"SafeLink is a Government supported program"
For many years having a phone in your home is standard, if not nessearry. Would you be able to live without a phone?
This prompted the FCC to create the LifeLine Program more then twenty years ago. If you have ever applied for any kind of assistants (TANAF/SSI/etc..) you may have heard of the program. The version for Land-lines may have a variety of names (depending on where you live) but now there is one for cell phone service.
You only get about 68 minutes each month, which isn't much. You get the phone free, but I am unsure if you have to give the phone back when you stop using the service. From what I read on their website, soon people on the program will be able to buy air-time cards at many nation wide retail chains so they can use the phone for more then just an hour a month.
However, for some people that may be enough. I think I read that any unused mintues will rollover. It is worth looking into!
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/lllu.html
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Magic Bullet, Small in Size But Big In Fun.
When companies make infomercials, they make them for me, lol. I am always watching new infomercials. When I'd seen the one for the Magic Bullet my first thought was "these actors are terrible", lol. But I liked the product. Some of my Family members had also seen the infomercial and wanted to try it.
When you buy from their website you get 2 Magic Bullets (sets) for the price of one. Just about everyone on my dad's side of the family got a Magic Bullet System.
To start my review of this product I must first say this; with all the attachment (blender, juicer,etc..) it takes up about the same amount of space as a stand alone blender (or juicer). However, at least you can separate it and only leave the base on the counter. Learning how it works and getting used to it is fun. It can be scary though, you can pulse it or push and turn to lock it "on". I do not like locking it "on". I am dyslexic and always turn it the wrong way to stop it. I realy don't understand why they have the "locking" option because the book says not to run the machine longer then 1 minute (or thirty seconds, cannot really remember) at a time or you can burn up the motor.
When we got it, we tried to do the stuff on the infomercial, like make salsa etc... It comes with a recipe book that has the infomercial recipes and more.
I like being able to grid my own coffee beans. Nothing is better then fresh ground Kona Coffee.
You MUST learn how to shake and hold at the same time, especially when you are trying to blend (mix,etc.) something thick. It makes the job go a lot faster. If you don't you will have to stop and open it up to get stuff from around the blades.
When blending ice or something frozen you have to put some liquid or the blades will jam.
The juicer is not as powerful as a stand alone juicer but does the job. The biggest plus it the easy clean up.
The only thing I would recommend they add to the bullet is a cover for the base. Because you do not really leave anything in it (small or large mixing container with blade) so it is open and dust gets in there.
I also had a ?why? moment when I'd seen a bottom for the Blender. How can you put it on? if you have used it, it would be full so you cannot take the blade off until it is empty. The only way to use it is to put it on while empty and pour stuff in it. Which does not make any sense.
They say you can microwave the small and big mixing containers (REMEMBER TO TAKE OFF THE BLADE OR SPARKS WILL FLY, lol), I have not tried it yet even though I have had it for a long time now.
All-in-all it is worth buying. You can cut the cost of it down by selling the second Magic Bullet Systems (or just keep it for when you break the first one, lol).
When you buy from their website you get 2 Magic Bullets (sets) for the price of one. Just about everyone on my dad's side of the family got a Magic Bullet System.
To start my review of this product I must first say this; with all the attachment (blender, juicer,etc..) it takes up about the same amount of space as a stand alone blender (or juicer). However, at least you can separate it and only leave the base on the counter. Learning how it works and getting used to it is fun. It can be scary though, you can pulse it or push and turn to lock it "on". I do not like locking it "on". I am dyslexic and always turn it the wrong way to stop it. I realy don't understand why they have the "locking" option because the book says not to run the machine longer then 1 minute (or thirty seconds, cannot really remember) at a time or you can burn up the motor.
When we got it, we tried to do the stuff on the infomercial, like make salsa etc... It comes with a recipe book that has the infomercial recipes and more.
I like being able to grid my own coffee beans. Nothing is better then fresh ground Kona Coffee.
You MUST learn how to shake and hold at the same time, especially when you are trying to blend (mix,etc.) something thick. It makes the job go a lot faster. If you don't you will have to stop and open it up to get stuff from around the blades.
When blending ice or something frozen you have to put some liquid or the blades will jam.
The juicer is not as powerful as a stand alone juicer but does the job. The biggest plus it the easy clean up.
The only thing I would recommend they add to the bullet is a cover for the base. Because you do not really leave anything in it (small or large mixing container with blade) so it is open and dust gets in there.
I also had a ?why? moment when I'd seen a bottom for the Blender. How can you put it on? if you have used it, it would be full so you cannot take the blade off until it is empty. The only way to use it is to put it on while empty and pour stuff in it. Which does not make any sense.
