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Who doesn’t love Halloween – is there any other night where getting dressed up in your whackiest and most imaginative outfits and stuffing your face with sugary snacks is ok? Whether you are a kid or an adult there is something really fun about letting go for a night and experiencing some spooky make-believe.

Halloween can be expensive, however, American families are expected to spend on average up to $100 this Halloween. That’s not cheap! One of the biggest problems is that people really don’t budget well, unlike Christmas, and birthday parties people are unlikely to have prepared for Halloween and extra costs can come unexpectedly.

So we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite ways to save money this Halloween so hopefully, your bank statement won’t be the scariest thing you see this fall.

1. Shop on Vipon
– Who can resist a shameless self-plug? – Vipon is full of fantastic Halloween deals right now. Grab them quick before they all run out. We have DIY supplies, Costumes, and much much more! Our discount prices ensure you get the best investment for your money.

2. Buy your candy early
In the run-up to Halloween, many stores will ramp up candy prices, don’t get taken advantage of, make sure you are prepared well in advance. See number 5 if its already too late!

3. DIY Decorations
Half the fun of Halloween is the crafts and activities that come along with it. Pick up some pumpkins and spend the day seeing who can carve out the spookiest designs, or make some scary home costumes from old clothes and items from around the house.

4. Swap with friends
If you have a few old Halloween costumes lying around from last year then you can save money by swapping with your friends. No need to buy a brand new costume.

5. Use candy alternatives
If you are too late to get your candy before the Halloween price hike then you might want to consider some candy alternatives. Rolls of stickers or inexpensive toys can make for a more economical choice. Kids get loads of candy and snacks over Halloween, this is your chance to stand out from the crowd.

6. If you are going to buy decorations then invest in the future
The temptation of cheap decorations is alluring now, but in the long run, buying their more expensive counterparts will save you money. If you must buy decorations then at least buy them to last. With the right storage and care, they could be used indefinitely.

7. Search for local community activities
If you don’t have enough room to host your own Halloween party then consider looking to see if there are any events being held in the local area. This can be a great way to meet new people for you, your friends, and family. Try searching on Facebook or in your local newspaper.

8. Enjoy yourself
No matter whether you are out with friends or family, make sure to take a million pictures and make some awesome memories, Halloween is one of the funniest holidays of the year, but, it doesn’t have to be expensive!
We hope you all have an extra spooky Halloween this year and loads of fun.

Happy deal hunting shoppers,
The Vipon Team

Hey Everyone!

To thank you all for shopping with Vipon, we are going to have a fantastic free giveaway competition. There are three ways to enter – and no excuses not to – Enter today for a chance to win up to $50 in Amazon gift cards!

How does it work?

1. If you have never downloaded the Vipon app, you can download it and sign in/sign up at least once for the chance to win FIVE $15 Amazon Gift Cards.

2. We will soon be launching a comments section for all of the products listed on vipon.com, we want to know what you think. Please leave a message on this post and tell us your ideas or suggestions for the chance to win FIVE $15 Amazon Gift Cards.

3. Record a video related to Vipon and upload it to Youtube or your Facebook page (the total views must exceed 200). Please leave your video link under this post. For the chance to win TWO $50 Amazon Gift Cards.

The competition has been extended to Sep. 19th, 23:59 EST. So hurry up and enter TODAY!

We are looking forward to your participation, good luck shoppers!

The Vipon Team

 

Updates:

Congrats to our winners: Lolo Jones, Marina Napolitano, Elizabeth Cameron, Chris Smith, Anna, Rochelle, Emily Riley, Davia D Coutcher, Abigail Schuette, Sarah, Lee G,  Andrea. Thank you for you videos and comments.

We have sent you the emails to confirm details for the mailing of the Amazon gift cards.

Thank you for all your participation.

Online shopping is a magical experience for most people. It is, in fact, a money saver all by itself. But Amazon upped the game with its success and continuous expansion of both items and consumers.

