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Ebates

Imadickens — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 21:31:06 GMT

Does anyone here use Ebates? I've heard about it and it seems too good to be true! I've always heard that if it sounds too good...

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Shelbelle — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 21:40:32 GMT

Rebate sites are not too good to be true, they are 100% on the up and up. I use Ebates, ShopAtHome, Mr Rebates, Be Frugal, Extrabux and Top Cash Back, I love getting my checks in the mail!!!

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SilleeMee — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 21:46:18 GMT

I don't use Ebates. I use Top Cash Back and sometimes Mr. Rebates. Rebate websites are a good way to earn money. There is nothing phony about them. The key is to find the ones where they offer good rebates for the stores you shop the most.

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sunshine45 — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 21:51:20 GMT

mr rebates and ebates and extrabux are the ones i use. if you arent using them and you shop online, then you are missing out on many dollars that could be put back into your pocket.

no tricks, no gimmicks!

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Imadickens — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 21:54:00 GMT

@Shelbelle Yikes! I had no idea there were so many! How do you find the right ones? Is it better to find one and stick with it? Help!

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gardensla — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 21:55:55 GMT

I too use lots of these sites. Coupon Cabin seems to have more exclusive deals than the others and often has cash back for retailers that are not represented on the other sites. I start there first and then compare cash backs over a few sites.

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ChynnaBlue — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 22:00:29 GMT

I use several of these sites. I prefer MrRebates because it generally offers more cash back than ebates.

Around the holidays, it pays to check several sites because the numbers change pretty often as everyone is trying to get the most users and traffic. Sometimes the percentages for some sites, especially low percentage sites like QVC, will double around the holidays.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 22:02:56 GMT

@Imadickens wrote:
@Shelbelle Yikes! I had no idea there were so many! How do you find the right ones? Is it better to find one and stick with it? Help!

Some rebate sites require that you have a minimum amount accumulated before you can get your money. For example, Mr. Rebates has a $10 min before you get paid. Top Cash back has no min that I know of. Not sure about other sites.

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ECBG — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 22:04:52 GMT

I found Mr Rebates to have most of the sites I shop at. Right now I have $50.00 in my account and $80.00 pending.

I request a check twice a year.

Re: Ebates

Shelbelle — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 22:09:47 GMT

You can stick with one or use several, totally up to you. I like to shop my rebate sites for whoever is offering the highest % rate from my shopping site on that particular day.

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sunshine45 — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 22:10:11 GMT

i like mr rebates the best because i can wait and accumulate cash back and then get a rebate credited at the beginning of a month to my paypal. account.

i generally take a deduction every other month.

right now i have $205.22 in available rebates and $407.13 in pending rebates. i do have referral rebates also, so that makes the amount even higher.

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Shelbelle — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 22:14:28 GMT

@sunshine45 wrote:
i like mr rebates the best because i can wait and accumulate cash back and then get a rebate credited at the beginning of a month to my paypal. account.
i generally take a deduction every other month.

right now i have $205.22 in available rebates and $407.13 in pending rebates. i do have referral rebates also, so that makes the amount even higher.

Wow, Sun, you are quite the online shopper!! I am just the opposite, whenever I get $10 accumulated, I ask for a check. I figure, why let them keep my earned money. Better in my pocket than in theirs.

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GCR18 — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 22:17:12 GMT

I know I should do this, but don't.

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mackie — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 22:21:20 GMT

I've only used ebates and it is great! Free money. I'm going to check out the others mentioned.

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Yardlie — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 22:22:33 GMT

I just signed up for Ebates yesterday. I don't know much about these sites. Can someone tell me why you register for so many different sites. Can you use more than one at a time...or do you go through to see which one has the highest rebate before buying? Thanks much!

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 22:26:14 GMT

I've been using Ebates for several years and have done pretty good with them. You need to retrain yourself to access the rebate site first before going on to the actually shopping site. If you don't then you don't get your rebate. Once you get used to it, it becomes more automatic. I've been wanting to check out Mr. Rebates but keep forgetting to since I'm so used to using Ebates.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 22:27:13 GMT

@Brinklii wrote:
I just signed up for Ebates yesterday. I don't know much about these sites. Can someone tell me why you register for so many different sites. Can you use more than one at a time...or do you go through to see which one has the highest rebate before buying? Thanks much!

@Yardlie,

You can use only one per checkout. My personal preference is to use only one rebate site. But that's up to you how you like to shop. I keep mine simple and not worry about which site offers the highest rebate.

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JCF — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 22:50:01 GMT

I use Ebates when I think of it. When I have they are great and it is fun to receive the check.

After three years of using Ebates, I have not had a problem.

Just a few days ago, I put a reminder on my monitor in order not to forget.

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CelticCrafter — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 23:01:45 GMT

I only use Ebates.

I like that it has a button for my browser that flashes if there is a rebate and they automatically send a check quarterly, you don't have to ask them for it.

Right now I have $46 in cash back and it will be sent out on 11/15.

It's not a huge amount but it's better in my pocket than in someone elses!

Re: Ebates

sunshine45 — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 23:42:52 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
@sunshine45 wrote:
i like mr rebates the best because i can wait and accumulate cash back and then get a rebate credited at the beginning of a month to my paypal. account.
i generally take a deduction every other month.

right now i have $205.22 in available rebates and $407.13 in pending rebates. i do have referral rebates also, so that makes the amount even higher.
Wow, Sun, you are quite the online shopper!! I am just the opposite, whenever I get $10 accumulated, I ask for a check. I figure, why let them keep my earned money. Better in my pocket than in theirs.

hi @Shelbelle

yes, i do buy mostly online......it is just easier and i am not a huge fan of the malls or town centers. i do have a lot of referrals, so that helps bump up the rebates. the holidays that are coming up will really increase the amount also.