They say you can microwave the small and big mixing containers (REMEMBER TO TAKE OFF THE BLADE OR SPARKS WILL FLY, lol), I have not tried it yet even though I have had it for a long time now.
All-in-all it is worth buying. You can cut the cost of it down by selling the second Magic Bullet Systems (or just keep it for when you break the first one, lol).
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Kudos For eBay.com
Years ago I tried to sell some stuff on eBay.com, and didn't not have much success. The main thing that irritated me was having to pay for your listing upfront. If you didn't watch out you could end up paying $4+ to list an item, and there was no guarantee that it was going to sell. Bottom-line you would be out the listing fee and still have the item taking up space in your home.
Read Details Here!
Now, you can list up-to 5 items a month without paying the listing fee upfront. The best part is you do not have to start your auction at 9.99 or lower to avoid an outrageous listing fee. The Starting price of the item does not matter. *Excludes items with a Start/Buy It Now/Reserve price of $18 million and above. You still have to pay the "Final Value Fee" if the item sells. The link above takes you right to the page that explains what the "Final Value Fee" will be.
I can see this tactic bringing eBayer's like me back, I had all but given up on trying to sell stuff on eBay.com. However now that I am using my 5 free listings a month (or 30days) I have a new view on eBay. This month three of the five things I listed sold, that is a good average (you may have different results).
Happy Selling!
Read Details Here!
Now, you can list up-to 5 items a month without paying the listing fee upfront. The best part is you do not have to start your auction at 9.99 or lower to avoid an outrageous listing fee. The Starting price of the item does not matter. *Excludes items with a Start/Buy It Now/Reserve price of $18 million and above. You still have to pay the "Final Value Fee" if the item sells. The link above takes you right to the page that explains what the "Final Value Fee" will be.
I can see this tactic bringing eBayer's like me back, I had all but given up on trying to sell stuff on eBay.com. However now that I am using my 5 free listings a month (or 30days) I have a new view on eBay. This month three of the five things I listed sold, that is a good average (you may have different results).
Happy Selling!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Do you get what your gold is worth with Cash4Gold.com?
Promo Code: 113537
I, like many, have thought about selling my old jewelry. Particularly the gold stuff, since the price of gold is high (now dropping, so sell now or wait until the next spike) people expect to get a few hundred bucks for a handful of gold jewelry. Cash4Gold.com has TV commercials playing many times a day. I do not have a local jeweler that I would go to, to sell my gold so something like Cash4Gold.com appealed to me. However after watching an episode of Inside Edition (Don't quote me on the shows name, I am pretty sure that is the one them) I am glad I never sent my gold away to them.
The TV show had two jewelers verify the amount of gold that was in their decoy jewelry. It was over $1000.00 bucks worth. An Undercover reporter went into many jewelry stores to "get offers" for their gold. The stores offered from $700 to $1200. The best store offer was only a few hundred dollars below the actual value.
However, the shocker was the LOW offer made by Cash4Gold.com. It was around $300. When the reporter refused the offer (which is something you can do when you send your gold to them), they doubled the offer. It was still the lowest in the bunch. Cash4Gold.com's reasoning was their "gold measuring machines" could more accurately measure the amount of gold in the jewelry.
I have now abandoned my plans on sending anything there. Of course, I do not trust jewelers either. I wish I could measure it myself before sending away/attempting to sell gold jewelry. That way I would know if the offer was good or not. Not knowing if I would be ripped off is the main reason I did not send away for my "postage-paid envelope" from Cash4Gold.com.
I wonder how much stolen jewelry gets sent to Cash4Gold.com.
If you still want to give Cash4Gold.com a try there is a few things you should know.
First, you have to be 21(+). Read the paragraph in quotations below, this is from Cash4Gold.com. It explains that they do not pay you for gemstones other then small diamonds.
“Cash4Gold purchases second hand jewelry for refining, not for resale. Prices are based solely on the weight and karat grade contained in the jewelry, not on its potential value if resold intact. For this reason, the company cannot pay for gemstones in the jewelry other than small diamonds. If you wish to sell your fine jewelry, such as estate pieces, diamonds over 1 carat and fine time pieces, you can obtain a quote on possible value by contacting our affiliated website, theestatebuyer.com.”
If you have a piece of jewelry that has gemstones and the other options for selling it are not for you, you can still send them. Just take out the gemstones first. You may be able to sell those loose gemstones to a local jeweler or online.
Another part of Cash4Gold.com’s terms and conditions you should acquaint yourself with is the “Limitation of Liability”. In their TV commercials they talk about how the envelope they send you to send in the jewelry is insured. This section gives you the details.
