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Textbookpricecomparison: Website for comparing textbook prices

Judy O'Connell — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 01:01:37 +0000

TextbookPriceComparison is a website for comparing textbook prices instantly. It lets you easily search hundreds of web vendors and find the lowest prices. With the cost of textbooks always on the rise, a search comparison tool makes the purchasing process of finding used, rental or ebooks an absolute breeze.

Best buys are now just a click away, helping ease the financial burden of getting those all-too-expensive textbooks. Search for your textbook by either ISBN, Title, Author, or Keyword to locate the cheapest available copy for sale on the web. There are significant savings to be found off the bookstore prices, making this tool a boon for any student.

Features:

Comparison price robot keeps information current.
Categories for new, used, rental, lowest, highest and ebooks.
Condition and availability viewable on the search page.
Shipping costs and times listed.
Links quickly and easily to purchase on vendor sites.
Includes customer reviews of many books.
Similar websites: BookLookr, DirectTextbook and EbookPrice.

Check out Textbook Price Comparison @ www.textbookpricecomparison.com (by Judy from Heyjude)

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CouponCraze: Thousands Of Coupons & Discounts

abhijeet — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:09:14 +0000

CouponCraze, as the name suggests, is a site where you can find thousands of coupons and discounts for a wide variety of products and services. The homepage features categories like Today’s Deals, Expiring Soon, Bargain Finder etc on the top, which lets you prioritize your coupon search right from the start.

Then you have a long list of coupon categories on the left and tools & popular merchants on the right. The categories range from clothing, electronics, sports and even for occasions like Christmas. When you click on “Redeem Coupon” for a listing, it automatically copies the code and takes you to the merchant site where you need to paste it while checking out. Overall, a nice site for saving money on online shopping.

Features:

Find coupons and discounts on a huge number of online products.
Get the best deals for the day. Also check out deals that are expiring soon.
Choose from categories like sports, hotel, magazine etc.
Easily redeem coupons. No need to sign up.
Add your email to their newsletter to get deals in your inbox.
Also see The Top 10 Grocery Coupon Websites for Cheapskates.

Check out CouponCraze @ www.couponcraze.com (by Abhijeet from Jeet Blog)

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Measy: Customized Online Gadget Search

abhijeet — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:12:53 +0000

If you love gadgets, you’d know that buying a gadget isn’t always an easy task. Most of us like to do a bit of research before buying and that’s when the problem begins. With so many options to add to the confusion, Measy could come as a great relief for frequent gadget shoppers.

It helps you customize your gadget search by asking questions about your budget, size, brand and various other questions that are specific to the type of gadget you are buying. Once you are done with questions, it presents you with what it thinks would be the perfect gadget for you. It actually ranks the results in accordance with the points they’ve got. Certainly a nice tool to check out before buying your next gadget.

Features:

Nice gadget search engine.
Answer questions according to what you want in your gadget.
Relevant multiple choice questions.
Get a list of gadgets with the top ranked one first in the list.
Buy directly from the site.
Similar sites: BestInClass, TestFreaks, allCamReviews and Kallow.

Check out Measy @ www.measy.com (by Abhijeet from Jeet Blog)

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Mota: Easy Way To Sell Your Car

deans — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:28:01 +0000

Selling a car can be a tough task; so many places to advertise plus you have to value your own vehicle as though you were an impartial observer. Mota.com is recently launched cool website for selling your car in a quick and easy way. In “four easy steps” actually.

Basically, it will ask you dozens of questions about your vehicle; they’re as detailed as “Do you smoke in the car” and “Is the ‘Check Engine’ light on?”. While you enter in streams of information about your car a counter style price up the top will change depending on your answers.

After this, you select which publications and websites you want to have your car listed for sale in. Some of the top ones include Auto Trader, AOL Autos, Google BASE, Ebay Autos, Oodle and Cars.com. These sites get millions of hits every month and make thousands of sales. The database will also suggest specific car magazines and websites for your particular make of car.

In the next step, you answer a few more questions and customize your advertising preferences and you’re done! Your car will be listed on all of your selected sites within a matter of minutes.

