Got the Best Buy circular for 6/15/08 - 6/21/08 in my hands.
Please be aware of the following:
No Interest for 24 Months STOREWIDE on all brands, services and purchases totaling $999 & UP
REWARD ZONE MEMBERS: Get Double Points on Car Electronics, Mobile Phones, Portable Gaming, Laptops, GPS, MP3, Digital Cameras and Digital Camcorders, and receive Triple points on related accessories when you shop in store OR online from 5/5/08 – 7/12/08 // Offer valid only at Best Buy stores or at BestBuy.com // Offer available to Reward Zone members who opt in for this offer at MyRewardZone.com by 7/12/08 // Bonus points are awarded retroactively to 5/5/08 when a member opts in between 5/5/08 – 7/12/08 // Limit 1 bonus offer per Reward Zone membership // Reward Zone Program Mastercard members will receive 3 points for each dollar spent on the categories listed previously and will earn 4 points on related accessories // Points will post to your account after 30 days // Valid on in stock items only // No rain checks // REMEMBER: You must register at MyRewardZone.com to participate in this Double / Triple Point Promotion
Verbatim 50 Pack DVD+R or DVD-R discs >>>> $12.99
Memorex 50 Pack CD-R discs >>>> $7.99
Music Lovers: Get a Free Concert Ticket to see Judas Priest when you buy ANY version of their Nostradamus CD / LP // Ticket is One Free General Admission ticket good for the Metal Masters tour this summer // See product for details
GAMERS: The Wii is NOT listed in this week’s ad …… Sorry!
GAMERS: Get A Free $50 Gift Card when you purchase any XBOX 360 gaming system AND Grand Theft Auto IV video game for the XBOX 360 // Products must be purchased on the same receipt
GAMERS: Get a Free $10 Gift Card instantly when you buy The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian Videogame for the XBOX 360 , PS3, PS2, Wii , NDS or PC platforms
From time to time special deals / prices will be listed in the Store Notes Section & the in the product price thread that may or may not be available in your specific geographic area. This is due to Regional Market Variations of the nationwide ads that I post and as such, not all deals / prices will be available in all Best Buy stores. Please note that this version of the Best Buy ad originates in the Northeast.
All DVD prices listed are advertised as Available Tuesday 6/17/08
Ask any questions and I'll try to reply as soon as I can.
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**** DVDs / DVD sets ********
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins >>>> $16.99
Be Kind Rewind >>>> $17.99
Under The Same Moon >>>> $19.99
Just Add Water >>>> $19.99
My Mom’s New Boyfriend >>>> $19.99
The Man >>>> $4.99
Little Nicky >>>> $4.99
Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery >>>> $4.99
Dumb & Dumber >>>> $4.99
$$$$ Best Buy Bonus: Free Movie Money to see WALL*E when you buy any one these DVDs or CD or Videogame // Choose from 40 titles in store and online // Movie Money value = $10 // Movie Money valid 6/27/08 – 7/20/08 // Minimum 50 per store // No rain checks
FREE E-Movie Cash to see Hancock when you purchase any of the DVDs listed in this section
E-Movie cash value = $7.50 at participating theaters // Valid from 7/2/08 – 8/17/08 // Minimum 4 per title per store // No rain checks // Hancock in theaters 7/2/08
EACH of these DVDs Comes with an Best Buy Exclusive Digital Copy Included
Please note that on Page #13 there is a mention of a Buy 2 Blu-Ray Movies For $30 or 1 for $19.99. It is on a selection of 40 movies in store or online at BestBuy.com / dvdblurayoffer // Here’s a direct link to the sale and I’ll try to add them after the main thread goes up ~~~ Speedy1961
$$$$ Free $10 Gift Card instantly when you buy The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian Videogame for the XBOX 360 , PS3, PS2, Wii , NDS or PC platforms
The Orange Box: Half Life 2 – Episode 2 >>>> $29.99
World Of Warcraft >>>> $19.99
World Of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade >>>> $19.99
World Of Warcraft Time Card >>>> $29.99
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Weekly Ad Links For 6/15/08 - 6/21/08:
Circuit City:
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=533205
Target:
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=533176
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That’s All Folks!
Speedy1961
bluetoast
06-09-08, 05:51 PM
Thanks Speedy! The 2 for $30 Blu-ray titles look good.
And as for the Popeye set, forgot it was coming out so soon, I'm excited. Sort of disappointed that there is no tin, like there was for the first set, but ah well.
scott1598
06-09-08, 05:51 PM
so no Tin this time around for "Popeye"? too bad.
DaveWadding
06-09-08, 06:13 PM
Free ticket to Priest?! I am so there.
kingtopher
06-09-08, 06:17 PM
Wow, I really hope that price is honored for the first Popeye set.
GenPion
06-09-08, 06:31 PM
Cool price. If it is a misprint hopefully it' still honored. I'll gladly buy the Popeye set for $9.99.
The Valeyard
06-09-08, 06:56 PM
Disappointed that there's no tin for Volume 2.
Thanks, Speedy.
pridesticks06
06-09-08, 06:58 PM
Free hancock ticket and digital copy? Sign me up. Thanks Speedy!
xfilefanfreak
06-09-08, 07:04 PM
motley crue cd ?
njwiv
06-09-08, 07:05 PM
I suspect that the Popeye Volume 1 they intended to advertise is this new single-disc release coming out on the 17th:
That may be true, but it couldn't hurt to try to get Popeye The Sailor: Volume I (1933 – 1938) at that price. I'm sure it'll work for lots of people. Remember to bring the ad (if it is indeed a mistake).
