Centsible.net Shows You How To Shop Online
Centsible.net is my own website, coded from scratch by myself. Even Centsible's graphics were designed by myself on Microsoft Paint. I bought the domain name Centsible.net on my birthday back in 2004. Now, in 2009, I work from home while I take care of my children. Centsible.net is how I'm able to do this.
Initially it was difficult to write about online shopping. I thought shopping online was pretty straightforward. I've discovered the questions online shoppers have, however, by participating in a variety of online communities. My quest to answer these questions gives Centsible.net a depth that many other coupon sites are lacking.
Questions often are from people looking for free shipping offers, current coupon codes and where to buy specific products. Some questions are a little more complicated though. Questions arise regarding stores' return policies and delivery requirements & options, among other things.
If it concerns being a better educated consumer and a more frugal homemaker, you'll find it at Centsible.net. Use this page as a guide on how to get the most from shopping online at Centsible.net.
A little more about how I started Centsible.net
And just what exactly it is that I do!
If you're interested about the background of Centsible LLC, what caused me to start doing this and what it means to me, have a look at the full story. No SEO or affiliate marketing secrets are divulged here, nor is this a 'how to' for working from home. Its just what my typical day looks like administrating Centsible.net-
How I Make An Income From Home
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I work from home and find it rather difficult to sum up exactly what it is that I do. A "freelance me" would be my job description of choice. I write articles, answer questions on Yahoo Answers, participate in forums, use facebook and twitter, contri...
Have you ever visited Centsible.net before?
If you have will you be back and if you haven't will you start shopping with me?
Have you ever come across Centsible.net before? Are you a member of our forums or on the paid test drive mailing list? Are you a repeat customer?
A Centsible Overview
Learn how to save money by shopping at Centsible.net
- A little more about how I started Centsible.net
- Have you ever visited Centsible.net before?
- Centsible LLC
- Shop Online at Centsible.net
- How does Centsible work?
- What sets a good shopping site apart?
- How popular are online coupon codes?
- Online Coupon or Promo Codes
- Hot Deals and Sales
- Free or Reduced Shipping Promotions
- Get Free Shipping at eBay
- Share And Gain Knowledge At The Centsible Forums
- Centsible.net - getting more online savvy...
- Centsible Tweets
- Centsible Pages
- Is anything being said online about Centsible.net?
Centsible LLC
I finally registered Centsible as a limited liability company on April 24, 2009.
Here's my favorite link:
What is your favorite promotion type?
Is there a certain type of promo that makes you unable to control your purchase?
Which promotional offers cause your money to burn a whole in your pocket? Is it free shipping? How about a percentage of your purchase total or a specific dollar amount off? What about end of season clearance sales? What gets you in the mood to shop?
How does Centsible work?
What makes it different from the other online malls or coupon sites?
Our department pages hope to introduce you to some new online shopping possibilites you've never shopped at before, or maybe just didn't think of this time. Maybe you'll find a better deal by checking out some of the competition.
We also offer what we hope are great references for you. We have a listing of all (or near enough all) grocers in the US and Canada. We offer tips on writing effective complaint letters. A whole page is dedicated to making money from test-driving cars - another page dedicated to paying surveys online and who offers what.
In short, we are working on Centsible.net every day in every way imagineable. If you've never visited us before, or if its just been awhile, come and check us out. We're getting better every day!
Am I ever critical?
Sure I am, and cynical too..
I'm not a snake oil salesman, nor a spammer. If I smell something fishy, I'll let it be known. Centsible.net should be known as an honest information source. I'll do my homework! For instance, did you know that Walmart's ship-to-store program is kind of a rip off compared to Sears or even Amazon.com? I let you know specifically on my page regarding Wal-Mart's shipping policies. I'm a big fan of Macys Online Sales, but I'll let you know when a Macys sale is not really worth it.-
Liquidation Sales Tricks - Focus On Linens 'N Things
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All Linens N Things stores set to close by January 1, 2009 On October 19, 2008, Linens N Things announced via email that it would be shutting its doors permanently. Liquidation sales had begun 2 days previous to that, on October 17. As of January 10...
