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Love Paid Surveys? Be Sure to Complete the General Profiler!

One of my favorite features on QuickRewards.net, and one of the fastest ways to build up your account balance, is QR's paid surveys.  Dmitry's been really busting it going out there and bringing in new surveys for us...not just the dailies that pay $3.35 a day if you qualify for all four (Greenfield, Give Us Your 2 Cents, OTX, and the new daily one called United Daily Survey)...but he's also got some great sources of TARGETED surveys worth at least $.50 each, sometimes $1 or more!

You'll have a better chance of completing a targeted survey because you're only offered it if you already meet at least the basic guidelines for being accepted into the survey.  But the ONLY WAY to be offered these targeted surveys is if you've completed the General Profiler on the top left of the QR survey page! 

If you haven't completed the profiler, you are missing out on A LOT of paid surveys!  It's not unusual to be offered two or three targeted surveys a day IN ADDITION TO the dailies!

So, be sure you complete the General Profiler, and when a survey comes out that you prequalify for, QR will send you an email!  You'll want to read it and click through to the targeted survey quickly, because they meet the quotas and close fast!

Targeted surveys DO count toward the quarterly survey bonuses at QR!  Didn't know we had those?  Complete 75 surveys in a quarter (the current quarter runs from July 1 through Sep. 30) and get a $2 bonus, 100 for a $10 bonus, 150 for a $15 bonus, or 200+ for a $20 bonus!  These bonuses are in addition to what you earn for completing each survey!

Hope this tip helps you make a little more of your QuickRewards.net experience!  We thank each and every one of you for being a valued member of QR!

Happy Father's Day From QuickRewards.net!

QuickRewards.net would like to wish each and every dad out there a very happy Father's Day today! 

YouTube has a ton of hilarious Father's Day videos up -- I couldn't decide which one to share, so here's a few:  Redneck Father's Day Gift Advice, Acting Class for Dads, and the YT Home Shopping Channel's Father's Day Suggestions.  ;)

Hope you dads out there have a wonderful day today -- you deserve it!

QuickRewards.net Father's Day Gift Guide

Well, we're just within two weeks of Father's Day, so if you haven't bought a gift for the special guy in your life (Dad, The Husband, or Grandpa), you're running out of time, especially if you want to avoid having to pay extra for expedited shipping!

Maybe you're not sure what to buy...or maybe you just don't have the time to go bargain-hunting.  Well, we've got ya covered here at QuickRewards.net:  here's our list of Father's Day gift suggestions from some of the merchants we love.

Forward your order confirmation email to support for cashback credit after shopping through these links!  And order ASAP for standard delivery before Father's Day!

Cards and Photo Gifts -- Recommended Merchant:  Kodak Gallery (6.1% cashback)

A picture's worth a thousand words, or so the saying goes.  Kodak has a lot of ways to incorporate pictures into wonderful gifts for Dad, and all Photo Cards and Gifts are 25% off with coupon code DADDYO or get free shipping on mini photo books with coupon code MINISHIP -- check out these great gift ideas:

You COULD spend time going through the racks of ordinary old Father's Day cards at the store, looking for something that really fits the tone and sentiment of what you'd like to say to Dad.  Or, you could give him an accordion photo card from Kodak Gallery, like this Bowdacious Brown Accordion Card with up to 10 3.5x5 photos that he'll keep and treasure forever, for just $3.49!

Is Dad a big coffee drinker?  Maybe he would like a photo mug!  You can upload your favorite picture onto a coffee mug for just $12.99 for an 11oz. mug, or $14.99 for a 15oz., and give him something to smile about as he drinks he morning java!

Proud Dads and GrandDads love to show off their little ones -- and Kodak makes creating a photo t-shirt both easy and affordable!  Upload your choice of picture and have it blown up to 10.5x13 and imprinted on a shirt (sizes S-XXL) for just $14.99!

These are just a few of the great photo gifts available at Kodak Gallery -- click here for more!

Gift Superstore -- Recommended Merchant:  Unbeatable Sale (10% cash back for a limited time)

One of our newest merchants at QuickRewards, Unbeatable Sale has one of the biggest selections around of gift ideas of every kind imaginable, so you'll be sure to find something to impress the man in your life!  Take 15% off $75 orders with coupon code dadbeglad or 5% off any order with code sale4me!  Here are a few items that I especially like:

My dad is parked in front of the TV most evenings, and during football season?  Forget about it!  The man and his TV are inseparable!  Here's a kitschy gift to give your dad a smile:  an Excalibur 7-in-1 Football Remote!  It says, "I love sports...and I love TV...and this is MY remote!"  Reasonably priced, too, at $36.17 shipped (plus $2.62 cash back)!

