Search engines are often great, but sometimes they frustrate you. You type in some words and get a bunch of links back, but you can’t figure out which of the links will answer your question or solve your problem. Sometimes it would be nice to have a person recommend the best links for your need, or at least make sense of the many sites that claim to solve your problem. That’s the goal of Bessed (pronounced “Best”).
Q. Where can I find stained glass light fixtures for sale?
A. Below are 8 good sources for stained glass lighting fixtures for sale, from Tiffany style lights to stained glass pool table fixtures for your basement or bar. (Links open in a new window.)
1. Tiffany Lighting Fixtures at Barnes & Wagner - Good selection of Tiffany style stained glass light fixtures for your home, including stained glass hanging pendant lighting, chandeliers, ceiling fixtures, island and billiards lighting fixtures (some with multiple smaller lamps), bathroom fixtures, wall sconces, more. stained glass table and floor lamps available as well. (www.barnesandwagner.com)
2. Tiffany Style Ceiling Fixtures at Lamps Plus - Stained glass style lighting here includes traditional ceiling mount fixtures, hanging pendant lights, chandeliers, ceiling fan lights, pool table lights, more. (www.lampsplus.com)
Q. What is the Costco Auto Program? Is it any good?
A. If you are a Costco member, you can buy a car through the Costco Auto Program, which sells new cars through a network of dealers that Costco works with to offer certain pricing and service levels. You should get the best price on a new car if you go through this program, because dealers basically agree to sell cars at a smaller profit in exchange for the larger number of buyers they can get through Costco.
That said, you generally won’t be able to negotiate much from the price the dealer offers, though it still might be worth checking out the price you can get from non-Costco dealers to make sure the Costco Auto Program is really giving you the best deal. (By the way, you can also buy a new motorcycle or boat through the program.)
Q. Where can I find the Carson Pirie Scott Bridal Registry?
A. Below are the half dozen links you’ll need to start a bridal registry at Carson’s or to find the registry of someone whose wedding you are attending. (Links open in a new window.)
1. Carson’s Gift Registry - Go here to register for possible wedding gifts from Carson Pirie Scott, or to pull up the registry for a couple you know who is getting married. (gift.carsons.com)
2. Register at Carson’s - Go here for the form to start your bridal registry if you are the bride and/or groom. (www.carsons.com)
Q. Does Chase offer motorcycle loans?
A. No. Chase did offer motorcycle loans in the past, but it has been quite a while since this was true. The links below will prove our answer, plus we provide a few links to companies that do offer motorcycle loans. (Links open in a new window.)
1. Chase - Vehicle Finance FAQ - Chase previously offered motorcycle loans, but the Chase Auto Finance FAQ page now says that motorcycle loans are not currently offered (as of this writing on 1/27/2012). (www.chase.com)
Q. Where do I go to log in to my Bank of America credit card account?
A. Below are two different links that take you to the Bank of America credit card login area, plus a handful of other links you may find useful if you are having trouble logging in. (Links open in a new window.)
1. Bank of America Credit Card Login - Go here to log in to your Bank of America credit card account as well as any other online banking accounts you may have with Bank of America. If you have not visited the Bank of America site lately, it will first ask you to identify your state of residence before showing you the login page. (www.bankofamerica.com)
2. Login from Bank of America Home Page - You can sign in to your Bank of America credit card account and all other online banking accounts straight from the Bank of America home page. Just click through and look for the “Enter Your Online ID” message in the box at the upper left (under the Bank of America logo). (www.bankofamerica.com)
Q. Where can I find a 1948 Chevy for sale or see photos of others’ ‘48 Chevrolets?
A. Below are 9 sites where you can find 1948 Chevy cars & trucks for sale or simply admire the 48 Chevys owned by others. (Links open in a new window.)
1. 1948 Chevy Cars & Trucks at eBay Motors - Over a dozen 1948 Chevrolet cars and trucks up for auction or immediate sale here. On our last visit we saw multiple 1948 Chevy pickup trucks, a Fleetmaster sedan, several nice restored sedans and coupes, and more. (motors.shop.ebay.com)
2. 1948 Chevy Cars & Trucks For Sale on Craigslist - This link takes you a list of 1948 cars & pickups currently being sold on Craigslist classified ad sites nationwide. (www.google.com)
Q. What are my options for paying my Progressive Insurance bill?
A. You can pay your Progressive Insurance bill online, by phone, or by mail (although Progressive does not show their payment mailing address on their site, we think we’ve got the right one listed below). Use the links below to pay online, find the number to pay by phone, or get the payment address. (Links open in a new window.)
1. Progressive Insurance - Login and Bill Pay - Click through to log in to your Progressive Insurance account and make a payment online. If you don’t have a username and password yet, you will find a Register button that you can click to get started toward online account access. (www.progressive.com)
2. Progressive - Online Payment Without Login - If you want to make a payment online but don’t want to create an account, click this link. You’ll need your policy number, zip code, and birth date to pay this way. (onlineservice7.progressive.com)
Q. Where can I find slouch boots for sale online?
A. Below are 7 sites with good selections of women’s slouch boots, including tall and short slouch boots, cowboy booys, etc. (Links open in a new window.)