I'm very excited to try this.
Thanks Speedy!!
TheJoker
06-09-08, 10:14 PM
I will be bringing the ad to hopefully price match! If not at BB than at Circuit City!
Thanks speedy! Your the bestest! I just wish the collectors tin was still around.
jgorow
06-09-08, 10:20 PM
Cool price. If it is a misprint hopefully it' still honored. I'll gladly buy the Popeye set for $9.99.
I would gladly pay you tuesday, if I can get it today, and a hamburger too, lol
this sale is live NOW at Best Buy stores. I just went to my local one and bought 4 of these titles - they rang up 2 for $30.
Mr.Briggs
06-09-08, 11:23 PM
3 for 3. If you aren't willing to buy the lame Jungle Book 2, Sword In The Stone will cost ya $19.99. Pathetic, Di$ney. Looks like I'll have to get it at Wal Mart & have my brother get his employee discount. At least that'll knock $2 off.
kstublen
06-10-08, 12:00 AM
3 for 3. If you aren't willing to buy the lame Jungle Book 2, Sword In The Stone will cost ya $19.99. Pathetic, Di$ney. Looks like I'll have to get it at Wal Mart & have my brother get his employee discount. At least that'll knock $2 off.
And what's worse, is that they JUST put the other edition on moratorium back in January or whatever. So that means people that like the movie or want the version with the most features probably purchased the Golden Collection version before it went away for supposedly seven years or however long they pretend it's gonna be gone, only to find out five months later a better version is going to be released, and what's more, not on sale unless you buy into their shitty cash-in on a good movie sequels. Fuck Disney and these retailers for this one. I'm not buying it until it's fifteen bucks eventually.
SoonerDoc
06-10-08, 12:13 AM
hey all,
the 2 blu-rays for $30 is the same sale that has been on for the last month. same titles and the sale runs until sometime in july (i wanna say july 5th or 15th, can't remember for sure)
ChavaSalinas
06-10-08, 12:40 AM
Any deals for digital cameras, besides the reward zone?
Thanks a lot.
JohnIan
06-10-08, 12:58 AM
Do you happen to know the price on the "Jericho: The Complete Series"?
jpb07
06-10-08, 01:18 AM
Just a heads up. Under the Xbox 360 section you listed MLB The Show. The Show is a Sony exclusive.
mifuneral
06-10-08, 01:48 AM
lol, how can Gattaca be part of the 2 for 30 sale when it comes come out until August (according to their site anyway)?
speedy1961
06-10-08, 07:34 AM
Just a heads up. Under the Xbox 360 section you listed MLB The Show. The Show is a Sony exclusive.
Amended.
THanks!
speedy1961
06-10-08, 07:35 AM
Do you happen to know the price on the "Jericho: The Complete Series"?
$59.99 according to BestBuy.com
speedy1961
06-10-08, 07:40 AM
I suspect that the Popeye Volume 1 they intended to advertise is this new single-disc release coming out on the 17th:
However, Popeye the Sailor Volume II is shown with the little Volume I >>>> $9.99 shown underneath. It follows logically that Popeye The Sailor Volume I preceded Volume II.
And nowhere in the text does it state: Popeye & Friends: Volume I.
That should be your arguing point folks
speedy1961
06-10-08, 07:44 AM
Any deals for digital cameras, besides the reward zone?
Thanks a lot.
15 Different digital cameras listed.
You've gotta narrow down your request either by Megapixel count, price range you're looking for or by brand / model.
I'll help but please make it easier for me.
speedy1961
06-10-08, 07:46 AM
I will be bringing the ad to hopefully price match! If not at BB than at Circuit City!
Thanks speedy! Your the bestest! I just wish the collectors tin was still around.
Keep in mind that price matching at another retailer might be difficult as there is no picture to match up. Only text.
I put the picture up to show folks what Popeye The Sailor: Volume I looks like.
speedy1961
06-10-08, 07:47 AM
motley crue cd ?
None listed.
Jtnguyen12
06-10-08, 10:09 AM
Popeye The Sailor: Volume I (1933 – 1938) >>>> $9.99
Finally, i can get this set for cheap. If not i'll get sears or cc pricematch ;)
speedy1961
06-10-08, 10:16 AM
Popeye The Sailor: Volume I (1933 – 1938) >>>> $9.99
Finally, i can get this set for cheap. If not i'll get sears or cc pricematch ;)
Good luck.
It's a nice set.
Barth
06-10-08, 12:19 PM
motley crue cd ?
It got pushed back a week. The release date is now the 24th.
ChavaSalinas
06-10-08, 01:55 PM
15 Different digital cameras listed.
You've gotta narrow down your request either by Megapixel count, price range you're looking for or by brand / model.
I'll help but please make it easier for me.
Ok, sorry bout that, but how bout from 100 to 200.
If this is still too much, please let me know.
Thanks
speedy1961
06-10-08, 03:31 PM
Ok, sorry bout that, but how bout from 100 to 200.
If this is still too much, please let me know.
Thanks
5 Megapixel Digital Camera
SKU # 8841248
$79.99
Canon 7 Megapixel Digital Camera
SKU # 8266191
$199.99 b/4 $20 Savings
Sony 7 Megapixel Digital Camera
SKU # 8696155
$149.99 b/4 $15 Savings
Casio 8 Megapixel Digital Camera
SKU # 8719005
$159.99
Canon 8 Megapixel Digital Camera
SKU #8739966
$179.99 b/4 $15 Savings
Argus Bean 5 Megapixel Digital Camera
SKU # 8796902
$59.99
ChavaSalinas
06-10-08, 03:38 PM
Thanks a lot speedy.
h0mi
06-10-08, 06:48 PM
I suspect that the Popeye Volume 1 they intended to advertise is this new single-disc release coming out on the 17th:
I missed out on Vol 1 first time around, and missed the Woody Woodpecker release earlier this year so I'm looking to get these. (but not at $40!)
bluetoast
06-10-08, 09:59 PM
I'm assuming the new release has fewer episodes?