And speaking of sports fans, Unbeatable Sale has team-logo merchandise for all college and pro teams!  Just plug your school or team name into the search box and see what comes up!  Bean bag chairs, license plates, grill covers, team flags, and more!  My husband and I are big LSU Tigers fans, and this Half Moon Door Mat is really cute -- and just $43.45 shipped (plus $3.75 cash back)!  Other teams available, just search for half moon door to see 'em all!

But maybe your guy is more serious, a down-to-business guy like my father-in-law.  Unbeatable Sale has some really nice desk sets and accessories for his office, like this 3pc Pen, Pencil, and Letter Opener Set, which comes in a wood and glass box, for $34.80 shipped (plus $2.49 cash back).

Unbeatable Sale has something for everyone -- check 'em out!


Food Gifts -- Recommended Merchant:  Omaha Steaks (4.5% cash back)

Is your guy the King of the Grill?  Then you'll want to give him something good to cook (especially since he's cooking for you, too)!  Omaha Steaks has some value-priced meat assortments at prices that'll make your mouth water!  Three free gifts with your order, too:  a free cutting board, knife set, and SIX free Omaha Steak burgers!

The American Collection is a $182 value for just $59.99!  It includes 4 top sirloins, 4 boneless pork chops, 4 boneless chicken breasts, 2 stuffed sole with scallops and crab, 8 gourmet franks, 10 potatoes au gratin, and 4 Omaha Steak burgers (plus the 6 free ones)!  That is a LOT of food, and it is high-quality, delicious, melt-in-your-mouth good!

For just $9.99 more you can add 8 Sour Cream Coffee Cakes, a 24-oz. Beef Lasagna, 8 stuffed baked potatoes, or 6 Caramel Apple Tartlets!

Stock up for summertime grilling with delicious meat, veggies, and desserts from Omaha Steaks and enjoy 4.5% cash back on your order!


Sleepwear and Boxers -- Recommended Merchant:  CrazyForBargains (10% cash back)

Guys love boxers.  It's a fact!  And CrazyForBargains has 'em, whether you're looking for something sexy or something downright hilarious!  Plus, they have pajama pants, robes, and cute men's character slippers, too.  QuickRewards members get 10% cash back AND free shipping on $35+ orders with coupon code QUICKREWARD23!

This Red and Black Striped Velour Robe is $39.99 shipped with the QR coupon code ($35.99 after cashback) -- a soft 100% cotton and it looks SO luxurious!  One size fits most!


Tell your husband that he's still got it with these Playboy Boxer Shorts, for $10.99 before cashback!  100% cotton knit, they're available in S, M, and L.  CrazyForBargains sells many character-themed boxers, too, including Family Guy, Superman, and Spongebob!


For lounging around the house, your fella will LOVE these Staheekum Chocolate Sheepskin Moccasins, a STEAL at $39.99 shipped ($35.99 after cash back)!  Suede outside, sheepskin inside, and rubber soled for wear outdoors as well as in!

Find the sleepwear that your guy will love at CrazyForBargains!  Enjoy 10% cashback and don't forget the free shipping coupon on $35 orders!


Books, Movies, and Music -- Recommended Merchant:  Barnes and Noble (4.2% cash back)

Barnes and Noble is a favorite of mine because they've got great prices on books, movies, AND music!  $25+ orders ship free, and you can also take 10% off one item with coupon code L3X9E4D (BN Members can take 15% off one item with coupon code Y9J9V7F) -- expiring 6/14!

Click here to go straight to the Father's Day Gift Finder on Barnes and Noble.  They have great suggestions for History Buffs, Fitness Fanatics, Music Lovers, and more!  (My husband fits into the Gamers & Overgrown Kid category!)

Save up to 66% on TV series on DVD, like Battlestar Galactica and Heroes Season 1, which was $59.99, now $24.99, or $22.99 for members -- before the 10% or 15% off coupon code!

Not sure what to get him?  War movies are a guy thing... or pick up a CD compilation from the decade when he was in high school.  Now That's What I Call the 80s is $14.09, or $12.68 for members (before the coupon code).  It includes 20 tracks from artists like Michael Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, David Bowie, and Men at Work.