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Stores Going Out Of Business
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In 2008 we heard about The Sharper Image and Linens N Things. Next came word that Circuit City would be closing its doors. Smaller retailers like ArtSelect also announced closures. KBToys added its name to the list of stores going under in an unprece...
What sets a good shopping site apart?
Honesty. Centsible.net only endorses products I believe in and use. If I think something is a scam it won't be on the site.
Does Centsible have a soul?
I'm a salesperson..
One thing I've found after doing this a few years is that it pays to have principles. Online shopping sites that I've found useful (and patronized) have done the research for you already, letting you quickly click and go.. My husband likes to purchase union-made products and we found an excellent site that offered specifically these items. They saved us a lot of time researching our purchase. I regretfully can't remember the name of this site, but I will link back to them here when I recall it (and I will!).Centsible goes with the same approach. I personally shop from the sites I feature and recommend these products. I like to offer no-nonsense shopping advice and promote conscientious purchases. Here are a few lenses I've put together to help you make some smart choices when shopping.
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Online Travel Auctions
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If you haven't discovered the online travel auction site SkyAuction yet, you have to check it out. Similar to other online travel auction sites like eBay, at SkyAuction you're bidding on airfare, cruises, resort stays, tickets to shows and gift certi...
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Why is healthy food so expensive? Learn about the Farm Bill
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The farm bill was created in response to the Great Depression of the 1930s, assisting farmers and rural communities.Originally authorized in 1949, US Congress rewrites many components of the Farm Bill every 4 to 6 years. The Farm Bill consists of bot...
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How To Buy Conflict-Free Diamonds
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The Kimberley Process is the system of guaranties set up to discourage the trade of conflict or "blood" diamonds. View the successes of this system, as well as its areas for improvement. Find out what steps you can take to make a conscientious diamon...
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Why You Should Buy Organic Flowers
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Why would you need to buy organic flowers? Organic food is an obvious choice as it is healthy for you and more sustainable for the environment. Flowers are just there to be pretty though! Many people don't realize the environmental and human impact o...
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Ordering flowers online - what you should know
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Online florists as well as your local neighborhood florist make it easy for you to choose the perfect floral arrangement even when you have absolutely no know ledge of flowers. Here are a few tips to save you money when ordering flowers and make the...
Save Money In All Departments
Be sure you don't miss a great deal.
- Order flowers online
- See what stores offer online flower delivery, find out which network they belong to, and get the skinny on how to get a bargain.
- Shop for gifts online
- Looking for a standout gift? Have no idea what to buy? No matter, we'll help you out by presenting a sampling of gifts on offer at many of today's top stores. We give you the links to coupons, sales and reduced shipping too!
- Buying food and wine online
- From online grocery shopping, to epicurean specialties, fine wines to homebrews, traditional snacks to Belgian chocolates and then some - Centsible.net shows you where to go to buy food and wine online.
- Buying Fashion Accessories Online
- Where is the best place to find sunglasses, neckties, scarves, hats, gloves, flip flops, handbags, etc.. It depends on your style and budget of course! Visit Centsible for a quick peek at what different stores have to offer, then get access to coupon codes, shipping promos and more.
How popular are online coupon codes?
Do you use them?
Let me know if you use online coupon codes or not. It can get difficult to keep track of them. Sometimes I don't even bother myself if the item is cheap enough. What about you, do you use online coupon codes?
Online Coupon or Promo Codes
A few letters or numbers can save you a lot of money.
Often, online coupon codes cannot be "stacked" or combined with other promos or even deeply discounted items. In this section of Centsible.net, we showcase promo codes that will get you instant savings, storewide price reductions of a flat rate across the board and price drops for specific items. We try to show you how all of the different offers pan out in the end. Should you take the coupon for free shipping or 15% off? If its a store like Overstock.com that features $2.95 shipping everyday, maybe you should take the 15% promo! We try to organize our promos so you can compare them quickly and easily. Want to get even MORE Coupon Codes
Sign up for newsletters from your favorite stores to get coupon codes by email!
