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February 28, 2017

Download the Ebates App Today!

If you thought Ebates couldn’t get any easier to use, you’re in for a surprise. We’ve just stepped up our game with a newly redesigned mobile app and a slew of cool features that make earning Cash Back on the go even more seamless. Check out the major updates below, including our recent feature as Apple’s Featured App of the Day!

Mobile Exclusive Flash Sales

Access mobile-exclusive sales and coupons with top stores.

In-Store Cash Back

Link your credit card to special in-store offers and get Cash Back on purchases made at participating brick-and-mortar stores! Find out more about this fabulous product here.

Geo-Push Notifications

Receive a notification when you’re within walking distance of a store offering In-Store Cash Back and never miss a good deal again.

Price Comparison Tool

Scan your favorite items to see which Ebates store offers the best price. Simply hit “Search” in the bottom panel and click the barcode icon in the top left corner.

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Refer-a-Friend

Now easier than ever. Text a friend your referral link through the app. When they sign up and make a qualifying purchase, you’ll make $25 and they’ll make $10!

Download the Ebates app today and let us know what you think! Available for iPhone in the App Store and for Android in Google Play.

November 29, 2016

Win a Samsung Galaxy Tab S2!

Want to leave something extra sparkly under the tree this year? Ebates has you covered. We’re giving away a new 8.0″ 32 GB Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 to one lucky Ebates member! With sAMOLED technology for crystal-clear picture and a 4:3 aspect ratio for enhanced screen usability, this tablet is the ultimate multimedia companion. For more amazing deals on the hottest laptops, phones and smart TVs , head to Samsung and earn Cash Back at Ebates!

How to Enter the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Giveaway:

If you’re not already an Ebates member, join over 8 million other savvy shoppers who earn up to 40% Cash Back on almost everything they buy. Joining Ebates is free and you’ll receive a $10 Welcome Bonus* when you join today at Ebates.com. Here’s how Ebates works.
After you enter your Ebates email, you can earn extra entries for each type of entry. Comment, tweet, pin, follow us, like us, circle us — the more you do, the more entries you get! This sweepstakes ends on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 11:59 PM PST. The winner will be randomly picked through Gleam and will be posted on Facebook and on this blog. Please be aware of the Giveaway Rules.

Be sure to keep an eye on your inbox, as the winner will have 24 hours to accept the prize before we will choose another winner.

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Win a Samsung Tablet!

* To qualify for a Welcome Bonus, you must be a new member and make minimum qualifying purchases totaling at least twenty-five dollars ($25) within ninety (90) days of becoming a Member.

November 21, 2016

Strike Cash Back Gold! Get 1% Cash Back With the Best Buy In-Store Coupon

It’s back! The second in a series of in-store coupons for Best Buy, available exclusively in the Ebates App. Whether you’re shopping for TVs, cell phones, speakers or dishwashers, here’s the skinny on how to get Cash Back at Best Buy:

1. Make sure you’ve installed the Ebates App. Once you’ve signed in to Ebates, Best Buy can be found in the Stores tab.

2. Click “Redeem Code” to unlock the Best Buy coupon code. A special QR code will appear.

3. Share the QR code with your cashier. She’ll scan the code, and you’ll be on your way to earning 1% Cash Back*.

That’s it! Keep checking the app to find more in-store coupons for Best Buy—they’re a perfect way to rack up Cash Back when you need to pick up your gadgets today.

If online shopping is more your speed, you can still use the Best Buy promo codes and coupons directly in the app. With Ebates, earning Cash Back is always just a few clicks away.

Disclaimer:
*1% Cash Back can be earned on in-store purchases only and may differ from Cash Back for online orders. Offer valid in participating US stores only. Each code generated is good for a one-time purchase per member, per day. Offer excludes purchases of Best Buy gift cards, warranties, Laptops, Tablets, Desktops, Video Game Hardware (Including Virtual Reality Hardware), Point Of Sale Activation (POSA) Cards, Apple branded watches, services (including but not limited to Geek Squad services, etc.) and transactions on third party (i.e. non-BestBuy.com) websites or properties, even if such transactions occurred as a result of a Customer clicking a link from a Best Buy Property.

