Category: Strategies and Tips

Over the last 10 years, I’ve been watching to see what smart shoppers can do to win more for less on DealDash.com.

Perhaps they don’t all do exactly the same things but I’ve come up with a list of some things smart shoppers can do to make the most of their money and bids.

Actually, I’m a little surprised that DealDash allows me to write about how to spend the least amount of money and use the least number of bids to win auctions. Why would they do that?  DealDash wants everyone to become winners. They understand that by putting customers first it becomes a win-win situation. Happy shoppers become life-long customers.

So let’s take a look at what smart shoppers do.

Buy bids when they are on sale

Smart shoppers should always purchase bid packs when they go on sale. We should wait until the bid packs are offered at the lowest possible price per bid, and that’s the best time to get enough bids to last until they go on sale again.

Always collect free bids

Smart shoppers take advantage of free bids and earn all the free bids they can get. DealDash has many opportunities to get free bids.

We can get 200 free bids by sending in an “unboxing” video of something we won on DealDash or by sending in a video of our response to the “Question of the Week.” All we have to do is send our videos to: [email protected] but we might have to buy at least one bid pack in the last 7 days to qualify. To read all about it, go to: https://www.dealdash.com/blog/dealdash-bingo/.

We can also get as many as 30 free bids every day if we log-in to DealDash every day, and place 30 bids every day. The key is to make sure we never miss a day. If we do, we have to start all over again until we get back up to 30 free bids. We can never get back more than the number of bids we placed the day before. The catch here is that we can never get back more bids than we placed the day before.

Smart shoppers participate in the daily bid challenge.” This is an easy way to collect free bids. Each day we sign-in to DealDash the daily bid challenge changes. We might get 10 free bids by placing at least one bid on 5 “Computers and Electronics” auctions. If we place only one bid in 5 of these auctions we can gain 5 free bids a day. This might not seem like a lot, but in a month that would add up to 150 free bids.

Of course, everyone automatically earns free bids every time we shop on DealDash. For every bid we place, we earn 9 seconds on the clock. When our green line on the bottom right-hand side of our computer screen moves all the way to the right, we collect a free bundle of bids. I don’t know where the green line shows up on other electronic devices to track our time. However, there is another way we can make the green line move even faster.

Take advantage of the Time as Highest Bidder Multiplier

Smart shoppers will hold the bulk of their bids until we see the special feature where we get 2X, 3X or 4X time on the clock. That makes our green line move even faster to end when we get to collect our free bids.

Shop on weekdays and holidays

Smart shoppers will shop when the majority of the other DealDash customers are less likely to shop. During the week days many people are busy at work and they tend to do their DealDash shopping mostly on weekends. During the holidays, many DealDash customers are too busy with family and other holiday events to go on DealDash.

Bid when there is less competition

Smart shoppers will look for auctions with very few active customers.

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.

Most products we see on DealDash.com come up for auction many times. If we do not win those auction products the first few times we shop for them, no problem. We will have many more opportunities to win them some other time.

Some limited-stock items, however, might not continue to be available in future auctions. Therefore, it is important for us to pay attention to these limited-stock items so we do not miss out on the few opportunities we might have to shop for them.

Let’s take a look at some of the limited-stock items that we must shop for now or never.

Cropped Leather Pants

Only 6 pair of these “buttery soft lambskin leather” pants is left to go up for auction (at the time of this writing). They have a BIN of $895.00. So far, the first winner got a fantastic deal. The auction sold at $24.76 and the winner paid a total of $220.59counting the 1,072 bids placed. No other data on this item has yet been established.

These trousers have side pockets, a button-front closure and sit at the natural waist. This size 12 pair of 100 percent lambskin leather has an inseam of 27 inches. They must be professionally cleaned by a leather expert.

Portable Band Saw

So far, this 10 Amp, 5-inch, deep cut Portable Band Saw, with a BIN of $330.00 has sold for $87.00 and the winner paid a total of $216.70 including the 866 bids placed. A savings of more than $100 is not bad. The one review gave this product a 5.0 out of a possible 5.0 so that spells satisfaction and high quality.

The kit includes the band saw, standard blade, hex wrench and case; and comes with a 90-day money-back guarantee; full 1-year service contract and 3-year limited warranty.

This brand-name motor is designed with variable speed control of 100 to 350 SPM. According to the auction description, “the multi-position, adjustable, large front handle gives you plenty of room for a more accurate cut.”

Some other features include:

• LED light lets you see the cut line in dark job site environment
• Blade tracking adjustment improves blade alignment and reduces wear for increased blade life
• Integrated hook for hanging the saw without damaging front handle or castings
• Durable and adjustable material guide
• Ergonomic soft grip back handle provides comfort during use
• Blade changing lever loosens blade tension to allow for blade change

For more detailed information, see the auction description.

The bottom line

Perhaps after-Christmas shopping might be one of the best times to shop because the competition appears to be lower and we always could get a jump on birthdays, anniversaries or early Mother’s or Father’s Day gifts.

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.

DealDash.com offers several auctions where we could win bulk orders of 10, 20, 60, 90 or even 120 pairs of socks. At first I wondered what anyone would do with that many pairs of socks. But then I got a wonderful idea. How about giving them away to people in need?

Do you know what article of clothing homeless people often need most?  From what I heard, they are always in desperate need of clean, dry pairs of socks. After doing some research, I can understand why.

