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GIVEAWAY: Win $150 from Ebates!

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UPDATE: GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED! The winner is Jessicainstcharles!

It’s giveaway time again, Super-Couponers! When it comes to prizes, is there anything that beats CASH? One lucky reader will win $150 from Ebates!
(Yes… ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS!)
If you’ve never used Ebates, it’s easy – and it pays you back for shopping! Simply register for a FREE account, then log into your account before you shop online. Ebates will show you what cash-back percentage you’ll receive when you shop. As an added bonus, you’ll also get a FREE $10 gift card to the store of your choice the first time you make a $25 purchase through Ebates. (I chose a $10 gift card to Target!)

If you’re shopping online for Valentine’s Day gifts, keep in mind that Ebates is offering double cash back at more than 15 online retailers, which you can check out at this link.

Now, here’s how to enter! There are TWO STEPS to entering to win!

FIRST: Register for a free Ebates account if you don’t already have one. If you do not have an Ebates account, you cannot win this prize, as the $150 will be deposited TO your Ebates account, then sent to you as a check.(Do not post your email address in the comments.)

SECOND: Post a reply in the comments under this article! This Ebates $150 Giveaway begins today, January 31st, 2013, and runs for one week. The giveaway will end on February 6th at 11:59pm CST, and on February 7th, one winner will be chosen via a random number generator!

How to use Ebates:

Here’s a quick overview of how to use Ebates. First, if you don’t have an Ebates account, create one online. It’s free! This is a great time to sign up too, because you’ll also get a FREE $10 gift card to the store of your choice once you make your first purchase of $25 or more through Ebates.

Once you’re signed up, any normal shopping you do online, at any of Ebates’ 1500 participating online retailers, will earn you cash back! But here’s what you need to remember – you MUST log into Ebates FIRST, then select your online store. If you don’t do this, Ebates can’t track your purchase and award your cash-back bonus.

Pretty much every major department store online participates in Ebates – Kohls, JC Penney, Macy’s, Target and more – even shopping site you might not think of too, like Ebay! I’ve gotten into the habit of logging into Ebates before I look to buy anything online, because so many stores participate in Ebates.

So, come along with me and I’ll show you how it works! Recently, I wanted to buy something from Radio Shack. Instead of battling crowds, I decided to do that online. First, I logged in to Ebates:

Then, I went to the “Shop All Stores” link at the top left side of the page. I searched by “R” to bring up the stores that begin with R:

There’s Radio Shack – and it shows that I’ll get 5% cash back for shopping there. When I clicked Radio Shack, Ebates popped up a message that it was tracking the purchase, and then it sent me to Radio Shack’s website.

From here, I shopped as I normally would. But any purchases I made earned me 5%. And don’t you know know I wanted to get 5% cash-back bonus on this…

The cash-back bonus is usually posted to your Ebates account anywhere from 2 to 30 days after you shop. If you forget to shop through Ebates, you cannot get the cash-back bonus, so remember to log in first before you shop online. If you switch stores, you will also need to go back to Ebates, then search for the next site (if I decide to shop at Jelly Belly next, I’ll go back to Ebates, search the “J’s”, and choose that store) so it can credit my cash back bonus again.

That’s it! Ebates cash-back bonuses are issued quarterly via a check mailed to your home, or you can choose to receive the cash via Paypal.

More About Ebates:

– Great Sign Up Bonus – New Ebates members receive a $10 gift card after making their first purchase of $25 or more!

– Earn Double Cash Back at over 15 stores for Valentine’s Day, plus coupons, and free shipping offers!

– Cash Back is the bread and butter of what Ebates is about! We pay our members to shop online. Imagine how much that adds up!

Valentine’s Day Ebates Deals:

– 6% Cash Back at Kohls
– 8% Cash Back at JC Penney
– 8% Cash Back at Sephora
– 4% Cash Back at Victoria’s Secret
– Free Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12 Hour Primer with $25+ order at Sephora, plus 8.0% Cash Back.
– Save 15% off order of $60 at Godiva, plus 8.0% Cash Back.
– Free 8-Piece Valentine’s Day Gift and Free shipping with $29.50+ order at Elizabeth Arden, plus 9.0% Cash Back.
– Wear Red Sale at Macys! – Extra 15% or 10% off, plus 6.0% Cash Back.

