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If you haven’t already heard, we are celebrating BargainBabe.com’s third anniversary by giving away 35 prizes! Julia asked you to share your favorite way to save money and the giveaway post was flooded with comments. Get inspiration from fellow BargainBabe.com readers!
The most popular way our readers like to save money is… (more…)
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
I’ve come across even more ways to save money on movie tickets, so I’m combining an older post (which you can see here) to share a total of 12 ways to save on movie tickets. I also included a list of sites that offer free movie screenings below.
Second-run movie theaters – I’m lucky to have a theater nearby that plays movies only a few weeks old. It makes me feel like I’m not missing out on a movie when everyone is talking about it. And you can’t beat the price – a fraction of mainstream theaters.
Free veggie burgers at The Counter! Credit: The Counter
There are 33 coupons and freebies today. If you shop online, get a cash back rebate on every purchase through Ebates or Shortcuts. It’s free to join! Plus, I’d be sad if you missed any exclusive coupons we share on the BargainBabe.com Facebook page.
Free paper ream - Get a free ream of paper from Staples after an $6 rebate that you can submit online or via the mail. (Online is easier and quicker). Expires Oct. 1, 2011. Valid in store only.
Free burger - Get a free mini veggie burger at The Counter on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 with any burger order, dine in or take out. Valid at all locations except Miami airport. There is no website for this offer, but I received word directly from a PR rep.
Free Android guide - Download a free 23-page Android guide that covers the phone’s history, different versions, apps, and how to use it.
Adirondack chairs are $50 at World Market! Chairs pictured are not from WM. Credit: abbybatchelder/Flickr
There are 22 coupons and freebies today. If you shop online, get a cash back rebate on every purchase through Ebates or Shortcuts. It’s free to join!
Free dog food - Get a free dog food sample from Alpo through Walmart when you click on the sixth image on the scrolling window. While supplies last.
Free app - Today only download a free app from iTunes called AirMusic. The app lets you “access and stream your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch Music directly over WiFi to an XBox, a PS3 or any compatible DLNA device,” according to iTunes.
Free shampoo - Get a free sample of Garnier Anti-Dandruff shampoo courtesy of Walmart. While supplies last.
There are 32 coupons and freebies today – that’s a record! If you shop online, check if there is a cash back rebate for shopping through Ebates or Shortcuts. It’s free to join and you can save a bit extra.
Free iced tea – Get a free bottle of Lipton iced tea when you “like” its Facebook page.
Free ice cream – Get a coupon for a free Nestle Drumstick starting at noon EST on June 21. “Like” its Facebook page to get started. Yum!
Free liners – Get free Carefree panty liners from Walgreens. Look on the lower right. I’ve used these and like them except for the fragrance.
Today there are 16 freebies and coupons!
Free Eucerin lotion – Get a free sample of Eucerin lotion when you take a healthy skin pledge on Facebook.
Free photo magnet – Kodak Gallery is giving away free photo magnets when you join the site. You pay $1 shipping and that’s it.
Free breadsticks - Get free breadsticks at Pizza Hut when you like the company’s Facebook page and place an online order.
Free Vista Print office supplies – Get more than a dozen free office supplies, from free address labels to business cards, through Vista Print. You pay shipping.
Movie tickets discount - Get two cheap movie tickets for $9 through a Fandango deal on Living Social. (more…)
Air fare – JetBlue just announced a bunch of cheap flights for Sept. 14-Dec. 15, 2010. One way fares are as low as $39!
Shoe coupons – I found two shoe coupons for 25% off coupons for Endless.com and Shoes.com.
Free breakfast – Get a free breakfast sandwich with any purchase at Del Taco now until Sept. 16, 2010.
Spa deals – SpaFinder.com offers treatments for $50 or 50% off during its Deal Days, Sept. 20-26, 2010.
McCormick & Schmicks – Get a $5 movie ticket with the purchase of any entree at McCormick & Schmicks. With movie tickets topping $10, you’ll save about $5 on that ticket. Expires Sept. 30, 2010.
Check out all the deals and coupons on my WalletPop blog.
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
A couple weeks ago, my sister begged me to take her to watch “Eclipse” and I caved. Since I wasn’t interested in the movie, the last thing I wanted to do was spend a bunch of money, so I decided to try an independent theater near my area.
I paid $6.50 for a matinee showing. Score! Nowadays, the cost of movie tickets is steep but with some simple changes you can save money when going to the movies. Here’s how:
Think independent. I’m not suggesting you go by yourself. Find local independent theaters and frequent them for their low prices. The theater I went to is small and only has three screens but it was clean and had an old Hollywood vibe to it.
Go to a matinee. The easiest way to save money and avoid the crowds is to head to the movie theater in the morning and not during peak days like Friday and Saturday. Make sure to check the times your local movie theater considers matinees as it varies from theater to theater.
Avoid the concession stand. These days, popcorn is more expensive than movie tickets. Instead bring your own snacks. Many of our Bargain Babe Facebook friends confessed to sneaking in snacks to save money. I’ve done the same.
Use the student, senior, and military discount. Many theaters offer discounted prices to students, seniors, and military personnel so make sure to present your ID at the box office to get a discount.
Head to Costco. Not only can you buy a year’s worth of toilet paper but you can get cheaper movie tickets. I bought two tickets for $15.49 for the Regal Cinemas chain that I will use to watch “Inception.” The cashier told me the warehouse also sells AMC tickets for a couple cents more.
Clip coupons. Another friend, Kristin, said she buys Entertainment Books when they are discounted (the books are currently going for $10-$15 for 2010) and clips coupons to get cheap movie tickets. Movie tickets cost $5 to $6 with the Entertainment Book.
Buy in bulk. If you’re loyal to a theater, take advantage of their rewards program. AMC Theaters’ AMC MovieWatcher Rewards offers two points per ticket purchased and you can receive free concessions or tickets for every 10 points earned. The Regal Cinemas’ Regal Crown Club awards one point per $1 spent. When you rack up 120 points, you can redeem them for a free ticket. Other theaters send special offers to members.
Avoid reservation sites. Buy online and you’ll end up paying more for your tickets. Movietickets.com has a $1 surcharge and Fandango.com tacks on $.75 to $1.50 per ticket, depending on the area.
Get a free ticket to a TV show instead. BargainBabe.com blogger Bobbi previously shared about a dozen tips for getting hooked up with free TV show tickets.
Sign up with Film Metro. It’s free and they will send you invites to movie screenings. At college campuses, there are often people offering free movie passes for screenings.
How do you save money when going to the movies?
