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Primary Sites:
* Best-Bargains-in-the-World dot com: self-service promo sign-up *
Sellers: Sign up here for the best (and most affordable) self-promotion vehicle online.
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* Garber Rant: How to lose customers through sheer stupidity *
Here's an idea: We'll advance our customer base by offering existing clients something wonderful for 'almost free,' and then when it doesn't work, we'll make it really difficult for the consumer to cancel the product they didn't really want in the first place.
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Abe (hard-to-find) Books (Abebooks) *
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Advertisers: Know Your Market! *
There's a radio ad on the air these days and every time I hear it, I burst out laughing. And it isn't meant to be funny, either. . .
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Ask the Bargain Shopper: The Squeaky Wheel DOES get the Grease; GoDaddy comes through in the end *
When all is said and done, the humble consumer rarely gets what he or she wants. But if you are persistent, and if you just know you are in the right, most smart online companies -- especially those that purport to embrace an "open" customer support policy -- will see it your way and give you what you want.
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Bargain Buyouts: T-Fal special offers ****
Okay, bargain fans: evalu8.org has uncovered the best online prices for you on all T-Fal sets -- from BargainBuyouts.com.
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Bibi's World *
Buy now from Bibi's World, your designer handbag and clothing boutique.
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Can't carry-on your laptop? Here's the answer *
I must travel by air in the next weeks. How do I take my -- absolutely essential -- laptop with me, and assure its safety?
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Crazy Prices ** 1/2
Basically, it's a Deals Only wanna-be, with prices almost entirely set at one penny more than Deals -- across the board.
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Current gas price in Blaine, WA *
It turns out that the "border cam" for the Peace Arch crossing shows the current price at Blaine's Chevron station, clearly at the bottom of the picture taken by that camera!
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DatersCorner.com Restaurant Discounts *
This excellent website offers dollar-conscious Lower Mainland restaurant-goers deals that change constantly.
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Deep discount at Futureshop.ca? *
Customers to Future Shop's on-line store this morning must have thought it was Christmas all over again.
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Designer Bargain *
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Direct e-mail tips for Tourism Marketers *
How tourism marketers can
make the most of limited advertising dollars now, while the industry is
facing major hurdles through world events that have precipitated tourism
declines.
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Fake internet coupons flooding market *
Internet forgeries prompt grocery chains to watch out for illegitimate offers: A surge in the use of counterfeit Internet coupons has prompted some grocers to refuse accepting the money-saving offers, sending a chill through the ranks of consumers anxious to save money.
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Garber rant: Shipping across the country -- or overseas *
Moving items from point-A to point-B used to be a simple matter. Now you practically need a degree in logistics, and -- as they say on TV disclaimers -- "results may vary."
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How to Look Like a MILLION Dollars, Even if You Did Not Win at the Slots *
Madelyn's guide to Las Vegas bargain shopping will leave you with money to win at the slots!
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In defence of the shopaholic *
There is no 12-step program for people like me. We just pay the piper by struggling to pay the Visa bill. And we take a lot of unwarranted abuse.
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Mail-out discount coupons to request online *
Need more discount coupons? More junk mail? Seek no further.
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My Boxing Day Shopping Plans *
 Anne Garber reveals her secret Boxing Day sale plans...
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Packing tips for men *
With even lower allowances for baggage on airplanes this year, it's important to pack smart. And for those who aspire to reach their destination relaxed and in perfect order, here is a MAN's guide on how to manage packing with perfection.
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Packing tips for women *
With even lower allowances for baggage on airplanes this year, it's important to pack smart. And for those who aspire to reach their destination relaxed and in perfect order, here is how smart WOMEN manage packing with perfection.
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Shopper Drugs Mart locations open Christmas Day *
We have discovered a REALLY last-minute source for Christmas gifts: Those Lower Mainland locations of Shoppers Drug Mart that are open 24-hours a day are also open for business on Christmas Day!
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Shopping the World: Stuff you just can't buy at home *
Another detailed consumer product review from your friends at evalu8.org...
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SmileMakers *** 1/2
Set up as a service to deliver novelty toys, stickers and playthings to doctors and dentists, this company is a boon to parents and kids-at-heart wanting cheap-but-safe items for birthday parties, special occasions, gag gifts and seasonal holidays.
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The Bargain Shopper: School Supplies *
Bargain shopping expert Lorraine Gannon shares her tips for back-to-school supplies...
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The Savvy Consumer: Be wary when shopping online *
When a deal sounds too good to be true -- as the Better Business Bureau always reminds us -- it probably is.
