Borders 40% off any DVD boxset

[gribalski]

Got an email from Borders:

40% off any DVD boxset - only valid on Friday the 8th.

http://f.chtah.com/i/9/276579820/coupondvd40_1207.htm

Not sure if it can combine with the 10 off of 35 coupon found in the other thread:

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=485719

Probably not, but who knows, they are both valid on the 8th.

[dcprules]

Wow...for once that's actually a pretty good deal coming from Borders. Thanks a lot!

[MikeShaynePI]

Yeah, if this can be used on the SNL Season 1 set that's pretty good. But what counts as a boxset? I would assume tv show seasons count as boxsets. It doesn't really specify.

EDIT: oh wait. it's off the list price, which would put it at 42 instead of 36. 42 is still good, though I could get it for like a buck less at Costco.

[LASERMOVIES]

Glad I held off using my holiday savings reward money. Looks like it's time to cash it in with this coupon.

[roger_d]

Thanks for this, will go and see what i can find.

[db27]

Just got this as well, a little xmas shopping tomorrow for me I see!

[Steve]

this is off the LIST not sale price..

[cdollaz]

I have a personal shopping day so this might be the time to use it.

[cdollaz]

I wonder if DVD-A counts for this (Doors box set).

[MrE]

The other coupon reads "May not be combined with other coupons" so it doesn't look like you can stack. But it can be used with Holiday Rewards and/or personal shopping day.

[tsetse27]

Yes, I also wonder how they definate what is a Box Set?

The only think I really want for now is the new Criterion Seven Samurai. Will that count as box-set?
(they locked it in the display case with other box set.)

[Duh Vuh Duh]

this only good instore I'm assuming and not borders.com?

[fliggil]

anyone who works at a Borders and can clear up what exactly is a Box Set?

[MrE]

Not as good,but 25% off list price of one DVD --
http://f.chtah.com/i/9/276579820/coupondvd25_1207.htm

[FangsFirst]

this only good instore I'm assuming and not borders.com?
Borders.com is not Borders, so yes, you're right. Instore only. Of course, it does say "valid only in U.S. stores" on there ;)


anyone who works at a Borders and can clear up what exactly is a Box Set?
Unfortunately the one or two other times we've had that as a stipulation, it is not terribly clear.
The easiest way to be sure is to look at the sticker we put on the item, and underneath the "author" (to the left, immediately beneath the barcode) there is an 8 digit number, followed by 2 letters.

Normal DVDs are "DV" but a box set would be "DB"
That's a definite way to be sure.

If they're allowing anything beyond that, I've no idea...but that's your best bet, since I imagine the coupon is programmed to look for that category code.
I know TV seasons almost always count.

So, that's the best I've got right now.

EDIT: I just took a look at one of my own stickered DVDs to double check and I'd forgotten about the changes made to the multimedia stickers. They no longer list category codes.
However, this is the Oldboy SE, and it is titled (underneath "BORDERS" in the top left of the sticker) "OLDBOY - SE - BOX SET"
A fair number of releases will specify this if they're recent enough...

[bohemian1]

I just visited borders store. Almost all dvd boxes have max prices, so we will be getting 40% on maxed price. The 29.99 box set at borders is sold for 16.xx at amazon/ddd. Any recommendations that could give us better value for money?

[FangsFirst]

I recommend movie boxes over tv seasons (eg Ultimate Superman) or the BIG boxes (complete series) or British TV (eg Red Dwarf, python, etc) some new releases (SNL ssn1) some movies that are counted solo as box sets (eg Oldboy).

Obviously the best way to maximize this is if you have a personal shopping day...

[cdollaz]

Do you think this coupon can be used with a box set of Dualdiscs?

[dx23]

One thing I recommend are the Lord of the Rings DVD Giftsets which are marked for $29.99. With the 40% off it comes down to $17.99 each.

The only problem I see with the sale is what Borders and its employees considers a box set to be. I predict many arguments with clueless clerks that will result more "I hate Borders" posts.

[Chip718]

Anyone know what the are asking for 24 Season 5 instore? On the site its $49.99.

