For those of you that do not know me personally, you should
know first and foremost, that I am a deal queen. Whether it’s scoring a cheap
meal at a fancy restaurant, maximizing coupon codes for online shopping, or
getting a great rate on a flight or hotel, I’m always on the hunt for the best
deals possible. I’m not one of those hardcore coupon clippers you might
encounter at the grocery store, but somehow, I always happen to have a discount
in my back pocket. I’ve recently signed up for and utilized two great online
services that I’d love to share with you.
#1. Wine via lot18.com
This is a free membership site that features bundles (usually
in 2 or 3-packs) of really good wine, at a great rate. Yes, there’s the whole added cost of
shipping, but even with that extra cost, you’re still able to find great deals.
And, occasionally the site offers free shipping days, which is how I was persuaded
to try it out in the first place. My first order consisted of 2 bottles of
Syrah at a total price of only $16, or roughly $8 a bottle. When I corked the
wine, it tasted way better than any
$8 bottle of wine I’ve ever had. Of course I had to look it up online, and it
turns out the regular price is $35 a bottle, direct from the winery and also
from other larger wine & spirits stores that carry it. Needless to say, I
was sold. The site offers free registration/membership, however, it is by
invitation only. So, please feel free to use my invitation link, and enjoy! http://www.lot18.com/i/registrationinvitation
#2. $10 down, 30% off a great meal via Savored.com
Savored.com offers a unique concept in the deal-frenzy
world. You pay $10 for a reservation at a participating restaurant, and discreetly*
have 30% taken off your entire bill at the end of the meal. The site supports 10
fine cities across the US, so check to see if yours is available. Most of the
ones in Chicago are higher end/more expensive restaurants, so it ends up being
a decent savings, especially for reservations with large parties or those that
go heavy on the adult beverages, or other situations where you tab can easily
surpass the $100 mark.
*The end-of-visit deduction is supposed to be automatically
applied to your bill, worry-free. However, I’ve used the service twice so far,
and I’ve had to remind the server that I booked through Savored before the
discount was applied. Not a big deal, but I think since the site is newer,
there are still some glitches to be worked out. However, I still plan to use it
in the future.
Anyone is free to sign up for this one at www.savored.com, or if you like my advice, please
return the favor & sign up through my referral link: http://svrd.co/ow9Xgf
Happy wining & dining!
