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Biddees.com adds 'foodie' destinations to card program

Friday, March 12, 2010 — 12:04:50 (EST)

Santa Monica, Calif., March 11, 2010 -- Biddees.com, the first reverse auction site offering brand-name retail store cards at a guaranteed discount, today announced the availability of cash cards from fan-favorite food chains. Now visitors to Biddees.com can save at gourmet juice bar Jamba Juice and legendary pizza brand California Pizza Kitchen (CPK). With guaranteed savings per card and free shipping on every purchase made on Biddees.com, consumers can buy prepaid cards to some of their favorite casual restaurants at a discount.

"Growing consumer confidence means that people are more inclined to treat themselves to their favorite food brands," said Steve Adler, CEO of Biddees. "Just like picking up an afternoon smoothie, or stepping out with the family to grab a pizza, saving money on Biddees.com can be an everyday habit to cut costs on regular purchases."

Both Jamba Juice and CPK cards are available on Biddees.com -- Jamba Juice is available in denominations of $50, and CPK is available in denominations of $50 and $100.

Biddees offers cash cards redeemable at dozens of the country's most popular retailers, including Best Buy, Costco, CVS, iTunes, Macy's, Starbucks and Walmart. American Express and VISA cash cards are also available. As a side benefit, each time a website visitor engages on the site, Biddees.com sends a microdonation to the shopper's preferred nonprofit organization, at no additional cost. Nonprofits currently available include the American Cancer Society, the American Red Cross, the Autism Society of America, MADD and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

The site offers a 'win-win-win', helping consumers save money, while enabling retailers and charities alike to grow their revenues.

About Biddees.com

Biddees.com is a decreasing-price auction website offering consumers a fast, fun and easy way to save on new prepaid gift cards from top retailers while donating to the nonprofit organization of their choice. Biddees offers a 'win-win-win' -- consumers enjoy guaranteed savings while retailers and nonprofit organizations benefit at no additional cost. Biddees is based in Santa Monica, CA.

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Source: Company press release. end of article

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