(edit) would it make sense to get both?
I missed out on Vol 1 first time around, and missed the Woody Woodpecker release earlier this year so I'm looking to get these. (but not at $40!)
This new set is different than the Volume 1 release, it's more for the casual viewer, with family friendly fare, and includes shorts from the 60s. From what I read, it doesn't include any of the detailed commentaries, popumentaries, etc.
I'd say get Vol 1 for $9.99 (hopefully), get Vol 2 for $24.99, then get this if you want. Vol 1 & 2 for $45 is better than what most of us paid for Vol 1 alone last year.
noswttea4u
06-10-08, 11:00 PM
Any 40" or 42" tvs on sale?
SoonerDoc
06-11-08, 12:41 AM
hey all,
the 2 blu-rays for $30 is the same sale that has been on for the last month. same titles and the sale runs until sometime in july (i wanna say july 5th or 15th, can't remember for sure)
love quoting myself....
check instore today and the signage indicates that the 2 blu-rays for $30 runs until 7/05/08
stingermck
06-11-08, 09:51 AM
$15 for Married with Children sets sounds good. I've been thinking about getting these. Would you say these are a good price, or do they often go on sale, bogo, etc?
speedy1961
06-11-08, 10:25 AM
$15 for Married with Children sets sounds good. I've been thinking about getting these. Would you say these are a good price, or do they often go on sale, bogo, etc?
That's the lowest they've been (save for special sales like Black Friday, etc.)
Never seen them at BOGO and they've haven't been on sale (save a season or two here and there) for quite some time.
wildman1037
06-11-08, 11:37 AM
That's the lowest they've been (save for special sales like Black Friday, etc.)
Never seen them at BOGO and they've haven't been on sale (save a season or two here and there) for quite some time.
Actually they were $15 BOGO at the end of January on BestBuy.com. Picked up S5, S6, and S7, along with NewsRadio S3. Got all 4 with in-store pickup for just over $30 with tax.
BTW, thanks for all your hard work Speedy! Look forward to your posts every week!!!
scott1598
06-11-08, 12:13 PM
Good luck.
It's a nice set.
it's even nicer with the tin :drool:
speedy1961
06-11-08, 02:10 PM
Actually they were $15 BOGO at the end of January on BestBuy.com. Picked up S5, S6, and S7, along with NewsRadio S3. Got all 4 with in-store pickup for just over $30 with tax.
BTW, thanks for all your hard work Speedy! Look forward to your posts every week!!!
Thank you and please keep coming back!
Nth Power
06-11-08, 03:30 PM
$14.99 is a great price for NewsRadio. I'll finally pick up the last volume.
Thanks Speedy!
ChavaSalinas
06-11-08, 07:08 PM
Any coupons for this week?
dpz301
06-11-08, 09:05 PM
probably pick up the tudors and the cold play and maybe a last minute addition or two.
ChavaSalinas
06-11-08, 11:09 PM
Just to be sure, If pick up today an item at regular price that's going to have a rebate on sunday, can i go back on sunday and get a price match for the difference?
speedy1961
06-12-08, 08:13 AM
Just to be sure, If pick up today an item at regular price that's going to have a rebate on sunday, can i go back on sunday and get a price match for the difference?
Define "rebate" here.
If you mean "lower price", can you get a price adjustment?
Yes if it's been in Target's ads.
Target doesn't price match competitors.
speedy1961
06-12-08, 08:15 AM
Any coupons for this week?
There's a $10 coupon to get a Gift Card for the same amount with any new or transferred prescription on Page #19.
ChavaSalinas
06-12-08, 04:30 PM
There's a $10 coupon to get a Gift Card for the same amount with any new or transferred prescription on Page #19.
Do you know where can i get the scan ads for this week?
speedy1961
06-12-08, 04:39 PM
Do you know where can i get the scan ads for this week?Ask bigfoot0968.
He usually brings them
Misty Eyes
06-12-08, 05:05 PM
Popeye for me. Thanks Speedy!
HOSALE
06-12-08, 10:07 PM
I just checked out the Best Buy Ad Scan for June 15-21 at Slick Deals and getting the Popeye Volume 1 for 9.99 is going to be tough sledding. The ad shows a picture of Popeye Volume 2 1933-1938 with a $24.99 yellow price sticker on the picture, below the picture are two lines as follows; line 1 "Volume 2, 31 episodes", and below line 1 on line 2 is "Volume 1 . . . $9.99". The implication is that Volume 1 is the same series as Volume 2, but as previous posters have stated, Popeye and Friends Volume 1 is being released that day as well for $9.99. I have already picked up Popeye the Sailor Volume 1 for $54.99 at Best Buy, intending to price adjust it this Sunday, but its going to be a tough adjustment without the picture. My line of argument will be that Popeye the Sailor Volume 2 and Popeye the Sailor Volume 1 are the advertised items and NOT Popeye and FRIENDS Volume 1. We'll see how it all plays out this Sunday. If that doesn't fly, a quick call to 1-800-BEST-BUY for a price adjustment will be my fallback position, as that served me well this past Sunday in getting a $30 gift card for the Ultimate Edition of Troy. I'd welcome any other suggestions for arguing the case for Popeye the Sailor Volume 1 for $9.99 this Sunday.
