‘The more you save, the more tickets and travel you can get!’
Melissa Lee and her daughter were among the droves of fans who flocked to see pop star Katy Perry on her 2017 tour. It was quite the spectacle of backup dancers, bright lights, impressive sets — and, of course, Perry’s roaring voice.
Not only did Melissa surprise her daughter with great seats, she nabbed them at a bargain price thanks to LifeMart, a members-only discount shopping website that offers deals on products, services, entertainment, restaurants, travel, local retailers and more.
GE Appliances offers employees free access to LifeMart, which has proven to be quite an advantage for savvy shoppers like Melissa, who can save up to 40 percent on purchases via the private online marketplace.
“I have saved great money on concert tickets and shows, such as circuses, as well as hotel stays and car rentals,” says Melissa, Human Resource senior manager at GEA’s Advanced Services Inc. “You can usually get better seats for the money on LifeMart than you get with other resale markets.”
Melissa loves the fact that she can shop for deals from the comfort of her home, a process made even easier since she downloaded the LifeMart app on her phone. “It is easy to use,” she says, “and it lets you find what you are looking for quickly.”
This thrifty shopper also is an avid traveler, and she’s booked several discounted trips through LifeMart since GEA began offering the shopping service in 2012. Memorable family trips include a stay at a Niagara Falls resort and a weekend at Cedar Point amusement park.
“I’m a very frugal person and want to make sure I get a great deal. The more you save, the more tickets and travel you can get!” says Melissa, a 26-year veteran employee at GEA. “In my experience, the hotel rates have been better than anything I can find on Cheap Hotel, Orbitz or any other sites I use to book travel.”
“Melissa’s use of LifeMart appears to hit all four dimensions of being WELL within, but the financial dimension is a sure bet for all,” says Alina Wehby, Health Services operations senior manager and core leader of WellWithin, employee wellbeing at GEA.
And while Melissa enjoys taking advantage of all the entertainment offerings on LifeMart, the service also offers loads of practical purchases — more than 4 million brand-name products and services, in fact. Members can save money on real-life needs, from childcare and tuition to furniture and electronics. To top it all off, shoppers can earn additional values, “like a free Sam’s Club membership!” according to Melissa.
Not yet a member of LifeMart? Download the GEA-sponsored LifeMart app from Google Play or the iTunes store, enter your GEA email address and the registration code “GEAPP” — and start saving! Do you have a favorite, but perhaps lesser-known, benefit. Share it with us and your colleagues. Email keri.foy@geappliances.com.