$ Steal-Deals $

[Kludge]

Here I will post items ridiculously below value. I encourage others to as well.

General Guidelines:

• Should be 50% or more below MSRP INCLUDING SHIPPING - items should be steals, not just deals
• Items should be something a fair number of people would find useful (bad ideas: voice recognition software, PCB boards, automatic awnings, etc.)
• Please use a clean format
• Please strike-through the text or otherwise show a deal as done when it's no longer valid.

One item per post, nothing off-topic, please.

EVGA GeForce 210 512MB 64-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card

$5.99 after MIR (free shipping)(good until 12/26/10)
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16814130536 [EXPIRED]

[Kotin]

DUDE!!


I was hoping you would post a thread such as this.. sure you arent a jew?

[dannno]

Would it be better to get a nice mobo that can handle xfire and hookup two of these guys to it and get some of the other benefits of a nice mobo, or would it be better to go no xfire and get a single 1 gb video card that end up costing around $60+?

[talkingpointes]

Subscribed to thread. Post links kloodge.

[Kludge]

Crossfire is ATI-specific. Nvidia uses very-similar SLI technology.

Many people believe 2 bridged gfx cards will have 2x the performance. This simply isn't true, and because memory isn't shared in SLI/xfire, you'll be more likely to be limited to low-res textures & faced with game crashes in more demanding games. There are also many games which experience extraordinary graphics bugs if you are using SLI/xfire. Aside from that, in xfire/SLI you're going to get ~20% less performance as you would if you purchased one card with the specs of the other two combined. That said, there are still some instances in which SLI/xfire is more cost-efficient than purchasing a single card, especially if you're pairing up two midrange cards and need the performance of a high-end card. If I'm not mistaken, though, power consumption of two bridged cards will consume significantly more electricity than one card of double the specs.

And with that said - the killer -- 210's aren't SLI-capable, anyway.

I generally don't like paying more than bargain-bin prices for motherboards, anyway, though, since the additional features usually have no practical impact on what I want to do with the hardware. I think I've only ever had two motherboards fail on me - the first because it was in a very moist and hot environment, the second because I spilled liquid on it and it wasn't in a case.

[Yieu]

Would it be better to get a nice mobo that can handle xfire and hookup two of these guys to it and get some of the other benefits of a nice mobo, or would it be better to go no xfire and get a single 1 gb video card that end up costing around $60+?

That depends on what you plan to use the PC for, your budget, and what you're comfortable with or more inclined towards.

When running more than one graphics card, depending on the card of course, it could cost more wattage in the electric bill -- TDP figures are one thing to look at, which is basically the max wattage it is designed to use under full load (idle wattage is much lower, particularly on newer model cards). My personal opinion is that having a single card looks more graceful, depending on model could use less power, and is better for overall airflow and temperatures in the case. Two cards, especially if too close, get hotter than one card.

There's a ATI Radeon HD 5750 1 GB 128-bit GDDR5 at newegg for $90 with free shipping. Not quite a steal, but it's a very decent mid-range card, and you'll only need one.

[Kludge]

Burnout Paradise The Ultimate Box [digital copy from EA]

Free, follow instructions: http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums...3024#327263024 (good until ?)
Worked for me. [EXPIRED]

[nate895]

There are some awesome deals on Steam right now. Most are through January 2nd, but there are some Christmas day only deals. They have game packs for 80% off, and it includes a lot of good games. They have a pack of all 2k games (except Civ 5, of course) for $80, off from $425. They also have a pack of all THQ games for $50, off from $400. Tons of other deals that you might want to take advantage of if you play games at all.

[angelatc]

Burnout Paradise The Ultimate Box [digital copy from EA]

Free, follow instructions: http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums...3024#327263024 (good until ?)
Worked for me.

Thanks - me too. Had to use a real email address though.

[Kludge]

In the market for 224 alkaline batteries?

It's your lucky day.

- 224 Premium Quality Alkaline Batteries
- 20 Packs of 8 AA 1.5V Batteries (160 Pieces)
- 8 Packs of 8 AAA 1.5V Batteries (64 Pieces)
- Expires 2016

$32.77 shipped ($.146 per battery) Offer good until end of day or when they run out.

http://www.justdeals.com/ [EXPIRED]

[Bern]

This is a bit late for Christmas, but http://www.humblebundle.com/ was offering a bundle of video games and letting you set whatever price you wanted to pay. They will be offering new bundles with a similar deal periodically. Bookmark the site or sign up for email alerts if video games are your thing (or would make a good gift for someone else).