If we have convinced you to finally start, or get more involved with, shopping on Amazon, here are some life-saving and money-saving tips:

1. Keep it in your cart.

This trick has been around for years now and is actually applicable not just on Amazon but also on some other sites as well. Load up your cart with your items, but don’t check out, even if you’re itching to click that tempting “checkout” button. Let a few days go by, and Amazon will notify you of your seemingly forgotten loaded cart. You’d be surprised that some of the items in your cart have been discounted. I have to warn you though, THIS IS NOT THE CASE EVERY TIME. But there’s no harm in trying, right?

2. Never pass on checking out ‘Today’s Deals’ section.

The ‘Today’s Deal’ section is not the one that automatically pops up on their homepage (this is usually the current season’s item suggestions) so people ignore it most of the time. But it is located in the top menu section, so it can’t be that hard to miss. The reason why people usually pass on it is it is most unlikely that they will find what they are looking for in there. But what if fate is being kind to you and you can score what you are looking for in the ‘Today’s Deal’ section? It would be a real shame if you missed out on an awesome opportunity. The ‘Today’s Deal’ section offers specific items at great discounts, but only for a limited amount of time.

3. Amazon gift cards for trade-ins.

Do you have sellable item that you are no longer using? You can trade them in in exchange for Amazon gift cards. As long as your item is in good condition, with minimal defects and issues, it is totally eligible for selling again. You cannot get cash but Amazon gift cards can still do you good when online shopping. And besides, trading in is like getting free cash (well, cash in the form of an Amazon gift card). You’d be surprised at how many people are hunting for vintage finds on Amazon.

4. Try purchasing used items.

The opposite of the previous item on this list, you can opt to settle for pre-loved items being sold on Amazon. Amazon backs you up when you get defective used items (just in case) but so far, a lot of people are satisfied. If you are ever unlucky, you can return it free of charge. But for your own safety, be persevering enough to thoroughly read through the used item’s description.

5. Take advantage of the $25 minimum for free shipping.

Pile up your items (that is, if they are not needed in a hurry) on your shopping list before ordering so you can easily reach the minimum $25 eligibility for free shipping. If you have all your items and they still don’t reach the minimum $25, look around the house and see what you’ve been missing. Usual household items can be added, as they are sure to be used. If you’re almost out of shampoo, add that to your cart. Another option is choosing gift cards for stores or establishments that you frequent. Just be sure that you will not impulsively choose the additional items just to hit the minimum.

6. Do not ignore the add-on suggestions when checking out.

Sure, the add-on suggestions when you’re checking out may not always be valuable items, but like the previous tip, think about whether they are something that you can use. The suggestions always vary, and if they are especially cheap, why not try purchasing them? The add-on suggestion appears when you’ve finally hit that $25 minimum, and if the suggestions are good deals, you can always go for a bit more than the minimum.

7. Sign up for ‘Save & Subscribe’.

If you’re regularly buying everyday essentials from Amazon, sign up for their ‘Save & Subscribe’ program for convenience. With it, they offer free shipping and an extra 15% off (20% for Amazon Prime members) your entire order if you have 5 items or more. Also, you would just be placing your subscription order once and they will routinely delivery them to you on your preferred schedule. They even send you any applicable discounts for your upcoming deliveries.

8. Price change refunds.

Perhaps everyone is familiar with the annoying situation of seeing a great price drop for an item we recently purchased. You could have saved money had you been a little more patient with your purchase. Amazon offers you a solution: you can get a refund for the excess amount you have paid for your recent purchase. This method is usually applicable to items sold and shipped by Amazon and not by independent sellers doing transactions on Amazon. Though a lot of customers say that this one rarely works (or that Amazon may have probably discontinued this policy), there are still a few who reportedly get refunds for their higher-priced, recently-bought items. Some say the trick here is to be persistent (but still in a good and non-demanding way) when in communication with Amazon’s customer support.

