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  Official Request A Referral Thread
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  @tinychat said in Official Request A Referral Thread:

  Anyone have a CardCash referral?

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  3G networks will disappear this year — and that’s bad news for your car. Here’s why if you have Navigation/GPS in car
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  Will my old fashioned Garmin and TomTom GPS be affected by this?

  I don’t have cell service. I have a smartphone but only use it with wifi for iBotta. I have a landline and DSL internet.

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  Current Tracfone Deals / Discussion thread
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  64GB Motorola Moto G Power Tracfone Smartphone (XT2041DL) + 1-Year of Service w/ 1500 Minutes/Texts/Data for $119.99 - $24 w/ coupon code TRACFONE20 = $95.99

  Tracfone Moto G Power + 1 Year of Service with 1500 MIN/1500 Text/1500MB

  Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Tracfone Moto G Power + 1 Year of Service with 1500 MIN/1500 Text/1500MB at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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  Where to find cheap brom tabs (for spas and also this toilet cleaning system, see description)
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  @briarycliffs said in Where to find cheap brom tabs (for spas and also this toilet cleaning system, see description):

  @yoregano what do you consider cheap?

  Good question. The 2.2-lb bottle I mentioned was $17.50 (granted that was three years ago).

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  NETFLIX Price Increases
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  Sheesh, they are getting pricey for an on-demand service. Especially compared to the multiple sub-$5 options (for trials, at least) for lots of other streaming services. (Hulu for 99¢ a month with the BF promo, I also got three months of Discovery+ for 99¢ a month plus $13 back via SwagBucks, six months of Motortrend for 99¢ a month, two months of Showtime+ for 99¢ a month as a Prime add-on promo.) It’s become subscribe to Netflix to watch Stranger Things when new seasons begin and then drop them immediately.

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  Dollar Tree becoming $1.25 Tree
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  @rick505 You are lucky. My Dollar Tree changed to $1.25 around Thanksgiving. I thought it was supposed to increase in 2022 but my store did it earlier. Fortunately the greeting cards prices remained the same.

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  Looking for Netflix deal to replace Hulu
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  Thanks for the advice. I just got a deal on Starz, $20 for 6 months, and will cancel that at the end of the 5th month. I used PayPal. Has anyone ever had a problem cancelling a Starz subscription? Or cancelling a subscription that’s being paid for through PayPal? I’m also going to cancel Hulu and will put an alert on my calendar to watch for their deal next BF. We don’t need a Google Chromecast, but I appreciate your mentioning it as an option.

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  Taxes on My Points/Swagbucks redemptions if redemption would put you over $600 in the year
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  @mrvietnam said in Taxes on My Points/Swagbucks redemptions if redemption would put you over $600 in the year:

  @frugalpete said in Taxes on My Points/Swagbucks redemptions if redemption would put you over $600 in the year:

  is the $600 reporting for Swagbucks and Mypoints combined, or is it $600 each?

  Excellent question. I am wondering about that too as I am signed up for both Swagbucks and Inbox Dollars.

  It’s separate. Each company, though all three are under the Prodege umbrella of ownership, is distinct from one another. I got the $600 warning from SB but not from MP when I tried to do my final redemption of the year on each.

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  Top Cashback: Poorest tracking of orders and repeated customer service denials of claims
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  To my great surprise, I just had a claim ticket resolved and the cash back was approved! In this case, it was for Hulu back during the Black Friday timeframe. One curious thing was it took TCB forever to submit the claim after I had created the ticket. Anyway, I’m still miffed overall, though. This cash back amount was $2; I’m still out the $7+ on my earlier mentioned Home Depot transaction which included a $5 bonus at the time of purchase. And getting this Hulu transaction approved does not make me feel more comfortable in using TCB going forward. Both the Hulu and HD purchases were made on the same computer, using the same browser (Chrome), within a similar timeframe, etc. It just does not make sense why one worked and the other didn’t.

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  Forced by shortages to sell chipless ink cartridges, Canon tells customers how to bypass DRM warnings
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  Is your Bed Bath & Beyond store closing? See the stores slated to close by the end of February
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  Kohl's Cash Gotcha
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  Op, I see your point. I try not to shop at Kohls often. I hate that they require you to spend the KC asap and that KC gets applied before any % off coupons. Since Kohl’s prices are pretty inflated, applying KC before % off coupons basically means you are buying the item at an inflated price.

