Two GREAT deals expiring at year-end. Consider acting NOW before you miss them!

One deal is a credit card deal I've written about a few times.  The other is a bank account sign-up bonus that I haven't previously mentioned.  Read on for details on both ...

Get Hulu (similar to Netflix if you're unaware!) for potentially less than $2 per month! (~80% off) Also, cheap Showtime!

For those of you who are "cord cutters" (or even if you aren't) and interested in Hulu, you might find this interesting.  Read on ...

Multiple deals: great Apple Watch & iPad sale, free drink at Target + MORE (read!)

I came across a number of nice deals this morning.  Some potentially big.  Some nice little freebies.  Read on ...

Free Red Robin meal on 12/10 if you're named Chris/Christine or Nicole/Nick (or similar)

This one is pretty self-explanatory.  Even if you're not lucky, maybe you have a friend who is?  Read on ...

Happy Thanksgiving! And $5 for $20 on various deals via LocalFlavor.com! (update: still going on Cyber Monday)

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!  This deal is only good in certain geographies, but if you live in one (like PDX), then there's always some good deals when this deal rolls around.  Read on ...

Why shopping portals are great! (Subtitle: Make $100 pretty easily, and help me to do the same!)

If you've read this blog (or similar blogs!) for long, you're probably well-aware of shopping portals.  But for more info, read on ...

Panda Express buy-one-get-one-free (BOGO) coupon

Since nothing says Thanksgiving like Chinese fast food ... read on ...

Two great TV deals - choose your size: 48-inch (1080p) or 65-inch (4k)!!

There's probably going to be a lot of great TV deals between now and Christmas, but here's a few worth considering.  Read on ...

$3 off $5+ ordering food online (self-pickup) from Panda Express (good through 11/30)

Not a big deal, but could be a cheap lunch option!  Read on ...

Get $200+ (potentially a lot more) of hotel nights via IHG Hotels for ~$50 and some work!

This deal has been well-covered via travel blogs, but I wanted to pass along.  Read on ...

Free stuff from Victoria's Secret - with a little bit of work!

Mostly I traffic in electronics and travel deals.  Sometimes entertainment/leisure stuff.  So this is a bit strange. But if you're interested in Victoria's Secret, read on ...

A couple of great ways to see new movies for FREE!

If you like going to movies, you'll love going for free.  Read on ...

GREAT deal on a $500+ VERY nice Canon digital camera (plus other goodies)!

I know that most people are perfectly happy using their smart phones for most or all of their photos these days, but just in case you happen to be interested in a NICE camera at a GREAT price ... read on ...

Earn a LOT of bonus miles doing your Christmas shopping online via this cool promo!

If you're going to be buying stuff (including Christmas presents) online anyway over the next few months, you might as well get a bunch of extra miles.  Read on for more details ...

This is NOT a scam/joke post!! Want to (potentially) save 50% (or so) on prescription drugs?!?

If you're like a lot of people, prescription drugs are big expense in the monthly budget.  I felt compelled to write the headline I did (above), given that "how to save 50% on drugs" sounds like a scam.  But this is NOT.  For details, read on ...

SERIOUSLY, if you haven't jumped on the latest Discover deals, you should strongly consider doing so!!!

I've already written about it a couple times, but read on to learn more about some AWESOME Discover promotions that everyone should strongly consider ...

My crazy weekend(s) trip to Panama! (part 1 of 2)

Why I took a weekend trip to Panama and some highlights of the quick trip.  Read on ...

PDX-Only Deal: It's back ... $5 for $20 Burgers & Desserts (available thru 10/26, good for 1-year)

This is a great deal that comes around from LocalFlavor.com every so often.  Read on for details ...

Free $5 Starbucks gift card for AT&T customers!

This one is pretty quick and simple.  Read on ...

Half off at Taco Bell via their app and Visa Checkout

Time for a run to the border!  Read on ...

You should join AARP. I'm serious. GREAT deal!!!

I realize you might think this is a joke.  But it's not April 1st.  Read on ...

PDX-Only Deal: $5 for $20 Burgers & Desserts (purchase TODAY only, good for 1-year)

This is a great deal that comes around from LocalFlavor.com every so often.  Read on for details ...

$100 off hotel nights via Orbitz! (through 10/2) ACT FAST! (Can cancel bookings if need be!)

This is a GREAT deal if you need a hotel between now and October 2nd.  Read on ...

Unlimited Olive Garden pasta bowls for nearly 2 months! ($100 or $300)

This is pretty hilarious ... but actually could be economical?  Read on ...

Non-Deal Warning/PSA! Beware of Phishy emails!

I have received a number of "Google Docs Share" virus/hacker emails of late.  Read on ...

