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1. A continuation of last weekend's madness, as all the rational people who weren't crazy enough to get up at 4 a.m. for sales head out to the malls and shopping centers.
2. The final relatively mellow weekend before last-minute shoppers trample over one another for the last Elmo Live to be had before Christmas.

Greetings again dear users, and welcome to yet another installment of Free Shipping Friday.  As always, if you wish to bypass my witticisms about each store and would rather consult the list, just click on our pal Max Cash or the Free Shipping Delivery Truck.  But, for those of you who appreciate a little extra Bill in your day, I personally thank you and say "Let us get on with the savings!"

Saturday, November 15th
- Bealls has free shipping on any order amount if you use the code FREESHIP. Restrictions apply, though if free shipping comes on any order amount, I can't imagine what the restrictions could be.

- In our earth-friendly culture, Gaiam recommends that we save gas by shopping online, and they will reward that favor to mother earth by getting free shipping on any and all orders over $45 with code AFGAS. Unfortunately, mother earth doesn't extend her love to oversized items. You still have to pay full shipping on those.

- The HBO Store is offering free shipping on all orders over $60. So, if you want to make sure you order the Sopranos Box set before it goes out of stock, and get it shipped for free, do it before the end of the day on Saturday, or else you will be out of luck!

Sunday, November 16th
- If you love your body, treat it to something nice. We suggest going to Kiehl's, where they will ship any and all of your purchases for free, provided those purchases total more than $45. Just use coupon code KHLSDAY08 and give your skin a big hug for me. If I gave it a big hug myself, I might have a lawsuit on my hands.

Monday, November 17th
- As the weekend ends, so does the chance to earn free shipping on all orders over $25 from L'OCCITANE. They're natural, they're organic, they're shipped free. After the 16th, only two of those statements will still be true.

- For the vinophile that you know and love, The Wine Enthusiast is offering free shipping on their line of EuroCave Wine Refrigerators. If you're going to spend money on a great product like this, and give yourself the gift of the ability to store up to five hundred bottles of wine at cellar temperature, then you'd damn well be getting it shipped for free. Or shipped for free to me, as a gift. Thanks in advance.

Tuesday, November 18th
- Drugstore.com has free shipping on all non-prescription orders over $25. They also have increased cash back for the holidays, so you'll be saving money left and right.

And, one more early heads-up... through Monday the 24th, you can get free overnight shipping on all orders at FOSSIL. I love pretty much everything they sell there, and I love free overnight shipping almost as much. It's a win-win! Everything is coming up Bill.

Hello again dear users, it's another hectic day here in Ebates land, so I'm going to get right down to brass tacks (which I'm sure you can get shipped for free from somewhere).

Saturday, November 8th
- Kmart has free shipping sitewide with no restrictions

Sunday, November 9th
- White House Black Market is also offering free shipping on all orders through the weekend.

Monday, November 10th
- Bellacor has free shipping plus up to 50% off on great deals throughout their site. I am still in love with that leather armchair from this site, and this may finally be my chance to pick it up at a more reasonable price.
- JCPenney has free shipping on most orders over $69. You have to check out the site for restrictions. Still, since they have so many retail locations, you can return items in person for free too!

Tuesday, November 11th
- Sephora has got free shipping on all orders over $50 with code SHIPPING50. They are part of our Holiday Deals event, so you can get free shipping plus 8% cash back. Don't forget about all the great deals on free gifts they have too!

Wednesday, November 12th
- Blair is offering free shipping on all orders with no restrictions or price limits

Thursday, November 13th
- Jos. A. Bank is offering free shipping on all orders over $175, and with their high-end, high fashion products, it isn't hard to reach that total, so take advantage of the savings!

While it's never good to assume things, I will assume that if you're reading this blog, you know all about the amazing savings that Ebates provides. The cash back, the deal pages, the coupons, the weekly newsletter that is chock full of savings. If you are an Ebates member than this is nothing new.

But wait... there is something new, the Ebates holiday package! What is this, you ask? Well, it's sort of like a pot full of savings. Add one part amazing stores, and mix in double cash back, and viola! You have the Ebates holiday package. We've taken eighteen of our favorite stores and teamed up to give you Double Cash Back...everyday! So if you're like me and want everything for next to free, then this is your ticket. Don't wait for stores at the mall to have sales (just imagining the traffic is making me sick) and shop from the comfort of your own home, all the while knowing that you're saving way more!

