Saving money and helping my friends save money is more of a hobby than a necessity, for me.
Getting a deal is kind of like playing golf where the lower the score/price the bigger the win.
Yes, we jumped through a lot of hoops, with R+, but I think most of us lived for the thrill of the hunt more than anything else.
I know I wasn't the only one frantically clicking "refresh" at 4am.
Truth be told-- I'd do it again.
My mom and I brag to each other about the deals we find and then connect each other to those bargains. She's a techie, too, so those are the most coveted finds for us.