+ Check from them last month and already have over $60 in my account toward my next check in November. I'll gladly take it.

@gidgetgh I call it FREE MONEY. Too good to be true!