Legal: This giveaway is sponsored by Ebates. Responding to this post with a comment qualifies readers to enter. Duplicate posts do not increase chances of winning. The contest began at midnight CST on January 31st, 2013 and will end at 11:59pm CST on February 6th, 2013. One winner will be chosen via random-number generator on February 7th, 2013. Winner will be announced the same day. Winner will receive $150 deposited into their existing Ebates account as noted above. Winner must have an existing Ebates account to receive prize. If a winner is chosen, and that winner does not have an existing Ebates account, a new winner will be selected. Products, prizes, information, and giveaway have been provided by Ebates. I have received information to help promote this offer as part of this giveaway. I have not been compensated for this giveaway. Winner will be contacted via the Private Messaging feature of JillCataldo.com and via email. If a winner does not reply to the message within 48 hours of notification, that winner will forfeit the prize and a new winner will be chosen. Fulfillment will be handled by Ebates. Odds of winning are determined by number of eligible entries received. Good luck to everyone!

Comments

  6. Another awesome giveaway Jill! I have used Ebates in the past when I ordered from Kohl’s! I ordered something from Lego in December and didn’t know they were on Ebates, I was bummed when I learned that I missed out on some extra cash back!

    I always check Ebates before I order online now! :-)

  10. OMG! I love love Ebates over the holidays I used this and I will be getting a check for $20 yeah! Not bad it pays for shipping

  13. I am always learning new things on your site. I order on line often and have missed out on using Ebates! I am registered now! I would love to win!

  18. I was a my points member but ebates has more stores. I’m waiting for my first check to be sent, I earned some money over the holidays and didn’t have to spend very much.

  23. Signed up in October or November – can’t remember but really like the cash back they offer.
    Looking forward to receiving my first check. YAY!
    Would love to win this as I have a BIG Bday coming up and would use it for me. :)

  24. I Think this a Fantastic Giveaway….Thank You! I have an EBATES Account, but haven’t really used it because I didn’t understand the concept of it and Just Judging by all the stores I can make a purchase from and get cash back is just AWESOME!

  25. You are always so generous with your giveaways! I love ebates and having been using since my Christmas shopping 2 years ago–pays off!

  27. What a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win. I only knew about Ebates/signed up for it in December because of your site. Thanks!

  29. Exciting chance to treat ourselves during this wintry season! Brr. Thanks to ebates for the ray of sunshine today.

  31. I just signed up! Now, I’m going to go shopping through Ebates for some shoes from Kohl’s for my son! Thanks Jill!

  32. I just joined before xmas and got my first check the other day! I did most of my xmas shoppin online, so it was a no brainer.

  35. I got my first check from ebates early January and the $10 Kohl’s card for opening the account…. Very reliable site.

  36. I have earned over $100 from ebates over the last two years for stuff I was buying anyway!

  43. I learned about ebates from here and can’t believe how I get extra money for shopping online:)

  44. I have been a member since 2007, and even though I don’t do much online shopping I still manage to get $30 back from Ebates this last quarter. I love Ebates!

  45. Used ebates on Black Friday, used my $10 Target gift card for signing up. Receieved 1st check for $5.00 and can’t wait for my February check of $35 for valentines day dinner!!

  50. I first heard about ebates on this website and enjoyed taking advantage of the awesome Kohls appliance deals at Christmastime. It was so cool to get a check in the mail just for shopping! Thanks for letting me enter. :)

  53. because I’m currently battling with Ebates (so far I’m the only one participating in the battle as they don’t respond to my requests submitted through their website) to get approx $90 owed to me by shopping through their site.

  58. thanks for all your hard work Jill
    I have saved alot of money following your blog
    maybe I will be lucky enough to win this contest

  59. I started using Ebates around the holidays after reading about the site here. I’m hooked! I never shop online without stopping at Ebates.com first.

  61. Thanks Jill! I started ebates just before the holidays and have already received 2 checks in the mail! Would be glorious to get $150!!

  65. I’ve been waiting for a kick in the pants to get me to try this! Perfect motivation! Thanks Jill!

  68. On Black Friday weekend, I got a cast iron Dutch oven from Kohl’s through ebates for a net cost of less than $4.00 (sale price less Kohl’s discounts, $20 rebate, $10 Target coupon and ebates rebate).

