Columbia House Sale Offer Codes, Part V

[bigjim25]

[This thread supersedes Part IV (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-clubs/529021-columbia-house-sale-offer-codes-part-iv.html), which has become quite long.]

This thread is intended as a place to list Sale Offer Codes that may be of interest to other Columbia House DVD Club members.

Sale offer codes differ from Enrollment codes. To learn about the best Enrollment codes please check out the CH Enrollment Codes Part II (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=480475) Thread.

thejester and LKRUNNELS have been kind enough to do some code trawling for us in recent months. Thanks!


FAQs by lizard:

Q: What is a "sale offer code"?

A: Columbia House offers a variety of promotional offers and sales to its members. Some are worthless but others can be terrific deals if properly used. Sale offers are designated by a six digit number beginning with "80", for example 803048.


Q: Will a sale offer code work on MY account?

A: Perhaps. In the past offer codes were strictly limited to the accounts that Columbia House assigned them to. Then we started finding numerous codes that would work on most or all accounts. Use of codes is strictly a "YMMV" ("Your Mileage May Vary") situation.


Q: Will a Sale offer code work on my TV Edition Club account?

A: Usually; same as with regular DVD Club accounts. TV Edition Club accounts have exactly the same fulfillment requirements and sale offers as regular DVD Club accounts.


Q: Will a Sale offer code work on my CH.com account?

A: Sorry, No. CH.com accounts rarely utilize sale offers of any kind. They are designed to be simple, with free shipping all the time and no Director's Selections to fuss with. But average DVD costs are substantially higher than properly optimized regular DVD club accounts; that's the price one pays for convenience.


Q: How do I enter a sale offer code?

A: Log-in to your account. At the top of the page will be your current sale offer. Click on "details" and you will get an explanation of your current offer. If you click on the "Looking for the Offer in Your Mailing?" link, it will take you to a place to enter your sale offer code. This is described in more detail in The "How do I enter a code" answer! (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-clubs/539113-how-do-i-enter-code-answer.html) thread.


Q: How long do sale offers last?

A: In the past, sale offers have lasted from two days or so to several weeks. Some codes have expired and then been resurrected weeks or months later. If you spot a code you want to use and it works on your account, remember this: "You snooze, you lose".


Q: Where do I find the BEST sale offer codes?

A: You should be able to find the better codes posted on the last page or two of this thread. That's the purpose of this thread. Certain prized sale offers may be posted in their own threads and draw much discussion.


Q: I got a sale offer in an e-mail; how do I find out what the code is?

A: Using a browser like Internet Explorer, click on the e-mail and then partway through the page loading process stop the load. If you time it correctly, you will see an interim URL and it will have the sale offer code embedded in it: 80xxxx. It takes practice to stop the page load at the correct time. This method doesn't seem to work with current version of the Firefox browser. I am uncertain if it will work with other browsers, such as Safari.

While you don't need the code to use the sale offer (just clicking on your e-mail is enough), by posting the code here others can try it to see if it will work on their accounts.


Q: What are some good sale offers?

A: The most highly prized sale offers here are B1G1F (also abbreviated BOGOF), which stands for "Buy One Get One Free", and various forms of "Free Shipping". Some offer codes can include both B1G1F and free shipping. A recent (3/27/08) code offered B1G4F (plus shipping). Using such a code can lead to per disc averages as low as $4.39 and many of the purchases can be newer titles or 2 disc Special Editions not yet available for enrollment. For fulfilling an account, it doesn’t get any better than that.


Q: I have free shipping on my account, why isn't my box set getting free shipping?

A: Columbia House used to include box sets, and other "Special" priced DVDs in free shipping offers but this is no longer allowed except on rare occasions. So, free shipping usually applies only to regular and sale priced DVDs or HD discs. Free shipping is not allowed on Funcash purchases.


Q: I have a B1G1F sale offer on my account, can I buy a box set or a Pre-order using it?

A: Yes and No. You can't get box sets and Pre-orders (usually) as freebies, but you can use one to qualify for a free regular DVD that is priced the same as, or less than, the qualifying purchase (and the qualifying purchase will count for fulfillment if it is priced at $19.95 or more). An exception to this general rule is that pre-orders often become available as freebies a week or so before release date.