9. Make use of deal & coupon.

Deal sites save you time by going through Amazon for the lowest price point as well as looking for the best deals out there. Ultimately, they save you money which you can use to splurge for more items. Other advantages of deals & Coupon sites like Vipon are:

✔ All the best deals on the Internet are found on one single site. You don’t have to spend hours browsing through various sites just to land on the best ones. This ultimately saves you time and money for your data consumption.

✔ Deal sites offer not only coupons and promos for online retailers, but also physical restaurants and other outlets like clothing, electronics, food, etc.

✔ You can find secret deals and coupons on deal sites that are not available on the seller’s website. Patience pays off greatly when looking for hidden deals and coupons for various online shopping sites and brands that takes off some of the total of your purchased items or maybe scores you free shipping.

10. Pre-order Price Guarantee.

Amazon lets you pre-order soon-to-be-released items. With its highly competitive streak, they offer the lowest prices on the market. In case of a price drop upon an item’s release, they give you a refund for the excess amount you have paid. They automatically give you back the refund through your credit or debit card.

11. Check out Amazon Warehouse and Amazon Outlet.

Amazon Warehouse and Amazon Outlet are a goldmine for people looking for exorbitant discounts and out-of-this-world deals. Amazon Warehouse is a place for returned, used or damaged items that are still worthy of being sold. You can even filter out the conditions of the items for easy navigation. Amazon Outlet, on the other hand, offers you new items, but at great discounts due to markdowns and overstocks.

12. Spend time browsing through the Amazon Coupons page.

Amazon coupons are a godsend for everyone. Amazon offers a multitude of coupons for a multitude of items. Imagine how much you can save when you found the lowest price offer for an item and then you also found a coupon for it! Just clip the coupon and add the item to your cart, and the discount coupon will automatically apply at checkout. Regularly browse through the Amazon Coupons’ page to score great discounts.

13. Use Amazon Prime…but with a twist.

With Amazon Prime, you can get a hold of loads of special discounts that are not offered with a regular Amazon membership account. The notable benefits are the two-day delivery, access to a whole slew of movies and music, and unlimited storage for your photos. There are two loopholes to experience Amazon Prime temporarily. The first one is signing up for one-month free trial for Amazon Prime and canceling your membership before it expires. Enjoy the Amazon Prime benefits for less than a month and then dodge the annual membership fee by canceling. The second one applies if you are a student. You can register using your student email (ends with .edu) and you can have access for free for 6 months. Just like the first one, you can cancel before your free trial expires, but Amazon offers you half off the membership fee if you ever wish to continue. So while you’re on free access, load up your cart and shop as much as you can.

14. Share your Amazon Prime account with family members.

Amazon Prime allows you to share some of its features to your family members so they can join in on the benefits. You can add up to six family members and you can even ask them to split the annual membership fee with you to save money! No more using each other’s personal Amazon accounts for purchasing items.

15. Get free one-month extension for your Amazon Prime membership.

Don’t be too patient when Amazon Prime has some delays with your package/s. They actually offer you compensation for it – they extend your Amazon Prime membership for one, and it’s free of charge. Just contact their customer support hotline and they’d be happy to offer you this deal.

Moreover, here are some reasons why you should shop at Amazon:

• There’s a reason why they are Number 1 – It’s really simple, a company as big Amazon has amassed a large number loyalists because of their impeccable service. Its popularity is a result of more than a decade of good business and service to its customers who eventually spread Amazon’s greatness through reviews and recommendations.
• They have EVERYTHING – As mentioned earlier, Amazon practically sells anything that you could ever think of. It’s basically a one-stop shop for everything. They started out as an online bookstore and eventually expanded to the Amazon we know today. They routinely update their inventory with the freshest stock and latest items to sell.
• Low Prices – Seeing as how they have the largest inventory as an online retailer, it is only natural that they also have the cheapest price point in the market. Amazon houses a lot of sellers who are competing with differing prices for the same products. Trust that you can almost always find the most competitive price point there.
• Flawless Return Policies – Amazon made it effortless for you to return defective items (though not all items can be returned). You can get help from their Online Returns Center for any return transactions. Pack the item back in its original box (or get a new box if the original box had been disposed of already), and send it back with the return label attached.  Check out their Return & Refunds page for more information.
• Comfort – As with any online retailer, Amazon has made it easier for you to shop endlessly from the comfort of your home. You can save on gas and even airfare for travel trips just to get your hands on imported goods. With just your computer or smartphone, you can browse and buy with a single click or tap of your finger.