Mota.com isn’t only for the sellers though, they also cater to buyers needs. You can search through their ever growing database of cars up for sale that sellers have posted for sale in the steps I demonstrated above. So instead of searching through eBay, Cars.com and countless other you can have them all in the one place!

Check out Mota @ www.mota.com (by Dean Sherwin)

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Groupon: Collective Shopping For Cool Discount Deals

kaly — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:05:00 +0000

Groupon is a cool collective shopping website where you can get deals on interesting stuff like restaurants, spas, gym sessions, skydiving and other activities or events. Everyday it features a deal on something to do in a city and offers huge discounts (up to 50%. 60%, 70% off ). But, the catch is that the deal becomes valid only if enough people sign up for it.

Here is how the site works:

Check the site on a daily basis and see if there is something that interests you.
If you see something you like, sign up for it and add your billing information. You will not be charged unless enough people sign up for the same event.
Once the required number of people have signed up, you get a coupon.

The video below explains it pretty well:

Features:

Group buying website for deals online.
Features deals on stuff like restaurants, spas, gym sessions, skydiving and other activities and events.
Deals become valid only when enough people sign up for them.
Users charged only when enough people have signed up for the deal.
Share deals with friends.
Currently available only in United States (not in all cities yet) .
Check out recent deals.

Check out Groupon @ www.groupon.com (via emilychang)

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Shortcuts: Link Discount Coupons To Your Store Card

azim — Sun, 24 May 2009 05:20:54 +0000

Shortcuts is a direct-to-card paperless coupon service that links coupons to your store cards. Here is how it works: You register on the site and add your store loyalty cards to your account. Then browse coupons on the site and start linking them to your store cards. It takes a single click to link desired coupons to your store card. Next time you go to the store, you just swipe your card at the checkout register and the coupon is automatically applied to your purchase.

You no longer have to cut and collect coupons from newspapers or remember every time to bring them to the store. There is also an option to create shopping lists and access/view your coupons from your mobile phone.

Currently Shortcuts supports over 15 partner stores including Kroger, Owen’s, Baker’s, Dillon’s and many others. If you don’t see your local store on the list, you can request the management to add it to the program.

Features:

Link coupons to grocery card online.
Coupons are applied automatically at the checkout register.
Browse coupons by type such as food, magazines, child care etc.
View your active coupons and track the total amount saved.
Add shopping items and coupons to your account and access them from your cell phone.
Free, sign up to start using.

Check out AOL Shortcuts @ www.shortcuts.com

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ForSaleByTXT: Inquire On Selling Homes Via SMS

azim — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:56:38 +0000

ForSaleByTxt is a web service that lets home sellers to list their property on the site and get a unique text messaging number to display it on their “For sale” sign. When a prospective buyer sees that sign he/she can quickly request more information about the property via SMS and instantly receive basic details such as the price, important specs, seller contact info and further options to see photos and such.

This way both buyers and sellers can save a lot of time that is usually wasted on phone calls and in-person meetings just to learn the home price.

Buyers can also visit the site, view listings and keep track of houses they like (registration needed). The service is completely free. No smartphones needed, any basic cellphone with SMS functionality will work.

Features:

Service that connects home sellers and buyers and allows them to exchange home selling information instantly via SMS messages.
The text message includes info such as the home price, area, contact info, photos etc.
Save time on phone calls and unnecessary in-person meetings just to learn about the home price.
Works for all cellphones with basic SMS functionality.
Service is free for buyers, sellers pay a monthly fee.

Check out ForSalebyTXT @ www.forsalebytxt.com

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Modista: Visual Shopping Site For Shoes And Handbags

abhijeet — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:42:29 +0000

Modista is a visual shopping site for buying shoes, handbags, sunglasses and watches. Once you click on a product category, it shows thumbnails of that product and you can click on an item you like and it displays similar items. Then click on the magnifying glass which you get when you hover over a thumbnail and you get more information about the product. There is also a refine option which lets you refine your search by price, discount, size, color, brand and description.

Features:

Simple and intuitive user interface
Visually compare shoes, handbags and sunglasses
Refine your search by price, color and other parameters
Also share/email an item you like
Choice of several retailers to buy from.

