Slate’s economics blogger, Matt Yglesias, shared a money-saving idea for Amazon shoppers that he uses. Yglesias advises online shoppers to sign up for a program called “Amazon Mom” (even if you’re a man with no kids), create a fake baby name, birth date, etc., and enjoy the savings.
What other shopping pointers might Yglesias have? Tweeters speculated with the hashtag #ShoppingWithMattYglesias. Here are some examples:
At the buffet: "Ok kids, when they ask, you're still 12." #shoppingwithmattyglesias
— Chuck Ross (@ChuckRossDC) December 17, 2013
Inflatable boots & crutches are cheap on Craig's List. Use them to cut line for early boarding on your flight. #shoppingwithmattyglesias
— Drew McCoy (@_Drew_McCoy_) December 16, 2013
https://twitter.com/seanmdav/status/412706604769742848
if you put one of your hairs in your food at the restaurant you don't have to pay for it! #shoppingwithmattyglesias
— Chuck Ross (@ChuckRossDC) December 16, 2013
Also, it so happens chicks dig single dads with babies. #shoppingwithmattyglesias
— Area Man (@lheal) December 16, 2013
After meal out, order Kid's Meal to go for your "niece waiting at home." Voila! Tomorrow's dinner! #shoppingwithmattyglesias
— Lady L. North (@LadyLNorth) December 16, 2013
Produce section? More like salad bar, amiright? #shoppingwithmattyglesias
— Jim Jamitis ???? (@JimJamitis) December 16, 2013
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As far as smart shoppers are concerned, it's all just "take a penny." #shoppingwithmattyglesias
— Stephen Green (@VodkaPundit) December 16, 2013
If you don't mind the crowds, there are plenty of places downtown serving free Christmas dinners. #shoppingwithmattyglesias
— Stephen Green (@VodkaPundit) December 16, 2013
If I wear this military uniform I can get 10% off my meal at Applebees. #shoppingwithmattyglesias
— Chuck Ross (@ChuckRossDC) December 16, 2013
If you pretend to be a lady your drinks are free. #shoppingwithmattyglesias
— Chuck Ross (@ChuckRossDC) December 16, 2013
If you can't find a parking spot, pull into a handicap spot. Just make sure you limp walking to the store. #shoppingwithmattyglesias
— Drew McCoy (@_Drew_McCoy_) December 16, 2013
At random funeral homes, offer to take everyone's coats. Plenty of things are left in pockets. #shoppingwithmattyglesias
— Michael Blum (@MichaelBlum3) December 16, 2013
https://twitter.com/chuck_dizzle/status/412697034022326273
https://twitter.com/amish1979/status/412704887953031168
Never buy condiments. Fast food places give them away for free. #shoppingwithmattyglesias
— Jim Jamitis ???? (@JimJamitis) December 16, 2013
https://twitter.com/NathanWurtzel/status/412698470240096256
They never know at the coffee house if you've bought any coffee while you're downloading free music. #shoppingwithmattyglesias
— Area Man (@lheal) December 16, 2013
If you take an early lunch, the office fridge is essentially a buffet. #shoppingwithmattyglesias
— Michael Blum (@MichaelBlum3) December 16, 2013
Those are some serious money-saving tips, and perhaps one or more will appear in a future Yglesias column.