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Did you notice the beautiful chandeliers going up for auction on DealDash.com? If you could use a new chandelier, now is a good time to shop for one.

I had an old chandelier that was hanging near my front door above my stairs and it was really heavy. It was also very difficult to change burned out light bulbs or to clean it because of the way it was made. The bulbs were behind panels so they were hard to get at. One day when I was attempting to install a new light bulb, the chain that held it up broke and it was left hanging by the electrical wires only. I was so concerned that it might start a house fire so I ran to my neighbor for help.

My neighbor managed to use the remaining good parts of the chain to hang it back up, but I knew then that it was time for me to start shopping for a new chandelier. We don’t always think of replacing permanent fixtures in a house like a chandelier but when they get too old the chain can become brittle and just snap in half, like mine did. That could become very risky, too, especially if something like that happens when someone is standing under it.

Three important things I look for in a new chandelier are:

1. Is it easy to reach to change the light bulbs? At age 75, I want to avoid climbing high ladders.
2. Does it weigh too much? I don’t like big, heavy chandeliers but prefer a chandelier that is a little more on the light side.
3. Does it look good? Perhaps it’s time to update our chandeliers for a more modern appearance.

I started looking at some of the chandeliers that have already been sold on DealDash and I was shocked – not just surprised, but shocked – when I saw some of the outstanding deals that some DealDash shoppers have already received.

For example, one three-tier chandelier with a total of 21 lights with a BIN of  a whopping $9,000 but one shopper won it for a total of only $81.28 (counting the cost of the 374 bids used). That’s more than a deal – that’s a steal of a deal. 

Outstanding deals

Let’s take a look at some of the other chandelier deals that DealDash shoppers are getting.

• A nine-light chandelier with a BIN of 720, sold for $59.63 (counting the cost of the 242 bids placed).
• An eight-light pendant chandelier with a BIN of $1,649 sold for $75.47 (counting the cost of the 324 bids placed).
• A three-light chandelier with a crystal and black butterfly shade has a BIN of $725, but on March 4 it sold for only $2.25 (counting the cost of the 9 bids placed to win it).
• A six-light hanging pendant chandelier with a BIN of $829 sold for $17.62 (including the cost of the 89 bids placed).
• A nine-light hanging chandelier with a BIN of $1,200 sold for $244.81 (including the cost of the 1,207 bids placed to win it).

For specific features, specifications, dimensions and electrical information please see the auction descriptions.

Many more chandeliers will soon be coming up for auction, too, so keep watching for the kind of chandelier you would like to see in your house because you most likely would never be able to beat deals like the ones on DealDash.com.

This sponsored blog post was submitted by: Barbara L. Sellers. Barbara was compensated by DealDash for this blog post. Blog posts are written by real DealDash customers. The opinions and advice here represent our customers’ views and not those of the company.

How would you like to win the latest and greatest snowmobile ever? Well, now is your chance to shop for a snow mobile with a BIN of $16,000 on DealDash.com.

This machine has skis in the front and caterpillar-like treads in the back, and it looks like it’s made to handle getting through the worst snow banks we could imagine. It is definitely a deep snow machine like no other.

Just like all of the vehicle and boat auctions, this snow mobile has no new bidders after the auction reaches $1,000. You can start shopping for this snow machine auction, which I never before saw on DealDash, on Sunday, Feb. 27. Most likely, this auction will still be running strong on Monday, Feb. 28, so it’s probably not too late yet for everyone reading this blog to check it out. I know if I lived in snow country I sure would like to own a snowmobile like this one.

For detailed specifications please see the auction description. According to the note at the end of the DealDash description, it is important for all shoppers to know that as a result of high demand, logistics challenges and the global shortage of supplies, this snowmobile may not be exactly as shown. DealDash states “a logistics surcharge of $400 may be added to the displayed price. The price may not always include accessory installation costs, and according to the winner’s geographic position, tax, title, license, transport, preparation and other fees may not be included. Dealer prices may vary.”

The history of snowmobiles

A snowmobile is an automotive vehicle for travel on snow. It is steered by skis at the front and is propelled by a belt of track at the back.

It is a little confusing as to who actually invented the first snowmobile. However, Joseph-Armand Bombardier is generally given credit for making the first snowmobile at the young age of 15 in 1922. In 1937, at the age of 30, Bombardier had already achieved his first major commercial success with the launch of the seven-passenger B7 snowmobile.

According to my research, the concept took a leap forward in 1924 when Earl Eliason created what was known as a motorized toboggan. In the 1920s, Eliason mounted a two-cylinder motorcycle engine to a long sled and steered it with skis at the front, and propelled it with single endless track. In fact, Eliason made 40 of these snowmobiles and patented them in 1927. Other versions of snowmobiles have actually been around since 1910. So there were many predecessors paving the way to Bombardier’s first snowmobile.

Modern snowmobiles, as we know them today, did not become popular until the mid-1970s when people began to use them as recreational vehicles. At this time, there were more than 100 snowmobile manufacturers, each trying to improve the design.

The 2021 Yamaha Sidewinder SRX-LE , powered by a four-stroke 998 Genesis Turbo Engine generating in excess of 200 hp, became the fastest snowmobile. The speed of snowmobiles can range from 80 mph to 200 mph, depending on many factors, but most modern snowmobiles can reach speeds of 150 mph.

The differences between motorcycle helmets and snowmobile helmets are interesting. Snowmobile helmets have vents that riders can open or close to prevent fogging and snowmobile face shields have a double lens to resist fogging.

Bottom Line

Snowmobiles have definitely come a long way from its early beginnings, and now we have the awesome opportunity to shop for a good bargain on one of the best right here on DealDash.com.

Happy shopping everyone!

