** G I V E A W A Y N O W C L O S E D **
The winners (one each) of the preloaded $50 VISA gift cards offered in this giveaway are:
Joe (from Croydon Park, NSW)
and
Helen W (Helen, I’ve emailed you and waiting for you to reply with your postal address. Please email me at sheryl@overthepage.com.au asap )
I’ll arrange to have your prizes posted to you as soon as possible, hopefully in time for you to indulge a little before Christmas.
Thanks to everyone who entered and especially for sponsors Cash Rewards.
Even if you didn’t win, check out the website for some superb savings.
Being fifty-something, I know it isn’t ALL about me. Not always.
Just because I’m sniffing the finish line on my year of buying nothing new, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have some cashed-up shopping fun.
And to prove it, the lovely folk at Cash Rewards have swooped in with 2 x $50 preloaded Visa gift cards for me to give away to my readers.
Read on and find out how you can be in the running for a $50 pre-Christmas bonus.
I’m not much of a shopper (as you know). When I do shop, I love to get a great deal. Paying full retail price for anything has me cringing in the corner. But the spectacle of the Black Friday sales in the US and UK made me cringe even more. I think a little part of me died. Maybe even a puppy or two.
So, this makes me happy: Here in Australia, our savvy shoppers are achieving huge savings this Christmas at their favourite retailers with a few clicks of a mouse. They’ve cottoned on to Cash Rewards.
What is Cash Rewards?
Cash Rewards partners with Australia’s leading and most popular retailers to offer shoppers discounts and exclusive cashback of up to 20% on their everyday purchases – ultimately giving shoppers better deals through the retailers they already know and love.
In its first year, Cash Rewards is already Australia’s number one cashback and savings website in Australia, having attracted $12 million in purchases in 2014 alone. It is 100 per cent Australian owned and operated.
Andrew Clarke, founder of Cash Rewards, says, “Unlike points schemes, which require the shopper to spend huge sums of money over a long period of time to receive free goods of a decent value, we offer cash back for every purchase, and it can often be as much as 20% off the advertised price.”
Cash Rewards is free for shoppers to sign up to and offers Australia’s highest cashback rates. You simply click through cashrewards.com.au to the retailer website of your choice to make your purchases as you normally would. Cash Rewards credits the cash back directly into your nominated bank account. Special offers and discounts take effect at the time of purchase.
The variety of retailers available (Australia-wide and international) is guaranteed to please even you fussy shoppers. Retailers include eBay, Booking.com, hotels.com, peteralexander, Saks Fifth Avenue, DKNY, StrawberryNET, Forever New, webjet.com.au, SONY and The Iconic plus many, many more.
Here are Andrew’s TOP FIVE picks for Aussies hunting for a bargain this side of Christmas:
1) The Iconic. There’s no need to feel guilty about that $200 splurge on shoes for the Christmas party when you’re receiving $30 back into your account, with up to 16% cash back on all purchases in December.
2) Expedia. Enjoy up to 8% in cash back on bookings. A $200 saving on a New Year family getaway could cover a celebratory meal for four during your stay.
3) Dan Murphy’s. This one will be popular during the festive season. Order online, pick it up and pocket the savings for all your festive beer, wines and spirits. Australians can receive up to 7.5% cashback on all purchases.
4) Woolworths. Enjoy 5% off your Christmas grocery shop – likely our biggest expense after gifts during the festive season. All Woolworths gift cards come with a 5% discount.
5) Apple Store – Apple products are a mainstay on Christmas gifts list, and now you can earn up to 3.5% cash back on all purchases.
How, as a Being Fifty Something reader, you can be in the running for one of two $50 preloaded Visa gift cards.
You must be living in Australia.
I’m not going to make you jump through any hoops. Simply comment below and tell me at which Cash Rewards retailer you’d love to spend your $50. (Don’t worry, I won’t hold you to it.)
Simple as that.
I’ll close off the comp at 5pm (AEDT) Tuesday 16 December and, shortly after, use a highly technolomological method (involving a hat) of random selection to determine the winners.
I will advise the winners directly and then Cash Rewards will mail out your gift cards direct to you.
Good luck!
being fifty-something 
I’d choose strawberryNET cos I’ve just ran out of perfume!!
Ah, what a great choice, Alex. You’re in. 🙂
Woolworths – I am hosting Christmas at my place this year and $50 towards food would be such a help!
Good choice, Penne!. You’re in the draw. 🙂
PS. For the sake of this comp, is Tasmania classed as “in Ausralia”!!?? LOL
lol … of course, it is. Tassie is more Aussie than a lot of the mainland locales. 🙂
The Iconic is one of my favourite online fashion stores. So I would have to go with this one!
That’s a fine selection, too Kathy. You’re in. 🙂
At this time of the year it would have to be Dan Murphy’s….cheers!
And cheers to you, joyjoyc … you’re in. 🙂
The Iconic – shoes for summer!