You can designate a portion of your purchase to charity such as the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) which is pretty cool.

[Kludge]

Those familiar with AMD won't be surprised by this....

Own a Radeon 6950? It was recently discovered you actually own a Radeon 6970. Unlocking the shaders (through a BIOS flash of the card) is safe and works on all makes.

A guide with convenient scripts is located here: http://www.techpowerup.com/articles/...ng/vidcard/159

[Kludge]

HOMELITE 14-Inch In. 9.0Amp Electric Chain Saw UT43100 (Refurbished)

$17.99 shipped * * * use code VMSAVE10 * * *: http://www.vminnovations.com/product...urbished-.html

Reviews from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Factory-Recond...owViewpoints=1

"Reconditioned generally means that the power chain saw has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the power chain saw back to like new condition. Some power chain saws may contain cosmetic blemishes."

Warranty: 90 day VM Innovations Warranty
Return policy: If you are returning your item for a refund, a 25% restocking fee will apply. All returns will be professionally tested before refunds are given
Defective items returned for a refund will incur a 10% restocking fee. All returns will be professionally tested before refunds are given
No refunds will be given on items that have been opened or used; you can only exchange the item at that point

(heads up -- suspiciously high # of refurbs available on the Internet) [EXPIRED]

[Kludge]

Refurb. XM/Sirius radios w/install kits:
XM - http://shop.xmradio.com/edealinv/ser...ParentID=58750
Sirius - http://shop.sirius.com/edealinv/serv...fts_and_Offers
Some free, others ~75% off
Offer good until supplies run out [EXPIRED]

[Kludge]

GALAXY GTX 460 768mb

$89.99 after MIR, expires 1/6/11 (typically $150-250)
http://www.frys.com/product/6434002?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

A quick note: This video card is oversized. Many cases will be unable to house higher-end modern video cards -- it's very unlikely to fit in a PC built for non-gaming purposes by a name-brand manufacturer. (Lucky for me -- I don't believe in PC cases!)

P.S. If you're relatively tech-savvy but don't keep up on the difference between a 7800 and 460, or know what the hell a "GTX" is, http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards.php? offers very detailed & helpful specs in a format which allows you to compare it to one of the many other cards they have in their database. Specs are not always accurate to every make of a video card model, but usually quite close. [EXPIRED]

[Kludge]

"Save an extra 30% on select Cheerios, Chex, Fiber One and other cereals and breakfast products sold by Amazon.com. Save 15% when you enter code BIGGNYNY at checkout. Plus, save an additional 15% when you combine the instant rebate with your Subscribe & Save order--bringing your total savings to 30%. Offer valid through January 31, 2011." Free shipping. Subscribe&Save can be cancelled at any time without penalty -- they'll still ship your order.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.htm...43711&plpage=1

Price examples:
3x 12.25oz boxes honey nut cheerios = $5.29 shipped ($.144/oz)
6x 17.1oz boxes raisin nut bran = $16.61 shipped ($.162/oz)
14x 16oz boxes total whole grain = $49.90 shipped ($.223/oz) [EXPIRED]

[Kludge]

Discover More Card Earn $100 Cashback Bonus and 5% in Popular Categories

https://www.discovercard.com/cardmem...q_id=b70385673

No annual fees, 0% APR for 6 months. $100 free after $500 in purchases *WITHIN 3 MONTHS* on the card (if card is paid off every month, no interest fee). New customers only.

I attempted, but don't have any bank accounts open and was turned down I could open a bank account, but then I'd need a new drivers' license, for which I need my SS card, for which I need a utility bill in my name.

[puppetmaster]

http://slickdeals.net/

[angelatc]

Discover More Card Earn $100 Cashback Bonus and 5% in Popular Categories

https://www.discovercard.com/cardmem...q_id=b70385673

No annual fees, 0% APR for 6 months. $100 free after $500 in purchases *WITHIN 3 MONTHS* on the card (if card is paid off every month, no interest fee). New customers only.