Make an easy $50 (or $125**)! (some risk & effort involved, but not much)

As you will read, this deal involves buying "bitcoins" and getting a nice sign-up bonus.  Read on ...

Deal of the Year? I think so. More Details on how to earn 20-30% cashback (up to $2-3k) via Discover per Adult!

I posted about this yesterday.  But now we have confirmation and great analysis on the deal.  Read on ...

CONFIRMED ... 20% off everything (thru year-end) with Discover credit card via Apple Pay!

The Discover "deal of the year" keeps getting better.  Read on for more details ...

You get $25 if you ever bought an old TV (CRT TV)! Unfortunately TV must have been purchased in certain states (not OR/WA).

Unfortunately, this is kind of a non-PDX deal, but figured it was worth passing along.

DEAD DEAL: Again! FREE Pizza! Must be Ready and Online RIGHT at NOON (PT) Today!

A FREE Domino's pizza.  A great deal I've taken advantage of a few times in the past.  Read on for more details ...

Just in time for College Football - 2 for $40 NCAA gear (free shipping)!

This deal comes around often, but good timing for the start of football season.  Read on ...

Buy StarKist tuna in the past 5 years? If yes, you are owed $25, if you claim it!

This one is pretty straightforward.  Read on:

DEAD DEAL: Jamaican all-inclusive luxury resort for as low as $65/night (but there's a catch)!

This may or may not work.  But, worst case, you can cancel the reservation.  Read on for more details ...

Frontier Airlines $15 one-way ticket sale! (Today only & limited quantities & only good for Tue/Wed flights!)

Lots of limitations (and fees) to be aware of ... but at $15 (total including fees!) per one-way flight, it might be worth reading on ...

32-inch Samsung HDTV for potentially under $100! ($140 at most)

No this is not a re-post.  Yet another TV deal, this time on a relatively small one.  But solid Samsung brand.  Read on ...

Macy's (website) "flash" sale (shoes, clothes, etc.) until 9pm (PT) - how to get ADDITIONAL 15-30% off sale-price items!

Macy's is having a sale on their website.  On one hand, what's new? (not much)  But this MIGHT be worth checking out.  Read on ...

Make a quick/easy $20 (or $60 if you're married!) via Upromise shopping portal (new members only)

Read on if you (and/or your spouse) don't have a Upromise account ...

$50 or $70 for nice Vizio Sound Bar (need better sound for recent TV purchase?!)

Just in case you've bought one of the recent TV deals, and have found that you'd like better sound (a problem with a lot of the slim TV's).  Read on ...

60-inch LG HDTV for potentially less than $400 (with Discover card)

This one is a bit bigger than the past few I've highlighted.  If interested, read on ...

20% Groupon Local Deals (today & tomorrow), including some PDX examples (food & carpet cleaning!)

Groupon runs these "deals" all the time, but I figured I'd post a few ideas.  Read on ...

Free (extra?) year of ESPN the Magazine and ESPN.com Insider subscription

In just a few minutes, you can get a free one-year subscription.  Read on ...

Baskin Robbins FREE (BOGO) Ice Cream Cone - TONIGHT ONLY!

Just in case you have a urge for some ice cream, and have someone you want to take ...

Potentially less than $200 for a 43" Vizio 1080p Smart HDTV ($260 worst case vs $365 regular price)

Maybe I should rename the website PDX TV Deals.  But read on for another great TV deal ...

PDX-Only Deal (and TODAY only!): 75% discount voucher for Boardwalk Burgers & Fries!!

Hurry up and grab this if you are in Portland and you like a good burger!!  Read on ...

BofA Travel Rewards Visa - great card for everyday spend (IF you qualify for "status")

Very nice of Shawn at Miles to Memories to allow me to write another guest post.  Read on for a link and some more info ...

Get the Wall Street Journal (digital and/or newspaper) for FREE (or make money!!) for 12 weeks (new customers only)

You can either do this yourself or have me help you.  Read on for more details ...

Great news! Discover It credit card "double cashback" promotion extended for new cardholders (through 9/30/15)

Great news today, reported by Shawn at Miles to Memories.  Read on ...

Two LG LED HDTV deals - 42" for potentially (with Discover) ~$200 or 55" for $450

More TV deals.  Makes me think we'll continue to see them between now and Christmas.  But just in case you're in the market (or want another example of why you might want to sign up for a Discover card ASAP), read on ...

Free 8x10 photo print at Walgreens (in-store pickup, potential multiple use)

This deal comes around every-so-often.  Read on ...

Kenmore Refrigerator 25.2 cu. ft. side-by-side Stainless Steel for potentially less than $350 (up to 75% off!)

I don't usually highlight major appliances.  But just in case someone is looking, this is a great deal.  And I think it has some "deals educational value" too!  Read on ...