snausages
06-12-08, 11:27 PM
I just checked out the Best Buy Ad Scan for June 15-21 at Slick Deals and getting the Popeye Volume 1 for 9.99 is going to be tough sledding. The ad shows a picture of Popeye Volume 2 1933-1938 with a $24.99 yellow price sticker on the picture, below the picture are two lines as follows; line 1 "Volume 2, 31 episodes", and below line 1 on line 2 is "Volume 1 . . . $9.99". The implication is that Volume 1 is the same series as Volume 2, but as previous posters have stated, Popeye and Friends Volume 1 is being released that day as well for $9.99. I have already picked up Popeye the Sailor Volume 1 for $54.99 at Best Buy, intending to price adjust it this Sunday, but its going to be a tough adjustment without the picture. My line of argument will be that Popeye the Sailor Volume 2 and Popeye the Sailor Volume 1 are the advertised items and NOT Popeye and FRIENDS Volume 1. We'll see how it all plays out this Sunday. If that doesn't fly, a quick call to 1-800-BEST-BUY for a price adjustment will be my fallback position, as that served me well this past Sunday in getting a $30 gift card for the Ultimate Edition of Troy. I'd welcome any other suggestions for arguing the case for Popeye the Sailor Volume 1 for $9.99 this Sunday.
Thanks for posting this... I am so sad now.
Please keep us posted on whether you are successful or not. BTW where are you located? TIA!
bigfoot0968
06-12-08, 11:35 PM
Ask bigfoot0968.
He usually brings them
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27551156@N05/sets/72157605560890200/
snausages
06-13-08, 12:17 AM
Popeye Ad Scan:
After comparing the Ad Scan picture and the prices, I figured out what happened, I think.
The picture in the ad scan is for Popeye Vol 1 Tin Version with the $24.99 sticker slapped on it.
Vol. 2 is $24.99 available for pre-order already at Bestbuy.com
On the ad, it states Vol. 1 is $9.99, but the available boxset cover partially matches the picture in the BB ad scan. The box is completely "yellow" versus Popeye's hat & pants are yellow on the Tin. It has the same Popeye picture (w/out Olive Oyl who is on Vol. 2).
And I agree the $9.99 was probably referring to Popeye & Friends Vol. 1 $9.99 Available for Pre-Order (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8801512&st=popeye&lp=4&type=product&cp=1&id=1845419), but the title is not correct and no picture to correspond to it either.
Basically either BB didn't have the Vol. 2 picture available when they were laying out the ad and found an old picture of Vol. 1 tin OR someone made a mistake. AND then added price screwups as well :) Both MAJOR OOPS.
I am interested to see how the whole PM thing will go down on Sunday LOL. I wish everyone success.
See for yourself:
Ad Scan for Popeye the Sailor sale (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27551156@N05/2571871966/in/set-72157605560890200/)
Popeye the Sailor Vol. 1 TIN CASE Version BB Exclusive (long gone sold out) (http://www.amazon.com/Popeye-Sailor-1933-1938-Exclusive-Tin/dp/B001608ZXC/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1213329274&sr=1-8)
Popeye the Sailor Vol. 1 Boxset AVAILABLE at BB (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8381235&st=popeye&lp=5&type=product&cp=1&id=1637217)
Popeye the Sailor Vol. 2 $24.99 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8801371&st=popeye&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1840188)
kyzersoze11
06-13-08, 01:00 AM
$14.99 EACH :
Coldplay: Viva La Vida Vinyl LP / CD Minimum 2 per store // No rain checks
Is this a Vinyl version of the album, as well as a copy of the CD? Because if so that is a crazy good deal and I will be at Best Buy before they open.
matome
06-13-08, 09:38 AM
Thanks Speedy!
mnementh
06-15-08, 05:49 AM
Drats. Popeye's not in stock in the nearest couple dozen stores.
gorgo99
06-15-08, 10:06 AM
Drats. Popeye's not in stock in the nearest couple dozen stores.
I noticed that in the bestbuy.com availability check, too. I'm wondering if they pulled all copies to avoid having to PM?
I'm going to a BB today anyway, maybe they are still around.
forumsmy
06-15-08, 10:48 AM
I have never relied on the "availability" check for Best Buy, if it said not available. Each time I have found it in stock, sometimes 1 or 2 and sometimes, many. So if you are in the area, just go and look and ask.
FangsFirst
06-15-08, 01:19 PM
I have never relied on the "availability" check for Best Buy, if it said not available. Each time I have found it in stock, sometimes 1 or 2 and sometimes, many. So if you are in the area, just go and look and ask.
That's what the unspoken definition of "Available" is--3 copies or more.
Kind of stupid, lame way to get around possible sales between your checking and your arrival at the store.
However, first store I stopped at--no sign of v1 being present physically :\
speedy1961
06-15-08, 01:34 PM
$14.99 EACH :
Coldplay: Viva La Vida Vinyl LP / CD Minimum 2 per store // No rain checks
Is this a Vinyl version of the album, as well as a copy of the CD? Because if so that is a crazy good deal and I will be at Best Buy before they open.
It appears just to be just that: the CD and a Vinyl LP edition of same
darkside
06-15-08, 01:42 PM
They definitely pulled Popeye from shelves I guess to avoid selling it for $9.99. The local store had two last weekend and now they are suddenly gone.
speedy1961
06-15-08, 02:17 PM
They definitely pulled Popeye from shelves I guess to avoid selling it for $9.99. The local store had two last weekend and now they are suddenly gone.