  But I think store credit works more like a GC than KC so I wouldn’t feel too cheated.

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  PSA STAPLES INK REWARDS PROGRAM CHANGE
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  @c3 said in PSA STAPLES INK REWARDS PROGRAM CHANGE:

  @dangeruss said in PSA STAPLES INK REWARDS PROGRAM CHANGE:

  I mean balance coupon. For those who didn’t get one generated, did it show up on the website?

  IF a balance coupon is generated by the register, then yes, it would also show up in the rewards account. Otherwise, no.

  I’ve never seen them on the website before, so I thought maybe they’re just shifting them there

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  Shocking video shows woman armed with a PICKAXE shoplifting in broad daylight at a Rite Aid in crime-ridden Los Angeles
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  wonder if she’s gold level?

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  PayPal Offer: 20% Back on Skyscanner.com exp unk
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  Kohl's Deals Discussion Thread: Kohl's Cash, Yes2You, Promo & Mystery Codes, FAQ's
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  Dec 20 -24, 2021 + $10 KC
  ● 30% off online and in-store with pass, Kohl’s Rewards Members, any tender, no minimum $
  SAVE30

  ● 20% off online and in-store with pass, any tender, no minimum $
  GOGET20

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  Rite Aid to close at least 63 stores in the coming months
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  @mrvietnam said in Rite Aid to close at least 63 stores in the coming months:

  Ouch! Does it list locations?

  EDIT: From reading the article, no, it does not list locations they plan to close. They are probably still figuring that out. There are a lot of Rite Aids in my area. Within a 5 miles radius of my house there are around 8 Rite Aid stores.

  Hey, MC, since this is not a deal per se, wouldn’t this be better placed in the deal discussion forum?

  @MrVietnam leave it here for 24 hours so people see it, then move it if that’s ok w/you.

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  T-Day 2021: Shopping in your Pajamas
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  400 count sheets ...
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  @owenscott What was the awful brand?

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  T-Mobile database breach affecting 100 million customers (Social Security, Driver's License, IMEI numbers, etc.)
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  So just a heads up, if you haven’t already received spam from this breach you might be ok. I have seen quite a few show up in my spam folder the past few weeks.

  Today’s spam even had gmail’s “-This message was sent from a trusted sender.” in the traditional gmail green highlighted typeface and lettering. Obviously everything else about it was fake (sender, insecure message warning from the sender, and random numbers in the email domains and email sender) so it got sent to the spam folder automatically, but be on the lookout.

  I’m still peeved about T-Mobile leaking all of this anyway. If T-Mobile really had SSNs and drivers licenses all on display, geez…

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  Staples Rewards Checks Must Now Be Redeemed In Full At Time of Purchase: No More Balance Checks Issued.
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  As MISTERCHEAP said, the cost of buying ink cartridges on eBay has gone up. I’d love to be able to get 300 for $50 to $60 as I haven’t found a deal like that in several months. As long as I can still manage to accumulate $80 every 2 months, I can manage to spend $80 at one time to stockpile toner cartridge, printer paper, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, etc. With my toner cartridges running about $87 each, if my investment is the cost of 40 empty cartridges and $10 (two months of the cost of buying ink to qualify to redeem 20 a month), I’m still doing well. I don’t like the change to having to use all of the reward at one time, but I can live with it. Just hope they don’t make any other changes.

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  Staples ink recycling $30 spend requirement - are ink rewards eligible?
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  I just chatted and CSR gave me the info which I wasn’t able to find on the site.
  In the process I was told "The credit for August will be issued no later than 09/08/2021."
  That’s pretty early but means that it can stack with the Rewards expiring 9-15 and 9-30.

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  Free < > Milwaukee Tool offers?
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  Is Albertsons (SoCal) supermarket moving from "Saturday sampler" to one free item per month?
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  The account that I use the most doesn’t get the higher value freebies.

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  Rite Aid beta testing order online, pick-up in store service
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  Los Angeles Rite Aid employee killed while attempting to stop shoplifter, police say
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  @mrvietnam this is why employees are taught not to engage shoplifters.

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  The escalating price of empty used ink cartridges on eBay (to recycle at Staples for Rewards $)!
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  It started soon after Covid19 started. Both Staples and OD stopped taking the cartridges in-store, and the recycle center (provided by Staples for shipping) is located in the worst-hit county in California.