I attempted, but don't have any bank accounts open and was turned down I could open a bank account, but then I'd need a new drivers' license, for which I need my SS card, for which I need a utility bill in my name.

Assuming the Mrs has a bank account, you could get her to open an ING account, then add your name to it.

As as to not derail your thread: AMazon has a Hasbro Toys deal - spend $20, get a free toy worth $10. http://amzn.to/gmoBNH - I am loving those Littlest Pet Shop things, but two teen boys apparently have no interest in those, - we own the big Nerf machine gun though - it's stayed popular for a couple of years now.

[Kludge]

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[angelatc]

This looks like a good deal on a little oil heater :http://amzn.to/e8bf0r

DeLonghi EW7707CB Oil-Filled Portable Radiator with ComforTemp Technology, Black - $49 with free shipping, plus a $10 rebate brings it down to $39? Seems reasonable to me. The reviews are positive....

[nayjevin]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=110622366462

Shrinkwrapped stack of 102 Uncanny X-Men comics



$57 OBO - mention Ron Paul I'll send a discounted invoice.

xmen comics are gone. actually think i still have a set not shrinkwrapped, contact me. also have lots of comics listed on amazon and ebay.

i'm auctioning big piles of interesting stuff every starting at one day with no reserve: liquidbasement.com

[Kludge]

Fish tanks, $1 per gallon capacity.

"Offer includes 10, 15, 20H, 20, 29, 40, 55 gallon black rim rectangular tanks. While supply lasts. Offer available in store only with Petco PALS card from 1/2/11 - 1/8/11. Assortment varies by store, see Associate for details."

'Note that this deal does NOT include tanks that have a bow front, hex tanks, etc. And it does NOT apply to their kits with filter, heater, etc. ' [src]

Found deal with expiration date
[EXPIRED]

[Kludge]

John Wayne-Ultimate Collection 25 Movies

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RHGRPW
$4.49 shipped + receive $5 credit to Amazon's Video On Demand service ("Limited to one promotional credit per customer.")
(unknown expiration date) [EXPIRED - kind of. Price now $4.99]

[nayjevin]

Get 3 Graphic Novels for $5 + shipping:

http://www.fiverr.com/users/liquidba...ia-postal-mail

[Kludge]

Get 3 Graphic Novels for $5 + shipping:

http://www.fiverr.com/users/liquidba...ia-postal-mail

That's a very interesting website. This deal in particular caught my eye: http://www.fiverr.com/users/lapo/gig...ref=glst-g-ttl

It's a kid willing to distribute flyers all over his college campus for only $5.

Also a surprising amount of whoring going on for $5 :x

[Dreamofunity]

Fish tanks, $1 per gallon capacity.

"Offer includes 10, 15, 20H, 20, 29, 40, 55 gallon black rim rectangular tanks. While supply lasts. Offer available in store only with Petco PALS card from 1/2/11 - 1/8/11. Assortment varies by store, see Associate for details."

'Note that this deal does NOT include tanks that have a bow front, hex tanks, etc. And it does NOT apply to their kits with filter, heater, etc. ' [src]

Just went and did this. Saved $70 on a 40 gallon tank.

[Kludge]

For owners of Android, iPhones, or Blackberries, you can receive $10 iTunes credit for installing an application on your phone & desktop, then uploading 1gb of data to Apple's backup service from your desktop. Uploading up to 5gb is free and I don't believe there is any type of monthly fee (I don't have a smartphone, so I can't verify).

Link & instructions here: http://www.idrive.com/promo_offer.htm[EXPIRED]

[angelatc]

Kodak Gallery: Free 5×7 Photo Book (+ $1.99 shipping)

January 1, 2011

Through January 9, you can get a
Small Autofill Paperback 5×7″ Photo Book ($9.99 value) from Kodak Gallery
FREE with coupon code TGTFREEBOOK (pay $1.99 shipping/handling)

http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-36534...&cjsku=1000103

* 1 photo per page
* 14 pages included (extra pages $0.29 each)
* Printed photo cover with black or white bottom border
* Personalize it yourself or let Smartfit technology autofill the book for you

Limit one free book per account.

[Dreamofunity]

Kodak Gallery: Free 5×7 Photo Book (+ $1.99 shipping)

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