September 23, 2010
Open Bar, Goody Bag and More, Oh My!

What are you doing this Friday night?  If you are looking to enjoy some cocktails and shop with your girlfriends, you may want to consider checking out Tribeca Retail Club’s Fashion Night Out.  This event, which runs from 6-11 pm on September 24, will feature independent designers and the Postabon team!  

Admission to the event is free, but if you’d like to enjoy an open bar and a bag filled with products, you may want to considering going VIP.  VIP Admission is $15 in advance, or $20 at the door.  If you use the code POSTABON, you’ll save $3 off your admission.  Hope to see you there!

11:51am  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/Zzkyay15y0Ti
(View comments) 
Filed under: Events 
September 15, 2010
We’re Headed to San Francisco!

We’ve noticed that Postabon has some great contributors in San Francisco (we’re looking at you, tresshik, mandiarmond and alexis_james).  As a result, we’re headed to San Francisco tomorrow for a night of shopping, drinks and fun at the Sassy City Chicks Fashion Bash event!

We’ll be sharing Postabon and demoing our site to tons of fashionable ladies at the Fort Mason-Herbst Pavilion in San Francisco from 5:30 - 10 pm on Thursday.  Have any friends on the West Coast who want to check out Postabon?  Invite them to swing by our event and we’ll hook the first 50 up with free VIP admission.  Simply type the code POSTABON when purchasing a tote ticket, and you’ll be able to get your $20 ticket, plus a goody bag, for free! 

We’re looking forward to the event and meeting fellow bargain hunters on the West Coast!

5:54pm  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/Zzkyay13GDIC
(View comments) 
Filed under: Events 
September 9, 2010
What We’re Doing This Weekend: CollegeFest!

This weekend, the Postabon team is heading up to Boston to attend CollegeFest.  Held at the Hynes Convention Center, CollegeFest attracts more than 15,000 college students from the Boson area during this two-day event.  During the event, these students get to enjoy live music, celebrity appearances and free stuff, as well as meet cool companies - like Postabon!  If you are attending CollegeFest or know someone who may be attending, encourage him or her to swing by booth 811 to grab a free Postabon pen and enter to win an iPod Touch.

Since we have college students on the brain, we couldn’t help but think it might be time for another student discount roundup.  In addition to these retailers, you can save additionally at the following locations with a valid student ID:

Where do you show your student ID to save?  Share your tips on Postabon!

11:28am  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/Zzkyay115tlH
(View comments) 
(Notes: 1)
  
Filed under: Shopping Student Discounts 
September 2, 2010
We Tried It: Energy Kitchen’s Breakfast Promo

Sometimes, Twitter can alert you to some pretty great deals and discounts. When our CEO and Co-Founder, Stu Wall discovered this deal thanks to Twitter while heading to work, he had to take advantage of this breakfast special. 

The Deal: As Stu later shared with Postabon, Energy Kitchen is offering made-to-order omelettes and an illy coffee for only $3.99. This deal is valid through the month of September.

In Stu’s words…

Is It Truly A Deal?: A made-to-order omelet is normally $5 and the coffee is $2. This special price of $4 is not only a 40% discount; it’s also less than almost any deli in the city. 

Pros:  You can toss in two toppings in your egg white omelet. Five egg whites should also keep you full through lunch. Energy Kitchen also isn’t stingy on the coffee. The illy cup was comparable to a medium from your typical New York street vendor. 

Cons:  Maybe the guy at the West Village location didn’t understand the promotion, but I wasn’t allowed to add meat or cheese to my omelette. A rep from Energy Kitchen’s corporate offices however, says that you can get an omelet with one protein and a veggie in this special. Turkey bacon or cheese can be added for an additional charge. Speaking of additional charges, keep in mind that the $3.99 breakfast price doesn’t include tax, so you’ll be spending $4.34 on your breakfast.

Our 2 Cents:  I personally love the Energy Kitchen breakfast promo and think it’s a great deal. Meat lovers may want to call your local Energy Kitchen to make sure you’ll be able to include protein in your omelet. 

1:58pm  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/Zzkyay_rRet
(View comments) 
Filed under: Food Breakfast 
August 31, 2010
We Tried It: Hiptix

Our team at Postabon enjoys seeing different musicals and plays both on-and-off Broadway, but what we don’t enjoy is spending a ridiculous amount of money on a show.  Since we’re all pretty young, luckily we can take advantage of Hiptix.

The Deal: If you are under 35, you can get discounted theater tickets to different Roundabout Theater Shows through a program called Hiptix.  Postabon member colantoni tells us that you can see Mrs. Warren’s Profession for only $20, thanks to Hiptix. Simply call the box office, ask to join Hiptix and then you can get tickets at a discounted rate.  To prove your age, you must present an ID at the box office when picking up your tickets.