Q: I have a B1G1F sale offer on my account, can I buy a Blu-ray Disc or HD DVD using it?

A: Yes and No. You can't get High Definition disc (usually) as a freebie, but you can use one to qualify for a free regular DVD that is priced the same as, or less than, the qualifying purchase (and the qualifying purchase will count for fulfillment if it is priced at $19.95 or more). Columbia House did have a B1G1F sale on HD discs at one time, so it is possible that they may have future sales of that kind.


Q: I have a B1G1F offer on my account, can I get more than one free DVD?

A: Sometimes. Some sale offers allow the purchase of more than one free DVD, others limit the account to just one freebie per order.


Q: Can I use a B1G1F offer more than once?

A: Yes, the offers can be used on as many separate orders as you want until they expire.


Q: My account has "Buy one get 50% (or 60%) off". Is this a good deal?

A: No. Those are the standard offers most accounts get and they are completely worthless. Why? Because the sale DVDs don't count for fulfillment yet they cost more than the average DVD cost in a well-optimized account (currently about $4.80 per DVD using a B1G1F plus free shipping sale offer [7-2-07]).

Please understand that it is the business of Columbia House to entice you to spend more money on DVDs than you otherwise would. So, they throw sale offers at you that sound good but really aren't, because they up the average cost of the DVDs that you buy. And they throw "Director's Selections" at you in the hope that you forget to decline them (which is very easy to do on-line). For best results, learn the Clubs Forum "mantra": "Enroll, fulfill, cancel, repeat". Buying the minimum required DVDs after enrolling usually leads to the lowest average cost of DVDs.


Q: Are there any other things I should know about sale offers?

A: Yes, you should be aware that when using complicated sale offers like B1G1F, Columbia House sometimes screws them up and you will be left trying to sort it out after the fact. You might even have to send back the order so that you can start over with a clean slate. If you are using a sale offer code that was not on your account you are in a weak position when it comes to explaining to a CSR (Customer Service Representative) why they made a mistake with your order and that they should fix it. Please be aware of this.

Most of us have no trouble with our orders but you can be assured that those who do will be vociferous when posting their bad experiences in this forum. When correcting a mistake it is best to "let the dust settle" for a few days rather than rush and have an order screwed up even more.

If you have any additional questions about sale offer codes, please feel free to post them here.

Other helpful threads:
"How do I enter a code" answer (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-clubs/539113-how-do-i-enter-code-answer.html)!
Questions about Columbia House? Ask them here, Part II (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-clubs/508198-questions-about-columbia-house-ask-them-here-part-ii.html)
The Columbia House DVD Club FAQ (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-clubs/107726-columbia-house-dvd-club-faq.html)
TV Edition Club, Discussion thread (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-clubs/469710-tv-edition-club-discussion-thread.html)
Official Columbia House Deal-of-the-Day Thread (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-clubs/535354-official-columbia-house-deal-day-thread.html)

[bigjim25]

Here are current ones

801490 - b1g1 unlimited
802334 - ??
802482 - b1g1 + 50% off
803082 - b1g1 + 50% off + Free S&H on $25+ Order
803182 - b1g1 + 50% off + Free S&H on $35+ Order
803282 - b1g1 + 50% off + Free S&H on $50+ Order
803382 - b1g1 + 60% off + Free S&H on $50+ Order
805682 - b1g1 + 60% off

[BKenn01]

As usual the free ship will not work for sets. Kills the deal. If anyone has figured a way to do it, please post how.

[ksyblues]

I think you have to wait for box set sales..