Be sure the items you choose say that they "ship in 24 hours" to be sure they'll get there before Father's Day!

Cologne and Aftershave -- Recommended Merchant:  FragranceX (5% cash back)
Does your guy have a "signature scent"?  Or maybe he doesn't but you'd like him to!  ;)  FragranceX, at 5% cashback, offers free shipping on all orders with coupon code FREE!


Get the Curve Cologne for Men Gift Set, which includes a 2.5 oz cologne spray, a 2.5 oz skin soother, and a daily deodorant stick for $22.95 shipped after the coupon code (and before cash back)!  It retails for $40!


Acqua di Gio by Giorgio Armani, which some say is the most popular scent for men today, is available in a 1 oz spray for $34.44 shipped (before cashback) -- 23% off retail!


Great discount prices on everything you need to make your guy smell good -- plus 5% cashback and free shipping:  Check out FragranceX.com!


Sports and Concert Tickets -- Recommended Merchant:  StubHub (5% cash back for a limited time)

It's not always easy to find tickets to your favorite sporting event or concert -- those things sell out fast!  But with StubHub.com, you can find tickets that you won't find anywhere else!

If there's a famous sports rivalry that always sells out, you can find tickets here!  Or you may prefer to give Dad a gift certificate to StubHub, so he can choose the date.  Your guy will be thrilled to see all of the tickets to choose from at StubHub, and you'll enjoy the 5% cash back!

Houston Astros tickets start at $2; Atlanta Braves at $1!  Metallica concert tickets start at $25, depending on the date/location, or if Dad "might be a redneck," Jeff Foxworthy tickets are $28 and up!  Just plug in your city, or your team or artist name, and see what StubHub has to offer!


Magazine Subscriptions -- Recommended Merchant:  BestDealMagazines (10% cash back)

You and I know that magazines make cheap gifts...but Dad doesn't care when he's getting a year's subscription to a magazine that he'll enjoy all year long!  If your guy is into business, hobbies, health, sports, home improvement -- BestDealMagazines has great titles at super prices, no tax or shipping costs, plus 10% cash back!  And, to sweeten the deal even further, we have lots of coupon codes for you on titles that Dad will love:


Code ESPN takes 50% off ESPN Magazine, making it $7.49 for one year (26 issues)
Code SPORT takes 65% off Sporting News, making it $7.00 for one year (28 issues)
Code MJ20 takes 20% off Men's Journal, making it $3.75 for one year (12 issues)
Code WOOD takes 18% off Woodcraft Magazine, making it $4.88 for one year (6 issues)
Code PACK takes 18% off Backpacker, making it $3.85 for one year (9 issues)
Code RIDER takes 18% off Rider (motorcycling), making it $4.88 for one year (12 issues)
Code CAMPING takes 18% off Camping Life, making it $4.88 for one year (8 issues)
Code QUICKREW15 takes 15% off any other title (except a few marked as coupon-ineligible)

Note:  Limit one coupon per order; if you want to buy more than one of these titles, please place separate orders, starting by clicking through QRs link to BestDealMagazines each time.


Gift Certificates:  Recommended Merchant -- Amazon.com

If you've read through this guide and you STILL have no idea what to get Dad, you can always let him choose for himself!  With an Amazon gift certificate, he can choose from about 27 trillion products (give or take), most of which qualify for free shipping on $25 orders.  Plus, you can opt to have the gift certificate sent to her by email, saving you postage and time (yes, Mr. or Ms. Procrastinator, I'm talking to you!).


Get Shopping!  Time's Running Out!

Those are all the Father's Day gift suggestions we have for you today!  If you have a specific product in mind and need help finding the lowest price including cashback from QuickRewards, just email and we'll try to help!  Just remember, put it off much longer and you'll be looking at more expensive expedited shipping charges!  Last note, and this is an important one:  after ordering from any of the links in this message you'll need to forward your order confirmation email to support for cashback credit.  Just takes a second, and it helps us ensure that your account is accurately credited.


Thanks for your continued support of QuickRewards.net, where we work hard to live up to our name!

Happy Mother's Day from QuickRewards.net!

QuickRewards.net would like to wish each and every mom out there a very happy Mother's Day today!  Take the day off (I know I am!) -- you deserve it!

Hope you have a great day!