September 7, 2016

7 Essential Money Saving Apps for College Students

Whether you’re a soon-to-be college freshman preparing to leave the nest for the first time or a seasoned grad student gearing up for your final year, it’s likely you’ll be pinching pennies at some point during your academic career, if not all throughout. Personal finance management is an essential skill you may not have picked up during high school, but you don’t need to be a business major or an economics whiz to master it. If you have a smartphone, you’ve got the power. There are hundreds of apps on the market designed to help users save money. Ebates has compiled some of the best, listed below. Use these in conjunction with the Cash Back and deals available through Ebates at hundreds of stores like Amazon and Bed Bath & Beyond to get the most bang for your buck.

1. Loot

Even if you’re on a tight budget, it’s important to stash away a few bucks whenever possible for a rainy day fund, or even just an extra latte here and there. Loot is a free app designed specifically for students which helps you to calculate what your disposable income is. Loot is a little different than most other budgeting apps in that it is connected to a prepaid Visa card onto which you load money. This makes it easy to monitor where you spend your cash daily without the need to manually plug in each expense, as you do with many similar programs. By helping you to develop responsible money management habits, the app aims to subsequently help you to budget for disposable income.

2. MySupermarket

The stereotype of a starving college student can sometimes feel all too real. While clipping coupons can work to save you a few bucks, it can also be fairly time-consuming. MySupermarket helps ensure that you always get the best deal on each item on your shopping list. All you have to do is create your shopping list in the app, and it will tell you where you can find each item at the lowest price, or if a particular store is offering a special on the item. You can also use your phone to scan the barcode of an item while at the store, and the app will alert you if you can find it cheaper elsewhere. Don’t have a car and don’t relish the idea of schlepping a half-dozen shopping bags from the store back to the dorm? This app also works for online grocery orders.

3. RetailMeNot

Everyone needs a little retail therapy now and again. RetailMeNot helps you to get your fix while staying within your budget. The free app gives you access to thousands of different coupons and specials for a variety of stores, including Target, Starbucks, Sephora, Bed Bath & Beyond, and more. If you come across a coupon you’d like to use but don’t need it right away, the app allows you to save it for later. It also alerts you when these saved coupons are about to expire. If you’re looking for a certain item, though you’re not set on a specific store, the app will also search for deals within your area. To take advantage of the savings, all you have to do is show your phone at checkout, or if you’re shopping online, just input the code.

4. Mint

Similar to Loot, Mint is an easy-to-use, free budgeting program that helps you to set and meet savings goals. You can visit the Mint.com site, or download it as an app on your phone. Although Mint doesn’t use a prepaid Visa, it does allow you to securely link your debit and/or credit cards so you can just as easily keep track of your spending. With both Mint and Loot, this aspect is particularly important as it can help you to easily pinpoint areas you could cut back on in favor of saving for other things. Once you’ve established a budget, Mint will also send you email reminders should you go over the specified amount.

5. Honey

Similar to RetailMeNot, Honey is a valuable savings app that collects thousands of coupons and codes at hundreds of sites to make sure you get the best deal on every order. You can download Honey to your phone or to your computer as an Internet extension. The great thing about Honey is it will automatically search for and try out all of the available codes when you begin the checkout process at an online store, so unlike with RetailMeNot and many other sites, you don’t have to try out each one manually. If there’s one thing college students have less of than money, it’s time, so this aspect of the app is especially nice. Honey also allows you to rack up points to earn cash back, and offers incentives if you persuade your friends to start using Honey as well.