You might also be ininterested in LikeThis tool from Like. It allows you to find and buy shoes, bags and dresses from any picture, be it a scene from the movie or a celebrity photo.

Check out Modista @ www.modista.com (Contributed by Abhijeet from Jeet Blog)

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PriceCheckah: Check Prices Across Web Retailers While You’re Out

kaly — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 21:45:38 +0000

Price Checkah is a handy iPhone application that lets you compare product prices across major online retailers including Amazon, Overstock, eBay etc. While it seems to be designed specifically for iPhone it can be accessed from pretty much any other web-enabled mobile phone as well.

To get product prices you may use the item ISBN or UPC code, or search by product brand and name.

Features

Check and compare prices across online retail sites while shopping out.
Check prices using ISBN, UPC codes, or keywords.
Supported sites: Amazon, Overstock, Walmart, eBay & Buy.com
Customize your search results, sort results by country, retailers, include/cancel pictures etc.
No registration needed (you only need to if you want to keep track of all your searches).

Check out PriceCheckah @ www.pricecheckah.com

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Gazelle: Sell Used Gaming Consoles, iPods, Laptops etc. for Cash

kaly — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:20:51 +0000

Yet another website that wants to buy your old and used electronics. Sell used gaming consoles (PS2, PSP, XBOX 360 etc.), iPods, laptops, mobile phones, digital cameras and more.

Please note that if the gadget is not as good as it was described then Gazelle will make you a new offer. You can either accept it or request the gadget back.

Features:

Cash in on your old electronic gadgets.
Gazelle pays for all shipping costs (only for those within US).
Get paid by cheque, PayPal. You can also ask them to donate your money to the charity of your choice.
Sell used Cell Phones, MP3 Players, Digital Cameras, GPS Devices, Laptops, Camcorders, Gaming Consoles, Satellite Radios, and Portable Hard Drives. More categories will be added soon.

Watch demo video below:

Gazelle is not the first company that offers to buy your electronics. Some of the other similar websites include Venjuvo, SecondRotation, SellMyOldCellPhone and BuyMyTronics. More or less all of them do the same thing, though the prices may vary. However no matter which one you choose you’re still likely to get a better deal than on sites like eBay. We have actually compared a couple of them with eBay here.

Go to Gazelle @ www.gazelle.com (via TechCrunch)

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Venjuvo: Get Cash for Your Old Electronics and Gadgets

Aibek — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:49:38 +0000

If you’re a gadget freak you will probably agree that no matter what you buy, in 5-6 months time there is already a newer model. It has more storage capacity, better graphics or simply got a nicer look. Whether it’s an iPod, iPhone, PS gaming console, HDTV or a laptop, the story is always the same. And you can’t buy the new gadget because you already spent too much money on your last one.

So what do you do? Enter Venjuvo – the website where you can sell your old or even broken gadgets for a decent price. Sell used smart phones, gaming consoles, MP3 players, laptops, GPS systems, digital cameras, digital camcorders and HDTVs.

Here is how it works ?

(1) Select the item you want to sell (MP3 Player, HDTV, Notebook etc.) and then locate the exact product brand and model (Wii, iPod 4th Gen, iPhone 8GB etc.).

(2) Find out how much Venjuvo will pay you by providing some information about its condition and included accessories (cables, box, manuals and so on).

(3) If you’re happy with the price then proceed to the next step where you will be able to print out the packing slip and get detailed instructions on how to ship the item.
Collect Your Payment.

(4) Once Venjuvo team has received and tested your item they will send you the payment. You can get paid by PayPal or request a check. Venjuvo also lets you request store credit from one of the participating resellers (i.e. KMart) and get up to 10% more value.

Venjuvo on FOX: ‘Get Cash for Your Old Electronics’

Check out Venjuvo @ www.venjuvo.com

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Waitable: Price Watcher and Comparison Tool in one

kaly — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:53:00 +0000

Waitable is a smart wishlist. It’s a price comparison tool and price watcher service merged in one. Tell the Waitable what you want to buy and it’ll watch the item for you. When the price drops below the max. amount you’re are willing you’ll be notified. Notifications can be directed to an eMail, RSS or sent to your mobile phone.