Printable Coupons, Including Free 2-Piece Grilled Chicken Meal at KFC From Oprah

Folks, you will want to print this coupon out!

Oprah and KFC have a promo where you can print out a coupon for a FREE 2-piece Grilled Chicken Meal (two pieces of chicken, two sides and a biscuit, totally free), no purchase required!

The catch:  you have to print the coupon out by tomorrow, it expires on 5/19, and it's not valid on Mother's Day.  Not much of a catch, huh?  ;)

We can't give you QR credit for this coupon, but you CAN receive $0.01 for every coupon you print from our link here and then redeem in-store or in-restaurant!  (There are some great coupons in there, too, including $1 off one box of various Kellogg's cereals!)

QuickRewards.net Mother's Day Gift Guide

The clock is ticking -- if you haven't ordered your Mother's Day gifts yet for Mom, Mother-in-Law, Grandma, or The Wife, you're running out of time, especially if you want to avoid having to pay extra for expedited shipping!

Maybe you're not sure what to buy...or maybe you just don't have the time to go bargain-hunting.  Well, we've got ya covered here at QuickRewards.net:  here's our list of Mother's Day gift suggestions from some of the merchants we love.

Forward your order confirmation email to support for cashback credit after shopping through these links!  And order by Sunday for standard delivery before Mother's Day!

Fine Jewelry -- Recommended Merchant:  Zales.com (6% cashback for a limited time)

If it glimmers, glitters, or glistens, you know she'll love it...and when she sees the Zales box, she'll think you spent more than you really did! 

Order this weekend for free shipping on $49+ orders, plus save an additional $10 off a $100 order with coupon code APR0910AFF or a WHOPPING $50 off $200 with coupon code SPECIAL50AFF !!  Most clearance items will come down by 20% automatically when you add them to your cart, too!

If you've always thought Zales was out of your budget, it's time to think again -- they have gift ideas starting at just $12.99 for a beautiful pair of 9 to 9.5 mm Cultured Freshwater Pearl Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver!

A beautiful product at a super price, this Cushion-Cut Blue Topaz Bracelet in Sterling Silver with Diamond Accents was just marked down from $199.99 to $99.99 shipped for free!  The bracelet measures 7" in length and these are genuine, not lab-created, blue topaz stones!


I also love this:  a 1/4 CT. T.W. Diamond Heart with Teardrop Pendant in 10K White Gold.  It comes on an 18" chain and was originally $199.99, but is now just $79.99 shipped free!  I'll spend $20.01 more, though, so I can use the $10 off coupon code.  ;)  These aren't CZ's, y'all, they're real diamonds.  At this price!  Can ya believe it?  And 10K white gold, too!

Many other beautiful pieces of jewelry to choose from, to fit ANY budget -- check out Zales.com!


Flowers -- Recommended Merchant:  1800Flowers.com (6% cash back)

It's traditional, and it's a safe bet because all moms love 'em -- you can't go wrong with flowers!  Use this link and pay by PayPal, and you'll get 15% off your order!  Or choose from one of these other two coupons:  code QUICKREW for 10% off your order (using any payment method), or coupon code MOM for $15 off when ordering two Mother's Day gifts! 

Isn't this beautiful?  It's called the More for Moms Roses bouquet and it includes TWO dozen roses, a premium pink vase (a $12.99 value), AND Harry London gourmet chocolates...for just $29.99!  (No further discounts apply...but it's a great value already, dontcha think?) 



Here's one that you CAN use combine with the 15% off with PayPal promo, or one of the other two coupon codes:  Basket of Spring for Mom was $39.99, but it's marked down to $29.99!  Pay with PayPal and it's half off THAT!  How can you pass it up?  It's one of 1800Flowers' 30 Gifts Under $30!  29 others to choose from!


Sweets -- Recommended Merchant:  David's Cookies (5.5% cash back)

Of course, nobody bakes like Mom...but David comes really close!  Take 15% off your order with coupon code MAYDAY09LS (good through Mother's Day)!  They only charge $4.95 flat-rate shipping and most items ship 2nd day air.  On a $33 order, using the 15% off code is like getting free shipping!

My mouth's watering just looking at these!  This is a Two Pound Tin of Fresh Baked Decadent Cookies (and they really are decadent -- thick, rich, and delicious!), and they're just $34.95 before the coupon and cash back!  (They have a sugar-free version for the same price -- look under Special Diets if Mom/Grandma's diabetic or watching her girlish figure!)

