Month: July 2014

Ask anyone what piece of technology has made the greatest impact on our lives and I bet we’d all agree that it’s the cellphone.
Cellphones, with smartphones in particular, have had the greatest impact on our lives in the US. Before cellphones, in order to place or receive a call, a person had to be near a landline phone. This meant staying home or waiting in the office for a call. Then, in 1984 the world of communication changed The world’s first cellphone, the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, was introduced for anyone willing and able to shell out a hefty sum of $3,995. The invention of the cellphone meant instant communication, anywhere, anytime. The first cellphone was coined “The Brick” due to its size and weight of just under two pounds.
Thankfully, with advances in technology, cellphones are now affordable, widely accessible, lightweight and portable. If you bid on DealDash.com you can get them for even less. Cellphone technology has advanced so much now that the most popular type of cellphone is the smartphone. Not only are smartphones over 95% cheaper than the first cellphone, they have made communication much better.  For instance, with a smartphone, users can not only hear the person they are calling, but see them over video. Smartphones are like miniature computers. The early computer was not affordable or portable, they were so large they filled the size of a room. Smartphones equip the user with the ability to do so much more than just quickly place calls and send messages, smartphones come with advanced operating systems and access to thousands of applications. Applications, popularly termed “apps,” can be installed at the click of an on-screen button. For example,  apps allow the user the ability to easily take and share photos and video, pay bills, deposit checks, find directions, search for homes and cars, access the Internet, study, research, shop, compare prices when shopping, order food, plan vacations, meet new people, keep track of finances, watch movies and TV, listen to music, and so much more. Smartphones have enhanced our lives, making them better.
However, with positives there can also be negatives. Negative impacts of cellphone use, overuse of smartphones in particular, have led to antisocial behavior and even death. Misuse of cellphones while driving, to text, browse the Internet, or even just answer a call, have been found to be the contributing factor of many traffic deaths. As a result, a few states have made using a cellphone while driving illegal. Some states have even instituted bans and assessed large fines for drivers caught texting.  Furthermore, the social impacts of cellphone use is also a problem. For instance, many smartphone users have been known to incessantly check for new messages or use social networks, post status updates and “like” what others share. Some addicted smartphone users will even use their smartphones habitually while they are spending time with friends and loved ones. Smartphones are often always near the user. Many users even go to bed with their smartphones, walk down the street, and cross an intersection while reading or texting.
 
With that said, cellphones have greatly impacted our lives in the United States, both negatively and positively. Ultimately the affects a cellphone has relies on the user. A cellphone can be used responsibly, just as it can be used with negligence. The day cellphones were invented, that was the day the world changed and the day DealDash started selling penny auctions for smartphones, that was the day we were able to save money (when we win* note not everyone wins!). Read our tips and carefully bid!
 
 
How would you like to win a brand new iPhone 5C? How about for as low as $14.18, or $34.68 or even $146.82? Recent bidders on penny auctions for a brand new iPhone 5C 16GB on DealDash won it for as low as those end prices + their bids (that are usually just $0.16 a piece!) Pretty sweet for a brand new iPhone 5C that’s unlocked which sells for around $650 retail!
The iPhone 5C is Apple’s latest iPhone and it’s amazing! Features an A6 chip.
8MP iSight camera. 4-inch Retina display. Ultrafast LTE wireless.  It comes in a rainbow of lively, vibrant colors. The 5C comes with iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, NUmbers and Keynote. Plus thousands of apps great for email, surfing the web, texting, placing FaceTime calls.
 
 
Every new iPhone comes with better-than-ever versions of iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. So you can be creative and productive right from the start. You also get great apps for email, surfing the web, sending texts, making FaceTime calls — there’s even an app for finding new apps.

 
 

DealDash doesn’t just have auctions for iPhones, there are Samsung Galaxy cellphones (unlocked) too!
Check out this upcoming auction set to end tomorrow, July 12th:


Tips for bidding on smartphones on DealDash:

1. Use BidBuddy – you won’t miss the bid button and lose your bids when you still wanted to bid more when you set up a bid buddy to bid for you.
2. Buy it Now – use buy it now if you bid more than you wanted, don’t win and still want the phone and your bids back. You can purchase the smartphone and get all of your bids back win-win!

