Ollie's is searching for "America's Biggest

NICEVILLE, Fla. – The search is on in Niceville and across the nation for America’s Biggest Cheapskate!

Ollie’s, a retailer of closeout merchandise and excess inventory, today announced its search for “America’s Biggest Cheapskate” to help mark the company’s 40^th anniversary.

The nationwide contest is open for submissions until July 3 through an online entry form found at www.americasbiggestcheapskate.com/Ollies. The 10 finalists will be announced in mid-July, Ollie’s said.

“We’re thrilled to announce our ‘America’s Biggest Cheapskate’ contest to help celebrate 40 years of real brands at real bargain prices at up to 70% off the fancy stores’,” said John Swygert, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ollie’s.

“As a retailer that is committed to helping shoppers save money by selling brand name merchandise at incredible deals, we look forward to reading the submissions to determine who is worthy of the esteemed title of being ‘America’s Biggest Cheapskate.'”

To enter the contest, legal residents of the United States who are at least 18 years of age must submit an original response describing how they save money, their best money-saving hacks and why they believe they’re worthy of the title “America’s Biggest Cheapskate.”

In addition, all entrants must visit an Ollie’s store and submit a photo with any Ollie’s figurine, Ollie’s cartoon or Ollie’s logo out front, Ollie’s said.

Ollie’s will be selecting 10 finalists, with nine walking away with a $400 Ollie’s gift card, and one lucky grand prize winner receiving $4,040 cash. For official rules, visit www.americasbiggestcheapskate.com/rules.

A recent OnePoll survey conducted on behalf of Ollie’s found that a majority (54%) of respondents consider being called “cheap” a compliment at times and 53% of respondents said they’re proud of being labeled a bargain-hunter.

“As evident by our survey, the ‘America’s Biggest Cheapskate’ contest celebrates the treasure hunter in all of us,” said Swygert.