Post by Derek L on Dec 2, 2007 18:09:41 GMT -6
Q. I’m doing a lot of holiday shopping online. But I don’t want to overspend. I’ve heard you talk about promo codes. Where can I find them?
A. Promotional codes are a great way to save money. And anyone can use them. But you have to know where to find them. Stores don’t often advertise their promo codes.
Ever clipped coupons for the grocery store? Then you know what a promo code is. It’s essentially a coupon for online stores. Like real coupons, they expire after a limited amount of time. So you can’t use the code forever. In fact, many only last a week.
Promo codes are used during checkout. There is usually a place reserved for entering them. Put in the code, and the site will recalculate your price. Normally stores only allow one code per order.
Promo codes come in different shapes and sizes. Some offer a percentage off your total order. Others take specific dollar amounts off. Sometimes codes are limited to certain items. Or, you may have to spend a particular amount to use them. Still others may give you free shipping.
Typically, promo codes are sent via e-mail to preferred customers. But the stores know that the codes will probably be shared. They’re actually counting on it. It’s a great way to get new customers to their site. You don’t have to be a preferred customer to use them.
You have to know a preferred customer to get the codes, right? Nope. There are several sites out there that collect active promo codes. You can search for codes by category or Web site.
Here are six sites you can use. Chances are they sometimes collect different codes. Check several to be sure you find one you want to use.
• NaughtyCodes naughtycodes.com/
• Keycode www.keycode.com/
• Current Codes www.currentcodes.com/
• CoolSavings www.coolsavings.com/
• Coupon Cabin www.couponcabin.com/
• Coupon Craze www.couponcraze.com/
Some stores may offer several promo codes. Usually, you can use only one per order.
A. Promotional codes are a great way to save money. And anyone can use them. But you have to know where to find them. Stores don’t often advertise their promo codes.
Ever clipped coupons for the grocery store? Then you know what a promo code is. It’s essentially a coupon for online stores. Like real coupons, they expire after a limited amount of time. So you can’t use the code forever. In fact, many only last a week.
Promo codes are used during checkout. There is usually a place reserved for entering them. Put in the code, and the site will recalculate your price. Normally stores only allow one code per order.
Promo codes come in different shapes and sizes. Some offer a percentage off your total order. Others take specific dollar amounts off. Sometimes codes are limited to certain items. Or, you may have to spend a particular amount to use them. Still others may give you free shipping.
Typically, promo codes are sent via e-mail to preferred customers. But the stores know that the codes will probably be shared. They’re actually counting on it. It’s a great way to get new customers to their site. You don’t have to be a preferred customer to use them.
You have to know a preferred customer to get the codes, right? Nope. There are several sites out there that collect active promo codes. You can search for codes by category or Web site.
Here are six sites you can use. Chances are they sometimes collect different codes. Check several to be sure you find one you want to use.
• NaughtyCodes naughtycodes.com/
• Keycode www.keycode.com/
• Current Codes www.currentcodes.com/
• CoolSavings www.coolsavings.com/
• Coupon Cabin www.couponcabin.com/
• Coupon Craze www.couponcraze.com/
Some stores may offer several promo codes. Usually, you can use only one per order.