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  Can you "double dip" on a Big Lots's coupon?
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  @cheerfuljam said in Can you "double dip" on a Big Lots's coupon?:

  For Big Lot’s $5 off $15 coupon (or any of their coupons), there is a unique code for use in store and a more generic code or online. Can I use both? For example, order something for instore pickup using the online code. Then use my instore coupon to buy more stuff?

  if the codes are different (one for online/one for store) I would think Yes. it is when it is a unique one time code for either (like how Staples does their rewards checks) that you can’t.

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  CVS, RA, Walgreens shares fall on report that Amazon may open brick-and-mortar pharmacies
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  WAGS and CVS in our region should be very afraid.
  Long list of short-comings.
  If their CEOs want more feedback from this guy, they’ll have to pay my retainer.

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  BK APP Update: Google Pay and loaded Burger King Gift Cards now 'forms of payment' directly on APP itself
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  @mrvietnam said in BK APP Update: Google Pay and loaded Burger King Gift Cards now 'forms of payment' directly on APP itself:

  That’s great news, MC. Now I can finally use the digital gift cards I bought on Fluz. All they gave me was a gift card number and PIN and most Burger King restaurants couldn’t redeem it without the magnetic stripe.

  @MrVietnam you can also now add BK GC’s to your Google Pay account as well as BK app.

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  Burger King to enter chicken sandwich wars with the Ch’King
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  Staples ink rewards eligibility vs. payout date question
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  @ukedog Yes

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  Office Depot: new language in fine print for recycling program
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  @mrvietnam Same here, i didn’t even know they have the mail-in option. I used Staples mail in recycle for a while (after they closed all stores here years ago). But stopped after i quit buying inks ( can never print from coupons.com anymore).

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  Amazon Not-So-Secret Links and Tips Continued
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  Amazon Prime Insider & Prime Membership Benefits

  Prime Members Exclusive Deals (refreshing page reveals different deals. Old thread on topic.

  Exclusive limited time bonus discounts on select items for Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card and Amazon Prime Store Card holders Prime membership required, stacks with 5% back card discount. Old thread.

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  What happens when an online merchant makes a mistake in your favor?
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  It looks like the unsolicited email about returning items was only for an order where items were out of stock.

  People do what they’re comfortable doing. When I placed my orders it occurred to me that I could order anything on the site for crazy high price. That was out of my comfort zone. Others have a wider zone.

  Anyway, its another week and I’m working on my RA.com orders.

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  Cash Back Site Comparison Tools
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  @fivetalen I tried to find deals for my engagement ceremony but I didnt find the brand in befrugal. I searched in google and found deal from a site Coupon Outlet. It was not offering any cashback but still it gave me a valid Promo Code. Sometimes its not about cashback. Only a single working deal can help you out in your shopping.

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  Disney's Kitchen Sink Dessert, PB&J Milkshake, Tonga Toast, Grey Stuff, Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup, Monte Cristo, Beignets, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cookie Fries, Woody's Grilled Cheese, Dole Pineapple Whip, & Disney Churros
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  https://cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/media/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/17_PR_00000_BLOG_Mason_Jar_Cocoa_DIY_INSTRUCTIONS_v1_bu.pdf https://cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/media/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/17_PR_00000_BLOG_Mason-Jar-Cocoa-DIY_TAGS_v1_bu.pdf https://cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/media/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/RECIPE_WDW_Epcot_LeCellier_CanadianCheddarCheeseSoup.pdf https://cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/media/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/RECIPE_WDW_Epcot_MushroomFiletRoasted.pdf https://cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/media/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/AbD_Iceland_GeyserBread.pdf https://cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/media/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Halfway2Halloween_Pumpkin-Twists.pdf https://cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/media/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Halfway2Halloween_Pumpkin-Pancakes.pdf https://cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/media/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Halfway-to-Halloween_Recipe_Pumpkin-Soup.pdf https://cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/media/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Halfway2Halloween_Recipe-Roundup_Jack-Skellington-Cookies.pdf https://cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/media/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Halfway2Halloween_Pumpkin-Bars.pdf

  https://cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/media/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Halfway2Halloween__Pumpkin-Creme-Brulee.pdf

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  Staples reward not issuing ink recycling reward lately?
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  I didn’t receive my Ink Recycling Rewards. I recycled later in the month: 3/27. Just chatted. I gave rep the receipt number and I’m supposed to have the Rewards in 3 business days. We’ll see.