[thejester]

Current -

802428 - b1 + 50% off + 10% off DVD Order
802438 - b1 + 50% off + 10% off Order
803038 - b1 + 60% off + 10% off Order + Free S&H on $25+ DVD Order
803138 - b1 + 60% off + 10% off Order + Free S&H on $35+ DVD Order
803238 - b1 + 60% off + 10% off Order + Free S&H on $50+ DVD Order
803338 - b1 + 60% off + 10% off Order + Free S&H on DVD Order
805628 - b1 + 60% off + 10% off DVD Order
805638 - b1 + 60% off + 10% off Order
805654 - b1 + 60% off + 10% off Order
809438 - 40% off + 10% off Order

b1g1s
801490 - b1g1 unlimited
802334 - ??b1g1 unlimited
802482 - b1g1 + 50% off
803082 - b1g1 + 60% off + Free S&H on $25+ DVD Order
803182 - b1g1 + 60% off + Free S&H on $35+ DVD Order
803282 - b1g1 + 60% off + Free S&H on $50+ DVD Order
803382 - b1g1 + 60% off + Free S&H on DVD Order
805682 - b1g1 + 60% off

[lolitazz]

awesome, thanks thejester

[ksyblues]

made 3 orders with 803082 b1g1 fs,thanks jester

[creekdipper]

^
^

All of the B1G1 except the first (801490) appear to be dead.

Thanks for continuing to post the codes, Jester. I did get in a couple with the 60 % off & free shipping over $25 (ordered sets as qualifiers, so didn't save shipping on those anyway). Was going to place another couple of orders, but looked at the calendar wrong & thought Monday was the 22nd (when the emails said the deals ended). Doofus move on my part, but CH will keep offering these sales to pump up the volume...just like every other retailer is doing.

[thejester]

Current -

801490 - b1g1 unlimited
802334 - ??b1g1 unlimited
802438 - b1 + 50% off + 10% off Order
803038 - b1 + 60% off + 10% off Order + Free S&H on $25+ DVD Order
803138 - b1 + 60% off + 10% off Order + Free S&H on $35+ DVD Order
803238 - b1 + 60% off + 10% off Order + Free S&H on $50+ DVD Order
803338 - b1 + 60% off + 10% off Order + Free S&H on DVD Order
805638 - b1 + 60% off + 10% off Order
805654 - b1 + 60% off + 10% off Order
805683 - b1 + 60% off + $6 FC per DVD
809438 - 40% off + 10% off Order
809483 - 40% off + $6 FC per DVD
809484 - 40% off + $6 FC per DVD

[melih69]

I wish there was a B1G1+ Free shipping code :( I think i am just getting too greedy :)

Thanks for the codes jester as always.

[riotinmyskull]

I wish there was a B1G1+ Free shipping code :( I think i am just getting too greedy :)

Thanks for the codes jester as always.

there was just one working 3 days ago....

[melih69]

there was just one working 3 days ago....

Thanks for the respond riot.
I know but I was looking for the one that works right now to combine with the ongoing BOGO Blu. Well Bogo Blu with free shipping more than enough for us right now. Thats why i said i think i am getting greedy :)

[Cutegirll025]

hey the BOGO Blu stacks with any code!!! you could get free shipping, I checked with code 803338, it works only for blu rays. Make sure you click in the "details" link in the "60%" off box.

[kenbenobi]

hey the BOGO Blu stacks with any code!!! you could get free shipping, I checked with code 803338, it works only for blu rays. Make sure you click in the "details" link in the "60%" off box.
I noticed this as well! Was just about to post it... The 10% off part of the code doesn't work on Blu-Rays though, but oh well! Good enough...

[abintra]

The Notebook doesn't work w/ free shipping due to it being a gift set?

[awil1026]

The Notebook doesn't work w/ free shipping due to it being a gift set?
Correct.

[thejester]

Possibly new codes - I haven't checked them out yet for info/active -

802385
802483
802484
802486
802487
805683
805686
805687
809483
809484
809486
809487

Especially since most all previous codes (save 1490, 2334) are inactive.

[spockzombie]

809483-TV & Movies 40%off and $6 Funcash
809487-dvd 40% off, and boxed sets 50% off with no qualifier.
802487 b1g1 50% off. and boxed sets 50% off with no qualifier.
805687 b1g1 60% off. and boxed sets 50% off with no qualifier.
805686 805687 b1g1 60% off with free shipping.
805683 805687 b1g1 60% off plus $6 Funcash.

