Hand Picked Deals

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 | EMail This Post | Comments (6)

Click to see the Amazon.com Friday Sale Deals

Today is Friday, which means another set of great deals from Amazon. Every Friday, they have discounts in several categories, including Apparel, Home & Garden, Kitchen & Housewares, Sporting Goods, and Tools & Hardware…and this Friday is no different.

Some of the more interesting deals:
- A few Prada wallets and bags at 50% off Amazon’s usual price
- Feather and Down Comforter, $29.99 for any size including King
- Omron HBF-400 Body Fat Monitor and Scale for $33.27
- Omron HEM-637 Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor for $69.73
- Movado Men’s Watch #0690301 for $159.99
- Senseo Single Serve Gourmet Coffee Maker for $49.99
- Kitchenaid Hand Blender for $29.99
- Coleman Propane Grill Stove for $64.99
- Rubbermaid Deluxe Custom Closet Kit for $79.99

There’s lots of stuff to check out in this week’s Friday Sale! So browse around and there might be a deal you find interesting.

January 19th, 2007 | Category: General | EMail This Post | Leave a comment

Bissell 1200B SpotBot Carpet Cleaner
$124.88 before $25 coupon, at Amazon.com
(click the image or link above to go to Amazon’s product page)

Amazon again has a great price on the Bissell 1200B SpotBot Hands-Free Compact Deep Cleaner Carpet Cleaner. At $99.88 after a $25 coupon, it’s the lowest price you’ll find online. There’s one catch, though — the $25 coupon is only for purchases of at least $125. That means you’ll have to add an additional item from the kitchen & housewares or bed & bath section at Amazon to bring the total over $125.

By the way, you’ll also get Free Shipping on this order and for most states there is no sales tax, so that makes the deal even better.

The coupon code is CLEAROUT and you enter it during the checkout process to get $25 off $125. You can find more details on the coupon here (link opens in new window).

If you need some suggestions for items to bring your total over $125, here are some ideas:
Bissell Grab ‘n Go Cleaner - $9.99
Bissell Little Green Formula 3-pack - $13.99
more Kitchen & Housewares bestsellers under $25

January 15th, 2007 | Category: Kitchen | EMail This Post | Leave a comment

Feb 8 update: The $20 coupon mention below has expired, but the Equus 3130 diagnostic code reader is now available for $169.99 (even lower than the after-coupon price earlier).

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If you’ve had the Check Engine light go on in your vehicle, you know that it takes time and/or money to take the vehicle somewhere just to find out why the light is on. Once or twice is not too bad, but if you have to do it more than that it gets frustrating. Not too long ago, I purchased an Equus OBDII code reader for my cars and already it has paid off in the convenience it has offered me. These days code readers are inexpensive, easy to use, and very informative…for many car owners, it makes sense to have one available in case it is needed.

Amazon.com currently has some excellent deals on ODBII/CAN diagnostic code readers for a few different brands and models. If you purchase over $99 in automotive parts and accessories sold by Amazon.com (third-party sellers are excluded), you can save $20 instantly. Just use the promo code ILW7MGWS during the checkout process. More details on this coupon are available here. And as usual, orders over $25 get Free Shipping and for most states there is no tax.

So here are some of the deals you can get at Amazon.com with the help of this $20 off offer:
(click on any of the links for full details)

Equus 3100 Innova Diagnostic Code Reader with Memory Backup
$79.99 after $20 coupon

Equus 3110 Innova Diagnostic Code Scanner with Freeze Frame Data
$117.99 after $20 coupon

Equus 3130 Diagnostic Code Scanner with Live, Record and Playback Data Capability
$179.99 after $20 coupon

Actron CP9125 PocketScan Diagnostic Code Reader
$51.99

Actron CP9135 AutoScanner Diagnostic Code Scanner with On Screen Definitions
$89.99
(add $10 more from Auto Parts & Accessories, then you can use the $20 coupon)

Actron CP9175 AutoScanner Diagnostic Code Scanner with Freeze Frame Data
$108.88 after $20 coupon

Actron CP9145 AutoScanner Diagnostic Code Scanner with Live, Record and Playback Data Capability
$168.88 after $20 coupon

If you need some help deciding which one to pick, there’s a brief guide at Amazon.com that might help you out. Personally, I like to also take into consideration which ones are selling well because the more popular ones tend to be a better value; you can click here to see the list of bestselling ODBII readers.