This sponsored blog post was submitted by: Barbara L. Sellers. Barbara was compensated by DealDash for this blog post. Blog posts are written by real DealDash customers. The opinions and advice here represent our customers’ views and not those of the company.

Are you nuts for nuts? Do you love snacking on all kinds of nuts? Perhaps you love them all – walnuts, peanuts, cashews, or maybe almonds, too.

Well, guess what!  I just saw a really awesome porcelain nut server on DealDash.com. It even comes with its own nutcracker and holder for the nutcracker in the middle of the dish. So if you could use a good nut server you are shopping in the right place.

This auction has a BIN of $220 but so far all of the previous winners won it for much less than that.  One DealDash customer got it for only $18.01 including the cost of the 87 bids used to win it.

This nut server set has been made to last and will add an elegant look at your next party. It already has some customer reviews and it has earned an overall rating of 4.94 out of a possible 5. That tells us a lot about the high quality of the product when it has such high customer satisfaction.

History of nuts

Most nuts grow on trees and bushes, but some nuts (such as peanuts) grow underground. Most nuts (such as cashews) grow inside a soft casing that hardens into a shell.

According to my research, there are more than 53 types of nuts found in the world, but of the edible type, there are more than 20. 

Nuts have been a staple in the human diet since the beginnings of history. The oldest walnut remains were discovered in Iraq, and they are believed to be from 50,000 B.C. The Greeks and Romans were fond of the walnut. 

In Texas, pecan shells were unearthed near human artifacts that may date back to 6,000 B.C., so it’s easy to see why nuts have been so popular through the ages.

The walnut was first cultivated in California by the Franciscan Fathers in the late 1700s, and the earliest walnuts to enter California were known as “mission” walnuts.

Cashews are native to northeastern Brazil, and Portuguese missionaries took them to East Africa and India during the late 16^th century, where they became abundant at low altitudes near the seacoast. However, the oldest nut ever discovered is the Ginkgo, which is native to China. It is believed to have survived for about 150 million years.

Scientists have been able to point to Western Asia as the most likely place that almonds were first grown, but they were also most likely cultivated in China, too.

Great health benefits

Nuts are a good source of healthy fats, fiber and other beneficial nutrients. Nuts contain unsaturated fatty acids and other nutrients, and some nuts may be good for our heart. The six most healthful nuts listed are:

1. Peanuts
2. Almonds
3. Pistachios
4. Cashews
5. Walnuts and
6. Hazelnuts

Ounce for ounce, macadamia nuts and pecans (which are some of the best tasting nuts) are considered to be the worst nuts for our health because they have the most calories and the highest amounts of fats, while they have the lowest amounts of protein.

I was surprised to learn that cashews contain a natural toxin and are actually poisonous until they are roasted?

Nuts do have many benefits, however, because they are fairly inexpensive and are easy to store, pack and go wherever we go. One drawback to nuts, however, is that they are high in calories, so it’s important to limit portions.

Bottom line

If we are looking for a high-quality porcelain nut server that comes with a nutcracker, we might want to place some bids in the next auction. Who knows? You might be able to win the next great bargain!

This sponsored blog post was submitted by: Barbara L. Sellers. Barbara was compensated by DealDash for this blog post. Blog posts are written by real DealDash customers. The opinions and advice here represent our customers’ views and not those of the company.

Question: What’s one thing no kitchen should be without?

Answer: A nice 7-piece set of stainless steel kitchen utensils, hanging on the wall where they are easy to reach when needed.

We are definitely shopping in the right place because many DealDash.com customers have already won awesome deals on just that.

Let’s take a look at some of the deals shoppers have already received on the kitchen Utensil set that has a BIN of $90.

Best deals

On Feb. 19, one customer won the 7-piece set of stainless steel kitchen utensils for only 62 cents, counting the cost of the 3 bids used to win, and that wasn’t even the best deal.

On Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, another customer won this same set of utensils for only 17 cents, counting the cost of the 1 bid used to win. How awesome is that?

In fact, 6 of the last 10 winners won this $90 auction for $21 or less.

Quality

One of the best ways we can be assured of the quality of an auction product is by checking out what previous winners had to say about it. Out of 108 reviews, these kitchen utensils have received an overall rating of 4.96 out of a possible 5.0 and that is a super high rating.

• Here’s what some customers said:
• Well made, durable, and very presentable
• Very nice item, a great value
• Restaurant quality at home. We love them.
• Nice looking set
• Well-made set

We can be pretty sure after that many reviews this set of kitchen utensils is high quality and we, too, would be happy to display them in our own kitchen. Even if we already have a set, perhaps our old set of utensils should be replaced with this new ergonomic utensil set.  It includes the following:

1. 13.5-inch serving spoon
2. 13.5-inch fork
3. 13.5-inch ladie
4. 12-inch masher
5. 14-inch slotted turner
6. 14-inch skimmer and
7. 13-inch rack.

The mounts to hang the utensils go on the wall or counter top and it’s made of durable, easy to clean stainless steel that is dishwasher safe.         

Useful gift

If we don’t need to replace our own stainless steel kitchen utensils, perhaps we have a family member or friend who just moved into their first apartment or house. If so, this set could make a really great housewarming gift. Maybe we might even have a family member or friend who will soon be married and this set might make a very practical and very useful wedding gift.

If we think ahead and shop for “easy-to-win” items like this, we could really save a lot of money. With our high gas and food prices these days most of us are most likely here looking for great bargains to make our lives a little easier in these difficult times. Who knows? The next great bargain could be yours.

Happy shopping everyone!

This sponsored blog post was submitted by: Barbara L. Sellers. Barbara was compensated by DealDash for this blog post. Blog posts are written by real DealDash customers. The opinions and advice here represent our customers’ views and not those of the company.