How would you like to hear about a useful deal that you can consider in preparation for making Valentine's Day extra special?
This is no joke, but I acted fast to get the deal. You really can get a $25 restaurant gift certificate for only $2. First, I searched for a company with a web site called "restaurant". Yes, it is true, I just bought one coupon myself at one of my favorite local Italian restaurants. I just looked for one of my favorite restaurants in the neighborhood, Luna Rossa.
Yup, I found it and then I entered the promotional code which is the word DATE at the checkout screen and then I hit "Apply".
This truly amazing offer is good through Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 11:59PM PST and I was lucky enough to find it.
Everyday Restaurant Gift Card Deals
After January 31, the deals don't stop at this website though. I discovered while doing my research that on a daily basis you can find $25 restaurant gift certificates offered at a purchase price of only $10!
A national directory of more than 18,000 restaurants allows you to search by state, city, neighborhood, zip code and cuisine type to find the perfect restaurant and gift certificates for savings.
This deal will help make your Valentine's Day a little more affordable.
How To Buy Discounted Restaurant Gift Cards
If you can't find a suitable restaurant in your area that participates in the program I have researched and shared with you, you still have options by learning how to save money when dining out. You can decide, just as I did, to purchase discounted gift cards at Plastic Jungle and other discount card dealer sites like Gift Card Granny. There are hundreds of retailers who are represented and very interested in earning your business. Who knows, a one time dining experience can often turn into a dining destination on a regular basis. That is what the restaurants are hoping for; to give you a great dining experience at a great introductory price point and create a loyal new dining customer.
For example, I went to Plastic Jungle on my computer today and found a Bonefish Grill gift card for 11% discount off the face value. Also, there was a gift card for Flemings for 12% discount off the face value. That essentially amounts to paying $44 for a $50 gift card.
These are real savings that add up fast, especially when you are planning to take that someone special out to a nice Valentine's Day dinner. So keep these personal finance tips in mind as you pull your plans together for that special occasion coming up quickly.