[riotinmyskull]

809483-TV & Movies 40%off and $6 Funcash
809487-dvd 40% off, and boxed sets 50% off with no qualifier.
802487 b1 + 50% off. and boxed sets 50% off with no qualifier.
805687 b1 + 60% off. and boxed sets 50% off with no qualifier.
805686 805687 b1 + 60% off with free shipping.
805683 805687 b1 + 60% off plus $6 Funcash.

fixed.

[spockzombie]

809483-TV & Movies 40%off and $6 Funcash
809487-dvd 40% off, and boxed sets 50% off with no qualifier.
802487 b1g1 50% off. and boxed sets 50% off with no qualifier.
805687 b1g1 60% off. and boxed sets 50% off with no qualifier.
805686 b1g1 60% off with free shipping.
805683 b1g1 60% off plus $6 Funcash.

Sorry dont know why it did that.

[BobO'Link]

805686 - Free Shipping works on the $5 Spring Cleaning Sale titles. Code expires March 29th, 11:59 EST. Hmmm... shouldn't that be EDT??

[thejester]

Current -
801490 - b1g1 unlimited
802334 - ??
802385
802428 - b1 + 50% off + 10% off DVD Order
802486 - b1 + 50% off + Free S&H on DVD Order
802487 - b1 + 50% off -or- 50% off DVD Sets
805628 - b1 + 60% off + 10% off DVD Order
805686 - b1 + 60% off + Free S&H on DVD Order
805687 - b1 + 60% off -or- 50% off DVD Sets
809486 - 40% off + Free S&H on DVD Order
809487 - 40% off -or- 50% off DVD Sets

[Chip718]

Code 802334 says "Blu-ray and HD-DVD Buy 1, Get 1 Free Offer" but its not working.

[thejester]

Code 802334 says "Blu-ray and HD-DVD Buy 1, Get 1 Free Offer" but its not working.

Yeah, I noticed that when I found it a while back. If it had worked I would have mentioned it sooner. It does however work as a b1g1.

[dbashaggy]

I can't seem to get any of those codes to work. What could I be doing wrong?

[Al_Tahoe]

I can't seem to get any of those codes to work. What could I be doing wrong?http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-clubs/539113-how-do-i-enter-code-answer.html

[dbashaggy]

Thanks! I forgot about looking at the FAQs and such. duh.

[lolitazz]

Codes expired yesterday :doh:

[WuBrotha1]

When do you think new codes will be active and posted?

[melih69]

When do you think new codes will be active and posted?

Really ?

[WuBrotha1]

Is that an absurd question or were you reemphasizing my question?

[DonnachaOne]

Wu, it's a little soon yet. Don't fret, as soon as new codes are discovered, they'll be put up. This thread is constantly updated.

Welcome to the board!

[Al_Tahoe]

When do you think new codes will be active and posted?That question can only be answered by our Oracle... TheJester :bow:

[WuBrotha1]

Thanks, Donna.

[thejester]

That question can only be answered by our Oracle... TheJester :bow:

Ask & yee shall be answered - if possible -

Only ones currently active
801490 - b1g1 unlimited
802334 - b1g1 unlimited + ??

Next day or so -
802189 - b1 + 50% off + $3 FC per DVD
803089 - b1 + 60% off + $6 FC per DVD + Free S&H on $25+ DVD Order
803189 - b1 + 60% off + $6 FC per DVD + Free S&H on $35+ DVD Order
803289 - b1 + 60% off + $6 FC per DVD + Free S&H on $50+ DVD Order
803389 - b1 + 60% off + $6 FC per DVD + Free S&H on DVD Order
805189 - b1 + 60% off + $6 FC per DVD

[Al_Tahoe]

The $6 Funcash + Free S&H codes are now ACTIVE.

Also, at least for now, the $6 Funcash works on the "Spring Cleaning Sale $5 DVDs"!

[Peep]

The $6 Funcash + Free S&H codes are now ACTIVE.

Also, at least for now, the $6 Funcash works on the "Spring Cleaning Sale $5 DVDs"!

If you buy enough $5 titles, do they count as enrollments? What about for the TV club?

[alfonsosoriano]

What do you think the chances are they catch on to the Fun Cash on the $5 titles? I'm tempted to do this.