Sick of reading and can't wait to get shopping? Find all the great deals we've been talking about right here.

As I promised a week or two back, there are literally hundreds of Free Shipping offers that will be expiring this weekend, and it would be far too daunting a task to even try to highlight them for you, let alone list them all, so, as usual, click on our pal Max Cash or on the Free Shipping Van to get sent directly to a list of Free Shipping Coupons sorted by expiration date. Enjoy!

We're arriving at the end of the month again, and as has been the case, most deals are beginning to approach their expiration date. So, just a word of warning: all the deals that I will be featuring today end on or before the 30th of October, but there are literally hundreds of free shipping deals that will expire on Halloween day, so don't feel limited by today's list - just click on the free shipping truck and see all the great deals on shipping we have to offer. So here we go...

Friday, October 24th
- J. Crew has free shipping on all orders over $195.  May I just add for the record, that this free shipping offer pairs perfectly with the fact that J. Crew is today's Daily Double. Score!

Saturday, October 25th
- dELiA*s has free shipping on orders of $25 or more at dELiA*s with Code DWQW25.

- If you're looking to give a gift any time soon, check out Silkflowers - they're shipping everything for free through Saturday! Just use the code SHIP4FREE.

- I won't provide any direct links, but Best Buy is shipping all SORTS of stuff for free -- click on the free truck and scroll down just a bit for an exhaustive list.

- They're becoming a staple of free shipping Fridays, but HP Home and Home Office Store has Free Next Business Day shipping on all HP ink, toner and paper.

Sunday, October 26th
- For the ladies, there is free shipping on any order at Charlotte Russe. It's in the Continental US only, but hey, it's free!

- JCPenney is currently offering free shipping on all orders $99 and up

- For you late costume shoppers, Costume SuperCenter has free expedited ground shipping on orders over $70 or more with code SCARE70 - act soon and get your costume by Halloween!

Monday, October 27th
- Keep your skin protected from the harsh Winter weather with products from Clinique. Just enter code FALLBEST, and you'll get free shipping plus a free skin care duo!

- Step out in style with free shipping from Nordstrom -- just buy a pair of shoes, and your entire order will be shipped for free!

Tuesday, October 28th

- For you auto lovers, JC Whitney has free shipping on orders $75 and above with code SEDAKX8. From spark plugs to engine blocks to seat covers, they've got it all.

- Coldwater Creek is offering free shipping on everything if you use code WXH5317 - get the latest looks shipped for free.

Thursday, October 30th
- PETCO has free shipping on all orders $50 or more. Spoil your be, or just buy it a costume!

Here we are again. It's Friday, and like all good relationships, I've been looking forward to seeing you here most of the week. Time is a factor, so I'm really just going to run down the list as quickly as I can, and remind you that if you click on Max Cash or the Free Shipping Truck, you will go straight to the rundown of ALL the free shipping offers that are nearing expiration.  So here we go...

Friday, October 17th
- Get Free Shipping plus save 10% on gift packs! Exclusive LeapFrog Offer!

Saturday, October 18th
- Free NEXT BUSINESS DAY SHIPPING on all HP ink, toner and paper from the HP Home & Home Office Store

Sunday, October 19th
- Free Expedited Ground Shipping on Orders of $65+ with Code SCARE65 at Costume SuperCenter
- Kiehl's is giving you the chance to enjoy complimentary shipping with any purchase of $45 or more with Code OCTOBER08
- Free Shipping on all orders at Origins with Code FreeShipLS
- Free Shipping on Saks.com orders of $200+! Use code SAKSFS (Note: this coincides perfectly with the 20% off sale at Saks right now!)
- Free Standard Shipping On Any order from Shu Uemura, enter SHU10 at checkout.

Tuesday, October 21st
- Free expedited shipping on NFL jerseys at Modell's!

Wednesday, October 22nd
- Enjoy free shipping on orders of $200 or more at Bloomingdale's!  Code SHIPOCT (exclusions apply)

And, to give you plenty of advance notice, Nordstrom is offering free shipping with the purchase of a pair of shoes ending Monday, October 27th!


So, in the words of Poppy, "Shop on!"

Greetings folks! This Friday looks to be particularly busy, so I'll cut right to the chase and give you the highlights of our free shipping deals for the week. Here goes:

Friday, October 10th
- American Eagle Outfitters is offering free shipping and returns on all bras, so lift and separate for a lot less.