Hot Deals and Sales
Reduced prices all around
Here we try to feature various categories of products, so you know what you can buy at each store covered by Centsible.net. This comes in particularly useful when trying to make the most of shipping policies. If you didn't know about all the products offered at a specific online store, it might be more difficult to reach a threshold purchase amount that may take you over into free shipping territory!This is also the area where Centsible.net will feature new products and storewide sales. Most of the time, offers found here can be combined with other promotions. Sometimes though, coupon and free shipping promos are such good values that they aren't applicable to sale items. Be sure to read the fine print (again, we've tried to make it easy for you by highlighting the major restrictions to each offer).
Centsible's Holiday Shopping Advice
How to get the best deals on doorbuster items, how to survive the sales and more.
We spend countless hours keeping on top of all the deals, sales, coupons, free shipping offers and more. Our Thanksgiving Day Sales,Black Friday Ads,Cyber Monday and After Christmas Sales are second-to-none. We list the booty from all the stores in one big pile, separated out by department. Not only that, but we highlight items that will only be available during a specific "doorbuster" timeframe (again, by department). Visit Centsible for the specifics on these holiday sales.Want advice on shopping these sales in person though? We've got it covered again! Check out these lenses..
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Shop The After Christmas Sales
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Shopping frenzies are common during the days preceding Christmas, although it makes sense to limit your spending during this time. Check this advice to see what you really SHOULD buy in the run-up to Christmas and what will probably be a better barga...
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Black Friday Shopping
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Getting up at the crack of dawn on a cold November 26 morning to get some good deals? The deals can be good, but the crowds can get dangerous and a little scary! See what to expect from the Black Friday Ads, find out what sales are going on where, wh...
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Thanksgiving Day Sales
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It used to be that "Black Friday", the day after Thanksgiving, signaled the start of Christmas shopping. With the emergence of online shopping you don't even have to wait that long! Shop online from the comfort of your own home when you shop the Than...
Free or Reduced Shipping Promotions
Spending a little to save a lot.
Centsible.net's free and reduced shipping coverage not only brings you free shipping offers from stores listed at Centsible.net, it also outlines standard shipping policies at these shops. This is useful when deciding if you should use a coupon for a percentage off your merchandise total or a coupon for free shipping.If you have
- a merchandise total of $500
- a coupon for 10% off your merchandise total
- and a coupon for free shipping
- If the everyday shipping price is $5 anyways, go for 10% off your merchandise total!
- If shipping & handling is on a sliding scale based on your order total, and your item is heavy - maybe you should go with free shipping. - be careful that your free shipping offer covers special oversized delivery costs
We hope to give you enough info to make informed decisions like these.
We also try to point out where orders can be delivered to, what delivery options are available, and the main restrictions to any published promos. Along with this, we include info on where different companies are equipped to receive payments from, standard shipping delivery timelines (important around the holidays).
Keep in mind that for international deliveries, the destination country may charge additional duty charges, levies and import fees. These fees are not usually included in the final price you pay and the shipment's recipient will be responsible for paying these additional fees upon receiving the item. Refusal to pay these fees often results in non-delivery of the item and your inability to receive a refund on this "refused merchandise".
Get Free Shipping at eBay
when you type "free shipping" in the search box.
Free shipping on eBay
We show you how..
Centsible.net offers you years of expert online shopping advice. For example, do you know how to quickly find free shipping deals on eBay? We do: its easy! Just type in free shipping in your search box.
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Saving Money Before, After and While You're Not Shopping
Finding a deal isn't the end of it.
Finally, become part of our online community discussing freebies, sweepstakes, instant win games, printable coupons and more.
Share And Gain Knowledge At The Centsible Forums
Get Paid To Test Drive New Cars
A little extra cash in your pocket never hurts.
Check out Centsible.net's Directory of how and where to find paid test drive offers and visit the forums to get the latest word on paid test drive offers, as well as sign up for our (admittedly sporadic) newsletter on the whole paid test drive thing!
Save Money Grocery Shopping
Cut costs on your everyday spending so you have more to splurge with.
First, check out about ordering your groceries online. This convenience often times proves to be more a necessity than a luxury, especially now that we're so busy working and gasoline prices are so high! If you'd prefer to shop for your groceries by hand, or if there are no grocery delivery services available in your area, view your local grocer's website online to check the weekly flyers, print store specific coupons, load coupons onto your club card and more. Finally, we've got a growing printable coupons for groceries, personal care and household products. Lets face it - what you save on groceries can be spent on other stuff!
