Ebates.com - Cashback from your purchases

Pros:

• Receive a percentage of your purchases in the form of a check.
• Many stores participate in the Ebates program.
• Just for signing up and making a $20 order, you get to choose a giftcard from a selection of stores.
• You get $5 for every friend that you refer (and has made a purchase).

Cons:

• Some of the most popular stores don't participate in the Ebates program - namely Amazon.com and Zappos.com.
• There's no phone number to call if you've got an issue.

Bottom Line: Ebates is an awesome, scam-free way to make money while shopping online. While you're anyway buying stuff, it doesn't hurt to earn some extra dough for a future shopping spree! Here's how it works: You sign up and choose a gift card. Then, any time you are ready to checkout on a store's site, check to see if the store participates on Ebates. Click the store's name (while on ebates.com) and it will transfer you to the store. Then, complete your purchase. Each store gives you a different amount of cashback. Cashback accumulates in your account until you have over $5, and they will mail you a check every 4 months. You can also earn more by referring friends directly on Ebates - each friend who makes a purchase gets you $5 in your account! 

iRiR's experience with Ebates: I bought an $1100 computer on MacMall which gives 3% back. I made $33, which let me buy accessories for free.

Some popular participants in this program are: eBay, half, Shoebuy, Old Navy, GAP, Apple, J&R, Lands' End, Target, Barnes & Noble.

Remember, check your store to see if it's on ebates.com! 

Sign up today and see if you can beat my current total of $250+ earned on Ebates.com!