Seller Refurbished Galaxy Note 3 for $250 (GSM unlocked)

If you can resist the very expensive temptation of the new Note 4 or Edge, and you can be happy with the previous generation Note 3, there’s a pretty tempting offer at the eBay Deals. It is the seller refurbished Galaxy Note 3 offered for $250 (was $295) with free shipping by eBay seller “bidallies” (98.4%) with a limit of five per buyer. Over 7200 of them got sold from this offer so far according to the stats over there. [Price Updated here 5/20/15]

This is described as a B+ Stock, so don’t expect cosmetic perfection. This is model N900, with 32GB on-board storage, factory unlocked, GSM. No contract, which is what makes it tempting. You can use it as a Wifi-only device, or with any compatible GSM provider. The all-important S-Pen and other accessories are included.

May 20, 2015 Filed Under: android Tagged With: , , , , ,

Used Samsung Galaxy S3 (Freedom Pop) for $90

If you are looking for the Samsung Galaxy S3 to use as a media player or for experimentation or as a phone with a low cost monthly fee, for a limited time, Groupon Goods is offering the certified pre-owned Samsung Galaxy S3 for the Freedom Pop network, in either blue or white, for $90 with free shipping, with free returns, and a 90 day warranty from Freedom Pop (warranty not from Samsung).

This is a 4G LTE phone which is good, because the Sprint 4G WiMax service that Freedompop relies on is being dismantled and will be dead as a doornail before the end of 2015. Freedompop’s monthly plans include a free option, but when you activate, pay attention to the various 30-day premium feature free trials. If any of those are activated and you don’t need them, you have to manually turn them off if you don’t want to pay any monthly fees. And if that fails, you can always contact customer service and ask them to reverse free-trial-gone-wild charges.

NOTE: this phone is locked to Freedompop. They are the only cellular provider for it. However, you can use it with any Wifi network if you don’t need cellular service.

May 18, 2015 Filed Under: android Tagged With: , , ,

AMEX Offers: Spend $5+ at iTunes, Get $5 back

If you have an American Express card, check your latest AMEX offers! Among them is a new one from iTunes, if you spend $5 or more, you will receive $5 back as a statement credit. This can be used once per account and expires 8/31/15. Items must be delivered before then, so don’t use it on long term pre-orders. You must purchase content at iTunes, not gift cards, and not Apple devices or hardware. Terms and conditions are after the break for your convenience:

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May 13, 2015 Filed Under: shopping Tagged With: , ,

LG Volt 4G LTE (Sprint or Virgin) for $80 [no contract]

On the prepaid smartphone front, the LG Volt 4G LTE smartphone is available for $80 at Virgin Mobile (USA) and also for the newer Sprint Prepaid Service. Since you own the phone immediately, you can also use it as a Wifi-only device without a plan.

It has a 4.7-inch quarter-HD (not quad HD) IPS display (960 x 540 resolution) with Gorilla glass, Android 4.4 out of the box, Snapdragon processor, microSD (up to 32GB) and such. It averages 4.1 at VM based on 460+ customer reviews and 4.2 out of 5 based on 1300+ customer reviews over at Amazon.

May 11, 2015 Filed Under: android Tagged With: , , ,

Refurbished Samsung Galaxy S4 (Verizon) for $170

The smartphone offers never stop on eBay and with good reason, since we now have many capable smartphone generations, especially if you don’t “must have” the latest model. Especially in the case of the Galaxy flagships since the new S6s don’t have microSD and don’t have removable battery. So, among the latest offers, the seller refurbished Samsung Galaxy S4, model i545, for the Verizon Wireless network, is offered for $170 with free shipping, in black or white, by eBay seller “BidAllies” (98.5%). Over 2600 units got sold from this listing so far.

Since this is on Verizon, you don’t have the network flexibility of a GSM phone, so the price is lower. It has 16GB on-board storage, and no contract!

May 11, 2015 Filed Under: android Tagged With: , , , , ,

May 12-18: six bonus stars if you purchase two of the same

It’s raining Starbucks promotions these days! A new one just came out via email. For this one (if you are part of the Starbucks Rewards program) you have to manually enter because you have a choice. You have to purchase two of the same item between May 12-18 in 2015. You have to pre-select, either two Flat Whites, or two Breakfast Sandwiches or two Frappuccino blended beverages. If you buy two or more, you will receive six bonus stars at the end of this promotion (in addition to the regular star for each purchase). You must take action by selecting one of the three offers for this to activate!

May 11, 2015 Filed Under: shopping Tagged With: ,

Refurbished 8GB iPhone 4 (Verizon) for $50

If you are looking for a basic iPhone, among the latest offers on eBay, you can get the seller refurbished 8GB iPhone 4 for $50 with free shipping, with a limit of five per buyer, from eBay seller “BidAllies” (98.5%). Over 10,000 units sold so far from this eBay listing.

This is a Verizon iPhone, noted as a “B+ stock”, in the black color scheme. No contract. Keep in mind, this is an older model, so you can’t upgrade to the latest iOS version (goes up to iOS 7, not 8). No contract – you own it right away.

