Ebates $100 Cash + 2 iPod Shuffles Giveaway

**This giveaway is now closed. The winner of the $100 is kimberlyang1, and the winners of the ipod shuffles are richarkly and tanatiena. If these are your ebates usernames, please email me within 72 hours to claim your prize!**

As an avid online shopper, I try to save every little way I can. There are a number of loyalty/cash back programs out there, but my favorite is Ebates. Apparently a number of you have signed up there too, because Ebates noticed and wanted to offer my readers some amazing prizes! For those who have already signed up through me (thank you!), just scroll down to the giveaway details.

For those who aren't members yet, Ebates is a program which gives you cash back every time you shop online through one of their affiliated retailers. It's just a little bit of $ each time, but it's extra cash saved (on top of retailer coupons) and it adds up. Some points to note:

- You must access the retailer through Ebates.com. I keep Ebates in my browser favorites and stay logged in, so I remember to go through them before buying anything. 
- It can take from 2 up to 30 days for your cash back to post, depending on the retailer.
- If you return a purchase, the cash back is removed.
- You get a check every quarter if your balance exceeds $5. Otherwise it rolls over to the next quarter.
- Ebates frequently has promotions or increased cash back. For example, see their Valentines Promo.

To illustrate, here is a snapshot from my last Ebates payment:

I've been happy with Ebates because pretty much all my favorite online retailers are in their network...Nordstrom, Sephora, Target, eBay, Ulta ... the list goes on. Even my parents have signed up and now use it for their travel purchases. If you don't want a check, you can choose to get your money electronically through Paypal (which I prefer).

Giveaway Details

Ebates has generously offered a $100 cash prize and two 3rd Generation 2GB iPod shuffles for my readers. Anyone who has signed up through my referral link is eligible for the $100 prize. If you signed up through me in the past, you are automatically entered and there is nothing further to do : )

The iPod shuffles are for any new readers who sign up through me during the month of February. If interested, you can sign up here. I believe referrals qualify after a purchase over $25 is made through ebates. Winners will be drawn in March and will have 72 hours to claim their prizes.

A few last notes. Ebates' referral program is pretty awesome. Both parties receive $5 in their cash back account after a qualifying purchase is made, so be sure to spread the love if you like the program! I also like that they have coupon codes listed for some retailers. I've snagged some great deals with Ann Taylor and LOFT through exclusive Ebates coupon codes that were stackable with existing sales.


**Disclosure: Giveaway prizes are provided by Ebates. I am not affiliated with Ebates in any other way and am not being paid to write this post. As always, my post reflects my honest opinions.**