So, there you go! Some of the best tips when on a shopping spree on Amazon. Make the most of your money with these tips. It only takes a savvy shopper to conquer this famous online retailer that has a lot to offer their customers for an unmatched online shopping experience.

Happy shopping!

 

After the holidays & January sales, March is usually a quieter month for retailers, but that doesn’t mean you can’t save big!

Here’s a list of the top 7 things you should buy in March.

 

Chocolate 

No matter whether you’re in a committed relationship or not, it’s best to avoid the pricey confectionery that struck the racks in the run-up to Valentine’s Day. Instead, wait until March comes along. You’ll save big on chocolate present boxes with seasonal product packaging, as clearance areas give discounts from 75% to 90% off after V-Day.

 

St. Patrick’s Day Deals and also Free Offers

You might not assume that St. Patrick’s Day is a major purchasing vacation, but green banners do go up throughout the web in event of this holiday– if only since there’s a lack of any other big shopping days in March.

If you’re heading out to capture the action of the parades, make sure you additionally benefit from the broad selection of free offers that’ll be touted by preferred dining establishments. IHOP and also Stewart’s Shops have previously provided freebies to anybody wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day.

Those aiming to stay clear of the parades come March 17 should likewise watch out for discounted outside tasks. 6 Flags, as an example, reduced up to $25 off all 1-day admission tickets on St. Patrick’s Day in 2015. Additionally, Travelzoo provided great cruise ship tours (with endless beer and also wine!) at a tiny $49 per person.

 

Cruises

 It’s not just St. Patrick’s Day parties that cause cruise rates to drop– March is typically understood to be a good time to book a sea adventure. The market’s Wave Period, which ranges from January to March is typically referred to as traveling agents’ Black Friday.

In 2014, we saw extra cruise ship deals in this month compared to any other time of the year (in addition to February, which usually offers a similar number of deals). You could anticipate to see 3- to 5-night cruises to exotic places like the Bahamas from just $189 per person sharing. Mediterranean cruise ships for a couple might begin at a reduced rate of $620.

 

Gift Cards

Outside of December, which is the absolute best time of year to purchase gift cards, you should expect to see even more gift card uses in March as compared to any other season. One of the most popular deals in 2014 was a $100 iTunes card bought for only $85.

Know that you’ll see the very best gift card bargains on ebay.com (specifically when shopping its everyday deal area). CardCash is also a prime area to pick up inexpensive gift cards. Yet prior to shopping there, research the best ways to avoid shedding cash as well as time.

 

Ski and also Snowboarding Devices

Splurging on a skiing or snowboarding journey can be costly, so recognizing purchasing at the right time to get the best discounts for your journey is vital. March is the start of discount season for wintertime gear. You can purchase last season’s designs for a fraction of their initial price as shops try to get rid of old stock.

“March is the beginning of discount period for winter season equipment. You can buy last season’s designs for a fraction of their initial cost.”

Last March, retailers knocked up to 87% off, specifically, on a large selection of skis, boards, as well as winter months sporting activities accessories. Although prices might fall even more as we go into the summertime, you’ll probably want to go shopping while selections are still numerous. Besides, ski hotel costs are also at a reduced of around 25% off now!

 

Luggage

With the upcoming Spring Break and the summertime holidays to plan for, stores regularly discount their prices on luggage in March.

Around this time in previous, you could expect to see backpacks at $10 and duffel bags at $20, while even the notorious Samsonite brands slashed prices as low as $59. And you’ll find many more discounts online.

Hey AMZTracker users! To help you boost Black Friday/Cyber Money sales, Vipon’s partnership with AMZTracker will open a special section for Black Friday sales. The application of the special sale starts now.

