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October 3, 2005

Deal in a flash

This is the best deal I've seen so far on flash drives, which let you store lots of computer and music files on a device no bigger than your index finger.


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Holds 1 gigabyte of storage space

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Can open a beer can

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October 4, 2005

No interest makes for an interesting deal

Best Buy has a deferred interest rate plan on credit card purchases that might be worth checking out.

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This 20GB iPod is $299 at Best Buy and interest free under the store's offer.

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October 5, 2005

Barbecue bacon burger bargain

Mel Umbarger writes in her food blog and her column in today's life section about a hamburger recipe that sounds outstanding.

And I've got just the thing to top it off: a bargain on meat.

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Do not try this at home.

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October 6, 2005

Cued into a good deal

"I haven't played serious pool since before you were born, and right off the bat, I'm layin' them to waste!"
- Fast Eddie Felson (Paul Newman), "Color of Money."

Sears has a pretty a pretty good deal on a game that never gets old.

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October 7, 2005

Cheapest gas in town

Sam's Club has the lowest gas in the Triad. But for those who aren't members, there are two stations that are close behind.

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October 9, 2005

Spooky deals

Time to get the kids ready for the big day so you can mooch off their bag 'o treats afterward.

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"Dad. Step away from my candy."

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October 10, 2005

A deal that blows

I was leafing through the Sunday ads and saw a deal for those who perform the annual fall ritual.


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Raking in an even better bargain

Another store offers an even better deal on leaf blowers. And rakes too.

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October 11, 2005

A doggone good deal for your little devil

Horns just might be the appropriate Halloween outfit for your pooch, sort of a fitting tribute to all the shoes turned into chew toys (trick!) and accidents your little four-legged angel left on the living room carpet (treat!).

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"The cat did it. Now, would I lie?"

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October 12, 2005

Getting a leg up on a bargain

Men's pants (dress, casual) are on sale at Belk including Dockers, Haggar and Savane brands.

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October 13, 2005

Don't chicken out on this deal

If you don't feel like messing with a complicated or time-consuming dinner, especially after a long day at the office, there's nothing easier than throwing a boneless chicken breast on the Flavorwave (or the grill), flipping it, then brushing some tangy barbecue sauce over it.

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October 14, 2005

Video game bargains to treat buyer's remose

You just blew $50 on a video game because it only took a weekend to finish or you were misled by the hype.

Hey, it happens to the best of us.

Well, here's a way to get some of that hard-earned cash back.

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October 15, 2005

Trouble brewing for Bud?

More people these days are choosing mixed drinks or wine over beer.

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October 17, 2005

A sound deal for men that fits

Sears has a deal on men's jeans that could be music to your ears.

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October 18, 2005

A deal that will drive you batty

Circuit City has the movie "Batman Begins" on DVD for $14.99.


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October 19, 2005

Thirsting for a deal

Southern Family Markets' stores in Greensboro, Burlington, High Point, Jamestown and Lexington are selling sodas that would amount to 16 cents each if sold individually.

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October 20, 2005

What a buck will get you these days

Anything from broccoli to pizza, cat food, Gatorade, BBQ sauce and chips.

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October 21, 2005

A good deal on a good game

The going rate for "X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse," which we review in this week's GameBuzz, is $49.99.


But if you look a little harder, you can save a few bucks.

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October 23, 2005

A deal that will make you quake

The first-person shooter game Quake 4 is getting pretty good reviews. And you'll get more bang for your buck buying it at at Circuit City this week.


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October 24, 2005

Focusing on a good bargain

Here's a digital camera that's the lowest price of its kind, according to one shopping blog.

And here's a way you can put it to good use.


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October 26, 2005

Lunch for under a buck

Once in a while a co-worker asks me what I'm having for lunch because it smells good.

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It's usually a frozen dinner and it's usually Michelina's. And they taste even better when they're on sale.

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October 27, 2005

Computer shows: Real deals or hype?

I went to a computer show at the Greensboro Coliseum a few years ago and wasn't impressed with the selection or prices.

But hey, I'll be the first to admit it could be I wasn't looking hard enough or I'm simply not computer savvy enough to spot a good deal.

Well, it just so happens the coliseum will play host to a computer show this weekend. The radio commercial I heard promises this will be a blockbuster sales extravangza, or something like that.

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October 28, 2005

A deal that's doomed

I've got just the deal for Doom diehards.

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October 29, 2005

Saving dough with carryout club card

Papa John's has a pretty good deal if you order carryout in the Triad.

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October 30, 2005

Deal in a flash

Office Depot has a pretty good deal on digital camera memory cards.

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October 31, 2005

A trick-or-treat interest deal

You know you want that super size TV, maybe throw in a side of surround sound.

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"Darling. Light of my life. Give me the remote.
I won't ask again."

OK. Wipe the drool off your chin and back away from the store window. I may have just the deal.

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