1. Slouch Boots at Zappos - Over 200 styles of slouch boots for sale here, including tall boots and ankle boots, slouch cowboy boots and more from Report, David Tate, Frye, Gabriella Rocha, Dansko, Christin Michaels, Skechers, UGG, Lumiani, Rieker and more. Free shipping and also free returns if necessary. (www.zappos.com)
2. Women’s Slouch Boots at Shoebuy.com - Over 200 styles of women’s slouch boots for sale from brands including Dingo, Mephisto, Lucky Brand, and more. (www.shoebuy.com)
Q. Where can I find plans to make a tube bender?
A. Below are a half dozen sources for tune bender plans, including both free plans and some that cost a small amount. (Links open in a new window.)
1. Build Your Own Tube Bender from Pro Tools - Get free plans for building your own tube bender from this company that will also sell you one. To get the plans for your DIY tube bender, you have to e-mail them your request and they will e-mail the plans. You’ll find the e-mail address to contact them via this link. (www.pro-tools.com)
2. Tube Bender Plans by Takacs Cycles - Buy plans for an air / hydraulic tube bender here. (The cost was $17.99 last we checked.) You can also buy the necessary parts here to complete the project. This page includes pictures of past customers’ tube benders built using this site’s plans. (www.gottrikes.com)
Q. Where can I find Christmas decorations that feature Santa Claus on a motorcycle?
A. Below are 5 sources for inflatables, ornaments and other Christmas decorations featuring Santa on a motorcycle, plus a few other links featuring pictures or cartoons of Santa riding. (Links open in a new window.)
1. Motorcycle Santa Decorations at Amazon.com - Find a variety of decorations featuring Santa on a motorcycle, including big inflatable outdoor Santas on motorcycles, animated lighted Santa yard decorations, and Santa on motorcycle Christmas tree ornaments. (www.amazon.com)
2. Motorcycle Santa Decorations & Ornaments at eBay - Over 200 items featuring Santa on a motorcycle up for auction or immediate sale, including inflatable Santa on motorcycle yard decorations, LED light displays featuring Santa on a motorcycle, Santa on motorcycle Christmas ornaments, T-shirts and sweaters with Santa on his bike, more. (shop.ebay.com)
Q. Where do I log in to my AT&T wireless account?
A. AT&T offers a universal account login system that allows you to access any AT&T accounts, including wireless, from the same login area. Click through any of the first 3 links below to reach a login area, and check out the other links if you need customer service help or still need to register your account for online access. (Links open in a new window.)
1. AT&T Wireless Login - The AT&T wireless login page is actually the same page as used for just about every other AT&T service. Click through and log in, or register if you don’t already have a User ID and Password for online account access. (www.att.com)
2. AT&T Wireless Login & Bill Payment - Basically the same login page as that listed above, but with some additional text that makes it clear this is the place to go to sign in to your account and pay your AT&T wireless bill online. (www.att.com)
Q. Where can I find information, including contact info, for Ally Auto Loans (GMAC)?
Q. Ally Auto is now the official name of what was GMAC, and the Web site has changed from the previous GMAC site. Use the links below to find the info you’ll want about Ally. (Links open in a new window.)
1. Ally Auto Financing and Leasing - Official Site - Home page of Ally financing for car loans, truck loans and leases. You can apply online for pre-approval on a loan, estimate your monthly payment with their online calculator, and locate a dealer. You can also log in to your account to make online loan payments, view billing history, request a loan payoff amount, etc. (www.ally.com)
2. Ally Auto Account Center Login - Go here for direct access to your existing Ally / GMAC automobile loan account, to make payments, set up recurring payments, update account information, request your payoff balance, more. (www.ally.com)
Q. How do I apply for a Sears credit card? Can I pay my bills online?
A. You can apply for the standard Sears Card (good only at Sears stores) online, but other Sears credit cards will require a trip to a Sears store. If you are an existing Sears credit cardholder, you can make a payment online. See the links below to satisfy any need you might have. (Links open in a new window.)
1. SearsCard.com - Start here to get all the information you need on the multiple Sears credit cards available and for information on how to apply for the card you want. You can also log in to your existing account here, to make a payment, check account balance, etc. (www.searscard.com)
2. Sears Secure Sign-On - Here is another page you can use to log in and access your Sears credit card account online, and pay your Sears card bill and otherwise manage your account. If you don’t have a login ID and password, you’ll also find links to register for online access and an “Account Online Tour.” (www.accountonline.com)
Q. Where can I find off shoulder or one shoulder tops for sale online?
A. Below are 8 sites where you’ll find a good selection of off shoulder / one shoulder tops. (Links open in a new window.)
