UPDATE: DO NOT SHOP WITH EBATES CANADA.
….UNLESS YOU WANT A HASSLE AND A HEADACHE.
When I know what I need, I don’t bother going in-store for it, I just go online and order it.
This happens mostly in Sephora, because you get free shipping over $75.
(Unless the store has free online shipping, I ain’t interested.)
I’ve been hearing about Ebates for a while, and seeing it in Canada, I’m pretty excited that I can earn cash back for doing what I normally do anyway.
Anyway, I signed up for it, haven’t used it yet, but I am planning to, once Sephora has its 20% off sale for VIB members.
I’m going to basically stock up on Yu-Be Cream, Korres White Tea Cleanser, Dr. Dennis Grossman Extra Strength Towelettes and things I use on a regular basis that seem to disappear.
(NO MAKEUP!)
I’m also browsing and saw a few other shops like eLuxe with 8% cash back and free shipping on orders over $25, and Amazon.ca with up to 2% cash back.
Apparently if I refer 4 friends who also sign up and spend at least $25 online, I’ll get $100 if all 4 do it.
My Ebates CANADA referral ID: NPR%2FQePBhyw%3D
Sounds a little complicated to me to require ALL 4 friends to do it, but no pressure. 🙂
If you were planning on joining anyway, please consider using my referral link.
Otherwise, I hope it helps you figure out a way to get more money back while shopping online other than using traditional methods like coupons and credit cards with rewards points!
I like CIBC Visa Dividend for 1% back in cash if you spend $3000/year, or PC Financial Mastercard for basically the 1% equivalent in PC points to spend, with no spending limit required. They’re the only two credit cards I really use.
I’ll let you know how it works out for me in general (referrals or not), and if it’s worth it.
jeweliette23
FYI Sephora VIB is already over. Unless it comes at a different time in Canada. I love eBates. I’m almost ashamed to admit that I’ve gotten almost $400 back since I joined back in 2004.
Mochi & Macarons
WHAT!?
It’s OVER?…. Goddamn.
Well maybe I can make my things last until I do get a chance to buy something. $400 back it nothing to sneeze at!
As I said, I don’t mind shopping online for things I am sure of. Otherwise.. it better have free shipping and returns.