Another way to get fresh-baked David's Cookies goodness is to bake 'em yourself -- get SIX Pounds of Preformed Cookie Dough (choose from 32 different dough flavor combinations using the dropdown menu) for just $42.95 before the coupon and cashback!

David's has more than cookies -- like, for example, cheesecakes, brownies, and crumb cakes.  See for yourself!


Personalized Gifts -- Recommended Merchant:  Personalization Mall ($5 cash back per order)

You're not fooling Mom with that box of drugstore candy you picked up on the way over.  She knows you didn't plan ahead!  But with a personalized gift, she knows you gave your gift -- and her -- a lot of thought beforehand.  Personalization Mall offers more personalized gifts than you can imagine:  frames, mugs, plaques, throws, and much more!  And, if you order by Sunday, you'll get it by Mother's Day with standard shipping!  Make sure your item says that it ships in 1-2 days!


Grandma, Granny, Nana, whatever you call her, you can personalize a t-shirt with her nickname and all the grandkids' names on it and still get it there by Mother's Day if you hurry!  This one's called All Our Hearts Adult T-Shirt (search for item# 9013T ), and it's just $19.95!

Need a present for a new mom?  This would be a beautiful gift:  First Mother's Day Personalized Frame is 8x10 with room for a 4x6 picture, and you can personalize all three lines of text the way you'd like.  It's just $24.95 (search for item# 6786 ).

Browse through the whole selection of beautiful personalized gifts at Personalization Mall -- lots to choose from and you'll receive $5 cashback per order!


Books, Movies, and Music -- Recommended Merchant:  Barnes and Noble (4.2% cash back)

She has a sense of humor.  She likes romance novels.  She's a former (or current!) disco queen.  That's all you need to know -- Barnes and Noble's Mother's Day Gift Finder will do the rest, and at savings of up to 40%!  Plus, when you order by Saturday and use coupon code H4E7B3W you'll get an additional 20% off the price of one item...and $25+ orders ship free!  Just be sure your items say that they "ship in 24 hours" and order this weekend, so they'll be delivered in time!

Some of Becky's Favorite Things at Barnes and Noble (honey, you reading this?):

I LOVE this Bella Floral Ensemble for $24.00 (before coupon).  Yes, it's expensive for stationery, which is exactly why I wouldn't buy it for myself but would love it as a gift!  There are ten notes in rose and ten in green, and the envelopes are foil-lined (plus the box is beautiful).


The Brian Regan Live CD ($16.99 before the coupon) is full of his classic comedy routines.  I have some of the tracks on my iPhone but I want the whole CD!  The guy makes me laugh 'til I cry, and his material is all 100% rated-G...listen to it with the kids (my kids love him!) or with your parents, without blushing or having to apologize for "blue" content!  Check him out on YouTube and you'll want this CD, too!

Check out the full selection of items carried by Barnes and Noble and you'll be sure to find SOMETHING your Mom would love!  (P.S. -- they're still offering a year's subscription to Redbook magazine for just 99 cents with no shipping cost!)


Cosmetics, Fragrance, Bath & Body -- Recommended Merchant:  ULTA Beauty (3.5% cash back)

Bare Escentuals.  Smashbox.  Estee Lauder.  Clinique.  Big names in cosmetics, and ULTA Beauty carries all of 'em and more!  Does Mom have a favorite fragrance?  Marc Jacobs' Daisy, Shalimar, Red Door...?  ULTA carries those and more, too!  Get a free tote ($40 value) with any $30 or more fragrance purchase, no coupon required!  And, through Saturday, all ULTA orders of $25 or more ship free with promo code 33055 -- buy through noon (CT) on Monday for standard shipping before Mother's Day!

This is really unique and so cute!  It's a Demilights Candle in Cherry Vanilla, and it's just $6.49!  It's also available in Tahitian Vanilla and Creme Brulee.  It's not clear what size it is, so you may want to buy more than one in case they're small!


How does three full-size bath products plus a floral tote for just $15 sound?  It's a $41 value:  the Coconut Lime Bath Spring 3-Piece Set.  It's actually four pieces including the tote!  Adorable and the kind of thing some moms won't buy for themselves!

See all of the great items ULTA has to offer...and remember to order by Saturday if you want free shipping on $25 orders!