6. Groupon

College is the perfect place to try new things. Groupon affords you the opportunity to try new things off-campus as well as on, without paying the usual cost. This app has been a favorite for a while now, and it’s easy to see why. With this app, you can take advantage of daily deals of 50 to 90 percent off a variety of activities, goods, and services in over 500 cities. Many businesses post deals through Groupon to establish new customers, so it’s a great way to find hidden gems and up-and-coming establishments you may not normally try or be able to afford.

7. ATM Hunter

We’ve all been there. You’re at the bar enjoying some drinks with friends, go to pay the tab with your debit card, and realize they only accept cash or their card machine is down. Finding an ATM in itself can be difficult in certain areas, particularly if it’s late at night. Add to that the $2 to $4 fees many ATMs charge per transaction, and the fact that you stuck to more budget-friendly beers instead of cocktails seems to have been for naught. ATM Hunter is a free app that helps you find free cash machines, so you don’t have to stress if you’re caught in a jam in an unfamiliar area. You can also filter the search so the app will only show you machines from your bank, adding even more convenience.

September 6, 2016

Essential Apps for an Affordable Vacation

In the modern age, planning a vacation is simultaneously much more complicated and a lot simpler than before. With countless websites and companies all pulling at the leash to give us the best deals and the best options, it’s easy to get lost in the choices — especially when you’re looking to stay within your budget while still enjoying your getaway. Blank checks aren’t an option for most of us, but that doesn’t mean we have to miss out on a fantastic vacation — it just means we need a little help.

Here is a list of the most essential apps to have when planning and enjoying your vacation, helping you find the best places, save the most money, avoid getting ripped off, and even ensure that you don’t forget your toothbrush.

To Do

Anyone who’s planned a vacation knows exactly how valuable all those little essentials and nonessentials are to making sure the vacation not only goes off without a hitch, but that no unexpected expenses swing around to surprise you along the way. To-Do is an organizer app that lets you categorize and access your notes easily, so the planning stage is both flexible and effective. The app is available on iTouch and iPhone, and Ebates offers fantastic Cash Back and coupons for the App Store, making it easy for both your app and your vacation to be more affordable.

Flight Tracker

An affordable vacation relies on making the wisest investments, but it also means not losing the investments themselves. Nothing’s worse than showing up all ready to head off on your vacation, just to find out that your flight has been delayed or that it’s been pushed up and you’ve missed it altogether. Flight Tracker is a free app for most devices that lets you check your flight’s status on the go, so you don’t have to worry about booking another plane, having to reschedule your hotel, or losing your car rental. Not to mention all the painkillers you’d have to buy to get through the ordeal.

Yelp

When you think of vacationing, you probably don’t think of an app to recommend businesses to you. But visiting an outstanding vacation destination can be disappointing when the restaurants, local shows, and attractions are outside of your price range. Going to your dream city can be far out of your vacation budget simply because your bank account can’t accommodate all the things you wish to do while you’re there. Yelp makes it possible to pinpoint the best places at the most affordable prices, including the little-known shops that escape the public eye but give you that personal charm without the high price tag.

Travelocity

Everyone says they’re the best gig in town when it comes to offering deals and lower prices on hotels, planes, and cars. Finding a reliable app that works while you’re on the go is even harder, especially when you’re trusting it with banking information or if you’re on a tight schedule. The Travelocity app has a reputation for high-quality functionality and offers comparisons on different flight, hotel, and car rental choices so you can find the most money-saving options. As an added bonus, Travelocity offers users rewards for booking on their app exclusively, so you can save even more money by using your phone and get those last-minute tickets for an even lower price.

TripAdvisor

The infamous “five-star hotel turning into a two-star once you show up” is a risk we all dread taking when planning our vacations. If you want to book an affordable hotel but don’t want cockroaches terrorizing you in the night, then you need a second opinion, and that’s exactly what TripAdvisor offers. With this app in the palm of your hand, you can get real-life opinions on hotel experiences with recommendations for alternatives if you first choice turns out not to be all it was cracked up to be according to the reviews. This allows you to book a high-quality hotel that’s much less expensive simply because it’s not very well known. To make things even more affordable, there are plenty of coupons and deals you can earn, cutting back on those small costs that can add up in the end. As another added benefit, if you’re on vacation and want to see some of the local attractions, the app recommends restaurants, museums, historic sites, and more so you can get the most for less.