Wow.....
snausages
06-15-08, 02:26 PM
I managed to grab a copy last week at full price. Was hoping to find out from here how the whole price adjustment would go before trying myself. May try later today...will post results. *fingers X-ed*
They are far and few in the stores. Had to go to like 6 stores to find last week. One store had 4 copies and the next day disappeared altogether. Another store had 8 where I grabbed one for me and a friend.
Btw, according to a Best Buy associate, if an item is advertised in the paper, you can get a rain check for it at the sale price. I don't know if there's a limit of how long you can use for the raincheck ticket. I do know that Target's rainchecks have an expiration date.
HTH.
JB7
06-15-08, 02:32 PM
They definitely pulled Popeye from shelves I guess to avoid selling it for $9.99. The local store had two last weekend and now they are suddenly gone.
Why pull it? Just put up a correction notice.
Wonder if anyone else will have it in stock, to do a price match. ;)
Bobaray
06-15-08, 03:15 PM
Btw, according to a Best Buy associate, if an item is advertised in the paper, you can get a rain check for it at the sale price. I don't know if there's a limit of how long you can use for the raincheck ticket. I do know that Target's rainchecks have an expiration date.
HTH.
Tried to get a raincheck at my local store. According to their computer, there isn't an SKU listed for Popeye Volume 1, so they will not get this back in stock (ever?).
cracksky
06-15-08, 04:16 PM
I don't think they pulled Popeye V1 at the corporate level. The first store I went to had 3 copies on the shelf today. I looked all around and finally found them in the Anime section. I can't believe I had a choice of copies! I grabbed the one with the sticker that says: Bonus Inside! Exclusive Reprint of a Vintage 1936 Popeye Adventure Comic Book. While Supplies Last.
Took it up to the register and, of course, it rang up at full price. What a surprise. I calmly pulled the ad out of a bag I was carrying and said it was on sale. Explaining it was Volume 1. Showing the spine and pointing to Volume 1 in the ad. He was satisfied and immediately went about changing the price. He need approval though. The manager comes over and does his thing, barely looking at the product. I was almost out of there when there was sudden interest in what was on sale. I had to point to the ad. The manager wanted me to show him where I found the item in the store. He suspended the sale but said I would definitely get it for that price. I showed him then helped him look up the item in his inventory. Nothing was supposed to be there. I went back and bought the set. I tried to use the 10% coupon but that didn't work on this after the price adjustment. That would've been just insulting.
The numbers from the BB sticker are:
AN
8381235
WHV 1000008614
649042 B
UPC Code:
0 12569 79796 3
Good luck to all and thanks speedy for posting this. I may've missed it.
gorgo99
06-15-08, 05:17 PM
I don't think they pulled Popeye V1 at the corporate level. The first store I went to had 3 copies on the shelf today. I looked all around and finally found them in the Anime section. I can't believe I had a choice of copies! I grabbed the one with the sticker that says: Bonus Inside! Exclusive Reprint of a Vintage 1936 Popeye Adventure Comic Book. While Supplies Last.
Took it up to the register and, of course, it rang up at full price. What a surprise. I calmly pulled the ad out of a bag I was carrying and said it was on sale. Explaining it was Volume 1. Showing the spine and pointing to Volume 1 in the ad. He was satisfied and immediately went about changing the price. He need approval though. The manager comes over and does his thing, barely looking at the product. I was almost out of there when there was sudden interest in what was on sale. I had to point to the ad. The manager wanted me to show him where I found the item in the store. He suspended the sale but said I would definitely get it for that price. I showed him then helped him look up the item in his inventory. Nothing was supposed to be there. I went back and bought the set. I tried to use the 10% coupon but that didn't work on this after the price adjustment. That would've been just insulting.
The numbers from the BB sticker are:
AN
8381235
WHV 1000008614
649042 B
UPC Code:
0 12569 79796 3
Good luck to all and thanks speedy for posting this. I may've missed it.
Well blow me down! : )
Gonna go try another BB... I'll be sure to check Anime. There was nothing at the BB I checked earlier today.
MScottM
06-15-08, 05:31 PM
Looked for Popeye in three BBs in southern Maryland, (Waldorf, Bowie, and Laurel) none on the shelves.
HOSALE
06-15-08, 05:54 PM
Thanks to snausages for explaining the process of the mix up. It was a big help in getting the Popeye Volume 1 for the advertised price. I had completely missed that the picture in this weeks ad was for Volume 1 (albeit the Tin collectors edition colored silver) and knowing that helped immensely in getting a price adjustment. When you look at the ad, you automatically think the picture is for the advertised Popeye the Sailor Volume 2, when that is not the case, it is clearly Volume 1 that is pictured.
I picked up Popeye Vol 1 last week as soon as Speedy posted the mistake. I too had problems finding it, but asked a associate there and he walked over to Anime', not the children's or TV section, and pulled the ONE and ONLY copy that was there. That was not a suprise to me, in that this was not a high demand item and I had anticipated having problems finding a copy in our stores in the Bay Area since it has been a while since the release of this edition. That is why I bought it early instead of waiting to see if they had it in stock today. At Best Buy it is wiser to purchase early and price adjust, if you know they screwed up the price ahead of time. You can price adjust up to 30 days after you bought the DVD.
I went to BB this afternoon and then price adjusted it to $9.99 from $54.99 after about 20 minutes of waiting while the manager and company tried to find a way out of this predicament. The closing argument for me, was that the picture clearly showed Popeye the Sailor Volume 1 1933-1938, and Volume 1 was clearly advertised in writing as $9.99. What they intended to sell for $9.99 was Popeye and Friends Vol 1, which comes out on Tuesday (so none were on the shelves today for them to see). Had they tried to argue the intended item, I would have clearly indicated that Popeye the SAILOR Vol 1 was advertised, and not Popeye and FRIENDS Vol 1.
