Category: Strategies and Tips

Did you know a study shows about four in ten adults still sleep with a stuffed animal from their childhood? A large percentage of them come from the millennial age group (a person born in the 1980s and 1990s). Therefore, if you are an adult with an attachment to plush toys, you are not alone.

In fact, psychologists see nothing wrong with adults owning stuffed animals. But I will provide more information about this later. First, let’s see what DealDash.com has to offer. 

Plush sheep playmate

If you prefer a small plush toy, this cream-colored sheep, which measures 10.6-inches tall by 6.5-inches long by 8-inches wide, might be the perfect answer. It has a BIN of $85 but the first time it went up for auction it sold at $9.01 and the winner paid a total of $11.70 counting the cost of the 36 bids placed.

Hug-loving bear

This huge brown “Hug-Loving Bear” measures 51 inches (standing height) and 31 inches (sitting height) and it has a BIN of $175.00.  It has fluffy polyester fill, large brown eyes, a large button nose, a polka dot ribbon and makes the ideal companion to cuddle.

The good news is that many of the previous winners of this “Hug-Loving Bear” won it at bargain prices. For example:

• Nov. 11, this bear sold at $1.34 and the winner paid a total of $9.07 counting the cost of the 44 bids placed;
• Nov. 12, this bear sold at $2.45 and the winner paid a total of $10.45 counting the cost of the 40 bids placed; and
• Nov. 10, this bear sold at $1.39 and the winner paid a total of only $5.75 including the cost of the 27 bids placed.

Of course, this is such an awesome looking bear that sometimes this auction draws a large number of shoppers. However, out of the last 17 winners in the last 30 days, 10 of t hem (more than half) paid less than $61 counting the cost of bids placed and that represents a big savings from the BIN value. If you check out the 169 customer reviews you will be amazed.

The benefits of having stuffed animals

A recent survey showed that 43 percent of grownups admitted to still owning soft toys from when they were kids. According to my research, there are eight benefits of stuffed animals for adults:

1. To find comfort;
2. To sleep better;
3. To improve mental health;
4. To help ease loneliness;
5. To have security;
6. To help heal from trauma;
7. To remind them of childhood; and
8. To reduce stress.

Psychologists say teddy bears and soft blankets act as transitional objects to help when a child transitions from dependence to independence. They serve as comfort objects during sleep.

The bottom line

Stuffed animals can benefit both children and adults. I know an adult male who won the big brown bear and he loves it. I thought it was somewhat weird, but as I now know from my research it’s a lot more common than I realized.

DealDash.com has many other stuffed animals coming up for auction, including a new 40-inch white bear with a BIN of $280 and any one of them would make an excellent Christmas gift for a child, grandchild or (as we now know) even for some adults.

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.

If you want to shop for products that consistently sell below the market value, you are shopping in the right place. Welcome to DealDash.com!

Today, I will be writing about products that most consistently sell below the BIN price listed. In other words, I will make it easy for you to find auctions that are most likely to sell at a bargain price while the shopper uses a minimal number of bids.

Reversible duvet cover set

I was surprised when I saw some of the awesome deals shoppers are consistently receiving on this King/Cal. King beautiful blue reversible duvet cover set. It comes with one duvet cover that measures 112 by 98 inches and two king shams that measure 20 by 36 inches. It has a zipper closure with duvet corner ties and is made with a wide range of styles in mind – from rustic farmhouse to modern. This set is also fade resistant and wrinkle resistant and is perfect for people with allergies or sensitive skin.

This duvet has a BIN of $104. However, it consistently sells at bargain prices. Some of the best deals previous winners received in the last 30 days are:

• Nov. 7, this King/California King duvet set sold at 26 cents and the  winner paid a total of only $2.30 including the cost of the 11 bids placed;
• Nov. 4, this auction sold at $2.14 and the winner paid a total of $2.27 including the cost of the 6 bids placed; and
• Nov. 2, this duvet set sold at $1.85 and the winner paid a total of $1.52 including the cost of the 3 bids placed.

Huge bargains can consistently be found on many other duvet sets, too.

Super plush down fiber comforter

With the heat turned down to save on our electric bill, this is one of the best ways we can stay warm during cold nights this winter. I have a down fiber comforter and I just love it because it makes me feel snug as a bug.

This king/Cal. king comforter measures 108 by 94 inches. It is 100 percent hypoallergenic for allergy sufferers, and is made of fine-combed 100 percent imported microfiber yarns. It is evenly filled for superior warmth, yet only weighs 6 pounds. After 913 customer reviews, this comforter received an overall rating of 4.87 out of a possible 5.0 which is excellent.

It has a BIN of $120 but it consistently sells for less. Some of the best deals previous winners received so far are:

• Nov. 4, this king/Cal. King plush down fiber comforter sold at $1.01 and the winner paid a total of $9.30 including the cost of the 44 bids placed;
• Nov. 4, this auction sold at $1.96 and the winner paid a total of $2.78 including the cost of the 9 bids placed; and
• Nov. 2, this comforter sold at $2.57 and the winner paid a total of $10.08 including the cost of the 44 bids placed.

Over the last 30 days, 5 of the 12 winners (nearly half) used less than 50 bids to win.

The bottom line

If we check out the duvets, comforters and other plush linens, we will improve our opportunity to win a great deal.

For more details, see the specific auction description.

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.