Samsung 32" LED/LCD TV for potentially less than $100! ($150'ish at most)

If you're looking for a nice little (by today's standards) television, then you might want to check this out.  Read on ...

Chipotle BOGO (buy-one-get-one-free) coupon (act fast!)

Quick/simple deal here.  Read on ...

Discover Card - why you might want to get one ASAP (by the end of July - update: now December)!!

This is really a good deal.  Even if you have never considered a Discover card, hopefully you'll see that it's something you should consider.  Read on ...

Amex Checkout - a great new $10 deal (potential multiple use)

Following up on my previous post, here's another great reason to have Amex cards.  Read on ...

Why Amex credit cards are so great! (and some nice new Amex Offers)

Some nice new Amex Offers (deals available to Amex cardholders) became available overnight.  Read on for more details ...

Credit Cards and Shopping Portals (Revisted)

In preparation for a couple of upcoming posts I intend to write, I thought I'd bring back some things I had previously written about - along with some new information.  Read on ...

"Free" external batteries (for re-charging cell phones & tablets) at Sears.com (might sell-out FAST!)

Not exactly free, but arguably so.  Read on for more details ...

Again! FREE Pizza! Must be Ready and Online RIGHT at NOON (PT) Today!

A FREE Domino's pizza.  A great deal I've taken advantage of a few times in the past.  Read on for more details ...

Free Burgerville Sundae for Dads on Sunday! ($1 for everyone else)

If you live in Portland and are looking for a nice treat during this weekend's warm weather, read on ...

Free Lunch?!? (Or Discounted Dinner!) $20 off (any amount) this week ONLY using OpenTable at select restaurants

There's only a handful of restaurants in Portland (mostly downtown) that will accept OpenTable payments, but perhaps one of them works for you (or you can check the list in your city).  Read on for more details ...

Free 3-month trial of Audible.com, including 3 free audio books! (for Amazon Prime customers - only one moth otherwise)

This is a great deal for Amazon Prime customers.  Even if you don't have Prime, Audible.com is worth checking out.  Read on ...

Great info about eBay Bucks special offers! Sign up if you haven't already!

Just wanted to pass along some great info.  Read on ...

FREE Pizza! Must be Ready and Online RIGHT at NOON (PT) Today!

A FREE Domino's pizza.  A great deal I've taken advantage of a few times in the past.  Read on for more details ...

Free Museums this Weekend (for BofA credit or debit cardholders)

I have written about this before.  But read on for more details ...

More Big Discounts: Chevron/Texaco, Hyatt, Cabelas, and Sears!

Going to make this one quick.  Read on ...

25%+ off on Anything at Staples! (Even Tablets & Computers!) ACT QUICK!

This requires a couple steps, but could be worth it!  Read on ...

Free 750 United Miles, Easy 1750 United Miles with MyPoints

Get some free/easy United Airlines miles.  Read on ...

DEAD DEAL: 42" Vizio Smart TV (120Hz) for $140 (or ~$158) [versus regular price of ~$400] Update: might be $22 more

Another great TV deal!  Read on, if 42-inches is big enough for you ...

Free Prints (up to 100 or so) at Shutterfly.com ($5.99 shipping) through 5/27/15 (midnight PT)

The headline kind of says it all.  But read on for more details ...

Free "NBA Jam" game for iPhone/iPad (usually $0.99 or $4.99?) LIMITED time

Not a very big deal, but just a little Holiday gift for you basketball & Apple fans. Read on ...

15% to 22% off of Chevron Gift Cards! Plus "how to get great offers from eBay"!!

Who doesn't like to save on gas?!  Read on ...

PDX-only Deal: $1 Burgerville Sundaes this Holiday Weekend

Nothing too exciting, but figured I'd pass it along for you Portland folks.  Read on ...

Enough Free Spirit Airlines Miles for Almost a FREE flight or LOTS of Free Magazines!

This piggy-backs on a previous deal posted here 6 or 7 months ago.  If you took advantage of that deal back then, then this update is only "warm".  But if you didn't take advantage of it, then there's 2 components to the deal now that is nearly "hot"!! Read on for more details ...

Why Having an American Express Card(s) is so GREAT! (Amex Offers and a current FREE $20 to spend at Samsclub.com!)

There are a lot of great credit cards out there (something I plan to write more about soon), in terms of the benefits you receive as a cardholder.  But one of the consistently best source of great deals out there are "Amex Offers."  Read on for more details, including a current free $20 offer ...

DEAD DEAL: 48" Sony LCD 1080p TV for between $300-$350 (regularly $498)

Let me get right to the deal ... not sure how long it will be around ...

Nice Price on Stretched/Framed Canvas Photo Prints

Looking for a relatively inexpensive way to display a large/blown-up photo on your wall?  I have used this deal previously (see photos below) and think it's pretty good quality.  Read on for more details ...

