At work today I had to change a bunch of sale prices for a new promotion that FYE is running this week. Interestingly it was a lot of the same titles that are advertised in the BB and CC flyers this week. They are on sale for $7.99 each and also include a MIR for $7. The titles are as follows:
Bourne Supremacy
Unleashed (UR)
Blues Brothers (25th Anniversary)
Breakfast Club
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
In Good Company
Meet the Fockers
Sixteen Candles
Carlito's Way: Rise to Power
Schindler's List
Land of the Dead
Constant Gardener
Please note that I don't think that Trans World meant to offer the cheaper sale price of $7.99 in addition to the rebate. There is no signing for this promotion and it is probably a mistake, but I doubt that most stores will realize/care. (These same titles were previously on sale for $14.99 and also included the $7 MIR making them $7.99 after MIR.)
I know that the rebates are a huge pain in the ass, but for those of you that don't mind waiting for the check in addition to hassling the customer service at Parago in order to get it, it might be worth your time. This sale should be good through Saturday 8/5. I will report back if they end up realizing the mistake and canceling the rebate or something. (Remember, most stores will have no idea about this deal, but if you can find the titles it should work without any problems.)
pizzamousechips
07-31-06, 01:48 AM
Oy, tough decision. $4.xx out the door or $.99 after rebates...$.99 sure is tempting.
junkreceiver
07-31-06, 06:44 AM
Darn! I've already bought most of those titles in CC & BB.
It might be a nationwide clearance by Universal Studio, most of the DVDs I got are from Universal. The others from Columbia TriStar.
Manzana
07-31-06, 03:26 PM
There are no FYEs near me, but this sale is also going on at The Wherehouse. Unfortunately it was a moot point because all the widescreen DVDs on this list were gone, except for the 2 John Hughes movies which didn't have pan & scan versions released (thankfully). All they had left were pan & scan versions of each. According to the guy this sale has been going on for quite a while which is why they've been cleaned out, but I can't know about sales until they are mentioned or advertised. I'll never understand why many places like Walmart and Wherehouse carry so many pan & scan DVDs. The fact they get cleaned out of the widescreen but have several P&S copies left ought to clue them in, but I guess we'll have to suffer with P&S forever. I wonder if Blu Ray and HD-DVD will be strewn with P&S releases too or if the P&S insanity will stop at DVD.
bwsmom
07-31-06, 08:44 PM
Went by my local FYE today.... no such sale there. :(
HTN
07-31-06, 09:21 PM
Thank you very much for the heads up, ltrain! Stopped by my local FYE tonight and picked up the following. Would have liked to pick up Schlinder's List too, but only (7) copies of full screen available with no widescreen in sight.
The Bourne Supremacy = $7.99
The Blues Brothers (25th Anniversary) = $7.99
Unleashed (Unrated) = $7.99
Backstage Pass (10%) = -$2.40
MIR (3 x $7) = -$21.00
Purchase date: 07/20/06 to 08/09/06
UPC Requirements: Original bar code symbol (can use yellow price sticker)
Postmark date: 09/09/06
Limits: One (1) rebate per item/UPC per household or address
Mail to:
P8 0720 Period DVD
TWEC 06-51996
P.O. Box 540009
El Paso, TX 88554-0009
db27
07-31-06, 11:35 PM
Went by my local FYE today.... no such sale there. :(
they simply were not advertising it, the reality is its sorta a screw up.
these titles appear on a dvd 4way display and until sunday were priced at 14.99 and included a 7 dollar MIR
however, we started a summer sizzler(sp?) sale on select dvds for 6 days ending the 5th i think. so the prices dropped to 7.99 but the rebates are still active!!! and i doubt they should be
act fast, this will ring correctly at the reg, but i bet they change it soon.
should work fine at coconuts strawberries and other transworld stores, though not sure about suncoast and sam goody.
edited to add>>>>>>>>>>>>>>what up ltrain :)
and, anyone got suggestions on what to get from this list? i am really curious about constant gardner, and unleashed. any can't miss titles?
