New Cell Phone

I just bought a new cell phone. I have had the same one for 7 years, well it is the second one of the same model when the first one wouldn't take a charge anymore. The only upgrade was a new 3 buck cover because the screen was really scratched up and the case was really dinged from dropping it. Here are my thoughts on the process.

1. The Cell phone store was the most expensive place to buy the phone. But it was good to go and physically handle it so I could check things like the feel, the weight and if the buttons were big enough for my husbands fingers. They did say they would waive the 18 buck phone activation fee.

2. Amazon.com And other online stores had the best prices, but they required a rebate process that could take up to 6 months. But Amazon rules in user opinions and was where I went to check my choices for pros and cons.

3. I chose my provider's site because the online discount was immediate, making the price free. They did say there would be the 18 dollar activation fee but that will show up on the billing. I am curious to see if they will also waive it. So no initial outlay, a new model Bluetooth ready phone with camera and radio built in, and free 2 day shipping.

4. Finally I kept the same plan I had. I have a pile of available rollover minutes and they will stay with the new contract. IF I had changed the plan, I would have lost the rollover minutes.

ScanBuy Shopper

I will be checking on ScanBuy Shopper in the next month, It is a service that helps you find the lowest prices on items by entering the barcode, and is accessed via your cell phone.

Coupons Via Email

I received a PDF of coupons in the email and after an initial excitement, now suspect that they are either fake or at least dubious. I printed them out and tried using some of them and none of them scanned in at the register. I specifically read the fine print and made sure not to use the ones that said 'do not duplicate'. Anybody else have any information, I would appreciate your sharing.

Question from another Blogger

My friend actually sent me a link to this multiple discounts: Omaha Steaks blog post and I have to admit, theres some pretty good info here but nothing about free blank gift certificate specifically. And I found this great site free blank gift certificate and was wondering if anyone here also thinks it has a good concept offering free blank gift certificate.

Free shipping at Cooking.com

As a result of a survey I took. For purchases over 49 bucks and expires the end of june 2006.

http://www.cooking.com/extras/survey.asp?ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ezoomerang%2Ecom%2Frecipient%2Fthankyou%2Ezgi%3Fp%3Dweb225c9ddldlm