Free Subscription to ESPN the Magazine

This requires filling out a short survey and giving up a "friend's" email address. But I'm pretty sure I've done this in the past and it works.  Read on ...

PDX-only (maybe west coast?) Deal: BOGO Round Table Lunch Buffet

If you haven't had a Round Table lunch buffet, you're missing out.  Sure, you'll gain 5 pounds, but they have pretty good pizza (and salad!).  Read on for more details ...

PDX-only Deal: Free Strawberry Shortcake or Sundae at Burgerville for Mom's on Sunday (discounted for non-mom's)

The headline kind of says it all, but read on for more details ...

Flowers for a Mom in your Life? Delivered for as low as $19!

Around these "flower" holidays, there's always lots of deals floating around the internet.  But you always need to be careful of shipping & handling charges.  I have an easy deal for you, if you want to take me up on it ...

Free 8x10 Photo Print and 25% off at Groupon

A couple of good and easy deals.  Got a great photo on your phone that deserves to be printed and displayed?!  Read on ...

Half Off Starbucks Frappuccino Drinks 3-5pm (or 6pm!) through May 10th

I'm a bit slow on this one (been around since May 1st) and most Starbucks lovers probably already know about it.  But just in case you haven't heard ...

Free Breakfast at Taco Bell on May 5th (tomorrow)

Taco Bell serves breakfast?!  Read on ...

eBay Bucks (up to 8% off at eBay!) - a Current (Targeted) Deal and Understanding the Program

I got a nice (but targeted) offer from eBay today.  Check your email to see if you might be targeted, and read on for more info ...

A Guide to a Great American Express Platinum Card Benefit (and a Vegas Vacation Story)

Apparently I'm famous!  :)   My friend Shawn at Miles to Memories just posted a blog posting that was guest-written by yours truly.  As you will see, it is dealing with a cool benefit that comes with the Amex Platinum credit card.  Read on ...

Free Bowling for Kids all Summer (and Discounted Family/Adult Plans)

Read about two great programs for free (or discounted) bowling ...

Free Museums (for some) this Weekend (Portland and across the Country) and every First Weekned of EVERY MONTH

This is a great freebie every first weekend of each month, for BofA debit and credit cardholders (including credit cards like the Alaska Airlines Visa).  Read on for more info ...

NEW NAME for My Deals Blog (update your bookmarks)

FYI - I have changed the name of my Blog to "PDX Deals Guy".  The website address has changed to pdxdealsguy.blogspot.com.  The old website address will no longer work, so be sure to update your bookmark (if you have one!).  If you are a Twitter person, you can also find me @pdxdealsguy.

Where Do These Deals Come From??

I often times get asked this question.  Read on for more details ...

Two Great Movie Deals - BOGO Friday Movies and $1 Summer Family Movies

Here's a couple of great movie deals, one primarily targeted at adults, and the other at kids & families.  Read on for more details ...

Save up to 35% (with potentially free shipping) on Wine at Wine.com

Sorry for my lack of posts recently.  But read on if this sounds like it might be of interest to you ...

$30 off any 4-star hotel room via Hotwire.com, NO minimum price (must book by 3/2, but hotel stay can be after 3/2)

Have a need for a hotel room in the not-too-distant future?  You might want to check this deal out.  Read on ...

ESPN the Magazine (comes with ESPN.com Insider access) for less than $5/year

If you care about ESPN the Magazine or ESPN.com "Insider" access, this is a nice deal.  Read on ...

Free Wine Tastings (for most people*) at over 60 Wineries in Sonoma Wine Country

Just in case anyone is traveling down that way and enjoys wine tastings!  Read on ...

50" Television - nice price ($350) for BestBuy brand (Insignia) product with good reviews - LIMITED TIME??

Just in case you're in the market for a new TV.  This seems like a good price, so not sure how long it will be available ...

MOSTLY EXPIRED: Great deals from 1-800-Flowers (and related "gift" websites) just in time for Valentine's Day

While this is "just in time" for Valentine's day, it is such a great deal that it really can be used anytime!  Read on ...

Free popcorn or drink (or other stuff) every time you go to a Cinemark Theater (includes Century & Rave theaters)

A small "deal" for today.  But a decent little piece of info for movie-goers ...

STILL AVAILABLE: 6 Chocolate Covered Strawberries (or flowers??) delivered for $15 (gift for someone special?)

I thought this deal would disappear by year-end, but it appears to still be around.  Read on ...

Half-price (or close) nice/fancy Sunday brunch buffet at Portland City Grill (in US Bank Tower)

Kind of an expensive "splurge" item (as low as approximately $18-25 per person), but seems like a good deal - if you're looking for something like this.  Read on ...