[John 070]

I scored a nice brand new Snap On 3/8" ratchet for $70 (would be $104.95 list, plus tax, free shipping at Snap On). So I figure, let me get some new 3/8 sockets, would love SK but too expensive even discount online.

Find a nice set on sale at Sears for $58, I'd take those, with free shipping.

Looking for my password, I discover an email that I can get $30 off in "surprise" points, for any order of $90 or more. So I throw a $35 on sale 1/4" socket set into the basket. Oh, and there are $5.33 in points from when I bought the 26" tool box for $19.

Check out, the $30 and $5.33 are deducted, but I'm charged $16.95 for shipping. WTH?!

Do an online chat, this cute guy, in under 4 min., says he's issuing a $18 credit and check my email for confirmation, and it's there.

Now, on top of all of the above, I've earned another $20 off expiring 7/31?! WTF, really. I thought Sears was dead. Now, I want them to live! I have no clue as to how I keep getting these points.