Is It Truly A Deal?:  If I purchased tickets directly from the theater to see Mrs. Warren’s Profession, tickets were priced from $67-$117.  Just because I’m under 35, I’m able to get a seat for $20 - so I’ll be saving at least $47.  

Pros:  Sometimes you can get additional savings.  Around holiday weekends such as Thanksgiving, Hiptix will discount ticket prices even more, so you can catch a show for only $10.  For the foodies reading this blog, when purchasing tickets, you may want to buy tickets to a performance that is having a post-show reception (see the Special Events tab on Hiptix’s site).  Not only will you be able to meet the cast, but you’ll also get free food and drinks.

Cons:  Forget about seeing a show in a big group.  Hiptix allows you to bring only one other guest with you, and that guest will need to show his or her ID too to get the $20 rate.  Let’s just say my dad was bummed he couldn’t be a plus one. Also, keep in mind you can’t pick your seats so you most likely won’t get the best seat in the house.  The venues are usually small though, so you’ll still get a good view of the stage. 

From our experience, we had difficulty joining the Hiptix email subscription list when we tried signing up by email.  Therefore, if interested in joining, you may want to call and request to be on the list so you can start seeing show offers in your inbox. Alternatively, you can just log on to Hiptix from time to time to see what shows are available.

Our 2 Cents:  If you enjoy theater, Hiptix is a great way to see different plays and musicals without breaking the bank.  If the show you pick isn’t your cup of tea, at least you can smile at the fact that you spent $47 less than the guy sitting next to you.  Who said being cultured had to cost a fortune?

12:30pm  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/Zzkyay_AgIZ
(View comments) 
Filed under: Entertainment Musicals Performances Plays 
August 26, 2010
Bowling Night with Our Gurus!

Last night, the Postabon team jumped on the L train with our Postabon Gurus and headed to Williamsburg for a night at Brooklyn Bowl.  With four lanes reserved, we quickly divided on to different lanes and began two fun-filled hours of bowling.  

It was clear that we needed some liquid courage as we approached the lanes -
especially since for a few of us, it was our first time bowling in years.  We sipped on pitchers of Pilsner and various cocktails from the bar, while snacking on pitas and hummus and a huge four-foot Italian sub.  

As we began to bowl, it was clear that some lanes featured stiff competition.  In lane three, it was down to the tenth frame when Postabon member SGoTrojan and Postabon Guru Mattyd suddenly moved ahead of Postabon Community Manager laura.  Postabon Founder johnnyb is still in disbelief that Postabon Guru Ricebird beat him in lane four by seven pins in the tenth frame.  In lanes one and two, there was pure domination from Postabon Guru Smash188 and Postabon Guru Evienyc.

With the night coming to a close, the Postabon Gurus were treated to live music from The Goods, and a few hung around a little longer to hear Raccoon Fighter.  All in all, a great night at Brooklyn Bowl and we’re looking forward to our next event.  

Want to come with us next time?  Become a Guru by posting, commenting and voting on deals on Postabon!

Check out some more photos from the event on Facebook! 

12:31pm  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/ZzkyayyVYmu
(View comments) 
Filed under: Guru Events 
August 25, 2010
We Tried It: $7 Two Course Lunch

The first day you join the Postabon team, not only do you get cool branded t-shirts and water bottles, but our whole office goes to lunch together.  In natural fashion, this lunch has to be a deal.  Here’s where we ate lunch on the cheap when our two new engineers, Jason and Bill, joined our team this week.

The Deal: Postabon member wross informed us that Thai restaurant Peep in Soho offers a 2 course lunch special for just $7.  You get your choice of an appetizer, and then you can pick your entree.  

Is It Truly A Deal?: I ordered dumplings to start and a plate of pad thai.  If I came to Peep for dinner, this would have cost me $5 for dumplings, and $9 for pad thai, or $14 total.  By coming to lunch, I was able to get the same large portions for only $7, so 50% off.

Pros:  This deal is advertised right on the menu, so you don’t have to feel shady about asking for your free appetizer.  Usually when ordering from a lunch special, the options are limited, but Peep offers 10 appetizers to choose from and 15 entrees. In addition, this deal is available if you’d like to order Peep for delivery.

Cons:  Everything about this deal is perfect.  The only con is that the service could be improved.  

Our 2 Cents:  If you work in Soho like us, you know the options for an affordable lunch are pretty slim.  Luckily, Peep’s lunch special is a bright spot in this neighborhood.  In fact, this two course meal is cheaper than our local salad spot!  We definitely recommend giving Peep a try. 

12:10pm  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/ZzkyayyAUdY
(View comments) 
Filed under: Food Soho 
August 20, 2010
We Tried It: Wine Wednesday

My parents were in town on Wednesday, and when we found ourselves with an hour to kill before dinner, we figured the best place to hang out was at a bar.  And when you work for a deal site like Postabon, clearly I had to find a place for drinks that wouldn’t break the bank.

