Q Talk

[San Antonio Gal]

I was reading the posts about the complaints of shipping charges and wondering how many ladies out there participate in Ebates, Mr. Rebates, etc?  I know some of you all use it all the time (Shellbelle, etc).  The rebate is not a huge amount, but oftentimes these companies will run specials on a higher rebate on a particular day.  However, my point is that these little rebates can offset some of the shipping charges and it's so darn easy to use.  What are your thoughts?

[queendiva]

I use Mr. Rebates most often; occasionally Ebates. You would be surprised at how a few cents here and there adds up over time.

I usually request my rebates annually, around Christmas. Usually around $100.00- and that's above and beyond what I get back on my credit cards.

Used Mr. Rebates this morning. 

[annespan]

You are so right, San Antonio Gal!  Just this weekend Mr Rebates not only 'reimbursed' me for shipping at another online retailer (not QVC), he gifted me another $3.23 due to sweet 8% cash back deal.  I have stopped using eBates because I can't be bothered with paper checks, I am too flaky to remember to deposit them.  Mr Rebates deposits into PayPal, subject to same 90-day waiting period.  Mr Rebates is another reason why I buy more Dooneys on their website than on QVC.  I highly recommend Mr Rebates to everyone!   

[San Antonio Gal]

@annespan- Check on your Ebates account because I have my rebate deposited to my Paypal account on a quarterly basis.  I know that the paper check is an option, but I don't like dealing with paper like you.  Go into your Ebate account and opt for the direct deposit! 

[San Antonio Gal]

After reading the few posts so far, it just makes sense for everyone not using the rebate option to sign up and take advantage!  Do it ladies!

[chrystaltree]

Wow!  Smart woman, I never thought of it in that way.  I use Ebates all the time here and with every who participates.  Yes, it I suppose it does offset s&h.  I just like getting that check.  

[Jabemi]

I shop through FreeShipping.com. For an annual or monthly fee you are reimbursed for shipping fees up to $10 each, get 10% back on purchases and get rebates for return fees. I do nearly all of my shopping online and cash back quickly covers membership fee. Cash back checks sent monthly, up to $1000 cash back and $500 shipping rebates annually and $500 for returns. Several times during the year they increase the cash back amount to 20% on select retailers. I was able to get $200 from aa Sam's Club purchase and $350 from Best Buy when I needed a new dryer.

I always check for the best cash back option on cashbackholic.com because some retailers are not participants or sometimes there is better deal on another site.

[Alison Wonderland]

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@annespan wrote:

You are so right, San Antonio Gal!  Just this weekend Mr Rebates not only 'reimbursed' me for shipping at another online retailer (not QVC), he gifted me another $3.23 due to sweet 8% cash back deal.  I have stopped using eBates because I can't be bothered with paper checks, I am too flaky to remember to deposit them.  Mr Rebates deposits into PayPal, subject to same 90-day waiting period.  Mr Rebates is another reason why I buy more Dooneys on their website than on QVC.  I highly recommend Mr Rebates to everyone!   

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@annespan I've been that way most of my life, but now that I can deposit checks by taking a picture of it with an app on my smartphone, I deposit paper checks the same day I get them. It's so much easier.

[Dusty1]

@annespan Also, with ebates they give you an option to upsize your ebate if you select to have your ebate turned into a giftcard for different sites.

I got an extra 10%, I think. It was either 10 or 11% by choosing to get my ebates amount back on an Ulta GC.

If they don't have a store that I know I will shop at to get an extra amount, I do have it deposited into my paypal account.

[NickNack]

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@annespan wrote:

You are so right, San Antonio Gal!  Just this weekend Mr Rebates not only 'reimbursed' me for shipping at another online retailer (not QVC), he gifted me another $3.23 due to sweet 8% cash back deal.  I have stopped using eBates because I can't be bothered with paper checks, I am too flaky to remember to deposit them.  Mr Rebates deposits into PayPal, subject to same 90-day waiting period.  Mr Rebates is another reason why I buy more Dooneys on their website than on QVC.  I highly recommend Mr Rebates to everyone!   

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@annespan  Ebates deposits into PayPal, too.  That's how I get my money from them.  

I agree that using these rebates helps to offset shipping charges.  However, I prefer to compare prices with other companies including the shipping charges and then going with the least expensive reputable place.  This usually means Amazon.  I like to use companies that have free shipping and free returns.