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Don’t Miss Our Independence Day Clearance Event!

The morning after the 4th of July might feel a bit like a letdown. The steaks and hot dogs have been grilled, fireworks have been set off, and you may have even watched a local parade. But now what? With the 4th of July done and gone, the next major holiday for Americans is Labor Day, all the way in September! So now what? Are the dog days of summer here? Was the highlight this 4th of July the world famous Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, where professional eater Joey Chestnut ate more than 60 hot dogs in 10 minutes?

Thankfully, the answer to the above questions is a resounding no! The best part of summer is not over, you still have time to celebrate the 4th of July, and last but certainly not least, you do not have to eat 60 hot dogs like Joey Chestnut did in order to experience some thrills this summer. DealDash has you covered because our Independence Day Clearance Sale is in full swing! Keep reading to find out more about this exciting DealDash event and to also learn about summer celebrations from other parts of the world.

Summer celebrations from around the world

Most Americans have July 4th marked down on their calander, and for good reason; the 4th of July is one of the biggest holidays of the year. Most folks celebrate Independence day by lighting off some fireworks, enjoying picnics or barbecues with friends, or spending some time outdoors.

The vast majority of Americans celebrate the 4th of July, over 85% according to recent surveys, so even if you don’t celebrate the 4th yourself, you don’t have to look far to see some fireworks.

But what about other parts of the world? Each country has different celebrations for important days of the year, and in most places outside of the USA, the 4th of July does not mean a whole lot. For example, what significance does the end of June have to you? For most Americans, the answer is ”not much”, but in Finland the end of June marks the important midsummer celebrations! Finnish Midsummer, known as Juhannus, celebrates the arrival of summer. The midsummer celebrations take place on the summer equinox, so the date can vary.

People gather around bonfires, play games with friends outdoors, and spend time in the beautiful finnish nature. It is very common for folks to travel to the countryside to spend time camping or in summer cabins.

Just about each country in the world has their own summer celebrations, ranging from White Nights in St. Petersburg, Russia, to the Puck Festival in Ireland. If you find yourself traveling during the summer months, do some research and see if there are any unique summer celebrations you can enjoy!

Enjoy Independence Day Clearance from the comfort of your own home

You don’t need to travel to enjoy a great summer celebration. Even though the 4th of July has passed, DealDash is throwing a can’t-miss Independence Day Clearance event right now!

From July 5th through July 10th DealDash is celebrating summer in style. During the Independence Day Clearance Sale, bidders can enjoy a discount on bids (selling for as low as 12 cents each!), increased Time as Highest bidder multipliers, and Runner-up auctions, which award the second-place finishers.

New kinds of auction fun

To make our Independence Day Clearance Sale even more exciting, there are special auction twists for you to enjoy! These auctions have different rules, which open the door to new strategies! Get on DealDash now and look for No Re-Entry Auctions, which only allow bids to be placed using BidBuddy. Once the No Jumper limit is reached, only bidders with a BidBuddy booked (that has not run out) can continue in the auction.

You will also have the chance to spy on your fellow bidder during the Independence Day Clearance Sale with our Spybuddy auctions! Every 60 minutes in auctions marked with the SpyBuddy icon, you can reveal all booked bids for one minute. If the bid count is over 500, then it shows as 500+. The list of booked bids does not update after the reveal; instead, you must wait at least 60 minutes to reveal again. Look for the orange magnifying glass icon for these auctions, and let the best spy win!

We hope that you are able to enjoy some more Independence Day fun, even thought the 4th of July has passed.

Happy bidding, and thanks for being a part of DealDash!

If you are new to DealDash or the bidding fee online auction model and want to give it a try, use the promo code “dealdash2023” upon registration to get an extra 100 free bids with your first Bid Pack purchase.

Take Time for This Important Holiday

All around the country, Americans are preparing for Memorial Day, 2023. Some folks will fire up the barbeque and grill with the family, while others will take the long weekend to go to the beach or do some fishing. Many people will also gather the family to sit in the sun and watch a Memorial Day Parade which is a staple in smalltown America. And for those who like a bit more high-octane entertainment, the Indianapolis 500 takes place this Sunday, May 28th.