- Looking for the perfect Halloween costume? Check out Costume Kingdom. If you spend $75 or more, everything will be shipped for free. Or if you're just looking to kill some time, look at their pet costumes - they'll have you in stitches.

- For the ladies, Draper's and Damon's currently has free shipping on everything with coupon code P1947. Treat yourself to a Fall makeover and have every part of every outfit sent to your doorstep at no extra cost.

Saturday, October 11th
- For you techies, Hewlitt Packard is helping you get what you want for less; through the end of the day Saturday the HP Home and Home Office Store is offering free next business day shipping on all HP ink, toner, and paper.

Sunday, October 12th
- Nike has free shipping on all orders over $100. Nike + Free Shipping = Need I say more?

- Spirit Halloween, much like the aforementioned Costume Kingdom, has free shipping on all orders $75 and up as well. The kicker? Through Sunday, they are also offering Double Cash Back, so you'll get 16% Cash Back as well as free shipping. What are you waiting for?

Monday, October 13th
- TomTom is offering free shipping on all GPS devices. Here's my only question about this deal: can a GPS system, a device that prides itself on directions and maps, get lost in the mail? Just something to think about...

Wednesday, October 15th
- Lancome continues it's long-standing string of great offers with free shipping plus a sample collection of beautiful Fall Color with any order of $35 or more. Just use coupon code JEWELS at checkout for your savings and your free gift.

As always, to get the full and complete listing of all the free shipping offers about to expire, just click on the image at the top of the page.

Oh so good to see you all again. Another Friday is upon us, and while all the water cooler chatter is about last night's debate, all the Ebates blog chatter is about helping you folks save with Free Shipping on some of your favorite stores this week. Luckily, we're early enough in the month that I can easily pick out and write up a handful of the best free shipping deals for this week, but you can always click on Max Cash or the Free Shipping van to go to the complete list. So, with no further ado, let's get down to the deals...

Friday, October 3rd
- Eastbay has free shipping on all orders over $99 - use code LKS18P99, so you can buy your favorite baseball gear just in time for the playoffs, or get some football gear to help inspire your team to make a turnaround at this early point in the season.

Saturday, October 4th
- Best Buy is shipping all the new iPod Nanos for free. I have to admit, despite my general aversion to the shrinking of all things electronic, these new Nanos are pretty darn cool. Now you can get it from a store you know and love, and get it shipped for nothing.

- Before compiling this list, I will admit, I'd never heard of Boscov's, but after looking around their site, and seeing that they have the good taste to offer free shipping on orders over $50, I have to admit, I'm pretty impressed. They've also got a great selection of "As Seen on TV" products, which I have a secret love for.

- The Great Indoors is footing the bill for shipping if you buy a rug. They are a great destination for anything and everything needed to spruce up the ol' home front, and through the end of the day on Saturday, they'll ship a rug for free!

- For you project lovers, or for those of you who just love a good deal on electronics, Radio Shack has free shipping on all orders over $25.

- Just in time for Halloween decorating, the Oriental Trading Company is offering free shipping on all orders over $60 if you use the code RLS100.  Stock up, save, and make your house the envy of the neighborhood while you're at it!

Sunday, October 5th
- Jos. A. Bank, one of the biggest names in men's fashion, is offering free shipping with no minimums through the end of this weekend. It's the perfect time to check out their Fall line and save some money on the shipping.

- Continuing in the trend of high-end fashion and free shipping, Saks Fifth Avenue is also offering free shipping through the end of the weekend on all orders $200 and up. I've said it before, and I'm sure I'll say it again after this, but you and I both know how easy it is to spend $200 at Saks, why not put that to use with free shipping?

Tuesday, October 7th
- Kohl's has free shipping on all orders over $75. This is a great chance to take a risk on a product you might otherwise pass over; with free shipping, and so many convenient locations, you won't lose a dime on shipping charges if you change your mind.

Friday October 10th
- For the ladies (or the men, if that's your kind of thing) American Eagle Outfitters will ship any and all of your bra purchases for free, with free returns as well.

- Draper's and Damon's, a trusted spot to go for women's clothing in all sizes and styles, has free shipping with code P1947. Just enter those five characters at checkout, and any and all of your shipping costs will magically disappear!

Welcome to yet another installment of Free Shipping Friday here at the Ebates blog. When I sat down earlier this morning to start this blog, I did it as I always do: I went to our coupon page and pulled up the list of Free Shipping coupons that were about to expire. Then I remembered: September ends this week. 