cheapbrass
08-01-06, 12:50 AM
they simply were not advertising it, the reality is its sorta a screw up.
these titles appear on a dvd 4way display and until sunday were priced at 14.99 and included a 7 dollar MIR
however, we started a summer sizzler(sp?) sale on select dvds for 6 days ending the 5th i think. so the prices dropped to 7.99 but the rebates are still active!!! and i doubt they should be
act fast, this will ring correctly at the reg, but i bet they change it soon.
should work fine at coconuts strawberries and other transworld stores, though not sure about suncoast and sam goody.
edited to add>>>>>>>>>>>>>>what up ltrain :)
and, anyone got suggestions on what to get from this list? i am really curious about constant gardner, and unleashed. any can't miss titles?
so where are the rebate forms located? and are they good at coconuts stores too?
ltrain
08-01-06, 12:55 AM
Glad some people were able to take advantage of the deal. As my good pal db27 put it: This sale is not advertised because it probably is a mistake. Please take advantage while you can. (Nice deal HTN! If you've got a backstage pass it's even sweeter.) :)
Constant Gardener is worth checking out, but probably not anything you'd watch multiple times. Unleashed I haven't seen, but I heard it's a decent action flick. I was thinking about picking up Schindler's List myself. I believe we have one lone widescreen copy at #541.
cheapbrass,
The rebate forms will print out at the registers at the time of purchase.
bwsmom
08-01-06, 12:59 AM
Ours did have the Summer Sizzler (or Sizzling) sale advertised... "cds and dvds as low as $9.99. We also had a 4-way dvd display... again, all were marked at $9.99.
Why can't they ever screw up in my part of the country?? :(
ltrain
08-01-06, 01:06 AM
Ours did have the Summer Sizzler (or Sizzling) sale advertised... "cds and dvds as low as $9.99. We also had a 4-way dvd display... again, all were marked at $9.99.
Why can't they ever screw up in my part of the country?? :(
It's very possible that particular store didn't actually do all of the price changes that came down from the home office yesterday, hence they were still tagged at different prices. It might be worth your time to just grab some of the titles from the list above that you're interested in and have them check the prices for you, or scan them in at the LVS machines located throughout the store. (They should ring up at $7.99 in the registers.) If it's still a no go for you than I apologize. It should work though, trust me.
bwsmom
08-01-06, 01:50 AM
It's very possible that particular store didn't actually do all of the price changes that came down from the home office yesterday, hence they were still tagged at different prices. It might be worth your time to just grab some of the titles from the list above that you're interested in and have them check the prices for you, or scan them in at the LVS machines located throughout the store. (They should ring up at $7.99 in the registers.) If it's still a no go for you than I apologize. It should work though, trust me.
No apologies necessary! The deal has worked for some folks, and I'm always glad for that. I'm just spoiled, that's all... I want my dvds at a reasonable price, readily available, and right NOW!!!! (Is it too much to ask?) -pray-
Ocelot
08-01-06, 12:48 PM
No apologies necessary! The deal has worked for some folks, and I'm always glad for that. I'm just spoiled, that's all... I want my dvds at a reasonable price, readily available, and right NOW!!!! (Is it too much to ask?) -pray-
Actually, yes, that's alot to ask... Bargain can be defined many ways now. For some of us, paying extra few bucks for hassel free bargain, we'll do it. For many out there, they rather waste 10 mins here and there just to save a few bucks. Remember, for rebates, you have to fill out the forms, buy stamps and mail them. Once you got the checks, you gotta deposite them. Times! You get my idea, so to keep it short (my times), i rest my case.
Ocelot
08-01-06, 12:54 PM
Oh, thanks for the post, it's good to know!
cheapbrass
08-01-06, 01:44 PM
So can anyone confirm the prices & rebates at Coconuts?
bwsmom
08-01-06, 02:01 PM
Actually, yes, that's alot to ask... Bargain can be defined many ways now. For some of us, paying extra few bucks for hassel free bargain, we'll do it. For many out there, they rather waste 10 mins here and there just to save a few bucks. Remember, for rebates, you have to fill out the forms, buy stamps and mail them. Once you got the checks, you gotta deposite them. Times! You get my idea, so to keep it short (my times), i rest my case.