The Deal: Postabon member Mookman shared that Uncle Jack’s Steakhouses offer a free wine tasting from 5-7 pm on Wednesdays at their Manhattan locations, with complimentary cheese and fruit pairings.  This deal is valid only at the bar.  If you are in Queens, you can check out this deal in Bayside from 6-8 pm. 

Is It Truly a Deal?:  In a span of 45 minutes, my parents and I received 3 glasses of Shiraz and 3 glasses of Chardonnay, plus a fruit and cheese platter. At a steakhouse, you figure glasses of wine would have been at least $10 each, plus $10 for the food, so we got $70 worth of food and drinks for free.  Of course, we tipped $20, so it was a savings of at least $50.

Pros:  The drinks were flowing the moment we sat at the bar, and as soon as one glass of vino was finished, another glass was immediately poured.  The bartender also brought out our snacks without us even asking.  There was plenty of food too, with a selection of granny smith apples, dried cranberries, walnuts, olives, goat cheese and muenster cheese.  This platter was perfect for 3 people and went nicely with the wine selection.  

Cons:  Uncle Jack’s advertises this deal on the website, but no where outside the restaurant or even inside at the bar did it mention this deal.  In fact, when I walked in, I verified with the maitre’d that this deal did exist.  So keep in mind, you have to be comfortable asking for your freebies or no one will offer the deal to you.  Looking around at the bar, no one was drinking wine, so it was clear this deal is a bit of a hidden gem.  

Our 2 Cents:  Wine Wednesday at Uncle Jack’s is worth checking out, especially if you are in the neighborhood.  As long as you are comfortable asking for the deal, head in from 5-7 and get ready for a few drinks and snacks.  Some promotions are changing at the restaurant, as they just ended their “Ladies and Gents night”, so we recommend you check the website before heading over.

11:39am  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/Zzkyaywb4ik
(View comments) 
Filed under: Food Drinks 
August 17, 2010
Drinks and Appetizers With Our Gurus!

We love meeting our Postabon members, so last night we were excited to host our first event for our Postabon Gurus. If you receive more than 1,000 Karma points for voting, commenting and posting deals on Postabon, you are eligible to become a Guru.  As a Postabon Guru, you can compete for weekly prizes (this week’s prize is $100 to Ticketmaster) and also receive invitations to special events.

We decided the perfect spot to kick-off the Postabon Guru program was at West 3rd Common, located between Mercer and Broadway.  With a large semi-private area, Postabon members and their plus ones could mingle with one another over drinks and were easily able to identify members of the Postabon team, thanks to our cute Postabon shirts.  

Of course, no event would be complete without savory treats, so everyone snacked on delicious pork sliders, burger sliders, grilled cheese sandwiches and potato skins. As the event wrapped up around 9, our guests left with Postabon t-shirts, nail files, bottle openers and reusable water bottles.  

All in all, it was a fun Monday night and we’re looking forward to our next Guru event at Brooklyn Bowl!  Want to head to Brooklyn Bowl with us or attend other upcoming Guru events?  Start earning Karma points!

4:37pm  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/Zzkyayvjnnc
(View comments) 
Filed under: Guru Events 
August 12, 2010
We Tried It: $1 Dumplings

Our intern Dan is in his last week of his internship and since he really enjoys dumplings, I thought we’d try one of the best dumpling deals we have on Postabon.

The Deal: Like dumplings?  Prosperity Dumplings in Chinatown offers  5 dumplings  for $1, according to Postabon member Yaelleah.

Is It Truly A Deal?:  When you consider that an appetizer portion of about 7 dumplings costs $4.50 at the cheapest Chinese restaurant, this deal at Prosperity Dumplings is truly a great value.

Pros:  You can choose what kind of dumplings you’d like to get for $1.  Get 10 boiled pork and chive dumplings for $2, or 5 pan-fried pork and chive dumplings for $1.  You can also get 10 Chinese vegetable and pork boiled dumplings for $2 as well.  If you change your mind and don’t feel like dumplings, don’t worry - everything on the menu is cheap! 

Cons:  There wasn’t anything wrong with this deal.  My only complaint was I wish you got soy sauce packets so you can put the sauce on at home.  I’d rather though dump the soy sauce out of the restaurant’s containers on to my to-go food though than have them raise the prices!  Keep in mind our sauce leaked out of the styrofoam containers into the plastic bag, so make sure you don’t get anything on you.

Our 2 Cents:  If you like dumplings, you must put Prosperity Dumplings on your to-do list.  Since this is such a good deal, chances are you’ll act like us and over-order, but $2 worth of dumplings is more than enough.  Most likely you’ll be torn between boiled or pan-friend, but go with the pan-friend.  Since Prosperity Dumplings is rather small, you’ll want to take it back to your apartment or office and the pan-fried dumplings held up much better and were much more delicious.

To find other great deals, visit Postabon! 

3:03pm  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/ZzkyayuEUKG
(View comments) 
(Notes: 1)
  
Filed under: Food Chinese LES