May 11, 2015 Filed Under: smartphones Tagged With: , , , ,

Refurbished HTC One M8 (Verizon, no contract) for $220

If you are comfortable with the increased risk of seller refurbished smartphones, last year’s HTC One flagship, the M8 is currently offered seller-refurbished, unlocked for the Verizon network, with clean ESN for $220 with free shipping by eBay seller “GuaranteeCellular” (98.9%) with three color choices and a limit of five per customer. They offer a 14-day money back warranty (with approved RMA). No contract!

As it is often the case, carrier-centric phones go for less than unlocked GSM phones since you have a lot more options and flexibility with GSM. But if you want to use this as a Wifi-only device, that’s a discount!

May 11, 2015 Filed Under: android Tagged With: , , , , , ,

Roku 3 (second generation) for $90, first generation for $80

If you don’t need the voice search feature on the remote control, the first generation Roku 3 streaming box is now down to $80 at amazon.com. This is plenty fast for video streaming purposes, flying over the menus compared to some of the older Roku streaming boxes. The voice search feature is accessible through the Roku mobile apps anyway if you want to see that. But if you prefer the latest model, the second generation Roku 3 is also on sale, going for $90, down from the starting price of $100.

May 9, 2015 Filed Under: tech Tagged With: ,

Mad Catz Strikem Bluetooth Keyboard for $70

If you are looking for a versatile bluetooth keyboard to use with multiple tablets and smartphones and easy switch between them, the Mad Catz Strikem Bluetooth Keyboard is now on sale for $70 at amazon.com with a limit of five per customer. This has all kinds of features and controls, from faux-mice buttons, to media controls, and such. Keep in mind though, as with most mobile keyboards, space is at a premium, so it’s a matter of convenience over a full size keyboard.

May 9, 2015 Filed Under: tech Tagged With: , ,

Refurbished HTC One Mini for $145 (GSM unlocked, no contract)

If you are comfortable buying seller-refurbished smartphones with their increased risks (versus new or manufacturer refurbished), among the latest eBay offers, you can get the seller refurbished HTC One Mini for $145 with free shipping with a limit of five per buyer. This is currently a GSM unlocked smartphone, which used to be an AT&T phone. No contract, you own the phone right away and you can use it with any GSM provider of your choice or just keep it as a Wifi-only option.

Keep in mind, Mini in this case also refers to the specs. It is not the original One flagship internals on a smaller phone. For example, this Mini is powered by the Snapdragon 400. It has a 4.3-inch screen.

May 7, 2015 Filed Under: android Tagged With: , , , , , , ,

May 10-16: Buy $100+ in Nike Gift Cards, get $20 Gift Card via EasyRebate

For the brick and mortar shopping week of May 10 until the close of business on Saturday May 16 (in 2015) at Staples stores, if you purchase $100 or more in Nike gift cards, you can receive a $20 prepaid VISA gift card via Easy Rebate. Easy Rebates can be submitted online, using just information from your cash register receipt – you don’t need to mail anything! This must be done in a single transaction and the offer is limit one per household during this promotional period.

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May 7, 2015 Filed Under: shopping Tagged With: , , ,

Free e-book: “The Book of Tea” by Kakuzo Okakura

We are big fans of tea here, so it shouldn’t come to you as a surprise that we have a deal on a tea book. Well, it’s free at the moment! So you don’t even have to use a slot from your Kindle Unlimited library. It is The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura, 44 pages long. If you have Kindle Unlimited, you can listen to the narration for free. This is a public domain book.

Speaking of free e-books, the “The Pattern Ship” (The Pattern Universe Book 1) is currently free for a limited time, a 183 pager by Tobias Roote. There are four books in the series so far, and three of them are part of Kindle Unlimited program with free narration even.

UPDATE: here comes another promising e-book that is free for a limited time, the “Shelve Under C: A Tale of Used Books and Cats (Turning Pages Book 1)” by Jenny Kalahar (178 pages). The book averages 4.6/5 based on 49 customer reviews.

May 7, 2015 Filed Under: shopping Tagged With: , , ,

Three Boxes of 18ct Numi Organic Moroccan Mint Tea for $12 total

Numi is one of the premium brands of bagged tea, so it is nice to find a good sale on it, especially now that iced tea season is approaching! At the moment, three boxes of 18 count Numi Organic Moroccan Mint tea bags are on sale for just under $12 at Amazon.com. Or save an extra 5% off if you want to start a Subscribe-and-Save. So you get 54 Numi tea bags for $12 total. That’s pretty good!

Speaking of Numi, if you want to try a lot of their teas without buying many different boxes, their Numi Collection box featured 18 different teas for $5.50. You only get one of each kind, so it may not be a bad idea to buy two or three of these. You can save 5% more by putting it in Subscribe-and-Save and work around the Add-On Program requirement at the same time.

May 5, 2015 Filed Under: shopping Tagged With: ,

Used AmazonBasics Indoor HDTV Antenna for $28

The AmazonBasics indoor HDTV antenna with 50 mile range goes for $48 in new condition, but if you are comfortable buying used electronics, you can get it for around $28 in “Used – Very Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals. Since there are many listings at this condition, it is possible that the price will drop further down, so you may want to keep an eye out for them (for further discounts) if interested.

May 4, 2015 Filed Under: tech Tagged With: , ,