Hand Picked Deals

(Related deal: $20 coupon for Quickbooks Pro 2007 )

Amazon has a couple of good discounts on TurboTax right now:

TurboTax Business 2006 Corporations and Partnerships
— $67.99 ($32 off) at Amazon.com

TurboTax Federal + State Home and Business 2006
— $62.99 ($27 off) at Amazon.com

They’re sold at these prices directly by Amazon.com, so there’s free shipping and for most states there’s no sales tax.

If you’re willing to go a step further, you can possible save even more. On each of the product pages, you’ll see on the right hand side under the Add to Shopping Cart button it says: “More Buying Choices“. If you click that link, you’ll see the listings of third-party sellers that are also offering the software. It’s a bit like buying “Buy It Now” items from eBay (different sellers have different prices, most operate out of their homes, each one has their own rating, some are better than the others, etc.), but the whole checkout and payment process is done through Amazon.

The benefit of buying through third-party sellers is that the prices are lower. For example, currently the lowest price for TurboTax Business is $49.90 + $3.49 shipping; and for TurboTax Federal + State Home & Business it’s $50.00 + $3.49 shipping. So by buying from third-party sellers on Amazon, you can save a bit more than Amazon’s discounted prices. Just one thing to watch out for, though: in some cases, the sellers are selling CD only without the retail packaging…those might not be fully legitimate copies that they have. So just watch out for that kind of stuff if you’re considering the third-party sellers.

March 12th, 2007 | Category: Computers, Amazon | Leave a comment

Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer + $50 Amazon gift card — $599.00
(get a free Bowflex Equipment Mat, too…read below)

If you’re looking for a quality elliptical trainer, the Schwinn 430 is an excellent choice. You can click the link above to go to Amazon.com and read the overwhelmingly positive reviews for it. And Amazon has a very good deal on it right now — the price is $599, but until March 31 they are also offering a free $50 gift card with the purchase. You get free shipping with this and for most states there is no tax.

And if that wasn’t enough, Amazon is also giving a Bowflex Equipment Mat ($99 value) free as a gift when you purchase the Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer. Just scroll down a little bit on the product page at Amazon, and you’ll see a “Best Value” section that has the button to get them both. You can see it in the image below:

The Schwinn 430 is the entry level elliptical trainer from Schwinn, but it has a very good set of features. Here’s a bit of the description from Amazon’s site:

The Schwinn 430 offers eight computer-controlled resistance levels and eight workout programs for workout variety, including six user-profile programs, one manual, and one calorie goal program. Its quick start functions allows you to easily change your resistance level while exercising to challenge yourself to the next level. Three feedback programs–recovery mode, results mode, and body mass index (BMI)–allow you to track the progress of your workout routine. BioGlide motion technology offers a natural-feeling 18-inch stride while the trainer’s BioFit design will provide a comfortable feel on the footpads and handlebars. The handlebars also feature grip heart rate monitoring which allows you to track your heart rate while you’re exercising.

Additional features of the Schwinn 430 elliptical trainer include Eddy current brake resistance for smooth and quiet stopping, transport wheels to easily move the trainer across the room, and a water bottle holder to keep your hydration source close by. This elliptical trainer has a compact footprint 62 inches long by 27 inches wide by 64 inches tall.

February 18th, 2007 | Category: Fitness, Amazon | Leave a comment

Current Status: These coupons are now expired, but there are now coupons for Quickbooks Pro 2009.

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Intuit is offering a couple of coupons for QuickBooks at Amazon.com that allow you to get this popular software at a really good price — $159.99 for the Pro version, and $267.99 for the Premier version (links are listed below). The Premier deal can be used for any of the different editions: Professional Services, Contractors, Accountants, Retail, Manufacturer & Wholesale, and Non-Profit.

These coupons are good for the multi-user packs of QuickBooks Pro and QuickBooks Premier also, offering $50 off on each.

Here are the links for the products at Amazon.com. All links open in a new browser window so you can keep this page open to get the coupon codes listed further down…

QuickBooks Pro 2007 for Windows - $159.99 after $20 coupon

QuickBooks Pro 2007 for Mac - $159.99 after $20 coupon

QuickBooks Pro 2007 3-user Multi Pack - $348.99 after $50 coupon

QuickBooks Premier 2007 (various editions) - $267.99 after $50 coupon

QuickBooks Premier 2007 5-user Multi Pack - $1134.99 after $50 coupon

To get the discounts, use the following promo codes during the checkout process at Amazon.com:

$20 off QuickBooks Pro 2007:
AM34HX96

$50 off QuickBooks Premier 2007 or QuickBooks Pro 3-Pack:
FYY8A9IS

When I first found these coupon codes, an expiry date of 12/15/2006 was listed for them…but they seem to have been extended every time for 2 months. The coupons are still working as of today, but there’s no guarantee that they’ll work tomorrow. If you notice that they’re no longer valid, please let us know by leaving a comment below or e-mailing help@handpickeddeals.net. Thanks!