[Mosskeeto]

Yes, I also wonder how they definate what is a Box Set?
The only think I really want for now is the new Criterion Seven Samurai. Will that count as box-set?
You might want to order from DVDPlanet using the Google Checkout promotion. $32.47 - $10 (off any $30 GC purchase) = $22.47 shipped free.
The only problem is they are currently out of stock but the promotion is supposed to last till the end of Dec.

[hobbes4444]

One good buy is Animaniacs V2, $44.99 - 40% = $26.99 which is a few bucks cheaper than most retailers. . . though B&N is even better with the 25% off coupon tacked onto a member's discount ($23.38). But then you drop below the $25 free shipping cutoff.

[FangsFirst]

new criterion of seven samurai is DEFINITELY a box set.

And I was right, it is coded to look for DB, unfortunately you will only be able to find this out from employees.

It is DVDs ONLY (so dualdiscs will not count, since they're generally considered music primarily--out of curiosity, are you thinking of the talking heads box? man that thing is tempting...) so that means anything that's (correctly shelved) with DVDs.

And the register should automatically tell if it's a DB or not...

guess we'll see, eh?

[Spiral Staircase]

Will the register automatically subtract the 40% first and then subtract the Holiday Savings Rewards balance?

[FangsFirst]

Will the register automatically subtract the 40% first and then subtract the Holiday Savings Rewards balance?
40% is off the item.
Transaction discounts (Personal Shopping Days, HSR, $/% off transaction coupons) are taken *AFTER* that.

So, yes, the coupon will automatically remove 40% from the price, then any HSR applied (it is NOT automatically applied. If you want to use it, you need to say so) will be applied to the discounted price.

[cdollaz]

new criterion of seven samurai is DEFINITELY a box set.

And I was right, it is coded to look for DB, unfortunately you will only be able to find this out from employees.

It is DVDs ONLY (so dualdiscs will not count, since they're generally considered music primarily--out of curiosity, are you thinking of the talking heads box? man that thing is tempting...) so that means anything that's (correctly shelved) with DVDs.

And the register should automatically tell if it's a DB or not...

guess we'll see, eh?

I already have the Heads set. I'm gonna try it with the Bjork set I think.

[unclehulot]

Not a bad deal on the Preston Sturges 7 disc set from Universal ($36)......might grab it tomorrow since I have a gift card to burn.

[LeeVing]

--out of curiosity, are you thinking of the talking heads box? man that thing is tempting...)

I was thinking of this Box...I want it!!!! I've never seen it new for under $150.

gotta look online after I get some Xmas money.

[FangsFirst]

I was thinking of this Box...I want it!!!! I've never seen it new for under $150.

gotta look online after I get some Xmas money.

Find a very, VERY nice Borders employee VERY quickly ;)

I just picked it up last night at a price I'll avoid making anyone jealous of with my employee discount.

[DGibFen]

I picked up the MST3K Vol. 10 boxset for 36.00 + tax, so anyone still looking for one can go today and try to find it.

There is one more left at the Borders at 4th Street Live in Louisville, KY. It is hidden in the "B" section of the TV DVD's. (Just thought my DVDTalk friends should have first crack at it... ;)

And it does look like a lot of the TV sets will work with this coupon. They had a display with Smallville, Angel, Buffy, Friends, etc. as part of the 20% off, so I would assume that the coupon works with those as well. (May not be the best deals though.)

[elektrohog]

picked up I LOVE LUCY season 1 (7 disc version in the 4 skinny thin cases) for $23+tax. i didn't have a rewards card and the cashier (of course) started to give me grief before reading the coupon over, which doesn't even mention the rewards program and it and worked fine without a rewards card.
i did want to get this at dvdplanet for $20 with google checkout -$10 off $30, but this is another one of those titles that's out of stock forever at dvdplanet and i got sick of wondering if it would be back in stock before the promotion ended.
still a good deal considering the 9 disc version of I LOVE LUCY season 1 used to be around $100 at one time.

[jiggawhat]

picked up I LOVE LUCY season 1 (7 disc version in the 4 skinny thin cases) for $23+tax. i didn't have a rewards card and the cashier (of course) started to give me grief before reading the coupon over, which doesn't even mention the rewards program and it and worked fine without a rewards card.
i did want to get this at dvdplanet for $20 with google checkout -$10 off $30, but this is another one of those titles that's out of stock forever at dvdplanet and i got sick of wondering if it would be back in stock before the promotion ended.
still a good deal considering the 9 disc version of I LOVE LUCY season 1 used to be around $100 at one time.

