Regular Cheapskate readers know that when it comes to photos, there are two products I really dig: Digital photo frames, which let you see a running slideshow of your favorite pics, and Mixtiles, which are affordable 8×8-inch framed photos you can easily hang and rehang. No nails required: They rely on residue-free sticky pads. Mixtiles …
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Best Buy will offer Black Friday deals on Oct. 13 and 14, the retailer announced Thursday. Those just happen to be the same two days as this year’s rescheduled Amazon Prime Day. “Dozens of deals, straight from Best Buy’s not-yet-released Black Friday ad, will be available for two days next week,” the company said. Included in its deals will be 4K TVs, …
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Happy Thursday, cheeps! A few quick odds and ends: If you have 5G-capable phones (or plan to in the near future), Metro by T-Mobile has a pretty good in-store offer: Two unlimited 5G lines for $70 a month, taxes and fees included. Actually, your first payment will be $80, but when you sign up for autopay, it drops to $70 …
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Let’s talk TVs. You know where I stand: A lot of lower-end models are perfectly good — and definitely easier on the wallet. But what do you sacrifice when you choose a cheap TV instead of a high-end model from, say, Samsung or Sony? For answers, we brought in CNET TV guru David Katzmaier. Trust me, if you’re in the …
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As the weather turns cool and we anticipate the holidays, there’s something undeniably heartwarming about sitting around a fireplace. Most of us don’t have one of those, though, so maybe this is the year for a realistic-looking electric fireplace. Right now, Daily Steals is offering a 42-inch wall-mounted recessed electric fireplace for just $190 when you apply the promo code …
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They’re too old to make “best headphone” lists anymore, but the Beats Solo3 is still a darned good set of headphones. They’re well-built and offer a formidable 40 hours of battery life between charges — not many headphones that are new for 2020 can claim that. Back in the day, these headphones debuted at $300, which was admittedly too much …
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After a few days of relative quiet on the deal front, things are suddenly cooking all over. Amazon has a bunch of new pre-Prime Day deals, Google is giving away its new Chromecast (with purchase) and a $200 true wireless earbud set is on sale for $65. Before all that (and more), a few notes: The Cheapskate newsletter has a …
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An Amazon Prime subscription offers more than just fast shipping and TV and movie streaming; a membership also affords occasional exclusive deals. If you sign up for an Amazon Prime Rewards Visa card right now, for example, you’ll receive a $100 Amazon gift card. (Non-Prime subscribers get only $50.) Meanwhile, for a limited time, and while supplies last, Prime subscribers …
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I’m literally surrounded by timers. There’s one on my phone, every smart speaker in my house can run a timer, and if I’m feeling nostalgic, I could even set my stove’s timer. So why am I recommending a standalone Pomodoro-style tabletop timer? Well, it’s downright charming, for starters. And I’d argue that despite the convenience of setting a timer with …
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Shopping for, well, things? Head to eBay, where you can save 15% on select tools, TVs, electronics and more by applying promo code PFALL15 at checkout. In fact, if you’re open to buying refurbished gear, there are some pretty spectacular deals to be had. Below I’ve rounded up several — many of them, just coincidentally, from seller VIPOutlet. See it …
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