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 | EMail This Post | 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 | EMail This Post | 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 | EMail This Post | 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 | 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)