“Cash4Gold's liability is and shall be expressly and specifically limited to the LEAST of the following sums:
1. The liquidation value placed on the total contents by Cash4Gold in Cash4Gold's sole discretion.
2. One-third (1/3) of the appraised value of the contents according to an appraisal submitted by a customer/seller to Cash4Gold, which appraisal was issued prior to the shipment of the item to Cash4Gold; and,
3. The sum of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars.”
That is not good insurance. And, there is no way around it. If you know your items are worth more then $100 you be S.O.L if your Pak gets “lost”. Cash4Gold.com recommends that you insure your Pak with the Carrier at your expense. I doubt if many people do that, or even know that should. You can get an appraisal before sending the items, however if you want the amount of the appraisal to be used in the event of your Pak being lost/stolen/etc… you must send the appraisal to Cash4Gold.com before retuning the Pak. Without an prior appraisal your are limited to $100. The way the “Limitation of Liability” is worded it seems you would have a hard time getting anymore then $100 even if you have a prior appraisal.
You have ten days from the date on the “offer check” to contact Cash4Gold.com if you do not want to accept their offer or have changed your mind.
When you ship you Pak to Cash4Gold.com you are agreeing to ALL Terms and Conditions set forth by Cash4Gold.com (read all on Cash4Gold.com)
Company Address:
1701 Blount Rd | Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Customer Service - 1-800-241-1811
Hours Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm EST
Promo Code:113537
If you have used Cash4Gold.com, let us know what you thought about it. Was your offer good? Do you think you got ripped off?
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Check out the New Dodge Ram 1500
Dodge has completely redesigned the Ram. Premiering the week of November 3, 2008 at Dodge dealerships across the country —Test Drive one today!
If you watch Tv at all, you have probably seen the commercials for Dodge's "never back down" challenge. It is their version of a reality show. You can use the link above to view the TV ads and online Webisodes.l
A lot of people in my family own Dodge vehicles, I even have a old Dodge RamCharger in my driveway. So I consider my family a Dodge Family, that is why I joined the Bzz Campaign for the Dodge Ram 1500. And it was excuse to go test drive one, lol!
One of my favorite new features f the Dodge Ram 1500 is the ParkView® rear back-up camera. Every truck/SUV made today should have one of these.
Dodge could of made it more fuel efficient. With a average of 20MPG on the highway and 14MPG in the city I cannot see may people buying them, especially with a gallon of gas costing an average of $3. If you are going to buy a vehicle that gets that bad of gas millage you might as well get a older cheaper one. If it got at least 35 in the city (like vehicles in other countries) I would buy one today.
The redesigned inside is luxurious, it would almost be ashame to put dirty men in it, lol.
It has feature that appeal to both men and women, like dual glove boxes and storage under the rear seats. Who doesn't like storage space.
If you are looking for a new truck, find a Dodge Dealership near you and test drive one today!
* to go SuckyStuff.info for information on Preferred Price* (1% below factory invoice) and to enter for a chance to win a New '09 Dodge Ram 1500.
If you watch Tv at all, you have probably seen the commercials for Dodge's "never back down" challenge. It is their version of a reality show. You can use the link above to view the TV ads and online Webisodes.l
A lot of people in my family own Dodge vehicles, I even have a old Dodge RamCharger in my driveway. So I consider my family a Dodge Family, that is why I joined the Bzz Campaign for the Dodge Ram 1500. And it was excuse to go test drive one, lol!
One of my favorite new features f the Dodge Ram 1500 is the ParkView® rear back-up camera. Every truck/SUV made today should have one of these.
Dodge could of made it more fuel efficient. With a average of 20MPG on the highway and 14MPG in the city I cannot see may people buying them, especially with a gallon of gas costing an average of $3. If you are going to buy a vehicle that gets that bad of gas millage you might as well get a older cheaper one. If it got at least 35 in the city (like vehicles in other countries) I would buy one today.
The redesigned inside is luxurious, it would almost be ashame to put dirty men in it, lol.
It has feature that appeal to both men and women, like dual glove boxes and storage under the rear seats. Who doesn't like storage space.
If you are looking for a new truck, find a Dodge Dealership near you and test drive one today!
* to go SuckyStuff.info for information on Preferred Price* (1% below factory invoice) and to enter for a chance to win a New '09 Dodge Ram 1500.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Do you Shop Online? If so, You Need a Paypal Account
I have had my Paypal account since 2002, to date I have not had any problems with them. In fact it has helped me. Not only am I keeping my bank, debt/credit card information safe when shopping online I am building credit. This is because Paypal is affiliated with GE MoneyBank.
So treat your Paypal account as if you would any other bank account. Do not overdraw, keep some money in the account and/or have activity (send/receive money).
Paypal offers debt cards for your account. It works just like a bank debt card. Wait until you have had your Paypal account for a few months before you request a debt card (unless you have good credit).
