i received a postcard in the mail from one of my favorite online home shopping sites, velocityartanddesign.com

the coupon code is for 10% off on angela adams rugs.  ADAMS2008

good thru june 30, 2008.  she has some new designs out.  i find her rugs to be very warm and inviting, and well crafted (they better be for the price) but for the price points they are at, i do have to really consider this kind of purchase as well as how long it will be before i will tire of the pattern…

this of course brings me to a subject matter that is old news to some and new and invaluable to others.  When you are about to buy something online and are just about to check out… don’t you wonder what that box that says “promotion” or “code” is for?  For starters, online shopping has it’s ups and downs.  aside from avoiding tax and shipping and return shipping costs sometimes things just don’t look as good or work out once you get it in person.  aside from that, if i’m gonna risk buying something i haven’t seen in person before ordering online,  i like to delve deeper and hunt for a coupon code.  all you have to do is google it.  for example, the name of the site + coupon code is usually pretty successful.  for a large purchase like an expensive rug i would definitely have to fondle it in person before buying it online.

i find that retailmenot.com is a great online coupon resource.  Some other sites or blogs have their own local promotions too, like grechen’s closet or toutie which are both geared more towards fashion.  in any case, no sense in not attemtping to save a buck or two, and it’s all rather effortless.