August 17, 2016

10 Best Learning Apps for Kids

Everyone’s eyes are glued to a phone or a tablet these days – and for your kid, this can actually be a good thing. By downloading one or all of these top ten educational apps for children, you can make sure your kid is doing more than having fun on their device – they could be learning and advancing their knowledge.

1. Angry Birds

Angry Birds has a reputation for giving adults a distraction from work, but in all actuality, it has something to offer kids of all ages. Whether you have a five-year-old or a teen, getting them to launch these colorful little birds at pigs teaches about physics so effectively it’s hard to believe it’s fun.

2. Elmo Loves 123s

For the little ones, there’s no one better to teach them the essentials than Elmo. This friendly app gives your child all the fun of Sesame Street videos and takes it to a more interactive level with coloring and puzzles. With bright colors teaching your child to recognize and name numbers 1 through 20, it upgrades according to their level to teach them addition and subtraction, rewarding them with prizes.

3. Pixie

Sometimes book reports just aren’t fun. For younger children who find it more difficult to get engaged – or who simply aren’t strong writers – Pixie makes it possible for kids to embrace all of their creativity and strengths. This app (available in the App Store with coupons from Ebates) allows kids to record their voice, add text, and include paintings in their book report, as well as other projects. So if your child is more skilled in colors than they are in words, they can still add their own unique and fun touch to their work.

4. School Zone Time, Money & Fractions On-Track

A next step up on the learning ladder, School Zone Time, Money & Fractions On-Track (available on iTunes with coupons from Ebates) gives your older children more age-appropriate information without skimping on color, activity, sound, or fun. With unique and friendly characters teaching about different coins, math, and how to read a clock, the more your child plays this game, the faster they’ll be able to recount these facts, with upgradable levels to keep them moving forward.

5. Cookie Monster’s Challenge

Every kid needs to know the Cookie Monster, and with this app, he’s here to teach the opposite of what he’s good at – how to stay focused, how to manage your impulses, and how to follow outside instructions. With the ultimate reward of a cookie machine, your child will be encouraged to progress through all the mini games and continue learning.

6. Minecraft for iPhone

While adult YouTube stars made it particularly famous, Minecraft (available on iTunes with coupons from Ebates) teaches children of all ages about architecture, proportions, problem solving, and, at the very core, encourages creativity. Your child will learn creative solutions for the surprises the game throws at them, and will be encouraged to broaden their imagination to make their creations look more interesting and accurate to real life.

7. Habitat the Game

Teaching about animals and the environment, this app allows your child to adopt a friendly polar bear. With fun sounds and bright colors, they’ll learn about responsibility as they care for the creature, as well as about energy and water conservation.

8. Fish School HD

The modern and more educational version of Red Fish, Blue fish, this app helps your child to learn their number and letters, identify and arrange shapes, and sort and remember colors, all while interacting with a cast of bright and friendly underwater creatures.

9. Dexteria Dots 2

Hand-eye coordination and more advanced math is important, and Dexteria Dots 2 serves as the perfect introduction, with vibrant colors and engaging activity on the screen to keep children captivated as they learn. It’s played as your child evaluates the numbers on the screen – represented by the dots – and then adjusts and divides them to solve a problem.

10. Stack the States

Combining the fun of puzzles with an educational map of the United States, your child will learn more about the shape of the country, the capitals, and the location of each state with this colorful app. With each state characterized by a quirky personality, the more accurate matches your child makes as they piece together the map, the faster they’ll progress to newer, more exciting levels with special bonus rounds.