It is undeniable that Memorial Day brings to mind picnics, parades, and a long weekend. But it is important to remember the significance behind this holiday.

Memorial Day is a time for Americans to take a moment to reflect and pay respect to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It reminds us to be grateful for the freedoms that we enjoy. Perhaps a great plan for a Memorial Day weekend is some relaxing time with friends and family, and also taking part in an activity or an event to honor our military heroes.

A banner states that emorial Day is a time to remember and honor.

The National Moment of Remembrance

There are many family-friendly activities that you can do this Memorial Day that are both fun, and that also are in the spirit of the holiday, which is to honor the men and women who have lost their lives during military service.

One free Memory Day Activity you can participate in is the National Moment of Remembrance. This takes place at 3:00 PM local time, and it asks for Americans to pause and reflect for one minute to remember those who have died in military service to the United States. The specific time of 3:00 PM was selected because it is a time that many people have off of work. The National Moment of Remembrance was introduced in 1996 in response to most people not knowing the significance of Memorial Day. A poll of Americans from that time showed that less than 30% of people knew the true meaning behind Memorial Day. Will you participate in The National Moment of Remembrance this year? It is a simple yet powerful way to show gratitude and feel a sense of patriotism.

A man salutes a fallen soldiers gravesite at dusk.

Fly your flag

Another activity you can do to help celebrate Memorial Day 2023 is to display the flag. Do you have an American flag at home? If so, Memorial Day is the perfect time to display it!

According to a 2020 poll, about half of Americans have an American flag at home. If you own a flag, then you probably know the special rules of how to display it correctly. But just to be sure, let’s have a quick review.

The first thing to consider when flying the flag is orientation. When displaying the flag on a flagpole, the union (the blue field with stars) should be at the peak of the staff, with the stripes flowing downward. When hanging the flag horizontally or vertically against a wall or window, the union should be on the viewer’s left.

The next thing to remember is lighting. If you display the flag at night, you should make sure that the flag is illuminated enough so that it can be easily recognized.

And lastly, make sure to never display a flag that is dirty or damaged.

With these rules in mind, you can help celebrate Memoial Day by displaying your American flag.

One more thing to do on Memorial Day 2023…

After you have enjoyed some Barbeque and taken in a Memorial Day Parade, there is one last thing you should do during the Memorial Day 2023 weekend; get on DealDash and check out our Memorial Day Sale. This Monday, May 29th, DealDash will be selling bids for just 11 cents each.

If discount bids are not enough to get you online and in our auctions this weekend, how about some Leaderboard Auctions? DealDash’s Leaderboard Auctions award bids to the top bidders that accumulated the most time as highest bidder in that specific auction. It is a great way to earn some free bids, simply by bidding as you normally would!

We also will be giving all bidders a Time As Highest Bidder multiplier of 3X this Monday, so don’t miss out!

We hope that you enjoy a nice Memorial Weekend full of family time, and rememerance for those who have served.

Thank you for being a part of DealDash and happy bidding!

It’s an Egg-selent Time of Year

This week marks the start of a great time of year: Easter and the beginning of Spring! Days are getting longer, tempratures across the country are rising, and folks are preparing for Easter.

Easter, also known as Resurrection Sunday, is a holiday celebrated by Chistians around the world that marks the ressurection of Jesus. Apart from being an important religious holiday, it’s an important family holiday, too. Many Americans have family traditions that they take part in to celebrate. For example, do you remember waiting in line at the mall to meet the Easter Bunny? How about hunting for Easter Eggs with your friends or cousins at a large family gathering? Easter has become such a popular holiday, that now many non-Christians love celebrating the day by partaking in child-friendly activities like painting Easter eggs, hunting for Easter eggs, or gathering the family together to eat a nice meal of traditional Easter food, like turkey or lamb.

A oman holds a handful of colorful Easter eggs.