January 23rd, 2007 | Category: Computers, Amazon | Comments (234)

June 11 update: This deal is back on…get it while you can (last time they had this price with the stand was January). Read below for the details on how to get this deal.

June 17 update: The Bowflex SelectTech 552 dumbbells are still $349, but the stand is no longer included for free. Deal is over for now. (If you want to be notified when the offer is available again, just leave a comment at the bottom of this page.)

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In December, Amazon.com had an excellent deal for Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells, which were reduced to $349.99 and you could get the matching stand for free…it only lasted a few days, though. This weekend, the deal is back. Amazon is also offering Free Shipping on this, and for most states there is no tax.

Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells plus free stand ($150 value) — $349.00

The SelectTech 552 Dumbbell set is the top-of-the-line adjustable weights set. Unfortunately, it’s not very easy to spot the deal that lets you get the stand also. Here’s how you can get both items for a total of $349.00:

1. Click here to go to the SelectTech 552 Dumbbells product page

2. Scroll down to the section titled “Best Value” where it says, “Buy Together Today: $349.00” (see below)

3. Click on the “Buy Both and Save” button to add both of them to your cart.

4. Complete the checkout process.

Don’t expect this deal to last long. If you’ve been thinking of purchasing SelectTech dumbbells, now is the time!

January 20th, 2007 | Category: Fitness, Amazon | Comments (6)

June 21 update: The red grill is on sale for $79.99 today at Amazon. This is a $30 drop from its previous price… details below have been updated.

George Foreman G5 Red — $109.99 $79.99 at Amazon.com

George Foreman G5 Platinum — $129.99 at Amazon.com
(The Platinum grill is currently available only from third-party sellers at Amazon.)

June 21 update: Back in December, Amazon had the Platinum version of the George Foreman G5 grill available for $104.99 after a $25 coupon… In March have it for $89.99. But now, the Red grill is the lowest price it has ever been at Amazon — only $79.99. If you’ve been looking to buy one of these excellent grills, now is a great time.

And as usual, Shipping is free and there’s no tax for most states.

Also on sale right now are the Omelet Plates for the G5 grill for $19.99. This is a popular choice for lots of G5 grill owners, and the price is lower than it has been for a while.

Here’s a bit of the description of the George Foreman G5 grill from Amazon’s site:

Sporting a sleek, contemporary design, this electric grill features 84 square inches of cooking surface and endless cooking options. Five removable grill plates allow for making waffles, cooking Paninis, and grilling veggies, along with baking and griddle cooking. The appliance’s appeal lies in its simplicity and countertop convenience–not to mention its fat-fighting ability. Exclusive George Tough triple-coated, scratch-resistant, nonstick coating protects each grill plate, providing the option for low-fat cooking and ensuring easy food release. The unit’s generous handles stay cool to the touch, and the grilling plates are dishwasher-safe for quick cleanup. The grill measures 17-1/2 by 12-1/4 by 6-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

December 29th, 2006 | Category: Kitchen, Amazon | Comments (5)

Feb 25 update: This is now sold out at the discounted price. Amazon’s price for it is now $299.99.

Feb 23 update: The Toro 1800 Snow Thrower is now $141.01 before the 10% discount!! Final price after discount: $126.91. They must REALLY want to get rid of these… it’s $200 below the List Price!

Feb 20 update: Wow! They dropped the price even further…now it’s just $179.99 after a 10% off coupon. See details below…

Feb 8 update: This snow thrower is now on clearance for $239.99… That’s the lowest price Amazon has had, and there’s no need to use coupons or anything else.

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If you’re looking for a basic snow thrower, an excellent choice is the Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower. This Toro snow thrower is a Consumer Reports “Quick Pick” (see Dec 2006 or Oct 2004 issues) and gets excellent customer reviews as well.
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And right now it’s available from Amazon.com for a great price — $250 $179.99 $126.91 after coupon. Plus, there’s free shipping and for most states no tax applies.

When you click on the link below, the price shown will be $199.99 $141.01…but here’s how you can the snow thrower for only $126.91:

1) First, go to the Amazon.com page for the Toro 1800 and add the $141.01 snow thrower to your cart.

2) Proceed to the checkout. On the page where you choose a payment method, enter the promo code YARDSALE to get 10% off your purchase.

3) Complete your order and keep an eye on the weather forecast to see when you can enjoy your purchase.

Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower — $141.01 before coupon

December 13th, 2006 | Category: Tools / Hardware, Amazon | Leave a comment