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What stores are ShopDiscover good for?

Essence — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:24:22 GMT

Hi, Don't get me wrong, I love Discover, but I'm having a hard time seeing which stores would be good to use it for. Amazon normally meets all of my needs, so I'm not used to shopping around often but I'd love to get the extra cashback bonus if I can... but there seems to be a lot of restrictions. For instance

Staples: Offer not valid on GPS devices and GPS accessories, PDA's, cameras (including camcorders), scanners, and digital frames. Also not valid oncomputers, software, hardware, drives, memory, printers, copiers, fax machines, custom printed items, premiums and items sold on StaplesPromotionalProducts.com

Which seems like all of the items in the store

I thought the new iPhone was goign to be my first 5% bonus from Apple, but after I ordered it through there, the disclaimer went up that the 5% cashback is not valid on the new iPhone.

So.. I know I've seen people who love Shop Discover, which stores do you use it for?

Re: What stores are ShopDiscover good for?

firesoul453 — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:00:23 GMT

Most the restricions seem reasonable to me. I would probably never buy any of those things there anyway.

I like the 5% bestbuy one., though not too happy about not valid on computers

Offer not valid on laptops, desktops, hard drives, Geek Squad services, online photo center sales, digital downloads, long distance or internet sales, or mobile plans
Offer not valid on gift card purchases (This I can totally understand!)

Also wished I knew about %15 back at groupon, back when it had good things

Another one I might use soon is 10% back on vista print.

(also %5 back at hotels through certain websites like orbiz)

Also if you ever plan on getting something direct from the makers website, I'd check this.

I certnaly don't expect them to lose tons of money, I always think of the 5%-20% back as a bonus, so I don't buy anythign I wouldn't get without a discount.

Re: What stores are ShopDiscover good for?

flowfaster — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:00:47 GMT

Drustore.com, kohls, Sears, all 10% and Walmart.com, lenovo, bestbuy, autoparts, groupon. And many more.

You have to know how to use it right and combine discounts. For example kohls often has 20% off codes, when used with shopdiscover that's 30%. And you can get gift cards for 25 for 20 making the 30% go even farther. If your into Slickdeals you'll quickly see how great SD is.

Re: What stores are ShopDiscover good for?

webhopper — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:18:35 GMT

expedia, wal mart, best buy...

just to name a few!

Re: What stores are ShopDiscover good for?

migliogiorni — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:18:12 GMT

Wal Mart and Dell. Love dell xps and alienwares so I can save a ton on a 2k laptop.

Re: What stores are ShopDiscover good for?

andre181 — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:32:25 GMT

Apple
iTunes (I don't buy much music, but apps from the iPhone AND Mac app stores are billed by iTunes )
Ulta (for my cologne addiction)
Beauty.com (again for cologne. It really is an addiction lol)
Buy.com (for books)

I've also used travelocity for airline tickets and enterprise to rent a car.

Re: What stores are ShopDiscover good for?

compassion101 — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:29:05 GMT

Wow, didn't know discover gave 15% back on groupon. I've bought a bunch of things there, seems I missed alot of money. Is it restricted or is it anything you buy from groupon?

Re: What stores are ShopDiscover good for?

Meltdownblitz — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:18:26 GMT

Well it used to be to where you could buy anything but now I believe you aren't able to buy groupon goods, or groupon trips, etc. I think the only thing you can buy is the daily deals in which the 15% if valid for. This is my understanding from their customer service.

Re: What stores are ShopDiscover good for?

kimmiller112 — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:20:13 GMT

I've used it recently for athletic wear from Nike.

Re: What stores are ShopDiscover good for?

slarano — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:38:15 GMT

I get my contacts prescription filled through a ShopDiscover link. Bought the rMBP I'm typing on right now through a ShopDiscover link.

Re: What stores are ShopDiscover good for?

webhopper — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:03:00 GMT

I used shop discover to get 5% cash back on a cruise for me and my family. It was through the cruise and vacation desk. 7 nights in Alaska for 3 with a suite and extended balcony for about 3k

Re: What stores are ShopDiscover good for?

firesoul453 — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 03:46:20 GMT

@compassion101 wrote:
Wow, didn't know discover gave 15% back on groupon. I've bought a bunch of things there, seems I missed alot of money. Is it restricted or is it anything you buy from groupon?

Here is what it says

Groupon features a daily deal on the best stuff to do, see, eat, and buy in a variety of cities across the U.S., Canada, Europe and soon beyond.

Offer not valid on Epic Deals, Trips & Getaways, GrouponLive, GrouponNow, Groupon Goods, Groupon Gift Cards and Charity Promotions
Offer not valid on shipping, taxes, or other service fees
Offer is not valid in combination with any offers found outside ShopDiscover
Must link to retailer site from the ShopDiscover Web page found at Discover.com and use your Discover card for each transaction
Offer is subject to change, including termination, without notice
Merchants may change their prices at any time; Cashback Bonus is calculated on the merchant site price if different from what is seen on ShopDiscover
The promotional Cashback Bonus will be applied to your account within 8 weeks

Re: What stores are ShopDiscover good for?

bostonte — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 04:02:27 GMT

Keep in mind that many of the restrictions and exclusions are more YMMV.

Don't plan a purchase solely expecting to get cash back on something listed as excluded, but don't be surprised if you do.

Re: What stores are ShopDiscover good for?

Pworld — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 08:18:05 GMT

I use the eastbay, nike, and finishline 10 percent bonus.

I am a sneaker head and athletic junkie *play lots of softball, basketball, golf, and running* so those 3 stores alone make it worth it.

Re: What stores are ShopDiscover good for?

lithium78 — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 14:38:53 GMT

I use ShopDiscover for ordering flowers and get 15-20% cashback. I also used it to purchase a new laptop from Dell and it ended up being a great deal between their clearance price, free shipping, and 5% cashback.