Have you checked out Ebates? Last week, another blogger brought it to my attention and I thought it was worth a peek. It’s a site that gives you cash back for online shopping. The catch? You have to click through their site to get the money. I immediately signed up to test it out.
When I created my account, Ebates gave me the option to get a gift card for my first purchase. I chose a $10 Target card because I can stuff that in Rosie’s stocking for a little something special after the holidays. Then, I started to explore my shopping options. Apparently, every major retailer is on Ebates from Macy’s to Kohl’s. Even Amazon, eBay and Groupon too. Conveniently, I got an email this morning for a spray tan package at a local salon. Since one of Rosie’s costumes is light gold and she looks a little pale in it, we needed the deal. So, I bought it and earned 4% cash back just for clicking through the Ebates site (and don’t forget, I got a $10 Target card with the purchase too). Once you earn money, Ebates will send you a big fat check or deposit the funds in your Pay Pal account. Super easy.
Shopping isn’t the only way to earn money on Ebates. You can earn money by referring friends. Your first referral earns you $20; second one you’ll make $25 and the third earns you $30 for a total of $75. I don’t know about you but I can use an extra $75 this holiday season. And, it’s simple to invite friends- you can send an email, post on your Facebook account or even tweet. The Ebates site also alerts you to hot deals, rebates and coupons so you can stay on top of saving money too.
Since I hate shopping after Thanksgiving, I’m planning to buy everything online (I just need to figure out where to hide it all when it comes in since Rosie’s home with me all day). Shopping through Ebates will give me a little more cash for the holiday season and I think that’s awesome. Want to sign up? Click here and you’ll be on your way to saving some cash.
Where do you plan to shop for the holidays?
I have an ebates account but I don’t use it that much. I really need to use it more often!
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I love using ebates! My contact lens company is on there too so I can save a lot there!
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I have heard so many great things about ebates and just never got around to checking it out. I need to hop on the wagon I think. It sounds like a great way to make some extra cash. Thank you!
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I’ve heard of ebates, but didn’t know much about it. I might even have an account?? I dunno. Sounds like I need to find out!
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I hate crowds… so I ONLY online shop for black friday. Ebates is a definite favorite/life saver!
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