Good Luck all you Forum Members in scoring the deal, and I'll see you Tuesday when I pick up volume II for $24.99, which is a decent price, not a killer, but a decent price as well.
rainking187
06-15-08, 08:26 PM
Has anyone been able to get the Hancock bonus online? I was going to order a couple of Blu Rays, and one qualifies for the offer, but on the page for the bonus it says to add it below, but there's nothing below it as far as I can tell.
Mikael79
06-15-08, 09:05 PM
That may be true, but it couldn't hurt to try to get Popeye The Sailor: Volume I (1933 – 1938) at that price. I'm sure it'll work for lots of people. Remember to bring the ad (if it is indeed a mistake).
I'm very excited to try this.
Thanks Speedy!!
I tried to do this today, but all of their copies of Volume I had suspiciously disappeared from their shelves.
gmanca
06-15-08, 09:24 PM
I also tried to get it from a brick and mortar store, but I ended up calling 1800 BEST BUY and it'll be shipped to me for the correct price. None of the stores in the Bay Area have it in stock so it looks like they are mitigating the losses to just phone call inquiries.
I will definitely take HOSALE's advice and purchase the week before.
GizmoDVD
06-15-08, 09:51 PM
$14.99 EACH :
Coldplay: Viva La Vida Vinyl LP / CD Minimum 2 per store // No rain checks
Is this a Vinyl version of the album, as well as a copy of the CD? Because if so that is a crazy good deal and I will be at Best Buy before they open.
Vinyl version? Nice.
BPHusker
06-15-08, 10:31 PM
I'm going to try and pick up a vinyl version of it... and I don't even have a turntable that works.
Also, I believe this is the first time I have seen a vinyl for sale at Best Buy, hell, I didn't even know they even produced that many. Maybe vinyl is making its comeback?
snausages
06-15-08, 11:10 PM
Thanks to snausages for explaining the process of the mix up. It was a big help in getting the Popeye Volume 1 for the advertised price. I had completely missed that the picture in this weeks ad was for Volume 1 (albeit the Tin collectors edition colored silver) and knowing that helped immensely in getting a price adjustment. When you look at the ad, you automatically think the picture is for the advertised Popeye the Sailor Volume 2, when that is not the case, it is clearly Volume 1 that is pictured.
I picked up Popeye Vol 1 last week as soon as Speedy posted the mistake. I too had problems finding it, but asked a associate there and he walked over to Anime', not the children's or TV section, and pulled the ONE and ONLY copy that was there. That was not a suprise to me, in that this was not a high demand item and I had anticipated having problems finding a copy in our stores in the Bay Area since it has been a while since the release of this edition. That is why I bought it early instead of waiting to see if they had it in stock today. At Best Buy it is wiser to purchase early and price adjust, if you know they screwed up the price ahead of time. You can price adjust up to 30 days after you bought the DVD.
I went to BB this afternoon and then price adjusted it to $9.99 from $54.99 after about 20 minutes of waiting while the manager and company tried to find a way out of this predicament. The closing argument for me, was that the picture clearly showed Popeye the Sailor Volume 1 1933-1938, and Volume 1 was clearly advertised in writing as $9.99. What they intended to sell for $9.99 was Popeye and Friends Vol 1, which comes out on Tuesday (so none were on the shelves today for them to see). Had they tried to argue the intended item, I would have clearly indicated that Popeye the SAILOR Vol 1 was advertised, and not Popeye and FRIENDS Vol 1.
Good Luck all you Forum Members in scoring the deal, and I'll see you Tuesday when I pick up volume II for $24.99, which is a decent price, not a killer, but a decent price as well.
You're quite welcome. My friend managed to do the same thing and after explaining to Customer Service, got the adjustment without issue. Of course the manager was really busy with another big snafu in the computer dept so didn't care. LOL.
Thanks so much speedy1961 for letting us know about this deal!
Good luck to everyone on scoring this deal!
Darknite39
06-16-08, 12:43 AM
$14.99 is a great price for NewsRadio. I'll finally pick up the last volume.
Thanks Speedy!
Ditto.
Thank you, Speedy!
TheJoker
06-16-08, 01:10 AM
There was no copies of Popeye at the store I went too :(
Tried to get a raincheck, but the computer wouldnt let it through.
Plus it looks like Popeye is no where to be found anywhere else near me. Damn.... Maybe someone at Circuit City will price match for me...
wcme
06-16-08, 09:03 AM
No copies anywhere around me in Maryland.
called best buy, went over how vol 2 is coming out on Tuesday, and Vol 1 is still showing at the the previous price on line. Mentioned that I belong to an animation fans web site that alerts us to all sales, and the members had difficulties buying on line, but the fine folks at the call in centers had to do price adjustments for us all since the "correct" price hadn't gotten through on line for some reason. said no problem, been getting lots of calls.
Nice lady did the sale price, it was $1.99 for standard shipping added, but thats better the $54 on line price. $9.99 sold!
E-Z-B
06-16-08, 09:54 AM
I also tried to get it from a brick and mortar store, but I ended up calling 1800 BEST BUY and it'll be shipped to me for the correct price. None of the stores in the Bay Area have it in stock so it looks like they are mitigating the losses to just phone call inquiries.
I will definitely take HOSALE's advice and purchase the week before.