  69. I have been using Ebates for a couple years now and love it! I love getting those checks in the mail!

  71. I’ve been using ebates for a few years now and love it!! I saved a load of money over the holidays using ebates.

  72. have to REMEMBER to use ebates when shopping online!!!! Always forget and kick myself afterwards!

  74. I have 8 brothers and sisters, and 6 kids of my own ALL of whom are consumers at ages 13 to 32, and a plethora of nephews and nieces, cousins and aunts and uncles. For some reason they have been afraid to join a “club” like this. I am telling them YOU ARE THROWING AWAY FREE MONEY IF YOU ARE ORDERING ONLINE! I shopped with Ebates over the holidays the past two years and saved a little here, a little there. It all adds up! Once I used it towards a big purchase. *Secret…I did an online purchase of a snow blower for my husband’s Christmas gift last year as a ship to store, BUT the store had it in stock So I paid most of it online and picked it up the next day. Umm…$35 extra on Ebates check PLUS it was on sale. Remember to do this when ordering from places like Sears or Walmart for big items that does do ship to store!

    I am so happy I learned how to use Ebates. It’s simp! And money in the bank…er, or at least on our big family’s table;)

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  76. Love ebates I don’t shop online without checking them first-My largest check was $38.00 , love it!!!!

  79. I wish I had remembered ebates all these years….no regrets, just plan to do better going forward!

  82. Thanks to Jill’s post about Ebates around Black Friday, I signed up and did a fair amount of online shopping through Ebates over the holidays. I noticed that some of the stores’ rewards showed up quickly, while others did not show up at all.

    Last week, I decided to follow up on the “stragglers.” I went to the Ebates Customer Care area on their web site, clicked on “Help, Where’s my Cash Back?” and filled out the quick form to inform them about the orders that I had not received rewards for. I was really impressed by their prompt reply and, in a few cases, resolution of the issues…within minutes!! They not only replied quickly to acknowledge that they had received my question, but resolved the matter and even credited my Ebates account within one day. (One order I placed with Lands’ End took a bit longer because I had used Shop Your Way Rewards points to pay for a portion of my order, which complicated matters for Ebates.) Outstanding customer service and a painless, intelligent use of techology to keep customers happy. Well done, Ebates, and thanks for the tip, Jill!

  83. Ive been using Ebates for a couple of years now and I love it. As our little family has grown to 4 little ones 6 years old and younger, online shopping has become a lifesaver for me. To win this would be a HUGE blessing! Thanks, Jill!

  84. I love ebates! I have used it for a couple of years now – found it after Bing cashback went away. I do a lot of online shopping – and have earned quite a bit back over the last couple of years.

  85. Ebates is great for online shopping. I’ve had an account for over a year and saved quite a bit of money.

  90. I have been using Ebates since 2002. I love it. I have received over $200 back from them over the years. My husband has received almost the same amount by using it when he orders his office supplies.

    Absolutely love it!

  95. I LOVE Ebates and I love this giveaway! And yes, I love the idea of having an additional $150 in my pocket! Thanks!

  99. Love getting that money in my mailbox every couple months just for doing what I do best…shopping! :)

  100. I joined the ebate program recently and received my $10 check as well as another check shortly afterwards when I made other purchases online at Christmas time. It really works….great program!

  111. I’ve only used Ebates a short time, but I was really excited when I received my first check. Even though it was small, it felt like Christmas.

  115. I always check Ebates before buying anything online. That check that comes in the mail is always a nice surprise. It’s great to get extra money for something that you were going to buy anyway. :)

  120. I love Ebates!!! I shopped around thanksgiving for Christmas gifts and got a $20 rebate check back and there were tons of free shipping and other great promos

  121. I always use Ebates when I shop online. It’s amazing how quickly the cash back adds up! Thanks for the chance to win!

  129. Love this giveaway…signed up for my account and I’m ready to start saving in the future! Thanks for the tutorial Jill!

  134. I absolutely love Ebates, I
    Have my whole family doing it. It would be wonderful to win :)

  135. I <3 Ebates. I actually just got my email yesterday from them for another rebate! Gotta love free money.

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