Sleepwear, Clothing, Home Items, and More -- Recommended Merchant:  Kohls (3.2% cash back)

Well, you COULD go to the department store yourself:  fight traffic, find that what you wanted to buy was out of stock, pick some second- or third-choice gift, wait in line to pay for it...and maybe catch swine flu for your trouble!  Or, you could spend $4.95 on standard shipping at Kohls.com and buy exactly what she wants (and earn 3.2% cash back) while still in your jammies!  Order by 11pm ET on Sunday for standard shipping by Mother's Day!

You know those Power Hours specials Kohls does sometimes for night owls and early birds?  Well, Kohls is doing Power Hours deals all day long today and Saturday!  Some of the highlights include an extra 15% off select sandals already 50-55% off, 50-60% off select purses and wallets, 55-60% off select towels, and 15-20% off select kitchen electrics!  (Here's a tip, though, fellas:  if you buy your wife an iron for Mother's Day, she's likely to hit you with it!)


What mom wouldn't love this Rosetti Crochet Buckle Tote, which comes with a coordinating umbrella, on sale from $55 to $27.50?  With silver-tone accents, it's available in bone (my fave) and taupe.



I SO want want one of these!  Have been watching them and this is the lowest price I've ever seen:  the Cool Zone Down-Alternative Standard Pillow is 60% off the regular price, now just $16!  It's made of some kind of magical material that stays cool throughout the night (awesome for hot flashes!), plus it's hypo-allergenic which is perfect for asthma and allergy sufferers!

Want more ideas?  See Kohl's Mother's Day Gift Guide here, and remember to order by Sunday night for standard delivery by Mother's Day!


Gift Certificates:  Recommended Merchant -- Amazon.com

If you've read through this guide and you STILL have no idea what to get Mom, you can always let her choose for herself!  With an Amazon gift certificate, she can choose from about 27 trillion products (give or take), most of which qualify for free shipping on $25 orders.  Plus, you can opt to have the gift certificate sent to her by email, saving you postage and time (yes, Mr. or Ms. Procrastinator, I'm talking to you!).


Get Shopping!  Time's Running Out!

Those are all the Mother's Day gift suggestions we have for you today!  If you have a specific product in mind and need help finding the lowest price including cashback from QuickRewards, just email and we'll try to help!  Just remember, put it off much longer and you'll be looking at more expensive expedited shipping charges!  Last note, and this is an important one:  after ordering from any of the links in this message and you'll need to forward your order confirmation email to support for cashback credit.  Just takes a second, and it helps us ensure that your account is accurately credited.


Thanks for your continued support of QuickRewards.net, where we work hard to live up to our name!

QuickRewards.net's Birthday Bunch

Hey, guys -- quick non-shopping-related post here:

Would you like to get a shout-out on the blog on your birthday?  Enter your birthday in my calendar here (you can keep your age private) and I'll post a happy birthday message for you here on QRDeals with your first name and last initial on your special day.

No worries if you don't want to join the QR Birthday Bunch -- I just thought it would be fun!

Just FYI -- my birthday's in December, Dmitry's is in June, and I don't know when MacGruber's -- I mean, EUGENE's birthday is!  ;)

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At the top left of this page, you'll see a box where you can enter your email address to receive notifications when I've added a new post to the blog.  Only takes a second to sign up and confirm!

This link was recently updated thanks to Google's purchase of the Feedburner service -- if you had signed up to receive email updates in the past, you'll need to sign up again.  (I'm sorry!  I had to do it, too!  But it only takes a minute and it's pretty painless, I promise!)

I hope this helps you stay on top of the deals...nothing worse than hearing about a great deal a little too late!  ;)

REMINDER -- Through 12/24!: Announcing QuickRewards.net's Holiday Promotions -- COMMENT HERE FOR CONTEST ENTRY!

1. Holiday Blankets for Project Linus

Finish off your holiday shopping while helping a good cause!

Between December 16th and December 24th, for each order of $10 or more placed through the QuickRewards.net website, QR will donate 25 cents to Project Linus.

Project Linus is a 100% volunteer-run non-profit organization established in 1995, which currently operates 384 chapters nationwide with the mission "to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer 'blanketeers.'" Over two million blankets have been donated and distributed by Project Linus since the program began.

QuickRewards.net has been a proud supporter of the San Jose, CA chapter of Project Linus since 2007. Members can also choose to donate all or part of their QuickRewards earnings to Project Linus by selecting this redemption in the Cashout store.

