Ebates = Cash Savings

What is Ebates, How does it work and can I Join Free?

If you’ve chosen to read this article then you probably have either heard the word Ebates or you simply have an inquiring mind. In any case you have come to the right spot; however you managed to arrive here…you got here.

Ebates was founded in 1998 in Silicon Valley – California. Since its inception is has been known as the pioneer and champion of internet online cash back/cash return shopping. In a nut shell the core concept of the company is – You shop online and get paid a cash commission for your purchases done through the site.

Where does my money come from when I make a purchase? Actually, it is pretty easy to understand. A commission percentage is given to Ebates in the form of cash whenever you make a purchase from a participating store. The 1000+ stores pay out different commission percentages based on their offering and what they can realistically pay out. Instead of keeping all of the commission moneys from the various stores, Ebates shares a portion of them with you in the form of a give back (2-26% of the item’s purchase price). Although it sounds too good to be true it really is a simple proven formula that has worked well over the company’s 11 year history. Keep in mind that most online sites that get you to purchase from them will simply absorb these commission moneys and keep it for themselves as pure profit. The stores love this program as it provides them with a means to gain new customers and move products.

You can join the service for FREE and there is no monthly or yearly fee to shop and get moneys back. Your cash back check is paid quarterly (4 times per year) which can be paid via check (US Mail) or it can be easily transferred into your online PayPal account. Most people seem to prefer the coined “Big Fat Check” in the mail. There is also an option to have the money sent to your favorite charity. Also, there are no cumbersome rebate forms you need to complete to receive your cash savings. Again, all options are 100% free and will be paid in US dollars.

What is the process of getting cash back? First of all if you are not a member you can join free by clicking on the highlighted link. The process requires about 15 seconds of your time and then you are on your way to some great shopping.

The standard process you will follow to make purchases after you have joined is as follows: 1) Sign in – via your e-mail & password, 2) Shop – Locate your store(s) or product(s) you will purchase and click on the available link(s), 3) Save – Get cash back which is tabulated automatically so you don’t have to do anything.

To insure you are getting paid the site automatically generates a tracking ticket for every purchase so a record is maintained. You can easily access all of your tracking tickets to see the dates and what you purchased. In this fashion there is no guessing of whether a purchase was made or when to qualify for the cash back. Keep in mind that you cannot go directly to the store site via the internet to make a purchase but that you must access the store via the Ebates site.

You can also double-dip on your savings efforts by capturing coupons available within the site to be used in addition to the cash give back percentage. This is also known as “layering” which is a great benefit to all of us purchasers.

I hope you found this information enlightening and hope you will take advantage by joining free.

Property in Javea and Properties in Javea

Javea is a coastal town, in the province of Alicante. It sits behind a bay between two rocky headlands, Cabo San Antonio and Cabo La Nao. Surrounded by orange, lemon and olive groves. The town is dominated by the Montgo peak, 753 metres high, declared a Natural Park in 1997.

Montgo protects Javea from harsh north winds and it enjoys a micro-climate said to be one of the healthiest in the world. There are more recorded hours of sunshine than anywhere else in Spain making it popular with tourists and ex-pats alike. There is a population of about 32,000 people which swells to around 100,000 in the summer months, making properties in Javea very desireable

Javea lies midway between the cities of Alicante and Valencia, which both have international airports and has good road connections to both via the N332 A road or the A7 motorway. There is also a regular bus service to the two cities as well as a daily service to Madrid. The nearest railway station is Gata de Gorgos, a ten minute drive away, with a regular service to Alicante.

Property in Javea can be split into three distinct parts:
The Old Town, once a walled and fortified town to protect it from pirates, stone crosses now mark the original gates in three locations. In the centre of the town is the impressive church of Sant Bartolome which dates back to the 14th century although some of the structure may go back as far as the 11th century. The church suffered significant damage during the Spanish Civil War and shell and bullet holes can still be seen in some walls today.

There is an indoor market built in 1946 selling fruit, vegetables, meat and locally caught fish.
There is also a local museum, “Museo Historico y Etnografico Municipal J.B.Soler Blasco Javea”, which shows the history of Javea and can be visited between the hours of 10.00-13.00 and 17.00-20.00 and 10.00-13.00 weekends and bank holidays, but it is closed on Mondays.

The Port: popular with tourists due to its bars, restaurants, safe gravel beach and marina. The first jetty was built in 1871 and was important in the export of raisins. When the raisin trade collapsed at the end of the 19th century it became a fishing harbour which is how it remains today. There is also the landmark church “Nuestra Señora de Loreto” built in 1967, in the shape of a fishing boat going through the waves.

The Arenal:a wide beach of white sand with a promenade, bars and restaurants. There is an outdoor craft market during the summer as well as sand artists and street entertainers. There is also a Parador Hotel behind which once stood the “Punta del Arenal” a Roman settlement. On the other end of the bay once stood the Fontana Castle whose canons can still be seen outside the Sant Bartolome church in the old town.

Market day is on Thursday except when it is a bank holiday. There are many multinational and multilingual businesses some of which offer javea properties at exceptional prices. There are three local fiestas, San Juan in June, Moors and Christians in July and Nuestra Señora de Loreto in September. There is a large range of rental centres and shops catering to a wide range of activities including cycling, diving, fishing, golf, horse riding, sailing and hiking.