With the amount of ShopBack and cashreawrds ($1-$2) bonus payments now days for a small minimum spend I’m struggling to find stuff to buy.
I’ve spent 30-60 mins before searching for stuff on aliexpress/eBay/amazon to save a buck sometimes i kick myself for wasting so much time.
So please help me and list your low value items that you buy.
I’ll kick it off with the usual cables and phone/tablet protectors.
to save a buck sometimes i kick myself for wasting so much time.
TELL ME ABOUT IT! I'm stuck af.
I try to think of CR/SB as an afterthought (especially the general written 'turnaround' time can go into months annoying to keep track),
Example if I want something from Chemist Warehouse or anywhere else, I look for actual store sales (instant savings), then use CR/SB portals to do my online shopping when possible.
I like that CR were doing some "in-store" cashbacks linked to a card, as usually if I want something immediately I just physically go and buy, and Paywave my card, hopefully it tracks.
They really should keep developing that feature, it's an easy set-and-forget scenario and does it's magical work in the backend.
If you don’t need it, don’t buy it. Don’t just buy stuff because it’s cheap.
It’s the same with people that post “oh I don’t need it, but I bought one”
It’s not rocket science
I’ve never bought anything that’s useless to me, that’s why I don’t stock up on useless cables.
But I am starting this thread to be inspired, there are useful things out there that I didn’t know exist like those silicon food covers. I’m hoping people will name something else that gives me the ah ha I need that too.
On a site like OzBargain this should be a sticky comment.
Edit; should be made into a sticky comment.
The fear of missing out is a powerful marketing tool.
Black Friday countdown timers ticking away, soon you can no longer buy something you don’t need at discount. Until Cyber Monday!!
Don’t forget Promo code: LANDFILL
I find the promo code CLASSIFIED has a better return 😉
Thanks for the help
I bought these 10Pcs Food Bag Clips (11 cm) recently and they are very handy.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32937200100.html?spm=a2g0s.9…
Small bike parts are cheap on Aliexpress also, like brake/gear cables, handlebar grips, brake pads, brake noodles etc.
Oh those bag clips are handy, thank you!
We just use pegs for most bags, and it works fine.
too much air gets in and stales quickly
I bought a pack of 30 bag clips for $1.50 at kmart last week
this is what I hate, buying online for that $1-2 only to find the item is cheaper at kmart or reject shop!! thanks for that!!
USB cables, sd cards, USB sticks, dental/first aid supplies, items off upcoming gift lists, stationery items.
I also “watch” little things I would like but don’t need urgently for these sorts of occasions. Recent examples was a pack of car electrical fuses, a micro plane cheese grater and a camera battery.
High yield investment vehicles.
Do they have sex appeal ?
I agree, ShopBack and cashrewards are a waste of time, the money you save vs the time you spend does not compute.
That’s why I am looking for every day goods that could be handy, a friends place had these chip bag clips, such a great idea and cheap, that I could get during those cash back promos.
But most of the time searching on the internet is a waste of time compared to asking for real world examples and use.
a $2 shop….. get off the computer
How do you get the $1 & $2 cashback deals at the $2 shop?
I travel the country for work and always insist on booking myself. Outside of cashback increases I get an average of 8% cashback on accommodation and work covers the whole lot so I'm getting a little on the side. It pays off in no time :)
CR/SB works for a lot of people in different ways ;)
Lathe carbide tool holders. $10.38US for a parting tool with four inserts (JoyBuy/JD.com)
I also recently bought silicon food covers, hopefully save a lot of glad wrap use,