All orders placed through QuickRewards.net's shopping section, including purchases of gift cards, iTunes, and eBay, will qualify for this promotion as long as they are in the amount of $10 or more.

Help a child in need, while you finish off your holiday shopping, at QuickRewards.net!


2. Shop Talk Contest

Whether you're doing some shopping, or just making your wish list, come back to this post and leave a comment every day for a chance to win one of 25 $1 QuickRewards account credits to be chosen at random from blog commenters!  The contest will run from 12:01am on 12/16 through 11:59pm ET on December 24th. Winners will be announced on the blog on or about 12/28, and their accounts will be credited immediately afterward. Limit one comment on the contest post per member per day. No purchase is necessary to participate in the contest -- remember to enter daily!



Thank you for your support of Project Linus, and good luck with the Shop Talk contest! The staff of QuickRewards.net wishes you and your family a safe and happy holiday!

QuickRewards.net Elite Membership Program

If you're not a member of QuickRewards.net yet, I have another reason for you to join:  QR has just announced a new, 100% free, Elite membership program to reward its faithful shoppers and/or survey respondents!  Here's the announcement -- post a comment if you have any questions and I'll do my best to get 'em answered for you!  And if you'd like to sign up for QuickRewards, here's the link to click!

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Introducing QuickRewards.net's New Elite Membership Program!

In appreciation of your loyalty, QuickRewards wants to reward you even more!

Beginning October 1, 2008, QuickRewards will be rewarding select members with the status of QuickRewards Elite Membership.

QuickRewards Elite, a 100% free benefit for our most loyal members,  offers the following benefits:

• The ability to cash out QR Tokens for gift certificates
• Double tokens every month no matter what you earn monthly (no need to earn $50 in two months for it to double)
• 10% bonus* on all shopping cashback earned following the fifth purchase each quarter
• Special contests for Elite members only
• Limited-time promotions for Elite members only, such as cashback and survey bonuses
• Advance notice of sales
• And other surprises and gifts for Elite Members only!

To achieve QuickRewards Elite Membership status, you must meet ONE of the following qualifications:

• Be a current member of the QuickRewards.net Frequent Shopper Program (with at least one order in September)

OR

• Have completed 75 or more surveys of any type (OTX, Greenfield, and targeted) through QuickRewards in the time period of July 1 through September 30

OR

• Have made five purchases (at least 3 must be over $10) through QuickRewards between July 1 and September 30

OR

• Have been a member of QuickRewards.net since 2002 or 2003 and request to join the program before its official launch on October 1, despite not meeting any of the above requirements.

To maintain Elite Membership, members must continue to meet the requirements of either 5 purchases (at least 3 must be over $10) or 75 surveys (combination of OTX, Greenfield and targeted) each quarter.


Interested? If you meet any of the above qualifications, and you would like to request Elite Membership status, simply send an email to support@quickrewards.net with the subject line, "Elite."

QuickRewards appreciates your loyalty and as always, is at your service!


Terms:
1. Ebay and iTunes orders have to be over $10 to count toward the 5 required orders to maintain Elite membership.  For all other merchants, at least 3 out of the 5 required orders must be over $10 before shipping/taxes/coupons.
2.  Orders and surveys are counted toward the requirements of the quarter in which they were completed (although due to crediting delays they may not credit until after several days after the quarter ends).
3.  Failure to meet the requirements for one quarter will result in a loss of Elite privileges for the next quarter.  If you meet the requirements again, you will be reinstated into the Elite program the following quarter. Grace periods are only given on a case-by-case basis upon request.
4.  Surveys that are manually credited do not count towards the 75 required surveys to maintain the membership.
5.  Quarter 1 is defined as JAN/FEB/MARCH, Quarter 2 is APRIL/MAY/JUNE, Quarter 3 is JULY/AUG/SEPT and Quarter 4 is OCT/NOV/DEC.
6.  Shopping orders that are returned or canceled will not count towards the minimum required to maintain the membership.
7. QuickRewards reserves the right to cancel the Elite membership program, change its program benefits or requirements, or ban a member from the Elite program any time.

*Within two weeks after the end of a quarter, Elite Members will receive a bonus of 10% extra cashback earned on all orders placed after meeting the five order requirement. This bonus is an extra 10% of your cash back earned, not an additional 10% added to the merchant's cashback rate.  Note that the 10% bonus will not apply to  purchases made at a few merchants, including merchants that pay 1% or less in cashback rates.