Actually, I was kinda kidding, but s'ok... your point is well-made. :D
sotra
08-01-06, 07:59 PM
Confirmed at Strawberries. Picked up Constant Gardener, Bourne Supremacy, Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles. thanks OP!
DVD NDN
08-01-06, 08:38 PM
What is the Back Stage Pass that gives 10% off?
Thanks OP, I'm going ot try to get to Coconuts tomorrow for a few titles.
New Rambler
08-01-06, 09:17 PM
Confirmed at FYE in Rochester NY (Eastview Mall, Victor). Thanks OP, got Blues Bros and Constant Gardener.
db27
08-01-06, 11:02 PM
So can anyone confirm the prices & rebates at Coconuts?
yep.
i manage one.
deal is in progress.
laidbacklarkin
08-02-06, 12:28 AM
Thanks, OP. Got the following from Wherehouse:
Unleashed (UR)
Blues Brothers (25th Anniversary)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Sixteen Candles
Schindler's List
Land of the Dead
Also found a rare Jurassic Park DTS used copy for $7. Rebate form printed out with $7 MIR for each. Cashier was shocked.
ds6161
08-02-06, 01:19 AM
I've had 3 dift. rebates come back voided.. all for not including the UPC code with rebate form..
the last 1 was Serenity...
just my horror story... so do what you want..
laidbacklarkin
08-02-06, 02:03 AM
It might be worth checking out for 'Two Brothers' as well cos this one had a price drop effective today along with the other titles. If someone finds out, please let us know. thanks
kenbenobi
08-02-06, 02:30 AM
I've had 3 dift. rebates come back voided.. all for not including the UPC code with rebate form..
the last 1 was Serenity...
just my horror story... so do what you want..
All you have to do is call the number on the postcard. They will say "as a one time courtesy, we'll go ahead and process the rebates for you". They won't ask for any proof or anything. They initially refuse 90% of their rebates. They save LOTS of money by people not calling, so don't let them win. CALL THEM!
ds6161
08-02-06, 08:08 AM
I did call.. both times rejected & the 2nd time I asked to speak with a supervisor they got (lets say) very upset & I still got no help..
anyway this is a BS way to do business... be careful..
db27
08-02-06, 08:20 AM
I did call.. both times rejected & the 2nd time I asked to speak with a supervisor they got (lets say) very upset & I still got no help..
anyway this is a BS way to do business... be careful..
did you make photocopies of the reciept, rebate form, and UPC as the instructions suggest? this is the number one most important thing to do, then you just fax them when a prob, and bam your good.
i haven't ever had troubles. i find the people that do often make silly mistakes like sending to a po box, or using proof of purchase tab, not the UPC code or the price sticker as advised.
Also, the best way is to apply the sticker to a post it, and stick the post it on the rebate reciept that way the upc doesn't get separated at any point.
ds6161
08-02-06, 01:46 PM
I photo copy everything now..
I had a problem with Best buy about 7 years ago when I bought the warranty on a big screen tv.. the actually receit faded till it was unreadable in my filke box...
when thru &^%$ to get them to service it..
anyway back to FYE.. the 1st person on the phone said I must not have sent it so I checked my box (Maybe I was stupid..) nope the UPC was cut out..
they said they could not do anything with out the UPC...
the 2nd time the same thing.. when I told the person the past store & asked to speak with a manager they got pissed .. saying they were the SV on duty.. so I asked to speak with there boss after being on hold for 10 min. I spoke to some one who was just as rude & was told sorry ..
when I did the Serenity rebate It was the less out of pocket $$ arounf so I did'nt care if the rebate went thru or not.. & it did not...
ps I did do the tape the upc code to the rebate form for the Serenity but not the 1st 2...
Wallet Boy
08-02-06, 03:17 PM
I did call.. both times rejected & the 2nd time I asked to speak with a supervisor they got (lets say) very upset & I still got no help..
anyway this is a BS way to do business... be careful..