What is the biggest shopping mistake you can make on DealDash.com? 

I’m very surprised at how many new shoppers simply start bidding before they have any idea what they are doing. The biggest shopping mistake any new player can make is to not first read the instructions on how to use the site.

DealDash has made it extremely easy for everyone to do that.  All we have to do is scroll down from the home page. At the bottom of the home page, we will see in bold letters the word “Help.” Under “Help” we will see the following:

• How to Bid in an Auction
• Tutorial Auction
• Tips & Tricks
• Frequently Asked Questions etc.

We will see even more information below these four items, but these are the main ones that every new shopper should take the time to check out before placing (and wasting) any bids. If you do not first read how this shopping site works, I can almost guarantee you will needlessly waste your bids.

Whenever I see a new DealDash shopper placing (and wasting) bids every other one, I feel like shouting at them, “Stop wasting your bids! First read the instructions and learn how to shop wisely!”

Think back. When we first started driving a vehicle, did we immediately get behind the wheel and just go? No, of course not!  What did we do first?  That’s right. We studied a Driver’s Manual and learned the rules of the road. That’s the same thing we need to do when it comes to shopping on DealDash.com.

First, we must learn the rules on how to play, and the information is all there in plain sight for you – easy to find and easy to read. I was amazed when I saw that DealDash even made a tutorial for new players. It cannot get simpler than that.

DealDash is the most successful and longest-running penny auction site for a reason. That’s because this shopping site provides:

1. Outstanding Customer Service
2. Fun and Entertainment
3. A Wide Variety of High-Quality Products
4. Outstanding Bargains
5. Bid Packs That Frequently Go on Sale and
6. Plenty of Opportunities to Win Free Bids

Every smart business knows it’s very important to keep its customers happy, and from the very beginning, DealDash has always put an extremely high emphasis on providing outstanding customer service. DealDash customer service representatives respond more quickly to my questions than any other business I have ever before dealt with. I’m amazed at how quickly I always received a response. 

The bottom line

Are you bidding but have no idea what you are doing?  Hint: If you are not using the automated bidder, BidBuddy, that means you do not yet know how DealDash.com works.

It’s always a good idea to first watch the videos and read some blogs explaining how to shop wisely because it will greatly improve your opportunity to win.

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.

An elegant necklace or ring always makes a lovely gift, and DealDash.com has plenty of each toenhance our shopping fun.
In case you have a special woman in your life, let’s take a looks at some of the special jewelry auctions you might want to participate in whenever they come up.

Three-Carat Pendant

How about shopping for a 3 Carat D-Color gemstone pendant?  According to the description in this auction, “Moissanite is a rare and naturally-originating gemstone. Each gem is unique while being brighter and more lustrous than a diamond …” Can you imagine what a 3-carat diamond would cost?

With such a large gemstone this one will really stand out in any crowd. It has a BIN of $1.989.00 but all 16 previous winners in the last 30 days won it for far less than that.  Some of the best deals so far were:

• Oct. 27, this pendant sold at $6.35 and the winner paid a total of $42.55 including the cost of the 181 bids placed;
• Oct. 19, this pendant sold at $19.13 and the winner paid a total of $105.56 including the cost of the 480 bids placed; and
• Oct. 17, this pendant sold at $11.74 and the winner paid a total of $64.67 including the cost of 294 bids placed.

Considering the high retail value of this pendant, this would be a gift that would be sure to impress any woman who might find this wonderful gift under her Christmas tree.

One-Carat Ring

This “1-Carat 3EX solitaire Moissanite stone ring (size 6) with a halo setting inlaid with sparkling pave-set gems” with a braided band is sure to please your special spouse, daughter or significant other.

It has a BIN of $1,139.00 but all 20 winners in the past 30 days won it for less than that. Some of the best deals so far were:

• Nov. 4, this one-carat Moissanite ring sold at $2.14 and the winner paid a total of $5.67 including the cost of the 23 bids placed;
• Nov. 1, this auction sold at $1.73 and the winner paid a total of only $6.03 including the cost of the 28 bids placed; and
• Oct. 23, this one-carat ring sold at $5.82 and the winner paid a total of $9.38 including the cost of the 44 bids placed.

According to the DealDash description of this auction many “expert gem cutters, jewelers and gemologists have begun turning to moissanite as the perfect diamond alternative” and it is “made in cutting-edge laboratories using the most advanced processes.”

To attest to the high-quality of this ring, 9 previous winners gave it an overall rating of 5.0 out of a possible 5.0 and it cannot get any better than that.

Moissanite Bracelet

How about shopping for a 0.5 Carat D-color moissanite gemstone bracelet?  This piece of jewelry would look stunning worn alone or it would stand out even more with the matching pendant and ring.

This bracelet has a BIN of $1,559.00 but all 20 previous winners during the last 30 days have won it for far less. Some of the best deals so far were:

• Oct. 31, this bracelet sold at $5.31 and the winner paid a total of $29.93 including the cost of the 147 bids placed;
• Oct. 24, this bracelet sold at $5.68 and the winner paid a total of $26.22 including the cost of the 124 bids placed; and
• Oct. 23, this bracelet sold at 75 cents and the winner paid a total of only $3.27 including the cost of the 16 bids placed.

The bottom line

Shopping on DealDash.com provides the perfect answer to beat the Christmas rush. Why not shop for these exquisite holiday gifts now.

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.