While the simple flipping of a page on my calendar isn't that big of a deal, what it means is that there are a TON of coupons that are about to expire.  So I did a little research, and here are the results: there are exactly 84 free shipping coupons that expire on September 30th.  Let me spell that out again, just for good measure: eighty four coupons.  In other words, if you want it shipped for free, there are more options than most of us could dream of. Looking over the course of the upcoming week, there are ninety-six free shipping coupons before I come back to write this blog again.

So, with the realization that it would take me the rest of the day to write up all these great free shipping deals, and even the task of whittling that epic list down to a more manageable number would be too daunting, I'm going to let you set out on your own. 

All you have to do is click this link, and you will to go my list, pre-sorted, of coupons that are about to expire that offer free shipping.

It's really that simple.  Check it out for yourself; you never know what you might find.

Ahoy Mateys!  It's International Talk Like A Pirate Day!  Yarrrr!

I might have some trouble typing with my eye patch on, but that won't stop me from bringing you the best in free shipping for the coming week...

Friday, September 19th
- If you love leftovers as much as I do, you don't want to miss this... today only, Food Saver is giving free shipping on all orders with code U8FAFREE.  This doesn't happen often, so take advantage while you can (in other words, in the next nine hours)

- Through the end of today Lancome is offering free shipping.  As a matter of fact, their free shipping has no limitations - all orders are shipped free today.

- Like a good deal? Well then, get this: Smart Bargains, your online destination for all things bargain, is offering free shipping on all orders over $75

Saturday, September 20th
- Got a paper to turn in on Monday? Want to make prints of all the photos you took this weekend? Then take advantage of free next business day shipping on all HP Ink, toner, and paper from HP Home

Sunday, September 21st
- Need diapers? Want a new binkie? Can't find the stroller? Then you need to take advantage of free shipping on all orders over $29 at BabyCenter

-Clinique has free shipping on all orders. Do you hear that sound? It's beauty knocking at your door, and it got shipped for free! Just use the code 4DAYS at checkout

- Jos. A. Bank is setting the bar a little higher for free shipping; here goes: they are offering free shipping with two business day delivery with no minimum or premiums. This is your chance to look a lot better for a lot less.

- Shu Uemura has free shipping on any order with code SHU09, so you can stock up on all your skincare and makeup needs and get them shipped for exactly what you paid for them.

Monday, September 22nd
- Your favorite and mine, Bloomingdale's, is offering free shipping again. Just spend $200 and they'll see to it that you get your product without paying for the transit. As I've said in the past, it isn't hard to find $200 in stuff you like at Bloomie's, so you should be able to take advantage of this great deal over the weekend with no problems.

Wednesday, September 24th
- Delia's is offering free shipping again. This isn't uncommon. However, what is uncommon is that they are offering free shipping on all products with no minimums. Just use the code DWLSHIP and every purchase from pins to picture frames, from bedding to boots will all get to your door with no extra shipping costs.

So I got an interesting little piece of information the other day from Jen, our Online Traffic Coordinator, about some recent additions to our merchant list. The information didn't have so much to do with any specific merchants who have joined the Ebates family recently.  Rather, my excitement stems from the sheer volume of merchants that we now have to offer you wonderful people.

"But Bill," you say, "Ebates already promotes the fact that you have over nine hundred merchants. What more could you be excited about?" 

Simple, gentle reader. As of this past week, Ebates has now bumped our number of total merchants offering you the best in the world of online rebates to one thousand!  That's right... let it soak in a moment... you can now save money on nearly every facet of shopping from food to clothing to technology to toys to (of course) whimsical garden gnomes.

So what kind of shopping blog would this be if I didn't find a great deal to help you celebrate?  If you're at all like me you know one time-tested way of celebrating any great achievement (like adding the thousandth merchant to your website) and that is to crack open a nice chilled bottle of champagne.  And ohhhh readers, do I have a wonderful deal on a great bottle for you today.  As you know, if your champagne isn't from France, it isn't really champagne, it's just a sparkling white wine.  Well, ladies and gents, this is an honest-to-goodness bona fide French champagne, and it doesn't cost much more than a good quality bottle of regional wine.