Get Paid For Taking Surveys
If you've got some spare time on your hands...
You won't get rich doing this, but you'll make a little extra without a lot of effort. The best offers to take advantage of here are the focus groups: you have to show up in person and it usually takes an hour or so of your time, but it frequently pays at least $100 (and they usually feed you too!). Surveys that only pay 1 or 2 participants through a "lottery" are also worth the while too. I've won $100 prizes a few times for completing those!
Write The Perfect Complaint Letter
Make sure you get what you've paid for.
Visit our page on letters of complaint to find several tips on writing complaint letters, a sample complaint letter and links to other sites detailing how and when to write effective letters of complaint.
Other Info to Check Out
A listing of other places telling you how to find a bargain.
A little bird told me
some centsible information
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- Last minute shopping options online with delivery by Christmas (with standard shipping): Aeropostale, Charlotte... http://bit.ly/52iz40
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- You can STILL get free shipping from Charlotte Russe and get it delivered by Christmas. If we were you, we'd use... http://bit.ly/5bOc4V
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- Get it there by Christmas with ground shipping http://www.centsible.net/ground-shipping-christmas-delivery.shtml #christmasdelivery
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- Free Shipping Day is today, Dec. 17! http://www.centsible.net/shipping.shtml #freeshippingday
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- Heard about free shipping day today? http://bit.ly/7QSagA
Websites we like
With the obvious self-promotion...
- Centsible.net - Making Cents of the Internet
- This is the place. Visit us for the best deals, coupon codes and freebies online. Did we mention some pretty cool and easy ways to make a little extra cash? Our paid test drive coverage aims to be the first and last word on the subject.
- Digg
- Collaborative submission of articles, mostly
tech and science stuff with the occasional news item, funny video or oddball link. Total democracy, bury the garbage and digg the best! - How Stuff Works
- Its the educated consumer again... Many articles are also valuable for humorous reasons (i.e. How Harry Potter's Wand Works). Additionally, this is an excellent homework helper. Give it a try! We recently researched cell phones to help ensure we made the best decision on a new contract.
- BzzAgent
- How we found out about Squidoo (and some yummy chocolates, and just how hip Urban Outfitters is, and how cool the Pentop Computer and Firefly phone are for kids, and how warm a Columbia Titanium jacket is....) Visit BzzAgent to join the viral marketing team and nab some cool freebies while you're at it. The catch is that you have to "buzz" about them. Our verdict - products so cool you can't help but spread the word (and I think thats supposed to be the idea).
- My Coke Rewards
- Get rewarded for drinking Coca-Cola products. Trade in your points for a big selection of rewards, from sweepstakes entries, to free Coca Cola products, to gift cards and more! Collect codes of Coca Cola packaging and you're off! A little addicting...
- My Instant Win
- Great place to kill a little time, you might even win something! What have we won here? A free night at the La Quinta Inn of our choice, alot of Tshirts, a mini-fridge, movie tickets...
- Centsible.net's Twitter Page
- Short little soundbites from Centsible.net on where to find the best deals online.
- Deals of the Day blog from Centsible.net
- Here we'll highlight a different hot deal or tip every day. Not only that, but we also follow some other frugal blogs.
- Centsible's Facebook Page
- Just in case you haven't gotten centsible enough yet, become our fan on Facebook.
- Centsible's Space on MySpace
- We've got all the bases covered, we're even on MySpace.
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- puzzlemaker puzzlemaker Jul 1, 2009 @ 9:34 pm
- Haven't heard of Centsible but headed over now to check it out. Lots of great info on this lens. I LOVE finding coupon codes. It's amazing how you can save a significant amount with them. And I love the Black Friday deals online.
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- jfield jfield Nov 4, 2008 @ 7:01 pm
- This is wonderful information! Thanks so much. 5*:-)
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- RickBasset RickBasset Mar 24, 2008 @ 9:17 pm
- Wow! You've got some great tips! Thanks for sharing.
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