I agree - the last straw was when I bought Scrubs S3 and was told by two different reps that the deal was I had to buy all 10 DVDs on the rebate form (you know how that week's releases together on the same rebate form?) in order to get the $10 Scrubs rebate. It took 3 calls, 3 reps, one supervisor and for me to totally flip out before I got that rebate. I don't care if they pay me $1 after rebate - I don't buy anything from FYE with a rebate anymore.
dtcarson
08-02-06, 03:20 PM
Photocopy it all, keep track of what you send, when you call, whom you speak to, what they say. Be firm but polite.
I bought a game from EBgames.com for 10 bucks with a 20.00 rebate. Initially they gave me 10.00 rebate. After three or four phone calls, one email, and one letter to the BBB [submitted online], I had my 10.00 rebate, another 10.00 rebate, and a 20.00 rebate. I won't cheat or defraud them, but I will hold them to what they say.
That said, if this 'deal' works, it's a great deal--I have all the listed titles I want though : (
rfduncan
08-02-06, 04:15 PM
I still have not gotten my Die Hard Trilogy $20 rebate nor my $20 Simpson S6 rebate yet - and I sent them in back in December 2005?!?!
Their rebates are totally bogus.
skidmark
08-02-06, 08:13 PM
I still have not gotten my Die Hard Trilogy $20 rebate nor my $20 Simpson S6 rebate yet - and I sent them in back in December 2005?!?!
Their rebates are totally bogus.
What action have you taken?
Murmur
08-03-06, 11:51 AM
I am happy to report that this "special" is still going on at the FYE in Castleton in Indianapolis. Got:
Constant Gardner
Meet the Fockers
Breakfast Club
Land of the Dead
Blues Brothers
Carlito's Way
The rest I had, or really had no interest in seeing.
All rung up at $7.99 each, plus the 10% discount. After tax my total was $45.74. After all of the rebates, plus my cost for postage, total is just over $4! Not to shabby. Thanks OP!!
DVD NDN
08-03-06, 03:50 PM
Got them today at Coconuts in Geneva. They even had a Constant Gardener on the counter marked .99 after rebate.
consoleman
08-03-06, 10:35 PM
I still have not gotten my Die Hard Trilogy $20 rebate nor my $20 Simpson S6 rebate yet - and I sent them in back in December 2005?!?!
Their rebates are totally bogus.
I must have had to call them like 3 or 4 times before they finally processed my Simpsons S6 rebate.
I mailed a rebate back in April that has yet to be processed. When I called, they said they have no record of having received it. It totals $77, so they're definitely making me nervous. After faxing in a copy of my receipt, the rebate, and the proof of purchase, it shows up as being invalid for 2 really weird and bogus-sounding reasons 'Missing purchase date, invalid postmark date'. Looks like I have to call them again on this. Hopefully, it goes through. Only then, would I think about going for this deal. Or else, that's the last I'm buying from them.
chileorgullo
08-03-06, 11:15 PM
confirmed at the fair oaks mall in NoVA
consoleman
08-09-06, 04:17 PM
Finally got my rebate from way back in April approved after some phone calls and emails. Looks like I might check out this deal. Does anyone know if this deal ended yet?
Lokimok
08-09-06, 05:30 PM
Finally got my rebate from way back in April approved after some phone calls and emails. Looks like I might check out this deal. Does anyone know if this deal ended yet?
Today's the last day to buy the DVDs. You have another month to mail in the rebate.
sotra
08-10-06, 08:05 AM
At my local Strawberries they changed the price to $14.99 with a $7 MIR on Monday. So, the deal is dead there. Good thing I got in on it last week.
Brian Shannon
08-10-06, 05:47 PM
My FYE had them ticketed at .99 but since I did not care about any of the titles I did not ask if there was a rebate or not. They had lots just sitting on the shelves.
C_Fletch
08-10-06, 08:12 PM
I speak from insider experience. Rebate houses are evil and will screw you out of money every chane they get. The more they reject, the more money they receive.
skidmark
09-20-06, 09:44 AM
Has anyone seen their rebate show up at rebateshq.com? Or, better yet, cashed their check?