Another really cool feature is the ability to check product prices directly from mobile phone. Find the cheapest available deal for any product from over 80.000 stores. All you need is the item’s UPC (Universal Product Code).

Here is how it works?

1. Find a product that you want to buy. You can use either its UPC code or Amazon web address/ASIN (Amazon.com only).

2. If the current price is too high for you then add it to your Waitable watchlist and set the max. price you’re willing to pay for it.

3. When the price drops below the specified amount, Waitable will send you an email.

Features:

Price comparison and price drop notification service.
Watch and manage as many products as you want.
Get notified via eMail, RSS, SMS (US only).
Access price comparison feature from mobile phone .
Bookmarklet : Add products to your Waitable watchlist with a single click.
Manage and edit all of your watchlist items in one place (regsitered users only).

Go to Waitable @ www.waitable.com

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PriceCheck: Check Product Prices from Mobile (UK only)

Aibek — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:59:43 +0000

Pricecheck.at is a mobile-friendly website that allows people to check the latest prices available online for a particular product while they are out shopping. The website is specifically designed for mobile phone users and is fast and easy-to-use. Check the latest prices for products quickly, easily and completely free.

Simply search for the item of you choice (or browse down by categories) and you will be presented with product features/specifications, list of merchant sites you can buy it from, and similar products.

Another similar service that we have profiled earlier is Mobsaver.Mobsaver lets you lookup product price via SMS message.

Check out PriceCheck @ www.pricecheck.at

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SellMyOldCellPhone : Sell your Old Cell Phone

kaly — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:29:30 +0000

Want to sell you old cell phone? Using SellMyOldCellPhone you can cash in on your old cell phone without going through all the trouble of listing it on eBay or Amazon. This website will buy pretty much every old (not more then 2 years) or broken mobile phone. The price you get varies depending on phone’s model, age and condition. To find out how much you’ll get for the phone just go to the website and select phone’s brand and model. If you’re satisifed with the price simply complete the registration and follow instructions.

Features:

Sell your old and broken phones (less then 2 years old).
Price depends on the model and condition of your phone.
Sell as many phones as you like. (Note: only the models listed on the website can be sold)
Payment will be sent by Check (via US Mail) within 30 days after arrival of your phone.
Option to donate the money to charity of your choice.
For more details go to the service FAQ page.

Check out SellMyOldCellPhone @ [ www.sellmyoldcellphone.com ]

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Cellspin: Post to Youtube, eBay, Facebook … from Mobile

Aibek — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 04:48:35 +0000

Cellspin is a simple-to-use mobile application that makes it very easy to upload and publish content to your Youtube, Facebook, eBay, Flickr, …. accounts from mobile phone. Want to painlessly add captured video to a running eBay auction? Or maybe send a photo to your Flickr and Facebook accounts ? Cellspin also allows you to post to multiple networks at the same time. More details below.

Cellspin – Feature List

Easily capture and publish photo, text, video and audio content directly from mobile phone.
Publish stuff to: Picasa, Live Spaces, Youtube, LiveJournal, Flickr, Facebook, eBay, Blogger, or CellSpin.
Upload to multiple networks at the same time (requires Cellspin mobile client).
If Cellspin client isn’t compatible with your phone you still can publish content by sending MMS or mobile email (go@cellpin.net).
Option to set uploads to ‘private’ or ‘friends only’ modes.
For additional infomation go to service help page.

Note: Cellspin is a free service, however depending on your service plan you may be charged for the data usage. Make sure to check out your contract details.

CellSpin Presenting at Demo 08

Check out Cellspin @ www.cellspin.net

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TryPhone: Test-drive Popular Mobile Phones

kaly — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:49:54 +0000

Are you planning to buy a new handset, but feel completely overwhelmed by the variety of new devices out there? Check out TryPhone, the nifty app lets you visualize and try popular mobile phones rite from your browser.

Here you can interact with a number of hugely popular mobile phones via fully interactive web-based virtual handsets. Use your mouse cursor to click on the phone’s buttons, navigate through options, run default phone applications, change settings, etc. If some features aren’t clear then you can run a virtual demo for it. Want to play with the iPhone interface? Here your chance.

Feature List

Virtually test-drive popular mobile handsets. Currently lists only 13 popular phones (incl. iPhone) but more phones will be added soon.
For each phone view: dozens of demos and howto video (ex. how to download music), full specs list (battery life, dimensions, weight …), user reviews and ratings, etc.
Compare multiple phones side-by-side.

Check out TryPhone @ [ www.tryphone.com ]

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MobSaver: SMS Price Comparison Tool

kaly — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:42:23 +0000

Lookup (compare) product prices on Amazon and eBay via text messaging. Just text UPC or ISBN number of an item to save@mobsaver.com and shortly after you should receive a text message with the item prices on Amazon and eBay. Mobsaver is free and doen’t require any signup, however if you want to keep track and save the looked up items to your mobsaver account then you need to register.

What is a ISBN? : The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a 10-digit number that uniquely identifies books and book-like products published internationally.

MobSaver Features

Quickly find out product prices on Amazon or eBay via SMS message.
Look up prices for any items that has ISNB or UPC code.
Mobsaver reply contains: (1) The lowest prices for new and used items on Amazon. (2) The current bid price on eBay. If there are more than one item available on eBay, a price range will be sent.
All items you inquire about will be stored in your MobSaver account.
Lookup as many items as you want.
Note: Mobsaver is a free service but depending on your mobile contract standard text messaging fees may apply.

Check out MobSaver @ www.mobsaver.com

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Digby : Shop Online from Your BlackBerry

Aibek — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 20:41:12 +0000

By Travis Quinnelly

Digby is a new service for BlackBerry users only that connects them with online retailers. Use your BlackBerry to find, browse and buy popular merchandise including books, music, DVDs, flowers etc.

I didn’t think much of this when I found it, but after reading about it, it appears to be pretty neat. Since I don’t have a BlackBerry I can’t adequately test it, but I think it looks pretty promising, especially in the demo. Listed below are just some of the online retailers they feature:

They offer products in categories of DVDs, Electronics, Music, Books, and even flowers for that special someone. Of course, Digby maintains a 24/7 catalog updated daily to keep it up-to-date with special product offers. Still skeptical? Check out the demo here.

Features Digby Offers:

Huge catalogs with popular brands
Powerful search and easy to use navigation
Rich content including descriptions and images
Mobile shopping cart with support for multiple retailers in one order
Offline capabilities
Reminders
Secure transactions
Shipping confirmations in your inbox

Check out Digby @ www.digby.com

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CellSwapper: Quick Way To Swap Your Mobile Plan

kaly — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:17:48 +0000

Extremely useful service/marketplace where you can (1) transfer your current cell phone contract to someone else, OR (2) get a free plan with only a short term contract (no activation fees).

Quick Overview

Transfer your mobile contract to someone else.
Find convenient service plan with a short term contract (as short as 1 month).
Original Contract holders: 18.95 $ service fee for successful contract transfer.
Absolutely free for people taking over the contract.
Receive incentives (cash or mobile phone) for taking over someone’s contract.
Get guided help with transfer process.
Currently available in US, United Kingdom and Canada.

CellSwapper Intro Video (Promo)

CellSwapper on ABC News

Check out CellSwapper @ www.cellswapper.com

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UnwiredBuyer – Place Last Minute eBay Bids from Mobile

Aibek — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 22:14:53 +0000

UnwiredBuyer is a really cool and totally free service for eBay users. Basically, it’s a last minute notification service for favorite auctions. UnwiredBuyer contacts you (via email/mobile) right before the end of the auction, gives updates on the auction status and lets you place a bid (even from a mobile).

“Great Service… I won the auction on my first try at using unwiredbuyer. Keep up the great service and innovations. This is wonderful!”

UnwiredBuyer Features

Receive last minute notifications on the items in your ‘watched items’ list.
Place bids from your PC or directly from mobile phone.
Auction Ending Reminders: Phone call (3 min. prior end), Text message (8 min. prior end), email alert (20 min.prior end).
One-click Mobile Shortcuts to: place bids, view remaining time, item description, submit bid, etc.
‘Right Price’ setting: Provide a max. price that you still want to get called for. If the auction goes above that price then you will not receive a phone call.
Supported Countries: Service available to all registered eBay users in the US and Canada.
Practice: Try and get used to UnwiredBuyer before bidding on the real auction items.
More Questions? Check out videos below OR proceed to UnwiredBuyer FAQ section.

UnwiredBuyer Videos

Go to UnwiredBuyer [www.unwiredbuyer.com]

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mShopper: Look-up Deals and Prices from Phone.

Aibek — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 17:33:23 +0000

mShopper is a web-based mobile application that lets you instantly check up on the bargain deals for any product right from your mobile phone. It’s free, fast, convenient, and can be accessed while you’re window shopping.

mShopper Features

Check up the best deal for a given product right from you mobile phone.
Once you find a better deal you can: Buy it, Forward it to your email, Share it with friends, or Get connected to the sales agent.
For Merchants: make your products available to mShopper and gain access to in-store shoppers who are ready to make a purchase.
24/7 one-click live customer care.
Need to know more? Go to mShopper FAQ page.

Video demo

go to mShopper [http://www.mshopper.net]

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SoLow: Cool Auctions from Your Mobile

Aibek — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:25:50 +0000

SoLow is a fun and free-to-join auction service accessible directly from your mobile. On a daily basis it auctions 4 cool items (iPhone, HD Plasma Screen, Vegas vacation etc.). Anyone with a mobile phone/PC can participate in the auctions by placing their bids via text-messaging. What makes it fun and challenging is that the user with the lowest unique bid wins the auction. For instance, if you were the only person to bid 5 cents on the iPhone and for each lower bid there were more than one individual than you are the winner. (Note: US only)

Update: Due to negative experience of users with this service, we decided to remove the link. For details read comments below.

SoLow Features

Place multiple bids on the auctioned item directly from mobile.
The number of bids you can make during any given day is limited.
Option to find out your position in the auction. Place additional bids if needed.
Subscribe to daily bidding hints and tips.
Solow is completely free, however depending on your mobile service plan text messaging fees may apply.
Age requirement: You have to be at least 18 years old to participate.
Participate in Solow elite: Get access to more auctions. (Non-free)
Got more questions? Check out Solow FAQ page here.

Check out SoLow @ (www.solow.com) Update: Due to negative experience of users with this service, we decided to remove the link. For details read comments below.

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Text2Store: Get New Deals and Coupons on Your Mobile

Aibek — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 16:27:24 +0000

Text2Store sends relevant (based on your request) deals and coupons to your mobile. Receive deal alerts on your mobile phone with store info and location. (Note: Works only in US)

Text2Store Overview

Specify what you would like to buy and get related deals and coupons on your mobile.
Control which days you get deals.
To stop receiving deals simply reply to your deal alert message with the word “STOP”.
Text2Store is free but carrier’s standard rates for sending and receiving text messages may apply.
Supported carriers: works on all major mobile providers in the US, including Alltel, Cincinnati Bell, Cingular, Dobson, Nextel, Sprint PCS, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Virgin Mobile and Verizon.
Got more questions? Check out FAQ page here.

Go to Text2Store (www.text2store.com)

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Zillow

Aibek — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 01:32:19 +0000

Zillow is a real estate search engine and your all-in-one guide for buying and selling property. Even if you don’t plan to buy or sell property you still can use it to: estimate potential value of your home, see how well your home ranks in the neighborhood, and more.

Feature Overview

Search for property
Buy/List your home
Browse property by: ‘Most discussed’ homes, ‘Recenly Listed’ homes, ‘Recently Sold’ homes, ‘Cool Homes’, …
Zestimate: tool to estimate the value of your home (estimated over 70 million homes already). More details here
Zindex: lets you find out how your home stacks up to others in your ZIP code area.
‘Make Me Move’ option: handy option for all those folks who aren’t really planning to sell but would definitely do so if somebody offered the right price
Follow-up on latest real estate news
and more …

Go to Zillow (http://www.zillow.com/)

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IQzone

Aibek — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:08:14 +0000

iqzone.com

“…handy service that lets you quickly post your ad to a number of online and print classifieds networks directly from your mobile. Simply take a picture, write a short description (also price and location) and send an MMS to ad@iqzone.com.”

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