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Alternatives to SD?

1,744 242 December 19, 2023 at 04:45 AM in Question
I've been using SD for almost 18 years and the deals really are lacking nowadays. What other websites are you recommending?
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12-23-2023 at 09:00 AM.
12-23-2023 at 09:00 AM.
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12-23-2023 at 11:37 AM.
12-23-2023 at 11:37 AM.
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Actually I think other sites may source their deals from SD. Peace

I was a Fatwallet fan back in the day.

Some smaller websites... probably, but not the larger commission-based outlets. I'm seeing a lot of great deals not featured on SD on these sites, and then, suddenly, same deals pop up in the SD new thread "finds". I do not mean the SD staff deal hunters, but serial SD deal posters. Also, price-watching web aggregators with massive databases regularly post incredible price drops on various items. Those using them professionally could make a fortune on eBay or elsewhere.

No, not the FW, of course. Smilie
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12-26-2023 at 03:34 PM.
12-26-2023 at 03:34 PM.
Quote from Rokket :
Actually I think other sites may source their deals from SD. Peace

I was a Fatwallet fan back in the day.

Oh wow, FW can be mentioned by name now. I forget what we used to call it... Obese pocketbook?

Truth be told, I got some baller deals on FW back in the day that I think edged even SD. But the site got worse and worse and then SD got better. I think SD was better organized with the deal displays and what not.

I know we'll continue to see truly SDs from time to time, but it won't ever be like the heyday of the 2000s. Newegg and their FAR clearance sales before they charged sales tax. I could squeeze out a few cents on the purchases with CC rewards and referral credits even after a postage stamp.
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12-31-2023 at 09:21 AM.
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12-31-2023 at 07:52 PM.
12-31-2023 at 07:52 PM.
Surprised nobody posted the obvious alternative to SD is North Dakota.
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12-31-2023 at 09:24 PM.
12-31-2023 at 09:24 PM.
Quote from SplendidHome1945 :
I've been using SD for almost 18 years and the deals really are lacking nowadays. What other websites are you recommending?
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01-01-2024 at 06:16 AM.
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Surprised nobody posted the obvious alternative to SD is North Dakota.
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01-01-2024 at 04:51 PM.
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It is! I know the site has suffered, but user submissions can fix that. This site is what we make it. I always tell people that if SD has helped them in any way then they should give back.

Would be nice to have something in place to teach noobs how to hunt for deals and pass on some of our knowledge.
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01-01-2024 at 05:42 PM.
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It is! I know the site has suffered, but user submissions can fix that. This site is what we make it. I always tell people that if SD has helped them in any way then they should give back.

Would be nice to have something in place to teach noobs how to hunt for deals and pass on some of our knowledge.
Why would anybody bother anymore when mods pull down posts that they don't make $$$ off of.
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01-01-2024 at 07:41 PM.
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Why would anybody bother anymore when mods pull down posts that they don't make $$$ off of.
We only remove posts that break the rules. They might not be perfect but the intent is to reduce spam.
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01-02-2024 at 08:34 AM.
01-02-2024 at 08:34 AM.
Quote from SplendidHome1945 :
I've been using SD for almost 18 years and the deals really are lacking nowadays.
That's just it. It's the lack of deals over the last few years now a website problem.
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01-02-2024 at 10:55 AM.
01-02-2024 at 10:55 AM.
Quote from zzyzzx :
That's just it. It's the lack of deals over the last few years now a website problem.
I think another problem is sooooo many people now have set up bots that automatically buy ALL of price mistakes to just resell them for profits :/
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01-02-2024 at 01:20 PM.
01-02-2024 at 01:20 PM.
Quote from pur :
We only remove posts that break the rules. They might not be perfect but the intent is to reduce spam.
I don't see how posting a deal for a inkbird thermometer would be spam. I really don't care but stumbled across it while looking for new probes for mine and found the upgraded unit with 50% off on AMZ. Pretty freaking slick imho.
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01-02-2024 at 02:20 PM.
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Quote from eekster :
I don't see how posting a deal for a inkbird thermometer would be spam. I really don't care but stumbled across it while looking for new probes for mine and found the upgraded unit with 50% off on AMZ. Pretty freaking slick imho.
It's usually because of a bad history with similar products on the forum. Some good deals unfortunately get thrown out with the bath water Frown
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I used to use Bing, for years. Only one account. Like $10/month earned.
Out of nowhere they emailed me and said I violated terms/rules and deactivated my account (with $10 they won't let me claim.) I emailed back asking for an explanation, no response.
Has this happened to anyone else??
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