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Read the full story »Whether for fun or necessity, finding a bargain is a great feeling! For me, it’s certainly a little of both. My family can’t afford to spend money like it’s going out of style, but I enjoy giving us all a little extra now and then when I find things at a good price. And I have to admit, I feel a bit of a thrill when I score a really great deal on something I know one of us will love! I figured there were other avid bargain hunters out there, so I headed to Twitter to ask my friends to tell me their favorite bargain destination. Here’s what they had to say. I learned about so many new places to find deals – I can’t wait to start shopping!
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RetailMeNot.com
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RetailMeNot.com compiles coupon codes from online destinations. Users submit the discount codes, and a success rating is applied to each. You can use these codes at checkout to receive the applicable discount. Codes won’t be accepted every time, but it’s worth a shot. |  @alyssagregory says, “Quick, easy, current. Mostly because it only takes a few seconds to get the info I’m looking for.” |
BradsDeals.com |
BradsDeals.com boasts that they offer (at the time of publication) 4,044 coupons and 294 handpicked deals for 1,528 stores. That’s a lot of bargains. You can browse the front page to see featured deals or choose by category or the kind of deal you’re searching for. |  “You can sign up by specific category for emails. got our car seat for $30!”-Heather of Skinny Sushi |
Unclaimed Baggage
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“Unclaimed Baggage is a one-of-a-kind store snuggled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and bordered by the 70,000 acre Lake Guntersville. Founded in 1970 by Doyle and Sue Owens as a part-time business, it soon became a full-time venture. In 1978, the Owens incorporated the company and watched it prosper as one of the great ‘hidden’ bargain centers for savvy shoppers.” Unclaimed Baggage website
(Wish I lived in Alabama!) |
 @ostmega says, “I love to shop at Unclaimed Baggage. They have all kinds of stuff, and if you look hard enough, you will find HUGE deals!” |
Ben’s Bargains |
Ben’s Bargains scours the net to find the best deals around. Browse the front page for a variety of featured bargains or search by category or merchant. You can also view popular offers and get the latest buzz in the forums. |  “bensbargains.com is a definite!!! They have great deals on just about everything.” @tammymunson |
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