Hand Picked Deals

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

Dec 28, 12:55 AM EST update: These are sold out for now…

Nintendo Wii Remote Controller — $39.99 at Amazon.com

The Nintendo Wii Remote Controller (or Wiimote, as it’s often called) has been a hard-to-find item lately because it keeps selling out. Right now, Amazon.com has it in stock for $39.99 with Free Shipping, so if you’re looking for one then grab it while you can! It sold out earlier tonight, but is back in stock…for now.

Note: The Wii Nunchuck Controller is currently not in stock at Amazon. If it becomes available, this page will be updated.

December 27th, 2006 | Category: Electronics | EMail This Post | Leave a comment

May 20 update: Today only, Amazon has the Bowflex Conquest on sale as a Goldbox Deal of the Day for $549.99. But it’s not the best deal on a Bowflex home gym… Even better is the Bowflex Sport Home Gym (regular $999) plus a $100 Amazon gift card for just $599. That’s like getting the Sport Home Gym for $499. Click here for full details on Amazon’s site.

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Already thinking of working off a few of the pounds you’ll be adding over the holiday season?   Right now, Amazon has a couple of excellent deals on Bowflex equipment that would be perfect for the job.

(And I’ll also mention first that these deals have free shipping, plus there’s no tax for most states.)

Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells plus free stand ($150 value) — $349.00
(scroll down to see how to get this deal)

Bowflex Conquest Home Gym — $599.99

The Bowflex Conquest is a decent entry-level Bowflex machine and the sale price on it is pretty good — about $100 cheaper than you’ll find most other places. To get that deal, just click on the link for it above and then add it to your cart.

The SelectTech 552 Dumbbell set is the top-of-the-line adjustable weights set. Earlier this week, they had the dumbbells alone for $349.00 ($50 off), but now they’ve added the $150 stand for free…it’s very rare to see such a good deal on these items. It’s not really easy to spot the deal, though. Here’s how you 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!

December 23rd, 2006 | Category: Fitness | EMail This Post | Leave a comment

Dec 24 update: The TV is now sold out at the sale price…

Panasonic TH-37PX60U 37″ Plasma HDTV - $999.77 at Amazon.com

Amazon has some decent pricing on plasma televisions, and they just had a price drop today on the 37″ plasma HDTV. Before today the price was $1299.99, but the new price is just $999.77. This is the lowest price available anywhere online. This price won’t last…it will likely be back up to $1299.99 by tomorrow!

And if you purchase from Amazon, you get a few nice bonuses:

1) Free shipping via their white glove delivery service — trouble-free delivery, and damage-free delivery guarantee

2) 10% off all of your high-definition DVD purchases from Amazon for the next year.

3) No interest, no payments for one full year. You have to apply for an Amazon Credit Account for this, though. And make sure you pay it off before the year is up, otherwise you’ll get some very hefty financing charges! Make sure you read all the details of the offer if you’re interested in it.

4) The product page for the 37″ plasma TV also lists a rebate offer for a Mustang Mount. But it’s a little unclear whether it applies to this TV because this model is not listed among the qualifying flat-panel TV’s.

Anyway, even without these bonuses the price is excellent.

December 21st, 2006 | Category: Electronics | EMail This Post | Leave a comment

Amazon recently opened a Groceries section of their website to sell non-perishable food items, and they have quite a good selection of organic foods. They have some pretty good discounts on many of the items, most of which sell in Costco-like multi-packs.

Plus, until December 31 they have a $10 coupon for purchases over $49; just enter the code GROCERY3 during the checkout process. Full details are available here.

As usual, free shipping applies to orders over $25.

So here are the kinds of deals you can get (click the links to see full selection):

Nature’s Path breakfast foods and snacks at 30% off

Annie’s Homegrown pastas at 37% off

Cascadian Farms cereals and granola bars at 27% off

SmartMonkey raw food bars at 32% off

…and more. Click here to visit the Groceries section at Amazon and check out the items for yourself.

December 15th, 2006 | Category: Groceries | EMail This Post | Leave a comment

Not only does Amazon.com have great prices on KitchenAid stand mixers, but they also have deep discounts on the attachments that can be used with those mixers. Here’s a sampling of what you’ll find available right now:

FPPA Mixer Attachment Pack — $98.60 (45% off) — includes food grinder, slicer and shredder, and fruit and vegetable strainer

FGA Food Grinder Attachment — $28.88 (56% off)

KICA0WH Ice Cream Maker Attachment — $67.88 (32% off)

Click here for all the KitchenAid mixer attachments at Amazon.com

And just as a reminder, until Dec 31 you can use the promo code HOHOSAVE to get $25 off your $125+ purchase of Kitchen items. For example, you could use that to get the FPPA set and Ice Cream Maker attachment for a total of $141.48.

Or you could get a Red or Blue Artisan mixer for $199 plus the FPPA attachments for $98.60, add another small item to bring the total over $300 and then use the same HOHOSAVE promo code for $50 off $300 to bring down to a total price of about $250. That’s an amazing deal for everything you get!

December 13th, 2006 | Category: Kitchen | EMail This Post | Leave a comment

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 | EMail This Post | Leave a comment

Suunto specializes in sports instruments and makes a variety of very interesting fitness watches…actually, they don’t even call them watches but rather “wristop computers”! The Suunto fitness monitor watch models begin at T1 for basic functionality up to the T6 for the most advanced set of features. The high quality and feature set of the watches make them a popular choice for performance athletes.

Right now, Amazon has some excellent discounts on Suunto watches, at prices better than you’ll find anywhere else online. And as usual, there’s free shipping and no tax for most states.

Here’s a sampling of some of the deals:

Suunto T1 Heart Rate Monitor and Fitness Trainer Watch — $87.99 (20% off)

Suunto T3 Heart Rate Monitor and Fitness Trainer Watch — $135.99 (20% off)

Suunto T4 Heart Rate Monitor and Fitness Trainer Watch — $175.99 (20% off)

Suunto T6 Heart Rate Monitor and Fitness Trainer Watch — $279.99 (44% off)

You can also see the full line of Suunto products at Amazon.com.

December 11th, 2006 | Category: Fitness | EMail This Post | Leave a comment