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Allen's avatar

Thanks for taking time to write these blog posts. I find them enjoyable & interesting and would miss them if you decide to give it up (which I would understand). I confess that I bought a half dozen of those USB data blockers, primarily to use as gag gifts (USB condoms anyone?) for family members.

Re the idea of tech support for "seniors": we're transitioning into an era where many of us 70+ have spent the majority of our adult lives using computers and other tech – I've owned a computer since 1981 – and wouldn't need it. It will be interesting to see what level of interest the poll results from your readers will show.

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Linwood  D Johnson's avatar

Great newsletter. Your segment in rebuttal to the juice jacker warnings would do well as a standalone post or a Facebook post that can be shared. I’ve been very skeptical of this warning because even on Android I believe you have to allow permissions for a new device to connect to your phone beyond charging power

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James's avatar

Thanks for all the deals Rick. You've definitely led me to many good ones over the years. You've been a great deal shepherd. That being said, do what is right for you, and while I can't speak for the rest of Deal Secret Nation (and former Skaters), I would wish you the best.

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Don Boothby's avatar

1) I too have purchased quite a few items from your well thought-out reviews. I will miss these if you go on to other things.

2) maybe I'm misunderstanding but I do carry power only USB cables for public places.

3) As a senior who works with computers on a daily basis and whose job it is to update and maintain computers (albeit at the enterprise level), the last thing I want to do when I get off work is to figure out how to do this or that. So, having a good place to search for common problems or just to know something *is* a common problem would be interesting to me.

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Gower's avatar

Last night I bought the ipad keyboard refurbished on woot for $59. This price at walmart is ridiculously low. It is for the older 3 versions 7,8,9, not the new 10th version but still a great deal. The 9 is available for $249-$269. If I weren't already set, that's what I would get.

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Shaffina's avatar

Hello Rick, is there a way that I can contact you, I have a great product that want to send you for a review.

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Rick 'The Cheapskate' Broida's avatar

You're welcome to pitch me at mydealsecrets@gmail.com

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Shaffina's avatar

Thanks Rick, I've sent an email to te provided address, it's from Shaffina. Thanks for your time and I look forward to your response

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Mini  Nine's avatar

I just received the ESR Geo Wallet. Thank you for your review and discount code. As you said, the only thing missing is a place for bank notes (although the spring mechanism of the stand is strong, and I will try using it as a money clip). So far I am very happy with this wallet, and if it wasn’t for your review would not knew it existed.

Thank you Rick for all the great writing and deals over the years. I really look forward to your comments and tweet each week.

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Rick 'The Cheapskate' Broida's avatar

Glad you like it! I'm still using mine regularly... :)

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Papa Art's avatar

Does the Mandelorian need a special code to get it for $10? (That link yields $16.78.)

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Rick 'The Cheapskate' Broida's avatar

Sorry to say the deal is likely over. I'll keep an eye out for the next one!

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