Are you sure you're getting the right Volume 1? Is it the $55 one or the one coming out this week?
gorgo99
06-16-08, 11:57 AM
No copies anywhere around me in Maryland.
called best buy, went over how vol 2 is coming out on Tuesday, and Vol 1 is still showing at the the previous price on line. Mentioned that I belong to an animation fans web site that alerts us to all sales, and the members had difficulties buying on line, but the fine folks at the call in centers had to do price adjustments for us all since the "correct" price hadn't gotten through on line for some reason. said no problem, been getting lots of calls.
Nice lady did the sale price, it was $1.99 for standard shipping added, but thats better the $54 on line price. $9.99 sold!
That's GREAT news, will definitely try that.
gmanca
06-16-08, 03:27 PM
Are you sure you're getting the right Volume 1? Is it the $55 one or the one coming out this week?
I am pretty sure, as I had to give the SKU number for the Volume 1 with 4 discs. Of course, you can never be sure until you get it, but I think the Tuesday edition doesn't have a volume number on it.
I would recommend that if you call, you do give them the SKU number so there is no issues about them looking it up for you.
Here's the link (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8381235&st=Popeye&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1637217&ref=07&loc=04) to the SKU I used; hope that helps!
BravesMG
06-16-08, 03:42 PM
So the Blu-Ray copy of MiB doesn't come with Hancock movie cash, right?
Paul1957
06-16-08, 04:16 PM
I am pretty sure, as I had to give the SKU number for the Volume 1 with 4 discs. Of course, you can never be sure until you get it, but I think the Tuesday edition doesn't have a volume number on it.
I would recommend that if you call, you do give them the SKU number so there is no issues about them looking it up for you.
Here's the link (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8381235&st=Popeye&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1637217&ref=07&loc=04) to the SKU I used; hope that helps!
Called 1-800-Best Buy and after giving my zip code and page number of ad and the SKU number I got it for $12.49 shipped! Thanks gmanca!
SkipKassidy
06-16-08, 04:27 PM
I tried calling the 888 number for Best Buy this morning about Popeye Vol. 1, but I did not have success. I told the customer service rep that I was having difficulty trying to order Popeye the Sailor Vol. 1, and that there was a disparity in the online price and weekly ad.
Unfortunately, the rep clicked on the weekly ad tab, selected the "music and movies" category, and clicked the "movies" link, bringing up all the DVDs on sale. When she said she couldn't find where it listed Volume 1 for $9.99, she clicked on the "Popeye the Sailor: Volume 2" link. Doing so brings up the same image from the Vol. 1 tin, but the correct SKU # for Vol. 2 (8801371).
However, scrolling down it shows "Popeye the Sailor: Volume 1" for $9.99 with SKU # (8801512). But that is the SKU for "Popeye & Friends 1".
I'm going to try again later today, but obviously it all depends on the customer service rep you get and the way you state your case.
Paul1957
06-16-08, 04:35 PM
Called 1-800-Best Buy and after giving my zip code and page number of ad and the SKU number I got it for $12.49 shipped! Thanks gmanca!
Just got my e-mail confirmation and its for Popeye and Friends Vol 1 so no deal here! I'll wait until it's delivered then see what it is before I return it.
kenbenobi
06-16-08, 04:53 PM
I'm going to try and pick up a vinyl version of it... and I don't even have a turntable that works.
Also, I believe this is the first time I have seen a vinyl for sale at Best Buy, hell, I didn't even know they even produced that many. Maybe vinyl is making its comeback?
I hope you're right. That gives hope for the future when Laser Disc, SVHS and HD-DVD make comebacks!
kenbenobi
06-16-08, 04:56 PM
There was no copies of Popeye at the store I went too :(
Tried to get a raincheck, but the computer wouldnt let it through.
Plus it looks like Popeye is no where to be found anywhere else near me. Damn.... Maybe someone at Circuit City will price match for me...
When I went yesterday morning, neither BB nor CC had copies of V1. I didn't drive around to other BB though, but BB.com shows none available for pickup at any store, so I'm betting they don't have it. Does WM carry Popeye v1? They still PM I believe...
jgorow
06-16-08, 09:21 PM
went out on a quest for popeye today. none at the best buy near me, not only that but none at target or cc either. makes me wonder if the major retailers have spies on the boards that when something is mislabled extremely low in an ad, that they all pull them off the shelves real quick. if I see them on the shelves at these stores in a couple of weeks, I will know that I am right.
FangsFirst
06-16-08, 09:28 PM
I hope you're right. That gives hope for the future when Laser Disc, SVHS and HD-DVD make comebacks!
Actually, vinyl IS making a comeback. A big one in independent music especially, and Europe from what I've seen.
I'm not sure if your further comments are snarky sarcasm, but, if so, take that! Vinyl IS alive--and is so because analog audio is different from digital! (make the comparisons to things like Laserdisc silly, unless you are just nostalgic for actual laserdiscs...)
Also, NO popeye in this entire STATE it looked like :\
gorgo99
06-16-08, 10:02 PM
Well, it took me close to an hour on the phone, but I finally got them to send me a gift card for the difference between the $54.99 for Popeye Vol 1. and the confused sale price of $9.99.
Works for me!
snausages
06-16-08, 10:41 PM
When I went yesterday morning, neither BB nor CC had copies of V1. I didn't drive around to other BB though, but BB.com shows none available for pickup at any store, so I'm betting they don't have it. Does WM carry Popeye v1? They still PM I believe...
Here's the link to order online and deliver to the store:
I finally completed my "News Radio" collection last night (needed seasons 4 & 5). They'll help me get through the summer TV doldrums.
