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  One way to find coupons or vouchers is to check on Ebay. This is a great way to gather deals, IF you know what you are doing. Use caution. A lot of people are auctioning off things that you can get for yourself. Coupons clipped from magazines, and from handouts. Coupons given at check in for a funbook that you yourself can obtain if you just sign up for the Casino's slot program. Before I realized this I bought a coupon for $3.25 that I could have obtained by buying the entertainment.com booklet for $12.50 along with many more usable offers. Live and learn, but if you keep your eyes wide open the learning curve will be less. This is when I realized there is right way and a wrong way to go about finding deals...there are a lot out that that are just about taking advantage. Check the auctions on Ebay. The best I've found to date is the auctions put forth by Vegas for Locals. These are complimentary admissions to shows (mostly at the Riviera), museums (Madame Tussaud's, Liberace Museum), lodging (Binion's Horseshoe), and more. There is a big difference between what is purchased here and some other deals. For instance, there are coupons for 2 for 1 show tickets for the Riviera. This sounds like the same deal, like it would be the same price as if purchased off Vegas 4 Locals, or using a coupon. WRONG. It might cost the same as one ticket, however it isn't the same because of hidden charges. The Riviera charges a per ticket fee of 5.00 or more (I can't remember exactly what I paid), along with the taxes assessed by the state of Nevada. So, a 2 for 1 ticket to the Comedy Club there ended up costing us $40 which was the face value of two tickets. In addition to the fact they herd you into a small area elbow to elbow with other people, it was a really bad deal all around. If I'd actually paid two for one at face value I would have been far less annoyed. It didn't really feel like a deal. So, using the example of the Riviera's 2 for offer. It looks like the same deal but in one case there are hidden fees and in the other there are no hidden fees. One can end up costing about twice as much as the other offer. There are no taxes or anything assessed once you turn in the voucher. I've used Vegas4Locals to purchase tickets to the Liberace Museum and Binion's for lodging. I was able to secure documents to allow me a "complimentary" stay for a total of $40, because the fee assessed by Binion's is zero, my taxes are zero. My stay was essentually comped, although I had to pay to buy the "free" voucher. I still received a room for $20 a night flat fee/no tax that was going for $65 a night PLUS tax. There are an endless number of coupons out there to be had. Vegas wants to pull people in, so there are all kinds of incentives you just need to find them--and know where to look. Many of these coupon deals can be found in the books that you will find in your room. However, in my opinnion it is good to come prepared. It's hard to know what deals you will find. One way to secure this is to get the books mailed directly to you not long before you depart for your vacation. 24-7 Magazine Vegas Values, the sister publication to 24/7 Magazine, contains over one-thousand dollars of money-saving coupons for hotels, entainment, food and retail purchases. People who have been to Vegas before will recognize this little book located in cabs, and the trolleys. To receive a free copy, just email them from their site. Today in LV They will mail you a copy of their magazine for the cost of the postage. Just mail them your information and Four First Class stamps and they will send you their publication. American Casino Guide For the cost of this book you can get all kinds of coupons for food and activities. There are a lot of free slot play coupons and such, but frankly those are easy to come buy. Often you can get them by getting the free funbooks at the casinos or in various free publications. However, there are lots in there that aren't easy to come by. Room deals include 2 for 1 at Binions and Santa Fe Station, 2 for 1 buffets at Imperial Palace, Silverton and Terrible's. Free gifts such as t-shirts and cards, match play for live games at the Hilton and Ellis Island. I didn't even pay full price for my book, I bought one that was used but only had a few coupons gone from Ebay. Just be sure the ID card is still in the book, you may need it to use the coupon. Las Vegas Advisor Pocket Full of Values For $50 this isn't the cheapest value. It does come with free copies of their magazine and forum access. Coupons include lots of 2 for 1 hotel stays, 2 for 1 buffets and menu items, free drinks, and 2 for 1 show tickets. Entertainment.com Coupon Book A good deal, if you can find it at half price. The later in the year the better the deal if they put the booklet on sale. Includes 2 for 1 admissions to some great attractions incluing Star Trek the Experience, Madame Tussauds, The Atomic Testing Museum, and the Circus Circus carnival attractions. Also offers buffet and dining coupons. This one is a good value! Las Vegas for Locals Offers a number of free printable coupons. |
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