Everytime I use a non rewards coupon they look at it so closely or tell me even before they see it that you need a rewards card. It's like they are on autopilot.

[jeffrey r]

I still don't quite understand the resistance to just signing up and using the rewards card. It's free, you get coupons, you earn personal shopping days, you earn holiday rewards (free money). And it literally took about 5 seconds to sign up at the register. It seems like a no-brainer to me.

[MrE]

Definitely a no-brainer. My $40 set came to $24 with the coupon. I paid $.14 after using my rewards!

[btlives]

My Borders would not let me combine the
coupon & personal shopping day together.
I called another and they said they would
but did not have the dvd set I wanted.

I rather just buy online. Its ALOT easier.

[elektrohog]

I still don't quite understand the resistance to just signing up and using the rewards card. It's free, you get coupons, you earn personal shopping days, you earn holiday rewards (free money). And it literally took about 5 seconds to sign up at the register. It seems like a no-brainer to me.

i'd rather just make a nameless, faceless purchase, get 40% off and be on my way.
i've worked for a bulk mail firm- they buy and sell lists of demographics/addresses. direct marketing sucks. i limit giving out personal information, address and phone numbers to retailers who use or sell that info to demographic mail lists, phone services and email lists that bombard you with crap. there obviously is some incentive for businesses to gather information about you, it's not just about giving you free money.
just my choice based on work experience.

[Preterite]

I picked up the MST3K Vol. 10 boxset for 36.00 + tax, so anyone still looking for one can go today and try to find it.
Shoot! I just used my coupon for something else (one of the $80 Sharpe sets). Does anyone know if I can use another copy of the coupon at another store for this, or are they really stringent on the "one coupon per customer" thing?

[dx23]

You can use as many coupons as you like. Borders almost never enforces the one coupon per day rule.

[LASERMOVIES]

Picked up the Humphrey Bogart Collection volume 2 for $14.30 using the coupon and my Holiday Savings Rewards cash.

[jiggawhat]

I still don't quite understand the resistance to just signing up and using the rewards card. It's free, you get coupons, you earn personal shopping days, you earn holiday rewards (free money). And it literally took about 5 seconds to sign up at the register. It seems like a no-brainer to me.

I did sign up for a borders rewards card and i've been getting tons of marketing emails from them since i signed up. I even unsubscribed and I'm still getting emails. It's just the fact that they need to look at it before they say anything. It's just common sense.

[BlockbusterDude]

Here's the complete list of Borders coupon links:

Having Trouble Getting to One of the Coupons?

40% Off the List Price of One DVD Box Set:
http://f.chtah.com/i/9/276579820/coupondvd40_1207.htm

25% Off the List Price of One Book:
http://f.chtah.com/i/9/276579820/couponbook25_1207.htm

25% Off the List Price of One CD:
http://f.chtah.com/i/9/276579820/couponcd25_1207.htm

25% Off the List Price of One DVD:
http://f.chtah.com/i/9/276579820/coupondvd25_1207.htm

40% Off the List Price of Hannibal Rising (Borders Rewards Members):
http://f.chtah.com/i/9/276579820/harris.htm

[sakurajade]

Sweet :) . I'll definitely be using this one (Naruto Box Set 2). Hopefully, my borders will let me use my holiday rewards with this.

[Preterite]

You can use as many coupons as you like. Borders almost never enforces the one coupon per day rule.
Thanks!

Hopefully, my borders will let me use my holiday rewards with this.
I was able to use mine with my purchase this afternoon.

[zxqv7]

Once again, this board saves me money. I picked up Mission Impossible season 1 using the 40% off coupon, and with the $15 discount I had on my reward card via e-rewards, I spent $14, with tax, for it. Thanks to the OP.

[cdollaz]

I was able to use it on the Bjork Dualdisc set, but YMMV from store to store.

[Lt Ripley]

I can confirm the Seven Samurai being included as a box set. The price came to $32 with sales tax. Thanks for the heads up on this coupon.