QuickRewards Merchants That Accept PayPal

Interested in taking advantage of QuickRewards' Double Shopping Bonus (up to $1) promotion this week but you don't have a credit or debit card?

Here are some of our popular merchants that accept PayPal, and QuickRewards.net's cashback rates for those merchants:

1800Flowers:  6%
Avon: 5.5%
Barnes and Noble: 4.2% (free shipping on $25 orders, too)
Best Deal Magazines:   10%
Buy.com:  2.1%
Cooking.com:  4.5%
Drugstore.com:   6.5%
eBags:  7%
eBay:  Around 2% (see QR for details)
iTunes:  3.3%
PETCO:  5.3%
Shoebuy:  12% (free shipping on all orders, too)
Sports Authority:  3.5%
ToysRUs:  2.1%


A complete directory of PayPal merchants can be found here.

An idea that'll help you take advantage of the $1 cashback bonus:  Use the above link to BestDealMagazines (10% cash back) and pick any three of their 56 magazines priced at $4.69.  These include titles like Ebony, Guideposts, Mountain Living, Playstation 2, Speedway Illustrated, and Working Mother.  Use QR's exclusive coupon code QUICKREW15 for 15% off.  Your total will be $11.96, which you can pay for with PayPal.  You'll get 10% cash back from QR, or $1.19, plus you can request Double Cashback Up to $1, which'll bring your cashback to $2.19.  Three magazine subscriptions after cashback will be $9.77!

Deals I Found For You!

Hi, all!  I had been posting my responses to your deal requests in the comments to that post, but they get buried under all the other comments there and I wanted to be sure others were able to see (and maybe take advantage of) my legwork!  Hey, serious deal-hunting takes time!

Here's a summary of some of the recent deals I've found at your request:


8/18/08 request:  Birthday flowers delivered on Fri or Sat for the cheapest out of pocket.

$34.98 ($33.88 after QR cashback).  On QR's FTD page click Coupons then click through the 10% off Birthday link (this also activates your 5.5% cash back).  Sort by lowest price.  Two options are $19.99 without vase (Sweetheart Mixed Rose Bouquet and Dreamland Pink Bouquet).  Choose Friday delivery (Saturday's $15 more).
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$39.48 ($37.95 after QR cashback).  On QR's 1800 Flowers page click Coupons then click through the 15% off link (also activating  6% cash back) -- it says to enter BIRTHDAY15 at checkout (expires 8/31; we have a 10% off code QUICKREW you can use after that date).  Use the dropdown menu to sort by lowest price.  There are several options for $29.99 (I liked the Basketful of Daisies on page two).  Delivery charge is the same for Fri or Sat.

8/15/08 request:  Stride Rite Nickelodeon Slimers kids' shoes as cheap as possible (they're $50 in stores because they just came out).

$38.25 after QR cashback.  Click through QR's Shoes.com link (it's the one on the right) to activate 10% cash back.  Search for Stride Rite Slimer.  There are several styles for boys and girls, they're either $48 or $50 depending on the style.  Use code BTS08 for 15% off at checkout (hurry, it expires 8/31).  No tax and shipping's free (both ways if the shoes don't fit).  I priced the $50 one.

Keep those deal requests coming, and I'll keep updating this post!  Thanks to all for your amazing support of QuickRewards.net!

Help Me Find a Deal!

This blog is all about shopping, and not only do I want to present to you interesting items or good sales that I've come across, but I also want to help you find what YOU really need, and at the best price possible, including QuickRewards.net cash back!

So, this post, "Help Me Find a Deal!" is for just that.

Leave a comment with as much detail as you can about what you want to buy, how fast you need it, and what the most is that you want to spend out of pocket...and I'll do my best to find what you want at the best price!

Example:  "I need a nice digital camera under $100, and if possible, I need it by Saturday."

Example:  "My boss's birthday's coming up next week, and what do you get the guy who has everything, and on $30 or less?"

Example:  "My daughter wants a laptop for college with all the latest technology, and I can spend no more than $800.  She starts school in two weeks.  What are my options?"

Example:  "Okay, I really blew it with the wife last night.  I need to send flowers, and she loves yellow roses.  What can I get for under 50 bucks including shipping?"

I'll do the research and give you some options, with coupon codes if I can find them, and QR cash back.  This is the kind of challenge I really like -- so let me do the legwork for you!  Just leave a comment and I'll get right on it!

I look forward to hearing from you!