From LeClerc, I present to you the Briant La Croisette; a single-vineyard champagne made exclusively of chardonnay grapes, and produced in a batch of only 3,500 bottles.  While it is still available, you can get a bottle of this fine champagne from The Wine Messenger for just $44, and if you find smaller purchases to get your order total up to $50, you can get 5% off with code EbateSummer508 through August 31st. That's a deal so good I can almost taste it!

We launched our Mother's Day promotion just last week, and boy oh boy did we get hooked up with some fabulous exclusive coupons from some of our most popular stores:

 
• Kiehl's: Receive Complimentary Shipping on every order at Kiehl's. Use coupon code EBATES. Expires 5/13/07.
 
• Land's End: Get a $10 gift card with $100 purchase at Lands' End! Expires 5/13/07.
 
• Gardener's Supply Company: 15% off Gardener's Supply Co. orders $50 or more! Expires 5/31/07.
 
• 1-800-Flowers: Get $5 off purchases of $24.99 or more with code EBATES.
 
• Red Envelope: Get Free Shipping on orders of $75 or more with code EBSHIP.

I couldn't resist passing that Kiehl's coupon on to my friends. Though you won't get to check out any cool motorcycles, coupons plus Cash Back at Ebates means shopping online is much cheaper than shopping at the store. Check out our Mother's Day Promo!

Hey! What's YOUR Best Deal Ever? Keep sending 'em in!!

I'd  like to tell you about Mike and his Best Deal Ever on Ebates. Mike is a  videographer in San Francisco who produces hundreds of DVD's on any  given week. Not one to slack on presentation, he prints a custom label  on each DVD.

Living  in the Bay Area, Mike spends most of his income on exorbitant rent and  parking fees. He needs the best deals he can find on things like cat  food, lens cleaner and, of course, ink!

When  I told him about Ebates, he scoffed and said, "I already get the lowest  prices at Inkgrabber. I don't care about this Ebay- I mean Rebates- I  mean..."

"Listen, Mike," I butted in. "You don't  understand. I know you're getting an ok deal on your ink already, but  you should really look at Ebates. You get Cash Back!" Mike,  unconvinced, returned to his editing (syncing "YMCA" to overserved,  arrhythmic groomsmen isn't easy).

A few days later, I noticed a pile of fourteen new ink cartridges in Mike's studio. "Where did you get these?" I asked.

"Actually," Mike explained, "I got them on Ebates!" Intrigued, I listened as Mike went on to explain his Best Deal Ever:

 
• First,  Mike went to Inkgrabber for a Combo Pack of his regular ink (a generic  type that's good for fliers and DVD printing). At Inkgrabber, he  normally paid $6.42 per cartridge for a pack of 7.
 
• Then, he went to 4inkjets.com through Ebates, and found the  same ink for $5.71 per cartridge for a pack of 14.
 
• Next, Mike visited the Coupons and Specials page on Ebates and found a 10% off coupon for 4inkjets.com! This brings down his cost to $5.14 per cartridge.
 
• On top of the already lower price PLUS the 10% off coupon, Ebates gave Mike 17% Cash Back at 4inkjets.com! That brought his cost per cartridge down to $4.27!
 
• Oh, and to top it all off, he got Free Shipping!

Let's review: Mike used to pay $6.42 for each cartridge, but through Ebates he pays $4.27! He got a total of $12.24 Cash Back just for buying his regular ink! Suffice it to say, Mike is now a loyal  Ebates shopper and can buy ink, live in the Bay Area and still afford  to feed his cat.

Special tip from Mike: "Generic  ink can save you a ton of money and is perfect for most printing needs,  like flyers, letters and even photos.  If you require precise color  accuracy in your prints, stick with name-brand inks.  If you can handle  a little variation in color (most people would only notice the  difference from a side-by-side comparison of prints), then save with  generics!"

Lots of us have  swung a great deal on Ebates that we're extra proud of. Ever score a shiny new iPod or coffeemaker for free? Typed in a coupon code that chopped 34% off the cost of your new computer? Maybe you simply saved a few bucks on flea medicine and it's the best deal you've found yet! 

Here is Your Assignment:
1. Comment on this entry.
2. Tell me about your Best Deal Ever, no matter how big or small.
3. If you would like me to feature your story, you can even include a link to a photo of yourself or what you bought! (Trouble sending a photo? Comment and let me know! I'll give you my e-mail address.)

Later this week I'll be featuring  Mike and his Best Deal Ever; it was only his first visit to Ebates!   

Money off, free gift, cheap pet supplies...what's yours?