  Last month (?) I made an online purchase using 2 Rewards checks. I cancelled the order within 30 minutes. CSR said I’d receive both Rewards checks back. Only one came back. Chatted. They said they’d re-issue the missing Rewards check. It didn’t happen. Chatted again. It was finally re-issued.

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  Prices on most of Kimberly-Clark’s North American products will rise by 5-9% by July
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  Tried to purchase using amazon gift card , no place to apply gift card as payment
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  I’ve had such problem. Thanks for advice! I wanted to order a Wonder Woman costume with Adult Superhero Cape. But then I remembered that I have a gift card and I can use it. This is the first time I’ve ever had a card like this and I didn’t know how to use it, so your advice helped me a lot. Thank you. Now I’m thinking, I would like to get another gift card like this as soon as possible. This is very beneficial. And I can also participate in some contests and communicate with people. Very cool. I hope in the future, I will have such opportunities to buy more cool things for myself.

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  KOHLS: Apparent end of 30% off 'Generic' Codes for Kohls cardholders (see post)
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  It’s a puzzling strategy honestly.

  The current arrangement allows pre-sensitive shoppers (us) to get the best deal with a sale Kohl’s wouldn’t otherwise get vs most (unsavvy) shoppers getting occasional deals.

  I only buy when I can stack but as a retail exec I’m highly confident I’m still a profitable Kohl’s shopper when I do convert. Unlike now, when I’m unlikely to shop there at all.

  If I had to guess, I’d say this will be unwound well before Christmas.

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  Stimulus Bill Requires Payment Processors (like Paypal) To Report Earnings of $600+ on 1099-K Tax Form
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  Might as well report it even if you’re under the $600 limit. Most people are taking the standard deduction these days anyway. It’s an even better idea to break down your ebay income with expenses, as mentioned for a side business for ebay.

  Unless you have a main job with taxes withheld, and any additional income from swagbucks or ebay would cause you to not get a bigger refund or if you have to mess with your withholdings.

  Keeping track of ebay income is relatively simple. Spreadsheets are free from Google Docs (personally, I pay for and use Office 365, but whatever floats your boat.)

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  18 more J.C. Penney stores closing soon. Here's the list.
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  Tesla: Pay with Bitcoin?!
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  Square’s Cash App (and others) vulnerable to hackers, customers claim
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  No Mooching: Netflix Tests Block On Password Sharing
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  My guess: Two factor log-in with a code sent to your registered phone number.
  Someday…retina scans.

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  Did Albertsons/Vons remove a free J4U coupon on your account?
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  Yes, same here. I clipped the coupon on all my accounts and today the offer is gone. I guess the manufacturer had a change of heart. That’s OK as I really didn’t want or need that freebie anyway,

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  Question about Starbucks Cafe inside Alberstsons/Vons in SoCal
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  @c3 said in Question about Starbucks Cafe inside Alberstsons/Vons in SoCal:

  SD reports that for multiple items totaling $5, it would take off only the cheapest item.

  They must have fixed the glitch. Now I do not believe it has to be a single $5+ item, but rather any amount of items that add up to at least $5. I did the offer twice (on two J4U accounts). One time I got a $2.65 blueberry muffin and a $2.45 chocolate chip cookie and the $5 discount came off leaving me to only pay a dime. The next order I got 2 brownies for $2.95 each and the $5 came off and I only had to pay 90 cents OOP. Actually the brownies were marked as being $2.75 each, but rang up at $2.95 each, so I paid an extra 40 cents due to their pricing mistake. The cashier said there was nothing she could do about it, but the manager came in an hour or two. I thought not worth the trouble just for 40 cents.

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  Amazon delivery driver urinates on customer's groceries
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  Special marinade for the chicken.

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  Sears and Kmart store closings continue. Is your location closing in 2021? See the list.
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  @ctujackbauer At this point I’d be curious to see a list of Sears and Kmart stores that are still operating and have NOT announced a closing date. It certainly was a “deal ride” during their SYWR points era, especially during the free shipping phase, points “rolling” offers, and so on. Hard to believe that business model didn’t pan out, lol.

  Our local Kmart store has been shuttered/vacant about 3 years now, and currently has a big tent set up in the parking lot that serves as an area Covid-19 vaccine center. Part of the New Normal I guess.