Bargain Moose

Hosting an online party for Lovable Labels is so simple and they do all the work! Just for hosting, with this promo code, you’ll get 15 free stickers. On top of that, you’ll make $20 in gift certificates for every $100 in sales, plus other bonuses.

Click here to set up your online party @ Lovablelabels.ca

• Coupon Code: MOOSEPARTY2013
• Discount: 15 free stickers
• Expiry: 30th June 2013

You don’t even have to clean your house or make coffee for this party. You’ll simply set up a party online, invite all your friends by email and Facebook and let them spend their money on Lovable Labels, while you reap the benefits.

Set a date for your party and Lovable Labels will set up an evite for you to send out, with your own personalized ad. You’ll get a login to monitor your party’s progress and see who purchased what and when. You can invite anyone from around the world, as Lovable Labels ships out the items themselves, which means no work for you distributing the goods.

Not only do you get the 15 free stickers for signing up, you’ll get a $20 gift certificate for every $100 spent, a free gift at $300 spent, 50% off one item at $400 spent and 50% off two items at $500 spent. The free gift is your choice of a set of pre-printed labels.

Be sure to check the Bargainmoose forum for more on Lovable Labels.

Get $20 off hoodies at regular price or reduced, with this promo code at Hollister.

Click here to get hooded @ Hollisterco.ca right now

• Coupon Code: 35521
• Discount: $20 off
• Expiry: 22nd May 2013

Hoodies are a wardrobe must-have. They are comfortable, easy to use and look good. They are awesome for any season because you simply put them on when you are chilly, take them off when you are warm. They go great over almost anything.

Check out this dudes Tourmaline hoodie, already on sale for $52.50 in your choice of five colours, regularly $69.50, but you’ll pay only $32.50.

This bettys Surfriders beach jersey hoodie is great for the beach because of the lightweight fabric. On sale for only $42.50, regularly $49.50, but you’ll get it for only $22.50!

This bettys Ormond beach hoodie is not on sale (but is $20 off with promo code), but I had to mention it because I love the stripes and can imagine myself watching a sunset on a boat wearing this hoodie. Regularly $49.50, get it for only $29.50.

Shipping starts at $15. Hollister ships from the U.S., so you may have to pay duties.

Check out the other Hollister Co. coupon codes in the Bargainmoose forum.

Are you a Neil Gaiman fan? Well of course you are. Get a FREE Neil Gaiman Short Story and 50% Off First Three Months of Membership at Audible!

• Click here to get 50% off your first three months @ Audible.com

To get the FREE short story you just need to get an Audible account. If you use the link above, you the first three months of membership for only $7.49.month. That’s 50% off! You can cancel at any or keep your subscription. I highly suggest that if you aren’t going to keep it, to just get on the Audible Lite account which is $10/year and lets you take advantage of all the freebies and sales throughout the year.

• Click here to get your FREE Neil Gaiman short story @ Audible.com

Neil Gaiman is a living legend. He’s written tons of books and short stories and has been dong some awesome work with Audible. Audible has something called Neil Gaiman Presents which is a series of books handpicked by Neil and turned into audio books which he produces. But that’s not why we’re here. He is giving away a FREE short story called Cold Colors. I’ve only listened to five minutes of it but it is quite engrossing so far. I just want to know more about the world! Why? Well, Mr. Gaiman has a new book called The Ocean at the End of the Lane coming out on June 18th. This FREE short story has a preview to his new book so it’s a way to promote it. Regardless, you get a FREE short story out of it and you don’t have to listen to the preview if you don’t want to.

(Expires: Unknown)

ThinkGeek is the best place to shop for the new grad, with lots of unique and techie items that your new graduate would love. Right now, get $50 off your $100 purchase at ThinkGeek, in honour of all new grads.

Click here to shop @ Thinkgeek.com now

• Coupon Code: CONGRADS
• Discount: $50 off
• Expiry: Unknown

Your new grad is going to need to go on some interviews, so why not hit them up with this Star Wars Chewbacca Messenger bag for carrying their paperwork, laptop or tablet (or even the dirty laundry they’ll be bringing back to you). Regularly $89.99. Buy something else for only $10 and you have both items for only $50!

For $9.99, you could get them this Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things book, which they could put into the bag, if nothing else. Now they will have something to do when they aren’t out job hunting.

If you new graduate is also a new home owner or renter, then you know they’ll love this Garden Zombie to impress all the neighbours. Regularly $99.99, but you’ll get it for $50!

Shipping can be steep, and Think Geek ships from the U.S. (and all prices are in U.S. funds), but I don’t know another store like this in Canada, and this deal is so good, it is almost like your shipping is free!

