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    Deal-Finder Apps

    Get the real best price.

    Slickdeals

    FREE

    Crowdsourced deals. Vetted by community. Set alerts for "TV under $400" — pings you.

    Best deal-finder.

    DealNews

    FREE

    Editor-curated daily deals. Less spammy than Slickdeals.

    Best curated.

    Brad's Deals

    FREE

    Email-driven. Daily best-of list. Senior-friendly format.

    Best email format.

    RetailMeNot

    FREE

    Coupon code database. Search store before checking out.

    Best at checkout.

    Honey (browser extension)

    FREE

    Auto-tries every coupon code. Saves 5-15% on most online orders.

    Best autopilot.

    Rakuten

    FREE

    Cash back at 3,500+ stores. Pays via PayPal or check.

    Best cash back.

    Best workflow

    1. Sign up for Slickdeals + Brad's Deals daily emails.
    2. Add Honey browser extension on your computer.
    3. Add Rakuten as starting point for online shopping.
    4. For repeat purchases (e.g. a TV), set price alert.
    5. Wait. Real deals come every 4-8 weeks.

    Outlet stores online

    • Nordstrom Rack — designer brands at 30-70% off. Free shipping over $89.
    • Sierra (Sierra Trading Post) — outdoor + boots clearance, owned by TJ Maxx.
    • Saks Off 5th — Saks Fifth Avenue overstock.
    • The Outnet — high-end designer clothes 50-80% off.
    • Macy's Backstage — Macy's outlet section.
    • L.L.Bean Outlet — older styles + slight defects.

    Best times to buy each thing

    • TVs — Black Friday + Super Bowl week (late January).
    • Mattresses — Memorial Day, Labor Day, President's Day.
    • Cars — September-October when new models arrive; end-of-month for sales quotas.
    • Patio furniture — late August - September.
    • Appliances — September - October (new models drop).
    • Cookware — May (graduation) and November (holidays).
    • Air conditioners — September after summer.

    Don't fall for "limited time"

    90% of "today only" sales are fake urgency — it'll be back next week. Use Camelcamelcamel or Keepa to see Amazon price history. If a "sale" is the regular price for the past 6 months, walk away.