Hi. I've been searching the net for a good money-saving tips web-site
but I can't find one.  They all offer cheap advices, things that every
one knows.  I want a site that offers original and interesting ideas. 
Let me give you an example of what I'm looking for. My target market
is newcomers to Canada (but American ideas will definitely apply too):

1. If you're renting a car, don't forget to mention that you have that
platinum or gold credit card so you wouldn't have to pay for the
insurance.  (Many companies don't ask you, YOU have to throw this at
them)

2. Silvercity (FamousPlayers) cinemas offer a cheap movie tickets on
Tuesdays (in Canada it's $8.50 CAD). The point is that many cinemas
offer discounts on a particular day of the week.

As you can see, these tips address savings in different areas:
entertainment, transportation, etc.  Please list sites offering
$-saving tips "also" for food, electronics, books, and any major area
that you can think of. Thanks.

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Clarification of Question by amirehsans-ga on 08 Mar 2003 19:56 PST

Thanks for your search. I found some of the products you mentioned
useful, but even though the products you've listed save money, they're
more like newly-patended gadgets than "ways" of saving money. And, for
instance, something like ZeoFresh Refrigerator Packet doesn't save you
any money. If you look more closely at my examples, you'll realize
that my emphasis is more on "things you can do" or "how to be smart"
rather than products you can use. Still, I appreciate your effort, and
if you are about to "answer" this question, I'll give you two more
examples so you know exactly what I mean:

[GROCERIES]: 1. Buy your groceries in bulk from companies like Costco.
 You have to pay an annual membership fee of around $50 (in 2001), but
it's sure worth the money you'll save later on.

[see what I mean, a newcommer will probably not know about Costco, and
also notice that the tip is specific and does give specific info too
($50)]

[BOOKS]: 2. If you know that you are going to buy more than $187 worth
of books in the next 365 days (about 8 books), then you better buy the
iRewards card (from Indigo or Chapters), so you can save 10% on all
regular-priced books in Chapters, Indigo and Coles. Why $187 Because
$187 + GST = $200 and 10% of $200 is $20!

3. [IN TRANSPORTATION]: Save a lot of money by purchasing your tickets
a few weeks in advance.  (For example, Greyhound has such discounts)

You got the idea... See how interesting and thoughtful the tips are?
Now this is the list of categories in which i'm interested to collect
money-saving tips:

Books
Car Rentals
Computer Needs
Eating & Restaurants
Electronics
Groceries
Media
Miscellaneous
Traveling
Vacation

Thanks for your help and i'll increase the price for this answer, and
i'll tip you too, if your answer is really what I want.

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Request for Question Clarification by taxmama-ga on 11 Mar 2003 07:29 PST

Dear Amirehsans-ga 

If you want to know the best publication I ever found,
with honest-to-goodness money saving tips and product reviews, 
it is BottomLine Personal by Boardroom publications. 

They have a searchable website at
http://boardroom.com/

If you want to link to them, contact them and their editors,
or marketing department will be happy to help you locate 
specific material. I know, I've worked with these folks.
http://www.bottomlinesecrets.com/cust_service/contact.html
(Their publications contain no outside advertisers, so their
opinions tend to be unbiased.)


As to one of the best sites for getting solid discounts?
http://fatwallet.com/
Tim Storm and his team have built up enough of a loyal 
following to have the leverage to arrange for solid discounts
from vendors.   

Do you want more? I can go through my sources. 

Best wishes,

Your TaxMama-ga

Here are some money-saving products which may interest you:
 
Aqua Ball
Washes clothes cleanly - hypo-allergenic for skin - anti-bacterial
properties - softens the water - saves money on extra fabric softeners
- can save 75% off your laundry bill
http://www.toolsforenergy.com/pp_aqua_ball.html
 
Hydroflow
Prevents scale build up, & dissolves existing scale in most cases -
increases water flow rate - prevents early failure of components
http://www.hydroflow.force9.co.uk/index.htm
 
Vari-Flush
Allows you to select how much water you use each time you flush the
toilet - select 'low' or med' to reduce the water used, or 'high' for
normal full flush - easy to install
http://www.silverclouds.freeserve.co.uk/resrcgre.htm
 
Telephone In-Use Indicator
Monitors the telephone line use - when an extension has been
picked-up, the red LED blinks to signal that the line is in use -
prevents unwanted and costly disruption of fax & modem calls
http://www.gizmocity.com/iui.html
 
hyG Ionic Toothbrush
Temporarily reverses the polarity of the tooth surface to repel plaque
even in hard to reach cracks & crevices between teeth - prevents tooth
decay & gum disease - can remove 48% more plaque than a conventional
toothbrush
http://www.toolsforwellness.com/cgi-bin/clink?toolsforwellnesscom+nwqgCR+62071.html
 
Razormate
This patented device uses magnetic energy to align the molecules of
your razor's edge to keep it  sharp for up to 10 times longer than
just using the blade alone - greatly extends the life of your razor
blades & can keep them sharp for months
 
ZeoFresh Refrigerator Packet
Use in refrigerator and freezer to save energy, control odor, and
retain freshness. Your fruits, vegetables, cheeses and other food will
last longer and taste better. Reduces or eliminates cross-odor
contamination where items in the freezer take on odors from the
refrigerator compartment.
http://www.zeosource.com/zeo1.html
 
Econogas plate
This economiser plate won a silver medal at the Brussels international
competition - its specially designed profile prevents gas from being
wasted on the sides & stores the heat so that food simmers better -
also prevents small saucepans from tipping up on the cooker - can save
up to 20% on gas
http://www.tempsl.com/produit.asp?ref=3181&cat=11
 
Water Heater Tank Wrap
Hugs your water heater tank snugly, improves insulation, prevents heat
loss and saves energy - made of white vinyl-faced, appliance grade
fiberglass insulation - can save up to 35% of the water heater's total
energy usage
http://www.amconservationgroup.com/insulat.htm
 
Laser Instant Water Heater
Supplies endless amounts of hot water - heats water only when needed -
no flames or fumes to worry about - no tank ruptures or flooding -
compact in size - energy efficient - easy to install - can save as
much as 60% on water heating costs
http://www.tanklesswaterheater.com/products2.html
 
Tornado Air
Automotive air channeling tool that creates a swirling air motion,
allowing air to move faster & more efficiently by continuously
whirling air around corners & bends - causes better fuel atomization,
resulting in an increase of gas mileage up to 24% - easy to install -
requires no maintenance
http://www.tornadoair.com/

I would suggest caution before spending money on the "Aqua Ball"
suggested in the comment above.

http://www.sniggle.net/Laundry/index.php

Hi amirehsans,

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