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DealDash.com has been introducing some fantastic new products.

Did you see the awesome pool table up for auction? It’s great to have a pool table when we have friends over because so many people enjoy playing pool. I know I do. I’m not much good at it, but it’s still fun to play.

This mid-sized pool table surface is 7-foot, 3-inches and has a BIN of $925. When assembled, it is 87-inches long, 50-inches wide and 31-inches high. It has a farmhouse style wood X design and comes complete with 2 wooden billiard cues, a set of colored billiard balls, two pieces of chalk, a triangle, a table brush and game rules. According to the auction description, one feature is a built-in leg leveling system for balanced play and to ensure playing precision. It is also designed with professional K66 rubber bumpers that provide a consistent bounce and predictable shot, along with a smooth felt game table surface and parlor-style drop pockets.

A brief history of pool tables

Pool or billiards is an indoor sport that originated in Europe and spread to England a lot earlier than most people might have guessed. The origin of the game of pool or billiards goes back to at least the 14^th century. It evolved from a lawn game similar to croquet played sometime during the 15^th century in Northern Europe and probably in France.

According to my research, in the 1500s French nobility and others installed billiards tables in their homes. The green cover of the table was meant to imitate the green grass and the borders were wooden planks to prevent the balls from rolling off.

Billiards is played on a table without pockets and the game has only three balls – red, white with a spot and white without a spot. Pool involves a table with 6 pockets and is played with 15 balls,

The oldest use of the word “pool” to describe a billiards-like game was made in 1797 in a Virginia newspaper. The term “pool” later stuck to all new games of pocket billiards as the sport gained in popularity in the United States.

Michael Phelan is recognized as the father of American Billiards. He helped devise lasting rules and set standards for behavior while playing the game. He was the first to add diamonds to the table to help players aim when taking their shots.

The Spaniards were the first ones to introduce billiards to America in 1565. However, it was not until 1878 to 1956 that the game skyrocketed in popularity, with players becoming famous by competing in annual championships.

Billiard balls can be made from either phenolic resin or polyester resin. Phenolic resin is preferred because it is tougher and longer-lasting than polyester resin.

The bottom line

Playing pool is a sport that is apparently here to stay. Therefore, winning a pool table on DealDash.com is sure to please many family members and friends.

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.

Trimming the lower limbs from trees in my yard used to be called “a man’s job” but not anymore!

Many of today’s women can do just about anything a man can do if we have the right tools. When it comes to using heavy power tools, however, we might have a problem because we simply do not have as much upper body strength as most men.

Since I’m single, I have to take care of both the inside and outside maintenance of my home, so it’s important for me to have the right tools, and that’s why I love shopping here.

I often find just what I need on DealDash.com. Did you see the 20-Volt, 12-inch battery operated chainsaw on DealDash? 

This brushless light-weight chainsaw has a BIN of $159 and comes with a 4.0Ah battery and charger and an easy-storage bracket. I like that it is battery operated and has no electrical cords, which makes it much easier to use.

Some of the best deals previous winners received are:

• July 21, this chainsaw sold at $10.19 and the winner paid a total of $24.75 including the cost of the 111 bids placed;
• July 17, this chainsaw sold at $11.22 and the winner paid a total of $23.82 including the cost of the 63 bids placed; and
• July 14, this chainsaw sold at $13.70 and the winner paid a total of $33.05 including the cost of the 131 bids placed.

Based on 106 customer reviews so far, this chain saw has received an overall rating of 4.88 out of a possible 5.0 and that’s pretty good. Some of the comments former winners made about this chainsaw are:

• “Absolutely a nice chainsaw for those small jobs. It helps to buy an extra battery and have it charged while you’re working.”
• “Works well for a battery powered tool. Not as powerful as a gas one but it gets the job done (with) no fuel purchase or mixing.”
• “This is an overall great product! I’ve won many things on this website but this has to be the most fantastic of all my wins. Thanks!”

This chainsaw is powered by PWR CORE 20TM lithium technology. According to the auction description, “Industry-leading technology wraps each cell of the PWR CORE 20TM battery for longer run time and battery life.” That sounds pretty awesome. It also allows the user to adjust the chain tension on the electric chainsaw with a convenient dial on the side of the tool while reducing friction with auto-lubrication. Best of all, this chainsaw has an anti-kickback brake, which cuts the power when kickback occurs. That really sounds good to me.

For more detailed information about this chainsaw, see the complete auction description.

The bottom line

Before paying full-price for our next power tool, perhaps we should shop for it on DealDash.com and see if we can win a 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.

As a bargain shopper, I often look for great products that are consistently selling low on DealDash.com.

I thought it might be a good idea to highlight some high-quality products that often sell far below the Buy-It-Now price listed.

Let’s take a look at some of these auctions.