July 27, 2016

15 Free College Apps to Make You a Star Student This Fall

Whether you’re coming face to face with your first semester of college or you are a veteran academic, chances are you could use a little help getting in gear for all the long nights of cramming ahead of you. Not to mention, getting organized is a crucial element to surviving higher education. Check out this list of 15 completely free apps for school success including study apps and tools to manage the loads of information you will be taking in this fall. If you’re browsing through The App Store and find a paid version you can’t refuse, remember you can get it with Cash Back at Ebates!

1. Studious – Never use a planner book again. Studious has your class schedule, assignment due dates, notes, campus map and more all in one place. It even silences your phone automatically when you are in your scheduled classes. No more embarrassing rings!

2. myHomework Student Planner – Another one of our favorite organizational school apps for students is the myHomework Student Planner, which is similar to Studious and lets you sync across multiple devices and your desktop.

3. Voice Recorder – Recording a lecture in class to be sure you don’t miss a beat is what makes Voice Recorders one of the best apps for college courses. Don’t splurge on a fancy digital recorder and use your phone, then easily download to your PC or store recordings on your cloud accounts for easy access.

4. Assignment Planner – Similar to project management software, Assignment Planner lets you prioritize assignments and school projects by due date so you can manage your time effectively. You can also keep track of your grades so you always have a handle on your GPA, no surprises come report card day.

5. Pocket – Get a head start on researching for that next term paper and store all of your online sources with Pocket. Videos, articles and more are kept all in one place for you to pore over later.

6. Sparknotes – Sparknotes have long been a trusted resource of study guides for English students. Now there is finally an app where you can access helpful study guides on literature, poetry, drama, philosophy and the ever mind-scrambling works of Shakespeare.

7. My Class Schedule – Stay on top of your class schedule with a color-coated calendar, due date alerts and widgets to keep you informed with the slightest of glances to your phone.

8. Evernote – Those pesky team projects can be super hard to organize. Take the hassle out of keeping communication lines clear with the Evernote project management app. Create to-do lists, instant message with you team, sync to any device and clip images and text from anywhere on the Web.

9. Khan Academy – The Khan Academy app is, indeed, the ultimate study buddy. Math students can enjoy instant feedback and step-by-step instruction while tackling serious equations. Khan Academy also gives you access to videos and content on other fields of study including sciences and the humanities.

10. EasyBib – Everyone knows that one of the hardest and most tedious yet probably the harshest graded part of any term paper is the bibliography. Now you can easily generate citations in multiple formats including MLA, APA, Chicago and more. You can even scan a book’s barcode with your phone for all the information you need and send them directly to your email.

11. Fast Scanner – Sharing class and lecture notes is now easier than ever. Simply use your phone’s camera to scan notes and convert into a PDF for easy sharing. Image editing tools can help you make documents easy to read so nothing will get lost in translation.

12. Scholarships.com – Finding college scholarships can be tough since the information on them is so widespread and hard to filter by your needs and qualifications. This app makes things a little easier with a sophisticated search function and a database containing more than 2.6 million scholarships and grants.

13. PhotoMath – Another great resource for math students, PhotoMath lets you scan and instantly calculate complicated math problems using your phone’s camera. This is not just a cheat sheet, however. The app gives you step-by-step instruction on how to solve the problem in real time like a normal human being.

14. Gojimo – Test prep can be stressful. Study up for a variety of entrance exams, SATs and more with Gojimo. Take practice tests and see where you need to brush up on your studies before the big day.

15. Dropbox – Dropbox is file sharing made simple. Share anything on your phone or mobile device easily with other user classmates or teachers or simply store it for easy syncing to your desktop.

June 4, 2016

Gear and Gadgets for Men Who Love the Outdoors

Father’s Day is right around the corner! Conveniently for you, it’s also the perfect time of year for sending dads or your other special guys out into the great outdoors with cool gadgets and outdoor gear from their favorite sporting goods stores. Whether you’re in search of electronic gadgets, outdoor gear or tech gifts for men, check out this handy list of awesome gift ideas that will help power outdoor adventures for years to come. Get ready to save a bundle with Cash Back from Ebates with any of these products. Plus, keep your eyes peeled for extra perks, like an early Father’s Day promo code, to stretch your tech and gadget gifts budget even further!