Paypal also offers Paypal Buyers Credit. It is not like a traditional credit card. You do not get a plastic card but a paper card because it is for only purchases online. And, you can only use it when Paypal is accepted by the merchant.
If you have used your Paypal account to pay for anything lately you have seen the "Paypal Buyer's Credit" option at checkout. When you use Buyer's Credit the amount of the purchase it deposited into your Paypal account then taken by the merchant (you can see all this in your account activity section).
Opening an account is free. PayPal makes its money by charging fees to merchants and individuals on larger amounts of money being transferred (fees start at transfers over $20).
For personal use the fees are not bad. You do not feel ripped off when you see how much a fee was on you transaction. I have never been charged more then $5.00
*no charge to transfer funds from your bank account to your PayPal account.
If you sell products (or services) online, I recommend signing up so you can accept Paypal. You are probably losing potential customers by not having Paypal as a payment option. Just knowing a merchant accepts Paypal makes buyers feel better (safer). I have "not bought" from an online store just because they did not take Paypal (even though I was not going to use my Paypal account to pay).
Of course, all that goes out the window if you are a shady merchant and plan on scamming people, then you would be better off only accepting checks/moneyorders/cash. LOL
About Us (from paypal.com)
PayPal is the safer, easier way to pay and get paid online. The service allows anyone to pay in any way they prefer, including through credit cards, bank accounts, buyer credit or account balances, without sharing financial information.
PayPal has quickly become a global leader in online payment solutions with more than 164 million accounts worldwide. Available in 190 markets and 17 currencies around the world, PayPal enables global ecommerce by making payments possible across different locations, currencies, and languages.
PayPal has received more than 20 awards for excellence from the internet industry and the business community -most recently the 2006 Webby Award for Best Financial Services Site and the 2006 Webby People's Voice Award for Best Financial Services Site.
Located in San Jose, California, PayPal was founded in 1998 and was acquired by eBay in 2002.
Have you had any issues with Paypal? Let SuckyStuff readers know!
So treat your Paypal account as if you would any other bank account. Do not overdraw, keep some money in the account and/or have activity (send/receive money).
Paypal offers debt cards for your account. It works just like a bank debt card. Wait until you have had your Paypal account for a few months before you request a debt card (unless you have good credit).
Paypal also offers Paypal Buyers Credit. It is not like a traditional credit card. You do not get a plastic card but a paper card because it is for only purchases online. And, you can only use it when Paypal is accepted by the merchant.
If you have used your Paypal account to pay for anything lately you have seen the "Paypal Buyer's Credit" option at checkout. When you use Buyer's Credit the amount of the purchase it deposited into your Paypal account then taken by the merchant (you can see all this in your account activity section).
Opening an account is free. PayPal makes its money by charging fees to merchants and individuals on larger amounts of money being transferred (fees start at transfers over $20).
For personal use the fees are not bad. You do not feel ripped off when you see how much a fee was on you transaction. I have never been charged more then $5.00
*no charge to transfer funds from your bank account to your PayPal account.
- If you have a Personal account, you have the option to accept credit card payments, and you'll pay a small fee if you choose to accept a credit card payment.
- If you have a Premier or Business account, you'll pay a small fee to receive payments.
If you sell products (or services) online, I recommend signing up so you can accept Paypal. You are probably losing potential customers by not having Paypal as a payment option. Just knowing a merchant accepts Paypal makes buyers feel better (safer). I have "not bought" from an online store just because they did not take Paypal (even though I was not going to use my Paypal account to pay).
Of course, all that goes out the window if you are a shady merchant and plan on scamming people, then you would be better off only accepting checks/moneyorders/cash. LOL
About Us (from paypal.com)
PayPal is the safer, easier way to pay and get paid online. The service allows anyone to pay in any way they prefer, including through credit cards, bank accounts, buyer credit or account balances, without sharing financial information.
PayPal has quickly become a global leader in online payment solutions with more than 164 million accounts worldwide. Available in 190 markets and 17 currencies around the world, PayPal enables global ecommerce by making payments possible across different locations, currencies, and languages.
PayPal has received more than 20 awards for excellence from the internet industry and the business community -most recently the 2006 Webby Award for Best Financial Services Site and the 2006 Webby People's Voice Award for Best Financial Services Site.
Located in San Jose, California, PayPal was founded in 1998 and was acquired by eBay in 2002.
Have you had any issues with Paypal? Let SuckyStuff readers know!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
A Thanks to the Editor of Blogged.com
As you can see from the new badge in my sidebar that SuckyStuff.net was reviewed by the editor at Blogged.com and was given a 7.4. I am sure if I had updated (posted) it more it would of gotten a higher rating. However, you can change that by rating it using the "rate this blog" link on the badge.
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