Graphite Microfiber Weighted Blanket Cover

Did you see the 48-inch by 72-inch graphite microfiber weighted blanket cover?  It looks like something all of us could use.  According to the auction description, however, this blanket cover is designed to go over a weighted blanket for easy care and regular washing. In other words, it helps to protect the weighted blanket inside from germs and bacteria.

If we would like to win this product, we only have a limited time to do it because a red notice showed up in this auction saying only 5 units are left.

When I looked at the list of winners in the last 30 days, I was surprised to see how low it would go.  For example:

• July 19, this blanket cover sold at 6 cents and the winner paid a total of only 66 cents including the cost of the 3 bids placed;
• July 13, this blanket cover sold at 7 cents and the winner paid a total of 87 cents including the cost of the 4 bids placed; and
• July 8, this blanket cover sold at 3 cents and the winner paid a total of only 43 cents including the cost of the 2 bids placed.

All of the winners listed above paid less than $1 for this brand new $60 item. Is this just a fluke? Not hardly. Out of the last 26 winners, 20 of them paid a total of less than $10 counting the cost of their bids.

We could never get a better buy than that even if we shopped at the dollar store. That’s even less than it costs for shipping, and when shopping on DealDash shipping is always free!

Solar-Powered In-Ground Garden Lamps

When I saw this auction for a set of six solar-powered in-ground garden lamps, I decided to join the bidding. Perhaps it’s not such a good idea to write a blog and try to win an auction at the same time. However, after I read the many rave reviews of how well these garden lamps work, I wanted to do more than just write about them. I wanted to win them, too.

It’s always a good idea to have well-lit walkways so we can see where we are going and reduce the risk of falling. That’s especially important for senior citizens.

These garden lamps have a BIN of $115 but several winners won some great bargains. For example:

• July 21, this set of six solar-powered garden lamps sold at $3.97 and the winner paid a total of $21.19 including the cost of the 101 bids placed;
• July 18, these garden lamps sold at $1.69 and the winner paid a total of $11.89 including the cost of the 51 bids placed; and
• July 15, these garden lamps sold at $3.15 and the winner paid a total of $8.75 including the cost of the 28 bids placed.

These garden lamps use energy-efficient LED light bulbs and have a built-in solar-powered rechargeable battery. They are made of durable and weatherproof plastic and have a stainless-steel casing. The automatic light sensors will turn the lamps on at dusk and off again as it lightens. They have a working time of 6 to 8 hours. Each lamp weighs only 5 ounces and installation is simple. Just push the plastic stake into the ground.

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 find a gift to impress a significant other without spending a lot of money, you are shopping in the right place.

DealDash.com has many high-dollar gifts that would be sure to impress a significant other, but several shoppers paid far less than the BIN.

Let’s take a look at some of these!

Moissanite Gemstone Earrings

Did you see the moissanite gemstone earrings that appear to sparkle like real diamonds? They have a BIN of $1,389.

Some of the best deals previous winners won so far are:

• July 16, these high-dollar oissanite gemstone earrings sold at only $2.24 and the winner paid a total of $13.64 including the cost of the 47 bids placed;
• July 15, this auction sold at $6.39 and the winner paid a total of $18.99 including the cost of the 63 bids placed;
• July 10, these earrings sold at $6.49 and the winner paid a total of $30.69 including the cost of the 121 bids placed.

Not everyone received such outstanding deals, but so far all nine of the previous winners paid far less than the BIN. These D-color gemstone earrings measure 12 by 2 mm and consist of 18K white gold plating.  For more specific information, please read the auction description.

The seven previous winners who have provided a review of these earrings have given them an overall rating of 4.82 out of a possible 5.0. They commented on how pretty they are and how much they love them. These beautiful earrings will definitely add a glamorous touch to any special evening dress when attending a concert, play or classy event.

Stainless Steel Men’s Watch

We certainly cannot forget the special man in our lives. The stainless steel men’s watch has a BIN of $1,095 and previous winners gave it an overall rating of 5.0 out of a possible 5.0. It doesn’t get any better than that.

It appears the bidding competition to win this watch can be rather intense. However, some previous winners have managed to win a good deal. The best deals so far are:

• June 27, this stainless steel men’s watch sold at $23.60 and the winner paid a total of $55.60 including the cost of the 160 bids placed;
• June 29, this men’s watch sold at $50.15 and the winner paid a total of $168.14 including the cost of the 778 bids placed: and
• June 25, this men’s watch sold at $50.46 and the winner paid a total of $237.21 including the cost of the 1,123 bids placed.

The length of this watch is 184 mm and the width is 21 mm. The dial color and band color is black and the band material is stainless steel. The dial type is Sunray, movement is 3-hand date quartz, and it is water resistant. The style of this watch appears to be perfect for the personality of a rugged manly-man.

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.