1. Off Shoulder Tops at Zappos.com - About two dozen off the shoulder tops for sale here, including wide neck shirts that fall off the shoulder, one shoulder tops, tps with cut out shoulders, etc. Brands include Michael Stars, Bailey 44, Ella Moss, BCBG Maz Azria, RSVP, Michael Kors, Theory, and more. Free shipping and also free returns if necessary. (www.zappos.com)
2. Off The Shoulder Tops at Fashion Junkee - Large selection of off shoulder and one shoulder tops, mostly solid colored or striped, at fairly cheap prices. (www.fashionjunkee.com)
Q. Where can I find Dolce & Gabbana dresses for sale?
A. Below are 9 sources for Dolce & Gabbana dresses online, including a limited selection from the official Dolce & Gabbana and D&G lines, plus other retailers that actually have wider selections. (Links open in a new window.)
1. Dresses at Dolce & Gabbana Online Store - Dolce & Gabbana sells a limited number of its dresses at its official Web site — we saw 4 dress available on our last visit, including several short dresses and one 3/4 length dress. (www.dolcegabbana.com)
2. Dresses at D&G Store - Buy dresses from the Dolce & Gabbana’s D&G line from this official online store. Includes long, short and 3/4 length dresses in black or a number of interesting designs and patterns. (store.dolcegabbana.com)
Q. How can I apply for a Home Depot credit card?
A. You can apply for all current Home Depot credit cards online as well as in Home Depot stores. Below are links to applications for the main Home Depot credit cards, along with a few other links related to the cards that might also be helpful. (Links open in a new window.)
1. Home Depot Consumer Credit Card Application - This link takes you directly to the Home Depot consumer credit card application. This card is issued in partnership with Citibank, and the online application is actually on the Citi Web site. (www.citicards.com)
2. The Home Depot Commercial Revolving Charge Account Application - Apply online for this Home Depot credit card for business use, which allows you to track purchases by PO name or Job Name / Job Number. This card can be paid off each month or you can choose to “revolve” balances from one billing period to the next. (www.accountonline.com)
Q. Where do I log in to my Best Buy credit card account?
A. That depends on which Best Buy credit card you have, as Best Buy credit cards have been or currently are issued by Chase or HSBC, so your login page will differ depending on which card you have and when you got it. The links below will direct you to the correct Best Buy card login pages, but first you’ll need to make sure you know which bank issued your particular card. (Links open in a new window.)
1. Best Buy Credit Cards - Login and Manage Account - The main credit card page of the Best Buy site offers multiple links to log in to your Best Buy credit card or Best Buy Reward Zone MasterCard. Click through and choose the card you have in order to access the page that will allow you to log in to your account. (www.bestbuy.com)
2. Best Buy Reward Zone MasterCard Login - If you have the Best Buy Reward Zone MasterCard that is good for purchases at Best Buy and everywhere else MasterCard is accepted, click through to find your login page. (www.rewardzone.partnercardservices.com)
Q. What is a Buy Here Pay Here car dealer and why would I want that? Who are some Buy Here Pay Here dealers as examples?
A. In general, the term Buy Here Pay Here refers to a car dealer that sells cars and also directly offers auto financing to customers with bad credit or no credit. The cars offered by these lots are generally fairly cheap and older models. As a buyer, you purchase the car and then make your payments directly to the dealership instead of to a bank or other finance company. You will generally pay a higher interest rate on these vehicles due to your credit history.
The links below provide more information on Buy Here Pay Here dealerships as well as a short listing of BHPH lots across the United States. (Links open in a new window.)
1. Buy Here Pay Here Financing Basics - Good article that helps you understand what Buy Here Pay Here means and how it affects the car buying process. In particular, it describes Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) as auto financing in which the dealership finances your car and you have to physically go to the dealer to make each payment, and explains that it is usually reserved for those with bad credit history or no credit history who are unable to get a traditional auto loan. In addition, unlike traditional buying in which you select a car and then obtain financing, Buy Here Pay Here usually entails figuring out how much the car lot is willing to lend you first, then finding a vehicle that matches the buying power they are giving you. (www.autotrader.com)
2. T&G Auto Sales - Alabama Buy Here Pay Here dealer with 3 locations in Florence, Muscle Shoals, and Decatur, AL. (tandgautosales.com)
Q. Where can I find more info on Pride Mobility Victory scooters? Can I buy one online?
A. The official Pride site offers plenty of information its Victory line of scooters. However, you can’t buy directly from Pride, so you’ll need to find an online or offline dealer. The links below will lead you to information on Pride Victory scooters as well as buying info on new and used Pride Victory scooters. (Links open in a new window.)
1. Pride Victory Scooters at PrideMobility.com - At the official Pride site, choose the mid-size Pride Victory 9 3- or 4-wheel scooter or the Victory 9PS 3-wheel scooter with power elevating seat or the Victory 10 full-size 3-wheeler or 4-wheeler to get information on any of the models in the Victory product line. You can’t buy here, but you can compare features of the Victory scooters against features of other Pride scooters, and find your nearest Pride scooter dealer. (www.pridemobility.com)
2. Pride Victory Scooters at 1-800-Wheelchair - Offers a number of Pride Victory scooters that you can customize and buy online, including Victory and Victory 9 three-wheel scooters and Victory 10 three-wheel or four-wheel scooters. (dev.1800wheelchair.com)