 

The system will show the status of your application. If your application is approved, the product will be shown on the Vipon Black Friday special sale section from Nov. 24 to Nov. 27 or until the vouchers have run out.

 

Instructions：

1. This application is only open to AMZTracker paid users and there is no limit to what plan you are using.
2. All products will be show in 3 sale sections: a) 70% + off b) 50% – 69.9% off c) 30% – 49.9% off.
3. All products should have discounts of more than 30% off and the coupon codes should be valid. All the codes should be percent discount codes instead of flat discount codes.

• If the discount is more than 70% off, you have to send at least 10 codes per day.

* No limit to the number of reviews and stars;

2）If the discount is between 50% – 69.9% off, you have to send at least 20 codes per day
* No limit to the number of reviews, but it should be rated at least 4 stars;

3）If the discount is between 30% – 49.9% off, you have to provide a shortcode and set to send at least 50 codes/day

* The number of reviews is at least 20 and it is rated at least 4 stars;

* Or the number of reviews is at least 10 and it is rated at least 4.3 stars;

 

4. The promotion will last for 4 days: from Nov. 24th 00:00AM – Nov. 27th 23:59PM EST. Please make sure that all the codes will not expire before Nov.28^th 23:59 EST.
5. The promotion will not use the vouchers of your original AMZTracker package.
6. The coupon codes (especially the shortcodes) may be forwarded and shared by third parties, so please be cautious.

You can submit your good deals here

For more details, please ask our customer support: support@amztracker.com

We have some issues we need to address, to sellers using our Vipon service.

At Vipon we’re always working to improve the service, we are constantly updating and working on new ideas to make Vipon better each day. Users who give feedback help us by identifying problems, and making it easier to prioritize the changes we want to make.

A large number of shoppers have complained that the sales price on Amazon, does not match that on Vipon.com. The only thing this will achieve is an unhappy buyer. We have a system in place that prevents this from happening and has proven to be effective. We want to eliminate the sellers who do this on purpose. When a buyer claims your code and continues to buy the product, if the price is incorrect they will not purchase the item. Meaning you have lost a voucher send as well as a sale. Once a buyer reports a fake promotion, an investigation begins and the item may be removed from the site. If the practice continues from the same seller our team will need to look into the problem. Please ensure your sale price matches Amazon, as well as your discount price.

The second biggest issue we have, is the vouchers are for the wrong product. Sellers should note that vouchers are not redeemable against items, that are not linked to each other. When a user tries to redeem a code they will receive an error message explaining they are trying to use the voucher against the wrong item. Please ensure your vouchers have been generated for the specific item you wish to promote. This also applies for expired codes, codes cannot be applied from other items. You are also unable to reuse codes after a promotion, please create a new list of codes for every item you wish to promote on Vipon.

A small number of users have reported that several sellers have been using fake codes on purpose. In the aim, the buyer will reach out to them and collect their contact information. Sometimes offering to redeem the full price in exchange for a 5-star review. As you know this act is banned completely from Amazon, we need to abide by their rules also.

Sometimes, a buyer will visit an Amazon page, only to find the listing is not available. Sometimes Amazon will temporarily remove an item, whilst they confirm safety standards and legalities etc. We understand this is out of your control, we do ask that if this happens to please remove, your listing until you have resolved the issue with Amazon.

If you were not already aware, the Amazon code generator requires you to wait 4 hours before issuing vouchers to sellers. This is because their system needs time sync, if you rush to issue a promotion then the vouchers may be unusable. Please wait up to 4 hours before publishing your promotion, to avoid being reported for issuing faulty codes.

We are working on a few feature, that will host a credit score for sellers. We appreciate your cooperation and also understand, that this is not the majority of sellers. If you have any questions or feedback you can always ask your support team, we’re always here to help(support@vipon.com)

Thanks for using Vipon.com

Dear Amztracker and Vipon Customers,

We’re excited to introduce you to our newest feature Auto Approve Deals. The perfect way to streamline your promotions.

For sellers, you could:

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