Although it may be dead technology, a good deal is a good deal.  Zellers “Lowest Price” flyer has started to circulate, and features a GameCube for only $39.99.  Almost all GC’s on store shelves right now come bundled with Paper Mario, a fantastic little RPG from the folks at Nintendo that retails for $29.99 on it’s own.

If you’re looking to start fiddling around with gaming without a huge investment, need a replacement GameCube, or just want to get a $10 console with your top quality $30 game, you’d be hard pressed to find a better deal.

Three things always signal the return of fall for me.  The leaves start changing color, TV gets good, and I get that damned Park Place game piece a hundred times over.  That’s right, it’s McDonald’s Monopoly time!  And every time I think of McDonald’s Monopoly, I think of the scandal that almost brought the whole thing to a screeching halt;

In 2001, the U.S. promotion was halted after fraud was uncovered. A subcontracting company called Simon Marketing (a then-subsidiary of Cyrk), which was hired by McDonald’s to organize and promote the game, failed to recognize a flaw in its procedures, and the chief of security, Jerome P. Jacobson, was able to remove the “most expensive” game pieces, which he then passed to associates who would redeem them and share the proceeds.

It turned out that almost all of the grand prize and top prize winners over several years, including contests McDonald’s held that did not have the Monopoly theme, had been participants in the scheme, netting more than $24 million. The scheme was eventually uncovered when one of the participants informed on its ringleaders to the FBI.

While the fraud was perpetrated without McDonald’s knowledge, the McDonald’s Corporation voluntarily attempted to rectify the situation by issuing payouts to new (legitimate) contest-winners, awarding five $1 million prizes and fifty $100,000 prizes over a five-day period.

Sorry about missing my McDonald’s post last Monday — I was too busy getting caught up in Monopoly fever I suppose!

[info via Wikipedia]

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past month, you’re likely aware that the Canadian federal election is being held tomorrow.  If you haven’t recieved your voter card in the mail and haven’t taken the steps to make sure you’re registered, you can still vote provided you bring any of the following;

• Government-issued photo ID with an address (but not a passport).
• Two pieces of ID without a photo, as long as one has your address. These can be bills, a health card or a library card.
• Another registered voter from your district who will vouch for you under oath.

Not sure where to vote?  Visit Elections Canada and pop in your postal code.

Happy voting day, everyone!

Buy one get one FREE – Slushies at Petro Canada! Expires December 31st, 2008.

Click here for a direct link!

Thanks to gujuman23 for posting this coupon in the forum!

Save.ca added a new coupon – 75 cents off Casa di Mama Pizza! This is great pizza so I’m glad there is a coupon out for it!

Click here for your coupon!

Thanks couponlady for pointing this out in the forum!

Free shipping + 2 mystery gifts with every purchase! Hurry, today only!

Thank you maksik for this great deal!

Get 15% off your next purchase at Bluenotes stores all across Canada. If you’re a Signature member you get an additional 10% off too.

Coupon expires December 31st, 2008

Click here to print your Bluenotes Canada coupon

Thanks Missy for suggesting this free 2009 Calendar 😀

Get a free copy of the 2009 Rosenborg Calendar in the mail. Looks like the calendar has a lot of delicious food picture!

Click here to order your free Rosenborg 2009 Calendar

You can tell it’s fall when so many cosmetics bonus times hit the stores!

Retailer: Holt Renfrew
Minimum amount you need to spend: $35 CAD (before taxes) of Clinique products
Duration: Oct. 8 – 26, 2008

What you get:
– Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser, 50 ml
– Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion, 30 ml
– Repairwear Intensive Eye Cream, 5 ml
– Zero Gravity Repairwear Lift Firming Cream, 15 ml
– Long Last Lipstick, 4 g
– High Definition Lashes, 4 g
– Fresh Bloom Allover Colour with Brush, 1.8 g
– mini bag
– deluxe cosmetics bag

Canadians – It’s Lancome Bonus Time!

Retailer: The Bay
Minimum amount you need to spend: $33 CAD (before taxes) of Lancome products
Duration: Oct. 9 – Nov. 2, 2008

What you get:
– Your choice of either: (For mature skin) Renergie Microlift R.A.R.E. Superior Lifting Cream with SPF 15 and Renergie Microlife Eye R.A.R.E. Superior Lifting Eye Cream OR (To counter first wrinkles) Primordiale Skin Recharge Visibly Smoothing and Renewing Moisturizer with SPF 15 and Primordiale Eye Skin Recharge Visibly Smoothing and Renewing Eye Cream
– Colour Design Sensational Effects Lip Colour
– Colour Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadow Quad
– Definicils High Definition Mascara in Black
– 2 double-ended makeup brushes
– Lancome signature cosmetic case

You will also get a bonus Tote Bag if you purchase 2 Lancome products and meet the minimum amount required.

Spend $25 and recieve $10 off with a coupon at petcetera! This coupon will be accepted as a $10 discount on a $25 (before taxes) purchase. It can be used toward any product in the store (excluding store services). This coupon can only be used once and cannot be used in conjunction with any other Petcetera offer. One coupon per customer.

Click here for the coupon!

Expires Oct 13, 2008 so hurry up and get to Petcetera!

Thanks maksik for posting this coupon in the forums!

Denim Days @ BUFFALO DAVID BITTON!

October 9 – 15, 2008

Receive a $20 Gift Card when you purchase a pair of denim at regular price.

Thanks stagemanager for this great deal!

Old Navy is launching their Canadian website oldnavy.ca and are asking for your email when you come into the store and make a purchase. They are giving you a coupon for $10 off a $50 purchase.

You can also sign up online here http://www.oldnavy.ca/on_eng/ and get a coupon emailed to you. Go into the store by Nov 30th and use it!

Thanks Justine for letting us know about this coupon!

Description:
Save 50% – 80% off Duvet Cover Sets, Sheet Sets, Duvets, Pillows, Showroom Samples, Italian imports of Bedding and Towels. DEBIT, VISA, MASTERCARD (NO AMEX). PAY CASH AND GET AN EXTRA 2% OFF.

Sales Date:
10/23/2008 ~ 11/26/2008

Hours:
Thursday October 23rd ¬ 11:00am ¬ 8:00pm Friday October 24th – 10:00am ¬ 6:00pm Saturday October 25th – 10:00am – 5:00pm Sunday October 26th – 10:00am – 5:00pm

Location:
530 Adelaide Street West, 4th floor
Toronto
M5V1T5

Telephone:
416 703-4533

Thanks to courtreporter for letting us in on this deal!

Sport Check Canada is having a 2 day Friends & Family sale event: Wednesday Oct. 8th and Thursday Oct. 9th get

• 25% off ticket price excluding items already marked down
• 10% off ticket price on already reduced items

Click here to print your Sport Check Canada Friends & Family sale invitation