Dress the part and celebrate on DealDash

Easter is not just a holiday that has traditional activities; there are traditional Easter outfits, too! Many folks remember their parents or grandparents forcing them to wear bright pastel-colored jumpers or shirts. And some, especially those from the south, know all about the importance of the Easter Dress. Way back when, traditional Easter clothing consited of white linen robes, which sybbolized the rebirth of Christ. But over time, the white robes slowly changed into pink shirts and pastel-blue shirts. More casual Easter clothing now can be just about any piece of clothing that features the Easter Bunny.

Here at DealDash, we are ready to celebrate Easter, too! And while we will not be organizing any egg painting contests or hosting a meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny, we will be offering an action-packed weekend of auctions and promotions that saavy shoppers will love! So put down the Easter Eggs and chocolate for now, and jump on DealDash to celebrate Easter with us!

Easter Eggstravaganza

This weekend we are celebrating with our Easter Eggstravaganza event.

In addition to the great brands and exciting auctions that you already love, we are offering an increased Time as Highest Bidder Multiplier, and auction twists like Leaderboard Auctions, Runner-Up discounts, and 50% or more on the final sales price of select auctions.

If that isn’t reason enough to celebrate Easter with us, this Sunday bids will be on sale for 11 cents each.

No matter how you choose to celeberate Easter, we hope you have a great weekend, filled with family, some Easter eggs, and plenty of chocolate.

Happy bidding!

Together we raised $8,491 for the American Red Cross

The whole DealDash Team would like to give a heartfelt thank you to each and every bidder that paid for an auction win on Thursday, December 15th.

On the 15th, we ran a special promotion where the sum of all won auction payments (excluding cars) would be donated to Red Cross America to help folks in need.

And with your help, we raised $8,491! The wonderful community of DealDashers paid for 884 auctions on December 15th, which made such an amazing and generous donation possible.

So once again, on behalf of all of us here at DealDash, thanks again for coming through and making this year’s charity promotion the best one yet.

We wish you a prosperous and joyous holiday season, and a very happy New Year.

If you are new to DealDash or the bidding fee online auction model and want to give it a try, use the promo code “dealdash2022” upon registration to get an extra 100 free bids with your first Bid Pack purchase.

Let’s Work Together To Help a Noble Cause

The holidays should be the happiest time of the year. A time where people can come together to create special moments as the stress of everyday life fades away. Unfortunately, not everyone experiences the holidays this way. How can someone worry about what New Year’s party to attend when their home was destroyed by a natural disaster?

Sometimes it’s too easy to forget about the struggles that others are facing. In an effort to try and make the Holiday Season as good as it can be for those going through tough times, we are working with the American Red Cross to assist those in need. And we want you to help by participating in a very special promotion this Thursday.

DealDash will donate the fnal sum of all auction wins (excluding car auctions) that are paid for on December 15th to the American Red Cross. This means that you can donate to a very special cause simply by bidding and winning as you normally do. Just pay for your wins on December 15th and we will take care of the rest.

A flyer announces DealDash donating to the Red Cross this year. — Pay for your auction wins on Thursday, December 15th to help us donate to the American Red Cross.

More about the American Red Cross

There are many charities that offer help American’s in need. In fact, DealDash has offered special promotions in the past that donate to charity. Last year, we donated to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation which gives gear and equipment to firehouses and response teams.

This year, we are proud to be able to help the American Red Cross in their mission. If you are not familiar with the values of the American Red Cross, their mission statement is worth reading. To summarize, the American Red Cross follows a set of values that they call the “Five Cs”: Compassionate, Credible, Collaborative, Committed, and Creative.

They are compassionate in serving those in need and treating them with care and respect.

They are credible in that they act with integrity and are transparent.

They are collaborative by partnering with outside organizatoins and companies, and embracing diversity and inclusiveness.

They are committed to holding themselves accountable and delivering on their mission.

And lastly, they are creative in seeking out new ways to serve those in need.

These are inspiring values that we here at DealDash are proud to contribute to. And we sincerely hope that you will join us in our mission this year to help the American Red Cross.

So remember, DealDash is donating the entire sum of all auction wins paid for this Thursday (excluding car auctions) to the American Red Cross.

Pay for your auction wins on Thursday, December 15th, to help donate.

Be sure to check back here next week to read about how this donation promotion turned out.

Happy Holidays and happy bidding!