You can never have too many shoes, Liv. You’re in! 🙂
I need some gardening equipment, so most likely it would be spent at Bunnings..
$50 will go a long way at Bunnings, Trudi. You’re in! 🙂
Definitely Booktopia so I can enjoy lots of summer reading!
You’re a woman after my own heart, Val. You’re in! 🙂
At Woolworths stocking up on Macro Organic nuts, seeds, and anything else that took my fancy 🙂
Ooooo, yum, Robyn! You’re in! 🙂
I think Birdsnest would be nice, I’ve been eyeing them off for a while now 🙂
I just checked out Birdsnest and I may have fallen a little in love. Nice choice, Gabes. You’re in! 🙂
Coles for some chocolate indulgence that doesn’t usually fit into the pensioner budget.
I like the sound of that, Lesley. You’re in the draw? 🙂
Woolworths would be fantastic, so many fantastic things to choose from!
Did it too quickly, we have had a power blackout where I live (all day) and I was in such a hurry in case it went off again, I wrote 2 ‘fantastics’, oh well, Woollies deserves it!
Fantastic, Val 🙂 You’re in! And I hope your power stays on. 🙂
the Iconic
A popular choice, Joe. You’re in!
The Iconic! You can get so much for not that much at all!
There’s something about The Iconic. You’re in the draw, too!
Dan Murphy’s as Christmas drains the bank and I’tt help me attack New Years head on
Ain’t that the truth, Spog. You’re in the draw. 🙂
Booktopia-LOVE to read. I always remember the time I went to stay with someone who didn’t have anything to read in their house-not even a newspaper. (forgot to bring my own supply of books)
Books. Books. Books. You’re in the draw, Kerri. 🙂
I’d love Iconic to buy something for myself, but being practical, I choose Woolworths to help pay for our big family Christmas lunch.
Maybe you can do both, crazysigner. 🙂 Good luck! You’re in. 🙂
Dan Murphy 🙂
Cheers, Ross! You’re in. 🙂
‘Dan Murphy’s would help me spread my Christmas cheer. 😉 xo
I’ll drink to that, Rosslyn. You’re in! 🙂
Just spyed a jacket at The Iconic,
would use the card to jump on it!!
Great bargains this time of year,
A little pampering from Santa, is clear 🙂
Merry christmas , great giveaway thank you!
I appreciate your extra effort there, Jody. You’re in! 🙂
Dan Murphy’s would definitely help me cross a few presents off my shopping list! My family have simple tastes.
Good luck, Helen. You’re in the draw! 🙂
Congratulations, Helen … you won! Please email me asap sheryl@overthepage.com.au with your full name and postal address and I’ll arrange to have your $50 VISA giftcard emailed you. 🙂 🙂
Woolworths would be handy to get some treats for the table on Christmas day, cheers.
Great choice, Dean. You’re in! 🙂
I’d love to use this wonderful “Cash before Christmas” giveaway at Woolworths – as I girl’s gotta eat.
Yes, indeed, Lisa. And you’re in the draw! 🙂
Dan Murphy’s. My Dad and I appreciate a decent drop of red wine especially with Christmas coming up. Merry Christmas.
Can’t argue with that, Cheyne. You’re in the draw! 🙂
I’d like to say Woolworth’s but in reality, especially this time of year, it would really be Dan Murphy’s
Haha! Thanks for keeping it real, Pauline. You’re in. 🙂
Thanks!
To be sure it would have to be a wee visit to see me old mate Daniel at Dan Murphy’s, he is sure to get me in the spirit, or beer or…….
To be sure, to be sure, Brian. You’re in the draw. Cheers. 🙂
Bunnings something nice for the garden
Happy gardening, Laura. You’re in the draw! 🙂
The Iconic – because it’s time to update the wardrobe
Nothing better than a wardrobe update, Kalai. You’re in. 🙂
I’m a Woolies girl and every bit helps at this time of year.
Woolies girls are welcome, Janine. You’re in the draw! 🙂
Woolies for some special treats this Christmas.
Woolies is where it’s at, Sarah. You’re in! 🙂
I love the idea of being rewarded for grocery shopping so Woolies all the way.
Ariel, you made the cut! 🙂
Woolworths, because after Christmas they usually reduce their Christmas cakes etc to half price and I will be able to eat Christmas cake in January, February and March,
I like your style, Marilyn! You’re the last one into the draw. Good luck! 🙂
The winners (one each) of the preloaded $50 VISA gift cards offered in this giveaway are:
Joe (from Croydon Park, NSW)
and
Helen W (Helen, I’ve emailed you and waiting for you to reply with your postal address. Please email me at sheryl@overthepage.com.au asap )
I’ll arrange to have your prizes posted to you as soon as possible, hopefully in time for you to indulge a little before Christmas.
Thanks to everyone who entered and especially for sponsors Cash Rewards.
Even if you didn’t win, check out the website for some superb savings.