Check the Bargainmoose forum for more Think Geek coupons.

What is your favourite item from Think Geek, Bargainmoosers?

If you will be visiting the Toronto area (or select U.S. cities) this Summer, Medieval Times is a fun activity for the whole family. Right now, with this promo code, you’ll get $25 off adult tickets and $6 off children tickets, which is a really great deal. However, you have to go before May 27th. If you can’t go by then, not to worry, there is a promo code for $20 off adult tickets and $10 off children tickets as well.

Click here to start your experience @ Medievaltimes.com

• Coupon Code: 2010WEB
• Discount: $20 adult tickets, $10 off children’s tickets
• Expiry: 27th May 2013

• Coupon Code: MDWWEB
• Discount: $25 off adult tickets, $6 off children’s tickets
• Expiry: Unknown

Inside a real-looking Medieval castle, you’ll be entertained by knights and horses in an epic battle from your ringside seat. You’ll also get a feast fit for a king with a four-course meal consisting of oven roasted chicken, spare rib, garlic bread, roasted potato, tomato bisque soup, pastries and non-alchoholic beverages. Vegetarians can get a different meal.In Toronto, regular rates are $63.95 per person for adults and $40.95 for kids 3-12. Children who want to sit on your lap under age three are free.

My son loves horses and I’m seriously considering taking him to this as a surprise for his birthday this Summer. With this deal, I don’t feel like I can say no. I also noticed that if you sign up for their emails with your birthday, you’ll get a free ticket with show and dinner for free in the month of your birth! You do have to buy an adult regular-priced ticket to get this free offer. So, for my entire family to go that month, with both deals, it will cost $138.85. The regular price for two adults and two kids is $209.80, so we’d save almost $65.

Don’t forget to check the Bargainmoose forum for Medieval Times promo codes.

Gaiam has all the best in yoga products and right now at Chapters, you’ll get 25% off everything Gaiam. Namaste!

• Click here to shop @ Chapters.ca now

As I’ve mentioned before, I love yoga. If you are looking to start doing yoga, Chapters has the essentials you will need to get the most out of your practice.

A must-have is a yoga mat and this Icy Blossom mat is gorgeous. Now only $22.49, regularly $29.99.

Not truly a must-have, but a great to have, these yoga socks are grippy and will keep in your pose longer while they reduce feet slippage. Now only $11.24, regularly $14.99.

If you are looking to work out at home, this isn’t yoga, but Kettlenetics Slim and tone kit is a great way to start. A dance-inspired program that uses a kettlebell, this workout sounds fantastic and fun! Now only $34.99, regularly $49.99.

Get free shipping from Chapters on orders over $25.

(Expiry: 27th May 2013)

Parents Canada has a great deal on a digital craft and activity kit subscription from Green Kid Crafts. Regularly $71.30, you’ll get it for only $42.99.

• Click here to get this deal @ Parents Canada now

I was very interested in this subscription when I saw this. With three kids, I’m always looking for fun and creative ways to keep them busy and a subscription sounds like an easy way to keep it new and fresh each month.

You’ll get more than six projects each month for one year from this award-winning subscription service. Green Kid Crafts will send the details to your inbox each month, including instructions, lesson plans and extension activities. It will save you so much time doing research on Pinterest! Each theme is nature-based and everything is created to encourage creativity, build confidence and promote respect for the environment. It is most appropriate for both boys and girls from ages three to eight.

You can get one voucher for yourself and one as a gift. Tax is included and there are no other fees.

Do you enjoy doing craft projects with your kids? What type of things do you enjoy?

(Expiry: 22nd May 2013)

If you’ve got the munchies, now is the time to head to McDonalds for their new signature McWraps, because they are half off, no coupon needed.

• Click here to get hungry @ McDonalds.ca

You’ll have to go in to your local McDonalds to get this deal. Pick me up some of their irresistible french fries while you are there!

With three different kinds of wrap, the McWrap is said to be a healthier fast food lunch. Full of vegetables and healthy protein in a whole wheat wrap, this cute package is all you need for your lunch time dietary requirements. And it is super cheap right now!

The chicken and bacon has either grilled or crispy chicken with bacon, tomato, lettuce, Monterey Jack cheese and mayo.

The sweet chili is also grilled or crispy chicken with cucumber, lettuce and a spicy thai sauce with mayo.

The fiesta is also grilled or crispy chicken with shredded cheese, lettuce, tri-colour tortilla strips, tomato salsa sauce and mayo.

Bargainmoosers, what is your favourite healthy lunch? What is your favourite McDonald’s item?

(Expiry: 25th May 2013)

Flash sale!! Alarm! Alarm! This is a quickie from The Bay Canada. You can get a pretty decent 60% discount on the range of HEYS Triton 3-piece Luggage Sets – down from $790 to only $316.

• Click here to get your luggage set @ The Bay Canada now

As you can see in the link above, the Heys luggage set comes in a choice of 3 colours – plain old grey, electric blue or ravishing red. The red would definitely be my choice for ease of spotting on the luggage carousels.

I’ve always believed in the value of having a really decent set of luggage – they can really take a beating and ideally should last you years and years. After all the man-handling that they will go through in any airport, a really good set of luggage is a must for anyone who travels often. I have a set of red Samsonite cases and they’ve survived through more than 10 years of abuse.

From The Bay, shipping is free on a purchase of $99 or more, so that would apply to this order.

What about you? Do you just have a cheap and cheerful luggage set, or a more expensive one like this?

Portable or pro, Koss and Amazon Canada have something for you!

•  Click here to buy your Koss headphones @ Amazon.ca

There are three sets of headphones available in this sale.

• Koss KSC75 Portable Stereophone Headphones - Was $24.99 – Save $12 – Now $12.99
• Koss KTXPRO1 Titanium Headphones – Was $24.99 - Save $12 – Now $12.99
• Koss MV1 Professional Studio Stereophone - Was $199.99 – Save $110 – Now $89.99

Wow. This sale is weird. usually you get a good range of cheap to expensive but Amazon has done both ends of the spectrum on this one. Oh well, either way the deals are good. Shipping will be free on the more expensive pair. Shipping on the cheaper ones is going to run around $5 depending on where you live.

Koss has been around for a long time and has always made good sounding headphones for their price. Some people have complained that the build quality isn’t the best so if you’re rough on your gear, these might not be the best choice.

I have owned a set of Koss headphones but it was quite a while ago so I don’t remember much about them other than having them for a long time. The fact that I remember having them for a while is probably a good sign since I’m notoriously rough on my stuff. Anywho, it seems to me that I used them with my Diskman back in the day and I carried that thing around with me forever.

Have you ever owned Koss headphones? Is there a brand of electronics that you used to love but haven’t had in a while? Let us know in the comments below. Why? Because we all love you very, very much.

(Expires: 26th May 2013)

If you are planning on making a booking for a hotel in the US or Canada for the next little while, consider using this Hotels.com coupon code to save yourself an extra 5% discount – every little helps! Here are the full details:

Click here to use the Hotels.com coupon code online now

• Coupon Code: HOTELSFORLESS
• Discount: 5% off hotels
• Expires: 24th May 2013
• Travel by: 30th September 2013

Let me give you a quick example of the kind of discount you can achieve with this promo code. Say you fancied a weekend in June in the One King West Hotel & Residence in Toronto. The regular cost is coming up at $167 per night for a double room. Using the Hotels.com discount code brings the cost down to $158 per night, a $9 saving. Not a huge amount, but that’s $9 you can use to purchase a cocktail for yourself on that night!

While you may wonder what’s the point in blogging about a 5% discount – that’s not very much – I disagree. Hotels.com rarely offer coupon codes of this nature, so if you were planning on making a booking, now is the ideal time to do so. Save yourself a few bucks!

If you’re a big fan of the show Storage Wars, you might be able to live vicariously through the idea of participating in an auction by going to a police auction.  Unbeknownst to much of the public, shopping at police auctions can be a great way to save money, especially for big ticket items that you have had your eye on for awhile.

Some big ticket items that are usually sold at police auctions include road bikes, jewellery, other sports equipment, and even cars.  If you have ever wondered where the goods that are seized by the police enforcement go, look no further as they usually end up at the police auction.  These goods are also things that have been lost and haven’t been claimed,or have been stolen.

Police auctions are usually available in major municipalities, and are usually held once a year.  They are very popular, especially in Vancouver where your bicycle will more likely than not be stolen.  They are great if you’re interested in used merchandise at the fraction of the cost (source: Yahoo).

How You Save Money at Police Auctions

Infobarrel suggests that you contact your local police station and ask when the police auctions are held (this can easily be Googled too, if you live in a major city).  Some people drive dozens to hundreds of kilometres to get to the police auction.  Bring identification with you and bring your researched want-list with you.  Be prepared to be there for awhile and wear some good walking shoes.  Be prepared to know how long you will stay as otherwise, you may just be tempted to buy everything and then get carried away.

Best Bang for your Buck Items

•  Bikes (for example, the maximum price that was spent on a bike at the most recent auction in Vancouver was just under $1000)
• Electronics
• Jewellery (An $8000 appraised diamond and gold ring sold for $1700 at the aforementioned Vancouver auction)
• Cars
• Collector coins (even a gold bar!)

Tips to Make your Auction a Success

According to wikispaces, some tips to make your auction a success are to begin early at the auction, do your research (know the market value of what you want to buy and know how much you’re willing to spend on it).  Also, make sure to cross check the information you get of the item you’re interested in buying, and most importantly, know the rules for buying a big ticket item like a car at the auction.

Opt for a Police Auction Online

If you live too far away from a police auction or you want an item that isn’t found at your local police auction, a few municipality police stations in the East have joined forces and created a police auction website.  It is called Police Auctions Canada and is composed of auctionable goods from law enforcement agencies in Toronto, Guelph, Hamilton, and Barrie, to name a few.  Some things that they have on auction are new in the box Apple Macbook Pros, Apple iPhone 5′s, jewellery, and road bikes.  It’s basically like eBay except that you’re buying from the police.  Also, it’s different from a conventional police auction because it’s held online and goods are for sale 365 days of the year instead of just one day of the year.  The proceeds from the Police Auctions Canada website go to support community projects in the area.

Police auctions are a great way to save money on some big ticket items, especially if you don’t mind used goods and are in the market for getting more bang for your buck.  All you need to do is to bring some identification and to do thorough research on the items that you are interested in before you go.  Most importantly, make sure you know your end-point or maximum bid.  The last thing you want to do is buy something for the sake of outbidding someone, even though it isn’t that great of a deal.  The great thing about going to a police auction is you that you never know what you’re going to get when you go there.

Bargainmoosers, have you been to a police auction before?  If so, what did you buy there?

Statistics show that if you own a smartphone or tablet, it’s more likely to be a Samsung or iPhone than anything else. Get a case for your super popular phone at Black’s Canada!

 Click here to get your new phone case @ Blacks.ca

• Coupon Code: GIFTS4DAD25
• Discount: 25% Off Samsung, iPhone and iPad Cases
• Expiry: 16th June 2013

Samsung and Apple are the kings of mobile devices. They make the best, they sell the most. There is a problem with both of these phones though: they’re fragile. They’re fragile in different ways though. Samsung phones are fragile like knee pads are fragile. If you fall, the knee pads are going to get scratched up. They still work and if you don’t like that they are scratched, you buy a new one. If your Samsung phone gets scratched, it’s probably going to be on the removable plastic back. You can buy a new one and toss the old one. The iPhone is like a diamond. It’s pretty but if you damage it you need to buy a new diamond. You can’t just replace a part for a few bucks. Same thing for iPads but to a lesser extent.

But regardless of which phone you have, you should protect it. Black’s has tons of great cases and they are all 25% off with the coupon code above! For more deals from Black’s check out our Black’s Coupon Codes!

Shipping varies, depending on your location.

Do you have kneepads or a diamond? Is that the weirdest way to represent phones? Find out next week! … or in the comments. Yeah, leave a comment below!

Once again, Bargainmoose is gracing your presence with an exclusive coupon code. This time it is for Buytopia, with an additional 10% off tons of already crazily reduced deals.

Click here to shop @ Buytopia.ca

• Coupon Code: MOOSE10
• Discount: 10% Off
• Expiry: 23rd May 2013

I know a great deal when I see it, so when something is already reduced over $500, plus I get another 10% off of that, I’m going to take a second and third look.

Check out this 13-piece stainless steel Muller cookware set. Regularly $699, reduced to $149, but you’ll get it for only $134.10 when you add the promo code.

If you haven’t heard of this cookware, it is because it is one of Europe’s finest. Saving both time and energy this cookware has a thermal sandwich base, which gives off fast and even heat distribution. You can use it on any type of cooking surface and you don’t need much fat or water to cook. The stackable cooking units let you cook more than one dish at a time and the best part is that these pots and pans are easy to clean. They also have dripless rims for ease of pouring and stay cool handles so you don’t burn yourself taking it off the burner. The temperature gauge on the lid lets you cook effortlessly.

RW & Co. Canada has all men’s and ladies shirts on sale for buy one, get one 50% off right now (excluding prices ending in $0.95).

• Click here to shop @ RW-Co.com

Put away the long sleeves, t-shirt time is here!

I’m loving this flower print tank, which would look amazing with jeans or shorts. $25.50

Add this 3/4 sleeve striped t-shirt in nantucket shore, which would look great on a boating trip and get it for only $12.75, regularly $25.50.

Oh how I love dip dye, and this men’s ombre dip dye henley t-shirt is smoking hot! $32.50

This short sleeved “hotel” graphic t-shirt is utter casualness. Get it with the other top for only $13.25, regularly $26.50.

Shipping is a flat-rate of $7.50, so shop as much as you’d like!

(Expiry: 24th May 2013)