I learned when people have cold, wet feet for a long period of time they can develop a condition called trench foot, or immersion foot syndrome. It often happens when people have to wear wet socks and shoes or boots for days at a time. Prolonged exposure to damp, cold and sometimes unsanitary conditions can lead to the disease. I imagine soldiers in war zones might often experience situations like this as well.

Therefore, it sure would be a nice to win enough socks to donate to those in need simply as a goodwill gesture to make other lives better.

Let’s take a look at some of the many auctions DealDash now has available that includes several pairs of socks for women and girls, men and boys. Most of the auctions for men’s socks include 10 pairs and some of them appear to be selling at bargain prices, so let’s take a look.

Ten pairs of socks

The men’s No-Slip Compression Knee High Socks in black, size L,have a BIN of $320 and today (Dec. 18) this auction sold at $15.70 and the winner paid a total of $74.12 including the cost of the 351 bids placed.  These seamless compression socks feature no-slip gel soles and a “Y heel gore fit.”

The men’s crew socks have a BIN of $150 and include a total of 10 pairs of socks that are made with moisture management performance fabric. They are lightweight with dense cushioning at the heel and toe and come with an arch support band and seamless toe.

60 pairs of socks

The girl’s low-cut socks with a BIN of $150 were made with moisture management and breathability in mind. They come in packs of 6 pairs per pack. In other words, this auction includes 10 packs of six pairs of socks each. Each pair has soft sole cushioning and seamless toes to eliminate a bulky toe seam and provide greater comfort. Sizes of these low-cut socks with an arch band are based on shoe sizes. Size “S” fits K-9 to K12. Size “M” covers girl’s sizes 1 to 5 and “L” fits sizes 6 to 9.

The women’s ankle socks with a BIN of $280 were also created with moisture management in mind and they come in sets of 3 pairs per pack. In other words, this auction includes 20 packs containing 3 pairs of socks each. These buttery soft socks are designed with a little extra padding “for runners who crave cushioning.” Yet, they are lightweight with dense cushioning at the heel and toe, while the top of the socks are made to have extra breathability

The boy’ streaked low-cut socks with a BIN of $150 feature soft sole cushioning, moisture management for breathability, an arch band for support and a seamless toe to eliminate bulk and provide greater comfort. The packs include 6 pairs of socks per pack. In other words, this auction includes 10 packs and each contains six pairs of socks. Today, Dec. 18 as of this writing, this auction closed at $4.16 and the winner paid a total of $16.44 including the cos of the 77 bids placed. Therefore, shoppers do have an opportunity to get a good deal.  Sizes are based on shoe sizes. Size “S” fits K-9 to K12. Size “M” covers boy’s sizes 1 to 5 and “L” fits sizes 6 to 9.

120 pairs of socks

These women’s low-cut socks with a BIN of $320 are 52 percent polyester, 45 percent nylon and the rest spandex.  Special features include soft sole cushioning, moisture management and anti-odor technology. They come in sets of 6 pairs each. In other words, this auction includes 20 packs containing 6 pairs of socks each for a total of 120 pairs of socks.

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.

A luxury bathrobe could make a wonderful Christmas gift and DealDash.com has one that has been receiving rave reviews.

This luxury 100 percent cotton Terry Velour bathrobe has a BIN of $320. On Dec. 6, however, the auction closed at $7.25 and the winner paid a total of only $23.65 including the cost of the 82 bids placed.

This thick and fluffy bathrobe is described as a “blanket of warmth.” Therefore, it will no doubt make your spouse or significant other very happy. According to the auction description, this absorbent terry bathrobe “has an exceptionally flattering fit that falls above the calf for comfort and cozy versatility.”  

After a total of 147 reviews from previous winners, this bathrobe has received an overall rating of 4.94 out of a possible 5.0 which is extremely high and speaks volumes for the extraordinary quality of this item.

The design of this bathrobe left nothing out. It has long sleeves, a shawl collar, two large patch pockets, belt loops and a belt. It comes in two colors – White and New England Dusk and it also comes in a variety of sizes from S to XXL. Therefore, shoppers should check the size chart available and ensure they are bidding on the correct size.

This is definitely a very useful gift whether stepping from the shower or lying around a pool. It also comes with a handy loop on the inside yoke which makes it convenient and easy to put on a hook whenever it’s not in use.

A brief history of bathrobes

According to my research, the Chinese are well known for their use of robes which were worn as far back as the 1800s throughout a large part of the Chinese dynasties. These robes were made from fine fabrics such as silk and were often adorned with intricate embroidery.

Robes are set aside from cloaks and capes because of the attached sleeves and bathrobes have evolved through the years. Bathrobes can be used to dry off, whereas loose robes are usually lighter and simply used as quick and convenient cover when getting out of bed. The British English might refer to a robe as a dressing gown.

We can expect most bathrobes to last about three years but if we only use them on weekends we could get five or more years use out of them.

Many hotels launder bathrobes for their next guest and, therefore, the bathrobes should be left behind. However, some higher-end hotels may give a monogrammed robe to their guests as a gift.

The bottom line

Luxury bathrobes come up for auction fairly often on DealDash.com so we have plenty of opportunities to win one, if not for Christmas, perhaps for another special occasion such as a birthday. It certainly is a gift that will be used time and time again.

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.