JorgeC
06-17-08, 10:41 AM
Actually, vinyl IS making a comeback. A big one in independent music especially, and Europe from what I've seen.
it never really went away in indie record stores (though a lot of those have closed over the years). i don't have a turntable, but I like collecting LPs and keeping them sealed. they just look better, especially when they have nice art on the cover.
oh, in europe, bands biggest merch sellers are 7" (45 for you old-times...j/k).
so, to end in a non-threadcrap, i'm picking up Viva La Vida LP today.
jgorow
06-17-08, 05:05 PM
Called 1-800-Best Buy and after giving my zip code and page number of ad and the SKU number I got it for $12.49 shipped! Thanks gmanca!
I called best buy's 1 800 and they honored it as well, thanks
Cool Ghoul
06-17-08, 09:16 PM
it never really went away in indie record stores (though a lot of those have closed over the years). i don't have a turntable, but I like collecting LPs and keeping them sealed. they just look better, especially when they have nice art on the cover.
oh, in europe, bands biggest merch sellers are 7" (45 for you old-times...j/k).
so, to end in a non-threadcrap, i'm picking up Viva La Vida LP today.
Right, vinyl has always been big in europe. And I think vinyl it starting to make a comback into the mainstream world, but for me it never went away. All I buy is vinyl anymore.
Mikael79
06-18-08, 02:11 AM
Right, vinyl has always been big in europe. And I think vinyl it starting to make a comback into the mainstream world, but for me it never went away. All I buy is vinyl anymore.
The fact that vinyl copies are now starting to get mentioned in ads is a good sign,
By the way...my store still didn't have any copies of Popeye: Volume 1. I'm going to call the CS number tomorrow and see if I can get them to honor the price as well.
Pizza
06-18-08, 07:21 AM
Right, vinyl has always been big in europe. And I think vinyl it starting to make a comback into the mainstream world, but for me it never went away. All I buy is vinyl anymore.
You'd think the record companies would be happy to see vinyl make a comeback. It's certainly harder to "rip" music from them other than doing it the old fashion way of real time recording. ;)
cheapdvdho
06-18-08, 09:40 AM
Vinyl....oh how I want to be nostalgic about you but even though you offer me more listening headspace I hate your proclivity towards scratching and skipping and your general inconvience as a format.
What's funny is that many of the new vinyl releases are digitally mastered and then transfered to vinyl...kinda defeats the whole purpose aye?
Let's face it, vinyl will and always deserves to be on the audiophile fringe. It's best feature is it's packaging (I'm talking about you Roger Dean.)
What we need now is for the CD to be killed and for new releases to be released on DVD with extremely high sampling rates and dynamic ranges. Also it would be nice if they could find a way to replicate the joy of vinyl packaging for a DVD/CD format. That would truly put the nail in the vinyl coffin.
Sorry for the rant.....
Cool Ghoul
06-18-08, 11:23 AM
Vinyl....oh how I want to be nostalgic about you but even though you offer me more listening headspace I hate your proclivity towards scratching and skipping and your general inconvience as a format.
What's funny is that many of the new vinyl releases are digitally mastered and then transfered to vinyl...kinda defeats the whole purpose aye?
Let's face it, vinyl will and always deserves to be on the audiophile fringe. It's best feature is it's packaging (I'm talking about you Roger Dean.)
What we need now is for the CD to be killed and for new releases to be released on DVD with extremely high sampling rates and dynamic ranges. Also it would be nice if they could find a way to replicate the joy of vinyl packaging for a DVD/CD format. That would truly put the nail in the vinyl coffin.
Sorry for the rant.....
I don’t think vinyl will ever go away completely. It didn’t before, so why would it later. Oh sure, in a few years when all the vinyl hype has died down among the mainstream crowd, there will be talk of that but people like me and friends I know that have bought vinyl for years will continue to.
Even if a record has been recorded in digital it still has to be mastered for a vinyl release and since the audio on vinyl can't be compressed like on cds, records can have a more natural sound. But this isn’t always the case, hell I still buy newer albums that have been recorded in mono.
Even with years of collecting vinyl I have had very little trouble with vinyl record skipping or popping or any of that. Besides if you have to have something that sounds “perfect” you’d just buy the cd any way, if the release did come on cd.
PumaPride
06-18-08, 11:45 PM
For anyone who cares. I just spoke to Best Buy using their 1-800 number and after about 20 mins of discussion they said they CAN'T match the weekly ad b/c that's a STORE price and that BestBuy online is separate.
Take that for what it's worth.
FunkDaddy J
06-19-08, 12:28 AM
Got the Coldplay vinyl, and for those curious, it comes packaged with the CD, although the CD is in a plain vanilla sleeve inside the album cover. Still, not a bad price at all.
Oh, and I noticed a price-correction notice pasted on the front door about Popeye at the store I went to.
njwiv
06-19-08, 03:18 PM
I also saw a price-correction notice for Popeye in the store today.
wcme
06-23-08, 08:26 AM
Mine Arrived Friday - 4 disc edition that we all wanted. $12 with tax and shipping! AWESOME!
Misty Eyes
07-03-08, 01:49 AM
When I orderd my Popeye over the phone on the 19th it was backordered but finally shipped out and I received it today. It's the tin version.
speedy1961
07-03-08, 07:37 AM
When I orderd my Popeye over the phone on the 19th it was backordered but finally shipped out and I received it today. It's the tin version.
It's a great set......
I've got to hit up Volume II and Season 1 of the Invaders this weekend...
mnementh
07-03-08, 08:16 PM
It's the tin version.
Blah. Mine just arrived and it's not the tin version.
Buy: