DealDash Tips

Mother’s Day will soon be here so I looked on DealDash.com for something special that might make the perfect Mother’s Day gift.

I also looked for an “easy to win” item that shoppers could win for a fraction of the cost, and I think I found the perfect item that will keep a smile on our faces through these difficult times.

Pretty necklaces

I just noticed a lovely necklace that could make a wonderful Mother’s Day gift

I’m sure every mother has her own preference in style, but one great thing about this necklace is that if we love the pendant but not the chain we can always put it on a different chain.

I prefer a long, durable chain that is less likely to break and is long enough to fit over my head. It can be a tricky challenge to clasp a necklace behind our neck, especially as we grow older or find ourselves living alone.

Even necklaces with “easy to use” clasps can take more time. In this busy world, I prefer to have a necklace that I can quickly throw over my head and not worry about the clasp, so that’s one thing I really like about this necklace. It comes with a 25-inch gold, adjustable chain and that is long enough to easily fit over my head. At the same time, it does not hang down too low.

This necklace with a BIN of $240.00 features a sophisticated and stylish design. The pendant is made up of a brown pinewood circle on top of an olive green square in a gold frame around each. That combination could easily match and highlight many different outfits.

More of these necklaces have already been scheduled to go up for auction again so it’s not too late to get in on the action of this auction. Looking at past winners several of them have already won this necklace at bargain prices.

For example:

• On April 29 this auction sold at $1.88 and the winner paid a total of only $9.94 counting the cost of the 45 bids placed
• On April 25 this auction sold at 27 cents and the winner paid a total of 73 cents counting the cost of the 3 bids placed
• On April 19 this auction sold at $3.08 and the winner paid a total of  $3.54 counting the cost of the 10 bids placed

As you can see these DealDash shoppers all got fantastic deals, but they are not the only ones because this necklace consistently sold for much less than the BIN and so far it received a 4.64 out of 5.0 overall rating from seven past winners.

Other ‘easy to win’ gift ideas

I looked for more “easy to win” gift options and I found these two:

• Phone cases—With a BIN of $79.00 consistently sell at bargain prices
• Lip Gloss—With a BIN of $228.00 comes in a bundle of 12 in various colors and has a high 4.9 overall customer rating out of a possible 5.0.

If we keep a close watch on everything DealDash has up for auction, we will be sure to find something that will make a perfect Mother’s Day gift, but we better hurry because we’re running out of time. Of course, you could always give your mother a card with a note saying, “Your gift is on the way.”

I’ll see you in the auctions.

This sponsored blog post was submitted by: Barbara L. Sellers. Barbara was compensated by DealDash for this blog post. Blog posts are written by real DealDash customers. The opinions and advice here represent our customers’ views and not those of the company.

My plum and cherry trees have already bloomed and my Mason bees are busy pollinating them. That is the first sign in my part of the country that summer and warm weather are right around the corner. In other words, it’s time to do some warm weather shopping.

Thank goodness DealDash.com has some warm weather items that might be the perfect place to start. How about some shorts for men. After all, Father’s Day comes shortly after Mother’s Day so it might not be a bit too soon to shop for Dad, too.

Shorts for men

When shopping for the man in your life, it’s important to know what size to shop for. Thankfully, DealDash has many auctions that offer men’s shorts ranging in sizes all the way from small to XXL.

These shorts made with 4-way stretch micro polyester and fine mesh lining have a BIN of $80.00. They also come in various colors. According to the DealDash description the best part is that they are “made with premium quality material” that is “resistant to chlorine and salt water and provides protection against UV rays.” The shorts (that can also be used as swim trunks) have “a drawstring elastic waistband, two side pockets and a Velcro-fastening back pocket.”

I personally like to see men have the courage to wear bright and colorful shorts like minty lime, and pink, and with such high quality material these shorts could maintain a new and fresh look for a long time. So far, some winners have already gotten them at a bargain price, too.

• On April 30, the medium pink shorts sold for $1.20. The winner paid a total of only $7.40 including the cost of the 31 bids placed
• On April 21, the medium minty green shorts sold for $1.19. The winner paid a total of $6.59 including the cost of the 30 bids placed.
• On April 18, the large black shorts sold for 72 cents. The winner paid a total of $5.87 including the cost of the 29 bids placed.
• On April 18, the large black shorts sold for only 6 cents. The winner paid a total of 41 cents including the cost of the 2 bids placed.

Several other shoppers have already won fantastic deals on these men’s shorts, too.

The bottom line

Whoever the special man in your life may be—husband, father, brother or friend—DealDash.com is the place to shop to get high-quality gifts at bargain prices.

I hope you enjoy warmer weather and win some fantastic deals on warm-weather items.

This sponsored blog post was submitted by: Barbara L. Sellers. Barbara was compensated by DealDash for this blog post. Blog posts are written by real DealDash customers. The opinions and advice here represent our customers’ views and not those of the company.

Did you see the soft velvet hexagonal stitch throw blanket auction on DealDash.com?

I won one of those blankets and it is the softest, most cuddly blanket I ever owned. It is lightweight, made with “ultra-soft” fabrics, and I just love it.

This all-season blanket can be used as an addition to our bedspread or simply to stay warm while snuggling up on the sofa. Allergy sufferers and people with sensitive skin will also love this blanket because it is hypoallergenic and antimicrobial. I also love that it is machine washable.

Easy to Win

Many past winners have already received an incredible bargain on this blanket so it is a fairly easy auction to win. It has a BIN of $190 all but one of the previous winners won it for far less. For example:

• March 31, it sold for 88 cents and the winner paid a total of $5.88 counting the cost of the 25 bids placed
• April 1, it sold for $5.43 and the winner paid a total of $8.71 counting the cost of the 30 bids placed
• April 1, on the same day it sold for $5.50 and the winner paid a total of $$11.95 counting the cost of the 46 bids placed

A Brief History of Blankets

According to my research, Thomas Blanket (Blanquette), a Flemish weaver from Bristol, England, is credited for pioneering the first blankets made from wool in the 14^th Century. Wool provided warmth and is resistant to fire. Vintage wool blankets might now be considered collectible and have a high price tag.

Today, the term blanket is also applied to quilts, bedspreads, comforters and duvets. Comforters, however, are typically a thick, quilted and fluffy blanket. Throw blankets are smaller than most blankets because they are not sized for mattresses like bedspreads, quits and duvet covers. Instead throw blankets are intended to be more versatile and are meant to be used in any room.

George Crowley, who worked as a Navy engineer assigned to General Electric Company for World War II technical projects, invented the first electric blanket. New modern-day electric blankets are a minimal safety risk, but old, damaged or improperly used electric blankets can pose a risk for causing burns or possibly starting a fire.

It was not until 1997 that Keith Zivalich invented the weighted blanket and he sold his first blanket the following year. Since then, weighted blankets have become a global phenomenon for its ability to provide deep pressure stimulation.

Interestingly, the use of blankets serves a greater purpose than just keeping us warm at night when we have lower nightly core body temperatures. Blankets also increases the serotonin and melatonin levels in our brain which helps relax us so we can fall asleep. Our natural sleep rhythm, known as our circadian rhythm, has a huge effect on our ability to get a good night’s sleep.

Why Shop for New Blankets

If we shop for and win a new blanket on DealDash.com we can find lots of uses for our old blankets.

We can always use our old blankets for taking on camping trips or picnics. We could also use old blankets to make tote bag, curtain or make an animal bed. Of course, we could also cut up old blankets to use for dust rags or wash rags to clean our vehicles.

Blankets are always something we can use or give to someone as a gift.

This sponsored blog post was submitted by: Barbara L. Sellers. Barbara was compensated by DealDash for this blog post. Blog posts are written by real DealDash customers. The opinions and advice here represent our customers’ views and not those of the company.

It’s that time of year again—time to shop for graduation gifts and DealDash.com is the best place to start. Let’s take a look at a few auction products that might make excellent graduation gifts.

Cashmere scarf

Did you see the awesome scarf up for auction on DealDash.com? Sometimes a high-quality beautiful scarf like this one can add the perfect accent or finished touch for both casual and dress up occasions.
This 11.8 by 74.8-inch 100 percent cashmere scarf has a BIN of $450.00 so it’s no ordinary scarf that you would find in any local department store. It is an exquisite scarf “edged with delicate fringing” that any high school or college graduation would love to receive as a gift.
For more details on this scarf, see the description on this DealDash penny-auction site.
Several past winners have already won a fantastic bargain. For example:

• As of this writing today, April 24, this cashmere scarf sold for $2.05 and the winner paid a total of $8.00 including the cost of the 39 bids placed
• On April 22 this cashmere scarf sold for $1.37 and the winner paid a total of $7.17 including the cost of the 29 bids placed
• On April 21 this scarf sold for only 93 cents and the winner paid a total of $5.86 including the cost of the 27 bids placed.
Therefore, as you can see above, some shoppers have already won an awesome bargain price on this scarf, and there’s no reason why we cannot do the same.

Leather Credit Card Holder

Another awesome graduation gift would be a leather credit card holder.
The DealDash 7.8-inch by 4-inch by .05 inch 100 percent leather credit card compartment holds up to 26 credit or bank cards with a secure button enclosure. It also has a compartment for bills and coins that has a secure full-length zippered enclosure.
So far this leather credit card holder has received some rave reviews from past winners, too. For example, here are some reviews from past winners.

• “Way nicer than I expected. Great way to hold all the gift cards I win on DealDash.”
• “I love the design. I need 26 card pockets in my wallet. My phone fits perfectly in the middle pocket. It’s slim and small and all of my necessities are organized in one place.”
• “Awesome. Many slots for all those cards.”
• “Absolutely love this. Holds all my cards.”

The bottom line

Overall, past winners gave this product a 4.91 rating out of a possible 5.0 which is extremely high. In other words, judging from customer satisfaction, this product would make an awesome graduation gift.
It’s time to go shopping for all of the special graduates in our lives, and DealDash has many wonderful gift ideas.

Congratulations to all of the upcoming graduates, and happy shopping everyone!

This sponsored blog post was submitted by: Barbara L. Sellers. Barbara was compensated by DealDash for this blog post. Blog posts are written by real DealDash customers. The opinions and advice here represent our customers’ views and not those of the company.