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Jasmere: $40 Glass Dharma Glass Straws Voucher for $18 Or Less

October 5, 2011 by Tara Kuczykowski Leave a Comment


It’s been awhile since I’ve posted a Jasmere deal, but I’ve been wanting to pick up some glass straws for awhile now and thought this was a fabulous deal. Get a $40 Glass Dharma Glass Straws voucher for 55% off or more.

It’s currently priced at only $18 (and could possibly drop lower), so this is a great way to treat yourself to this fun eco-friendly item for a bargain!

Not familiar with Jasmere? Jasmere posts a daily deal at an already low price. As more community members purchase the deal, the price drops lower and lower based on group pricing offered by the vendor. The best part is you don’t have to wait until the end of the day to see how low the offer goes. You can buy at any time, and you’ll always only be charged for the lowest price. Sharing = saving!

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The Group That Buys Together Saves Together

July 20, 2011 by Deal Seeking Mom 1 Comment

group shoppingPhoto by Funkdooby

The following guest post is from Marina of Matryoshka Nesting Dolls:

Like many budget conscious shoppers, I have learned to appreciate the value of coupons and how much it can save me. Back in the day, when the economy seemed so much friendlier, money not as difficult to come by and finances not as tight, I  would opt not to go through the “hassle” of clipping coupons, planning or timing their purchases in order to accommodate these discounts, or mail in coupons for rebates. However, once I gave it a try and saw how it made a difference in my budget, I decided to make more of an effort in order to maximize my hard-earned dollar.

Introducing Group Coupons

In the past few two to three years, a new form of coupons has slowly invaded the market: group coupons. The principle is basically the same, I would surmise: get something for less with the use of a coupon. The difference of these coupons, perhaps, is that instead of clipping it out from a newspaper or printing out those printable-versions of such, you purchase these coupons online but pay much, much less for what you are buying.  More so, these coupons can be used for luxury deals and packages, such as hotel accommodations, vacation packages and spa services.

What’s the catch to group coupons? Well, as the name implies, it requires a certain number of people to buy the deal so it will push through; if not, nobody gets to enjoy the deal. As such, customers are encouraged to invite their friends to also purchase the deal.

Pros & Cons

Like anything else in life, there are pros and cons to group coupons. Let’s look at the upside: you save a whole lot. The downside: you spend a whole lot! Haha.

Seriously though, sometimes the deals being offered, albeit too good to pass up, can actually cost you more because you end up impulsively buying things you don’t really need (or at times, want) but because it’s so cheap, you give in. It is important to remember that at the end of the day spending on these deals is still money out of your pocket, even if it is a great bargain. For example, if you buy three different vacation coupons from group sites and then end up not being able to use them because you can’t get out of work, that’s money down the drain. Another example is getting such a huge discount for a spa deal, but the spa ends up being a two hour drive away from you. Factor in your transportation cost plus time needed to actually use the coupon, you may be on the losing end of the deal after all is said and done.

I have tried group coupons a couple of times and so far, I’ve had pretty smooth transactions with the various sites I have tried. However, not all transactions have turned out very well for others, especially for the lesser known and established sites. To be fair to the group coupon companies, often times (at least from what I have read in social media sites and the like) stem from lack of communication and awareness of the cashiers at the end merchant’s site. These concerns, however, seem to have been resolved amicably.

Further, because of the popularity of group coupons nowadays, there are times when the merchant is unable to keep up with the demands of the public, therefore, stocks run out or they are unable to immediately accommodate the needs of the client. For example, I know of one lady who purchased a hair-treatment deal, but when she got to the salon, they had run out of the solution necessary for the treatment, and so she was asked to come back on another day. Then again, she did fail to set an appointment, so I suppose that can partly be attributed to her, right? That leads to another common problem that arises from the use of group coupons: failure to read through the fine print.

Evaluating the Benefit

Given such, the question that begs to be asked at this point in time is: are group coupons worth it and do they actually save us money? The answer to that for the most part is yes, these group coupons offer such great deals that range from 20-90% off of the regular price. However, because these deals are often too good to resist, there is the temptation to spend a little too much. Let’s remember, after all, these group coupon deals lean more on the luxury side rather than on necessities. As for me, when I am tempted by a group coupon deal, here are three things I keep in mind before clicking that “buy now” button:

1. Is this worth my time and effort? Meaning, how much do I have to give up, effort wise, in order to enjoy this deal? Do I have to take time off from work or hire a baby sitter to take care of my kids while I’m away enjoying this deal? If so, how much will I be actually spending versus saving?

2. Am I going to be able to use this? The problem (at least on my end) with group coupons is that it taps into my impulsive buyer side. Therefore I have to take pause and think about it before actually clicking.

3. Does this actually save me money? Remember: luxuries will always remain that, a luxury. Therefore no matter how cheap it may seem, it may not be a savings for me after all. For example, if you purchase a coupon for a Japanese restaurant but you actually don’t enjoy Japanese food, does it save you money?

Editor’s Note: If you’d like to check out what kind of deals are available in your area, here are some of my favorite sites:

  • Groupon
  • Living Social
  • Jasmere
  • Eversave
  • RueLaLa
  • One Kings Lane

Happy couponing!

Marina Chernyak is SAHM and co-owner of Matryoshka Nesting Dolls.

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Jasmere: Scout by Bungalow $30 Voucher Only $12!

May 24, 2011 by Tara Kuczykowski 7 Comments

Get a $30 Scout by Bungalow voucher for 60% off or more. It’s currently priced at only $12 (and could possibly drop lower), so this is a great way to treat yourself to some super cute bags and organizational items for a bargain — and you can purchase up to three vouchers at this price!

How to get this deal:

  • Register with Jasmere or login.
  • Look for the Scout by Bungalow offer in the lower right column.
  • Select up to 3 vouchers and checkout!

Not familiar with Jasmere? Jasmere posts a daily deal at an already low price. As more community members purchase the deal, the price drops lower and lower based on group pricing offered by the vendor. The best part is you don’t have to wait until the end of the day to see how low the offer goes. You can buy at any time, and you’ll always only be charged for the lowest price. Sharing = saving!

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Jasmere: $5 Credit with Survey

January 4, 2011 by Deal Seeking Mom 2 Comments

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I’ve mentioned Jasmere a couple times before, and I love that they feature a wide variety of products, including a lot of small businesses and indie artists.

Each day, they post a daily deal at an already low price. As more community members purchase the deal, the price drops lower and lower based on group pricing offered by the vendor. The best part is you don’t have to wait until the end of the day to see how low the offer goes. You can buy at any time, and you’ll always only be charged for the lowest price. Sharing = saving!

This week, they’re once again offering a $5 credit for all members who complete a survey!

Here’s how to get your credit:

  • Register with Jasmere.
  • CLICK HERE to complete the survey.
  • Your $5 credit will be automatically added to your account.

Survey closes at 10 p.m. EST on 1/10.

You’ll receive daily emails with the deal of the day, and you can apply your credit toward the purchase of any deal — fun!

Thanks, Sarah’s Deals!

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Jasmere: $5 Off Any Order

November 17, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Jasmere: $5 Off Any Order

Not familiar with Jasmere? Jasmere posts a daily deal at an already low price. As more community members purchase the deal, the price drops lower and lower based on group pricing offered by the vendor. The best part is you don’t have to wait until the end of the day to see how low the offer goes. You can buy at any time, and you’ll always only be charged for the lowest price. Sharing = saving!

Right now, Jasmere is offering $5 off any order when you use coupon code SF05287D40.

Expires 12/1/10. One use per account.

(Thanks, The Thrifty Mama!)

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: jasmere, online deals

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