[boc4ever]

Picked up Eerie, Indiana for $20.99 and Titus Seasons 1 & 2 for $17.99 Cashier did separate transactions, but no issues otherwise.

[FangsFirst]

You can use as many coupons as you like. Borders almost never enforces the one coupon per day rule.
Depends on the store.
They asked us to start cracking down around the time the coupons moved to "one coupon per customer per valid period."
Some stores paid attention, some did not.

i'd rather just make a nameless, faceless purchase, get 40% off and be on my way.
i've worked for a bulk mail firm- they buy and sell lists of demographics/addresses. direct marketing sucks. i limit giving out personal information, address and phone numbers to retailers who use or sell that info to demographic mail lists, phone services and email lists that bombard you with crap. there obviously is some incentive for businesses to gather information about you, it's not just about giving you free money.
just my choice based on work experience.

Well:
1) The phone number CANNOT be used. We don't take down an area code. It is PURELY for account retrieval (since everyone knows their own phone number).

2) The e-mails are optional (you can, if you are that insistent, sign up through the 1-800 number on the card WITHOUT an email address). Also, you can get a hotmail, yahoo, etc account to let them dump to even if you never look at them.
And we do not sell this information. We use it for emails, and to keep track of spending (but we do NOT keep track of WHAT you buy, just how much).

If you still don't want to, that's fine, but just in case any of the above changes your mind...

My Borders would not let me combine the
coupon & personal shopping day together.
I called another and they said they would
but did not have the dvd set I wanted.

Technically, if there are any available for shipping, they could honor the coupon and have the set sent to you for free. If, again, there are any available for shipping from the distributor.

[kenbenobi]

Oops, I really shoulda read this thread more carefully. I was planning on using it tomorrow. Oh well...

[Preterite]

Found the MST3K Vol 10 set and was able to use the coupon again! My two purchases were at different stores, so that probably helped. Thanks to those who posted this.

[BlockbusterDude]

Dang!!! Battlestar Galactica was sold out at all of the Manhattan Borders today. I went to the one at Columbus Circle in the new Time Warner building. The printout I got from the kiosk said that there was one in stock but no one could find it. They then called all the other NYC stores and they were all sold out. DAMN!! I have $40 store credit from returning Buffy season 1 combined with the 40% off coupon, I could have gotten Battlestar basically for free.. ARGGHH!!

Well, that's my miserable story!! I hope the rest of you had better luck...

[Harold Chasen]

Thanks! Picked up the Preston Sturges box and for good measure used the 30% off on the new Azumi release and saved a few more bucks with a personal shopping day. When I can get a total cost below online sales, I'm happy.

[tsetse27]

new criterion of seven samurai is DEFINITELY a box set.

And I was right, it is coded to look for DB, unfortunately you will only be able to find this out from employees.

It is DVDs ONLY (so dualdiscs will not count, since they're generally considered music primarily--out of curiosity, are you thinking of the talking heads box? man that thing is tempting...) so that means anything that's (correctly shelved) with DVDs.

And the register should automatically tell if it's a DB or not...

guess we'll see, eh?

got Seven Samurai last night for $29.XX, after the 40% conpoun. Thanks for your info!!

[kintnerboy]

I picked up the now out of print M*A*S*H Martinis and Medicine for $108. (40% + pers shopping day).

[brock50]

Not as good,but 25% off list price of one DVD --
http://f.chtah.com/i/9/276579820/coupondvd25_1207.htm

How much would it cost if I bought Friends the complete series with this? I am confused if I go off of the $300 or the price listed on the website?

[lena]

I picked up the now out of print M*A*S*H Martinis and Medicine for $108. (40% + pers shopping day).Wow - is this out of print already?

[SpineBreaker]

Used 40% off Boxset plus 10% Pers Shop Day and got 3 FILMS BY LOUIS MALLE for $46.00

[mnementh]

got Seven Samurai last night for $29.XX, after the 40% conpoun. Thanks for your info!!

Blech, that's around $23 online with Google checkout.

[savemefromtears]

I already have the Heads set. I'm gonna try it with the Bjork set I think.

which box set is that? got a linky winky???

[Brent L]

All of you should get a Borders Reward card. Trust me, when the end of the year comes around you'll be glad you did.