Asolo Men’s TPS 520 GV Anniversary Boot

These 5-star hiking boots will have your favorite hiker heading off to the trail with top-of-the-line comfort and support for his feet.

SHADOW 40+10 Backpack

A versatile hiking backpack like this one from The North Face is an essential piece of outdoor gear for any backcountry-loving hiker.

Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Quadricopter

Shopping for cool gifts for your favorite guy? At the top of every man’s gadgets wish list right now is a drone. Add the ability to capture stunning aerial photos from mountaintops or waterfalls with a lightweight drone like this one.

Patagonia Men’s Piton Hybrid Hoodie

Having the right outdoor clothing with you when you head off into the wilderness is a big part of what will make the trek a success. Check out this incredible wind blocking hoodie, available with Cash Back from Ebates online at Patagonia.

Eureka K2 XT Tent

Perfect for both summer and winter camping, this top-rated high-tech tent, made by Eureka will seriously up anyone’s camping game.

MSR Miniworks EX Water Filter

Bringing along a water filter is a great way to both cut back on the weight of your pack and make sure you can get clean water if you run out. This water filter makes a perfect outdoor gear gift for any guy.

Therm-a-Rest Self-Inflating Mattress

A great sleeping pad can make a big difference in how much one enjoys an overnight camping trip. This lightweight sleeping mat from self-inflates and is an all around awesome outdoor gear gift.

Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Watch

Looking for outdoorsy geek toys or cool tech gifts for men? This Garmin GPS wearable comes from a family of durable tech that specializes in building cool gadgets for men that will help any dude track his steps, elevation and activity levels on and off the trail.

May 6, 2016

10 Stores That Price Match & Offer Cash Back

Retailers know that the competition out there is fierce. A price match policy helps customers shop with confidence and stay loyal. Rather than wasting your valuable time hunting for stores that price match, we’ve assembled this handy guide to help you keep track of each store’s price match policy and to give you a savings boosting tip for each. Make sure to activate Cash Back at Ebates for each one before checking out so you can see your price matching savings soar!

1. Staples Price Match

The price match policy at Staples goes above and beyond to help you save big on top office supply brands. Staples will price match a competitor’s prices on identical items and will even take an additional 10% off to sweeten the deal.

Savings Tip:
• Get the best prices any day of the week from Staples when you shop the fantastic bargains in the Deals section with an office supply promo code.

2. Target Price Match

Target is one of many fabulous clothing stores that price match. The Target price match policy allows for price adjustments for up to 14 days after your purchase if you can find a better price on the same item at select competitor’s stores.

Savings Tip:
• Check out the great name brands in the Clearance section and save up to 60% off the original price!

3. Office Depot and OfficeMax Price Match

Following their big merger, the price match policy from this office supply giant is even more powerful. Office Depot and OfficeMax will happily match competitor’s prices within 14 days.

Savings Tip:
• Get 10% back on paper and copying, ink, toner, printing and shipping purchases when you sign up for Office Depot and OfficeMax’s rewards program.

4. Best Buy Price Match

The Best Buy price match policy means you can shop with total confidence when you buy new tech or electronics. Determined to never get beat on prices, Best Buy will match competitor’s prices on identical items.

Savings Tip:
• For the lowest prices on the hottest tech, check out the awesome electronics available in the Outlet online at Best Buy for deals that other stores wish they could match.

5. Toys R Us and Babies R Us Price Match

Babies R Us and Toys R Us share one awesome price match policy that will help your dollars go even further to get your kids everything they need to be happy and healthy. Toys R Us will honor a price match for in-store purchases – just show Customer Service the same item in a competitor’s printed ad or website, or on their website. Toys R Us will also match competitors including Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and more.