Sweet Baby James
09-20-06, 10:39 AM
Has anyone seen their rebate show up at rebateshq.com? Or, better yet, cashed their check?
Try checking at www.rebatetrack.com .:)
skidmark
09-20-06, 12:03 PM
Try checking at www.rebatetrack.com .:)
No go there, either, although both sites are "powered" by Parago (my receipt referred to rebateshq).
Any one with luck?
sotra
09-20-06, 12:18 PM
Has anyone seen their rebate show up at rebateshq.com? Or, better yet, cashed their check?
I'd give it another month or two. Then resubmit it via fax if you haven't received an email.
Obi-Jon Kenobi
09-20-06, 02:08 PM
Has anyone seen their rebate show up at rebateshq.com? Or, better yet, cashed their check?
I've had one show up, just one all by itself. I sent in 5 of these rebates. One receipt had 2 dvds the other had 3 dvds. Usually when they're all on the same receipt they show up at the same time on the website. So it looks like they're trying to scam me out of 1 or 2 rebates depending on which receipt they processed. Im gonna give it another month or so before I call though.
New Rambler
09-30-06, 08:33 PM
I had 4 on one reciept. They approved one, and mailed me 3 postcards saying no dice ("exceeded limit" or some garbage). I called today and spent 10 minutes on the phone (mostly waiting for the Supervisor), then they agreed to pay up. Of course, I had done everything perfectly. They were trying to say "one per household" whereas the form says "one per item per household" and in fact the stinking rebate receipt shows all four different items on it, implying all were eligible for the rebate. Anywho, next time I might buy them on separate receipts to save the hassle. It would cost a stamp for each one though, since they only want 1 per envelope...
HTN
09-30-06, 11:30 PM
Well, here's my rebate saga story for a purchase of (3) movies all on one receipt and mailed in one envelope.
08/01/06 - Mailed rebate submission.
08/28/06 - Received e-mail with one tracking number which showed as valid for one $7 check.
08/29/06 - Sent email via their website to check on status of other (2) missing rebate entries.
09/15/06 - After still no response to email inquiry, called CSR who entered the two missing rebates. She told me that the rebate status will initially be "product limit exceeded", but will be validate in 7-10 business days.
09/21/06 - Rebate check of $7 for first DVD was mailed out.
09/26/06 - Received check in hand.
09/28/06 - Called CSR again and when status of two missing rebates still showed "product limit exceeded" online. As expected, CSR stated "because you are a valued customer..." and quickly validated both submission. Now the 4-6 week wait for the check to be processed.
Parago must have a new batch of recruits at the processing center. All my FYE rebates with multiple items on one rebate form used to get processed correctly, with each item entered as a separate submission with its own tracking number. I guess I'll see what happens to my other submission of (3) movies on one rebate form from the football DVD deal (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=476342). Call me sadistic, but I kind of like harassing the CSR for my rebates.
Just an FYI, FYE now has a rebate website (www.fyerebates.com (http://www.fyerebates.com)) for pre-submission as well as tracking. It is similiar to the Symantec rebates if you have done those before.
DVD NDN
10-21-06, 10:04 AM
Anybody have a phone number for the rebate house? They approved 1 of mine and denied the other 4, surprise, surprise.
junkreceiver
10-21-06, 10:56 AM
I've got multiple rebates back from FYE with no hassle, many of them were on one receipt and submitted in one envelope. There was only one time that one of my rebates got missing, but when I take that to my local store (I have the copies of everything but I need a new rebate form for submission, somehow according to the rebate center), they just simply refunded me the difference, with tax. Well, I'm probably merely lucky. Their rebates do take a rather long time to process, though.
New Rambler
10-21-06, 11:16 AM
Anybody have a phone number for the rebate house? They approved 1 of mine and denied the other 4, surprise, surprise.888-221-4692
laidbacklarkin
10-21-06, 11:23 AM
Yup.I got only 1 too. What a big PIA TWEC has become. Deliberate and fraudulent intent all the time. Where have ethics gone ?
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