Wondering what type of great deals bidders are getting on DealDash? Here’s the rundown of a few of the best wins each day for the past week!
Can you get the Magic Bullet Blender? Of course you can, if you bid and win one on DealDash.com. On July 9th, bidder dewlily2003 from ND won this Magic Bullet Blender which retails at $70 – for only the bids they placed and the final end price of $1.56 (156 bids total by all winners) if all bids were purchased at $0.16 – the current sale price, this would mean that all bids placed by all bidders would equate to less than $25.
Search for Magic Bullet Blender Deals to see upcoming auctions on DealDash!
 

 
Perfect for exercise, travel and every day.. The Apple iPod Shuffle! Check out the awesome deal bookiesmom got on July 8th on this brand new 2GB purple iPod Shuffle. She won it for a final bid price of $0.26 and just a few bids! Recent sold auctions have ranged in price from $0.11-$1.11. Click to search for all upcoming iPod Shuffle Auctions!

 
July 7th this Alienware 17-inch Vindicator Briefcase was won by feelsGOOOD for only $0.14 – just a few cents literally even including bids! This is a great durable briefcase for larger laptops and retails for $148!  For more Alienware goods check out these auction deals on DealDash.
Where else is it possible to get a new Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 with 32GB for way less than the $550 cost? feelsGOOOD won not only the Alienware briefcase last week but the Galaxy Tab S for only $37.99 plus bids – so while 3,799 bids were placed by all bidders if he or she placed half of those at say $0.15 a bid they still won it for under $290! Whoa! Since we can’t see how many bids were placed he could have really gotten it for much less….
You’ve probably heard about the FitBit Flex already- it’s the ultimate fitness tracker and motivator and some companies are even using the Fit to award physical activity. It tracks steps and sleep and will even wake you up with a sound-free alarm clock! Sraemeyer won this lime green one, valued at $100 for just $0.55 on July 5th.
Wow! Way to go! To see upcoming Fitbit auctions and save money with a deal on a FitBit click here!

On July 4th all of the auctions were 0 end price auctions meaning DealDash waived the final end price so bidders only paid their bids spent. This All Power American 3200 PSI Gas Pressure Washer retails for $495, pas321 won it with bids and didn’t have to pay the $62.04 end price. The Nikon Coolpix p600 is a great camera – not dSLR but a great camera to have – 16.1 megapixels this one takes clear shots and it’s lighter in weight than a dSLR. Won by Blacklatina for bids and the end price was 0 after it was waived from the $23.95 price.Congrats to all bidders who got great deals this week on DealDash! Let us know what you won. And remember, if you share a photo of you with your win you can get free bids! Read this blog to learn how.
 
 

Over the Holiday weekend I just found out a package I ordered online ($280 value) was left on my doorstep by the USPS. The package is nowhere to be found so I am guessing if it really was left at the right address, like the post office just told me, it was stolen. If you receive items that don’t require signatures, take heed.
How to protect your packages from theft:
1. Get a large mailbox – or a secure parcel box. In my case, I don’t have a large mailbox, just a mail slot. I didn’t think I have ever had packages robbed before, but now I’m thinking twice. If you have a large package mailbox the mail carrier can leave your packages inside it- less susceptible to theft as it’s not left in the open. There are some really nice architectural parcel boxes on Amazon, you can purchase one with an amazon.com gift card if you win one on DealDash and save money!
2. Contact the post office – tell them not to leave any packages only a slip that notifies you a package was left. Of course you will have to go to the post office to get your package, but it won’t be left out in the open to be robbed.
3. Going out of town? Also notify the post office. During holidays, like this past weekend, when  a lot of people go away for a few days, package and mail theft rises. Be sure you check your mail each day or have a trusted neighbor check it for you, or call the post office and let them know you will be gone for a few days so that they will hold your mail until you return.
4. Be sure to track your packages so that you will know when they will be delivered.
5. Set up a security camera by your doorstep. Ok, this may be a bit extreme, but I may set up a Belkin wireless camera and see if I can catch whoever is stealing packages if they come back next time.
 
Subject of mail/letter or package fraud?
If you think you have had your mail stolen be sure you first notify the retailer who sent you the item and then file a complaint with the USPS: Mail theft Under Inquiry Type, select Problem. Under Customer Service, select Support, and Mail Theft. Under Additional Information, explain why your complaint is mail theft-related.
What have you won and received lately from DealDash? How fast was the item you won and purchased shipped to you?