January 14th, 2007 | Category: General | EMail This Post | Leave a comment

Jan 16 update: It looks like the price dropped by $10 today… so the information below has been updated accordingly.

Cuisinart MCP-12 Multiclad Pro Stainless-Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set - $228.88 before $25 coupon at Amazon.com
(see coupon details below)

One of the great things about Amazon.com is that it allows consumers like us to add comments about the products that are listed on the site. So we can get a relatively non-biased opinion of whether a product is worthwhile.

If you look at the reviews for the Cuisinart MCP-12 Multiclad Pro Stainless-Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set, they’re so good that you might be convinced to replace your current set of cookware even if there’s nothing wrong with them. Most of the reviews mention that they looked at other brands like All-Clad and Calphalon before choosing Cuisinart, and they’ve been very happy with their purchase. Even one of the reviews for a Calphalon set (see link at the bottom) says: “if you want a great set that cooks great, looks great and will last a very long time, get the Cuisinart Multiclad”.

And at its current price of $203.88 after a $25 coupon, the Cuisinart set certainly is tempting. Amazon is also offering Free Shipping on this item, and there’s no tax for most states. Also, if you purchase $150 or more in Cuisinart products from Amazon, you can also send in the rebate offer to get a free Mini Mate chopper ($50 value). That sweetens the deal even more!

To get this cookware set for $203.88, click on the image above to go to Amazon.com and then add the item to your cart. During the checkout process, apply the promo code CLEAROUT to get a $25 discount. The final price should be $213.88. Click here to see the full details for the promo code and instructions for using it (link opens in new window).

If you’re interested in comparing to Calphalon and All-Clad, here are the links for their cookware sets at Amazon:

Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless-Steel 13-Piece Cookware Set - $399.95

All-Clad Stainless 9-Piece Cookware Set - $539.95

January 7th, 2007 | Category: Kitchen | EMail This Post | Comments (3)

               

If you’re looking for a deal on Clif Bar or Larabar energy bars and are willing to stock up a little bit, Amazon has a great offer right now. They sell boxes of these bars at pretty good prices, and for the rest of January they also have a coupon for $10 off $39+ that will save you even more.

So you can browse Amazon.com’s list of energy bars, add a couple of boxes, and then during the checkout process use the promo code BARS2007 to get $10 off. And for purchases over $25, you also get free shipping and for most states there is no tax.

Here are the links to the specific brands on Amazon.com:

Clif Bar energy bars - $23.80 per box of 24 bars
($37.60 after coupon for 2 boxes. That’s $0.78 per bar.)

Larabar energy bars - $21.50 per box of 16 bars
($33.00 after coupon for 2 boxes. That’s $1.03 per bar.)

These are by far the lowest prices you’ll find online, so if you enjoy these bars then don’t hesitate to stock up!

Full details of the promo code are available here.

January 5th, 2007 | Category: Health Foods | EMail This Post | Comments (2)

Jan 9 update: The $10 rebate was only for purchases by yesterday… so the WRT54GL is now $56.94.

Linksys WRT54G wireless router — $49.99 at Amazon.com

Linksys WRT54GL (Linux-based) wireless router — $46.94 after $10 rebate $56.94

The Linksys WRT54G has been a favorite wireless router for many techies thanks to its support for third-party firmware to enhance functionality. Unfortunately, the recent versions of the WRT54G have had a different chipset than the original, so that means it’s not quite as hackable as it used to be. But soon after making that change, Linksys also released the WRT54GL router that is based on the same hardware as the original WRT54G…so that is the one many people snap up these days.

Amazon has some great pricing on these routers — I believe they’re the lowest prices online right now. The WRT54GL price is after a $10 rebate, but even the pre-rebate price is lower than most other stores online. The rebate applies to purchases made by January 8, 2007.

As with other items in this price range, there is Free Shipping and for most states there is no tax.

January 2nd, 2007 | Category: Computers | EMail This Post | Leave a comment

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 | EMail This Post | Comments (5)

Logitech MX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse — $59.99 after $20 rebate at Amazon.com

One of the best mice around these days is the Logitech MX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse, which sells for about $100 at some stores. Today, Amazon has a new price drop on it that brings it down to $79.99 before a $20 rebate, making is $59.99 after rebate…that’s the lowest price Amazon has ever had on this mouse.

The rebate (directly from Logitech) applies to purchases between Dec. 25, 2006 and Jan 2, 2007. So the offer won’t last long.

December 28th, 2006 | Category: Computers | EMail This Post | Leave a comment