I found out via a Grub Street post the other day about a useful little site called 8coupons.com which allows users to search for local deals, from spa treatments to dental treatments and everything in between:
"8coupons is a fun and easy way to save time, money, and trees by getting the best, up-to-the-minute deals on your phone. Get FREE printable and text message coupons that you can redeem by just showing the cashier. Yes, it really works! You can also sign up for deal alerts (e-mail and text message) from your favorite neighborhood restaurants and shops so you never miss a deal!"
The site recently launched an NYC Money Map which now allows users to search for deals by zip code. I did a couple food-related searches in my area, and the results were a little mixed: As NY Magazine said, "there's a lot of filler" but also "some genuine deals." I did discover some good deals right in my neighborhood:
- A sketchy looking bar that I frequently pass called The Underground has $1 Beers and $3 Drinks during Happy Hour
- The ever-popular Tonic East lets ladies drink for free on Wednesday nights from 8 to 9 PM
- Grand Sichuan NY, a Chinese restaurant chain with a poorly designed website, has $6.25 lunch specials during the week
Since the site allows both businesses and regular web users to post deals, it relies on a user-generated rating system to vet out the real deals from the impostors. And the rating system also helps determine the Top 8 NYC Deals (just in case you were wondering what the whole "8" thing was about). Though I wouldn't rely on the site exclusively, 8coupons will be a welcomed addition to my "Cheap NYC" bookmarks folder.
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