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The Savvy Consumer: How to give your old car new life *
The old adage "a clean car runs better" may hide a profound truth; it just might be that people who take the trouble to keep their car clean also take the trouble to maintain it. . .
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The Savvy Consumer: How to keep leather in good nick *
Upholstery, leather furniture and car interiors need the right kind of maintenance; and some strategies for getting quality workmanship and after-sale support.
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The Savvy consumer: How to Travel Wrinkle-Free *
For our fall-into-winter trip, we try to bring as much in solid black as possible -- even pillowcases, a thirsty towel apiece and underwear. This strategy makes doing a one-load laundry more practical, and besides -- black matches everything.
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The Savvy Consumer: The safe supplements *
While some supplements are downright dangerous, there are a number of them that have been proven useful and "user-friendly." Here are some of the most important ones we recommend. . .
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The truth squad is on-line to help you choose a new car *
Never buy a new car without first calling in the truth squad!
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Travel Bargains -- Kids fly free to Toronto *
Vancouver-based HMY Airways is launching daily Vancouver-Toronto service on June 16 and is offering a Kids Fly For Free promotion to mark the occasion.
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Value Village sale 2005 *
Value Village's press release on its upcoming sale. . .
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Year-round Bargain calendar *
A round-the-calendar guide to when to buy almost everything...
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Your American Express credit limit -- is it ethical to weigh where you shop against your ability to pay? *
Kevin Johnson is a 29-year-old self-employed businessman from Atlanta with excellent credit and an established history with American Express, but recently he has had his credit limit cut by 65 per cent because AMEX said he was shopping at the "wrong kinds" of stores.
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Secondary Sites:
* The Birth of 'My Million Things' *
You can check back and see how we are doing, by looking at our My Million Things counter weekly.
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Amazon dot com *****
Amazon.com is our tried-and-true source for books, kitchen equipment, DVDs and more. We love their fast shipping and reasonable prices, too!
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Ask the Bargain Shopper: Apparel Search Manufacturers directory *
The Apparel Search factory guide will help you source clothing from around the world.
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Ask the Bargain Shopper: Finding a manufacturer by its product label *
When it comes to finding the manufacturer of a specific garment, blanket or hat, your best bet is to look up the Registered Number (RN), Wool Product Label (WPL) or Canadian label (CA).
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Ask the Bargain Shopper: How to source hard-to-find items *
Here at evalu8.org, we constantly get inquiries from readers having trouble finding a favourite cleaning supply, health item, piece of clothing, specialty food item, or what have you. If you had it once and "loved it to death," it's pretty hard to give up on your hunt for a replacement. Here, we assemble some search-for-it solutions. . .
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Ask the Bargain Shopper: How to track down your favourite clothing *
Has your favourite fashion brand disappeared from the racks? Do you want to track down a certain style you saw in a magazine?
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Avoiding spoiled meat that appears fresh *
Recent tests found that meat packaged using a gas-preservative method stayed red -- even if the meat was spoiled -- or on the verge of spoiling.
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Burnaby Arts Council Heritage Christmas Craft Fair 2003 *
Finished for this year, sorry.
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Incredible price on Atlantic lobster... *
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Prepare for a bar code revolution *
The next universal computer -- a baby fingernail-size wireless communicator -- is on the verge of breaking out. It promises to revolutionize retailing, supply chains, health care, payments, and, well, just about anything else that moves.
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Star & Dollar Ratings *
What do our ratings mean?
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The Bender Ball SPAM message *
Another SPAM shout-out brought to you by your friends at evalu8.org . . .
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The Gift Connoisseur: Taking care when buying Gift Baskets *
As a new owner of a gift basket business, I have discovered a number of truths about shopping for this type of gift. I considered myself an informed shopper before, but believe me, the things I have discovered over the past year have all been a big revelation.
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The Scan Cafe SPAM message *
12-midnight. . .tonight? What's the rush?
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Toy (and household product) recall update *
It surprised us to learn -- here at evalu8.org's Quality Control Centre -- that there are many, many toys, children's items and household products currently under recall.
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Vancouver Public Library's annual book sale underway *
Much as it pains me to share this info (as I plan to brave the line-ups tomorrow and attend myself), I am honour-bound to divulge that the Vancouver Public Library's annual book purge is underway today.
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Whole Foods U.S. caves into IFAW seafood ban -- but Canadian stores stay strong and free *
Happy Canada Day: The International Fund for Animal Welfare continues to promote a ban on Canadian products, including misleading ads in U.S. newspapers. How does a Canadian react? Can you say 'BOYCOTT?'
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