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clavus · 09-14-2009, 02:20 PM

Over the course of a year, I collected a few hundred dollars in gift cards. Here's how I leveraged them.

I negotiated a good deal on an efficient, front load washing machine. I agreed to apply for the store credit card and got even more discounted from my purchase. Note, I did not have to use the credit card. I just had to sign up.

The washer was part of a rebate program. So I got money back, AND I spend less on electricity, water and detergent when I launder.

But wait, there's more. The Public Utilities Commission was handing out $100 to people who allowed them to monitor their washing machine energy consumption for two weeks. I signed up!

So I ended up with TWO discounts, TWO rebates and a machine that costs less to run than my old machine.

kiYAI!

09-14-2009, 02:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
clavus pow! Location: NorCal	gift card Fu Over the course of a year, I collected a few hundred dollars in gift cards. Here's how I leveraged them. I negotiated a good deal on an efficient, front load washing machine. I agreed to apply for the store credit card and got even more discounted from my purchase. Note, I did not have to use the credit card. I just had to sign up. The washer was part of a rebate program. So I got money back, AND I spend less on electricity, water and detergent when I launder. But wait, there's more. The Public Utilities Commission was handing out $100 to people who allowed them to monitor their washing machine energy consumption for two weeks. I signed up! So I ended up with TWO discounts, TWO rebates and a machine that costs less to run than my old machine. kiYAI! __________________ Ass, gas or grass. Nobody rides for free.