Savings Tip:
• Find the hottest toys and accessories for your family at a guaranteed lowest price and get it delivered for free thanks to the free shipping offers available online from Babies R Us and Toys R Us.

6. Lowe’s Price Match

Lowe’s price match policy is perfect for helping your home improvement projects stay on budget. Lowe’s price match policy guarantees an extra 10% off beyond their competitor’s prices. If you find a lower price on an identical item at a competitor, just show them the current ad and Lowe’s will beat their price by 10%. You’ll also get price protection when shopping online with the lower of the online store price or the local Lowe’s store price.

Savings Tip:
• Shop the Clearance section online at Lowe’s for rock bottom prices you won’t find anywhere else!

7. Walmart Price Match

Walmart is known for helping you save money, so expect nothing less from the Walmart price match policy. If you can find a lower price at another store, Walmart will match it with only a few exceptions.

Savings Tip:
• Shop the deals in Walmart’s Daily Savings Center for the lowest prices on your name brand favorites.

8. Bed Bath & Beyond Price Match

With something for every room in the house, Bed Bath & Beyond is a great destination for an advantageous price match policy. Bed Bath & Beyond will match direct competitors’ prices as long as the items are identical. You can request a price match in any store, by phone, or by email. However, If you have a Bed Bath & Beyond coupon, you can either price match the item or apply the coupon (whichever provides the best discount). The two offers cannot be combined unless the competitor would also accept the coupon at the price being matched.

Savings Tip:
• Get up to 60% with clearance items and save hundreds with Bonus Gifts Cards from their Savings Center. You’ll get everything you need for less with a home goods promo code when you shop Bed Bath & Beyond.

9. Abt Electronics Price Match

Abt Electronics understands that buying a new appliance is a major investment. The Abt Electronics price match policy is intended to help you feel confident that you’re making the right choice when it comes to your purchase.

Savings Tip:
• Once you secure the best price online at Abt, take advantage of their free shipping offers on thousands of items and be sure to check for instant and mail-in rebates!

10. Sears Price Match

Sears offers a great 14-day price match guarantee on identical brand and model number merchandise on sale at all local competitors. You can even price match within the Sears brand stores and websites, allowing you to rest easy knowing you have received the best merchandise at the best prices, both at Sears and in your local area.

Savings Tip:
• Get Free Store Pickup or haul away old appliances, and don’t forget to check for coupons and Cash Back!

Related Links

Toys R Us Deals

Lowes Black Friday Deal

Target Cyber Monday Promo

Abt Electronics Coupons

Note: Cash Back percentages and price match policies subject to change.

February 17, 2016

Get Instant Lips with Sephora Virtual Artist

Oh Sephora…a beauty maven’s heaven on earth. With free 2-day shipping on all orders with a Flash Subscription to free samples with every order, what more could they offer? How about the ability to try on new lip shades without having to leave the house? With Sephora Virtual Artist, you can take every single shade the company stocks for an instant test run. For the lipstick-obsessed, this is one big game changer.

Sephora Virtual Artist is available on iOS as well as the Sephora site. Upload or take a photo and you get the option for hundreds of lipstick options ranging from reds to nudes, mattes to glosses, metallics to shimmers. Try on your favorite colors or pick something unconventional. Who knows? You might fall in love with it!

I gave it a whirl on the iOS app and was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the experience. Being able to see various shades of reds, berries and pinks without applying (and re-applying) store samples was satisfying. You can compare shades side by side to see what looks best.

I personally enjoy bold lip colors from time to time, so I definitely wanted to try on a fun red and a bright fuchsia. I also tried on a simple brown as well as something outside my comfort zone—a frosted, metallic gold lipstick. I don’t think the full frost is portrayed in the app, but I ended up really liking how it looked in the photo.

This app is definitely both fun and functional, especially if you shop at Sephora online with Ebates. You’ll be able to try on any lip color and get a good idea of how it is going look on you. What are some of your favorite lip colors? Let us know in a comment below.

Prices and Cash Back percentages are subject to change.