[alfonsosoriano]

Went ahead and ordered:

Burn!
The Chase
Terror in a Texas Town
21 Hours at Munich
Petulia

Five films I've had interest in seeing so if that fun cash comes through at $30 I'll be thrilled.

*EDIT* Wow, looks like you can use fun cash immediately. Quickly spent part of it on Milk. Sweet deal!

[Cheato]

If you buy enough $5 titles, do they count as enrollments? What about for the TV club?

No.

Easy way to check, instead of asking here and waiting for someone to bother to reply: put 4 in your cart and look at your cart.

[Al_Tahoe]

*EDIT* Wow, looks like you can use fun cash immediately. Quickly spent part of it on Milk. Sweet deal!So you turned your funcash into Milk money?

[Peep]

No.

Easy way to check, instead of asking here and waiting for someone to bother to reply: put 4 in your cart and look at your cart.

Because maybe other people want to know the answer also. And they discourage "shopping" at work.

[sumdeus]

Because maybe other people want to know the answer also. And they discourage "shopping" at work.

But surfing DVDTalk at work is acceptable? ;)

[riotinmyskull]

order #1
save the tiger - $5
auto focus - $5
hammett - $5
willard - $5
the clock - $5
---
total: $25 (received $30 in funcash)

order #2
dream a little dream - $free with funcash
date with an angel - $free with funcash
leonard part 6 - $free with funcash
---
total: $6.97 (shipping and handling)

works out to $4 a title. i'm happy.

[thejester]

Need a re-clarification - FC can't be used for Blu-Rays right?

[Sweet Baby James]

Need a re-clarification - FC can't be used for Blu-Rays right?

Redeem the FunCash ™ you've earned in the current year on practically any regular-priced DVD Club item. When you redeem, just use your FunCash ™ the same way you'd use regular cash ($1 = $1 in FunCash ™). You must have enough FunCash ™ to equal the regular Club price of an item to take it for free. Please note that FunCash ™ cannot be applied to High definition DVDs, boxed sets, tax, or shipping and processing charges.

[movieguru]

I was just getting ready to place an order with a few $5 titles and other cheapos that I wanted and get a bunch of funcash. But now the standard offer changeg to anunlimited B1G1 including blu-rays, but no free shipping, and it won't let me change the default offer at the moment.

[darkdaze73]

I was just getting ready to place an order with a few $5 titles and other cheapos that I wanted and get a bunch of funcash. But now the standard offer changeg to anunlimited B1G1 including blu-rays, but no free shipping, and it won't let me change the default offer at the moment.

I was about to post the same thing.

[spockzombie]

Looking for code that gives free shipping to bluray BOGO thats ends on 4/5/09. Anyone?

[sotra]

Looking for code that gives free shipping to bluray BOGO thats ends on 4/5/09. Anyone?

803389 would do it I think, but I can't seem to enter the code anymore (yes, I do know how to enter codes, it just seems it has been disabled with this sitewide bogo).

[Sweet Baby James]

803389 would do it I think, but I can't seem to enter the code anymore (yes, I do know how to enter codes, it just seems it has been disabled with this sitewide bogo).
They did the same thing during the Blu-ray BOGO in February.:(

[j-bo]

Bummer....seems the best to do is wait til after April 5th.

Interesting to see this on the sale banner:

If you are not eligible for a free shipping offer, a shipping and processing charge will be added to each selection.

I don't know how you become eligible for free shipping, but mine wasn't. So no order for me.

[dbashaggy]

Bummer....seems the best to do is wait til after April 5th.

Interesting to see this on the sale banner:



I don't know how you become eligible for free shipping, but mine wasn't. So no order for me.

It looks to me like I MIGHT get free shipping on my order, but I don't know for sure because the site won't let me get to checkout! In Firefox it goes to search, and in IE a webpage comes up that says its certificate is not valid for the site and refuses to send me there.

Trying to work around it, not having a fun day! 2 blurays and 2 dvds come up at $47 and change with no shipping added as far as I can tell (and the bogo holds up).

[SMART-ASS]

It looks to me like I MIGHT get free shipping on my order, but I don't know for sure because the site won't let me get to checkout! In Firefox it goes to search, and in IE a webpage comes up that says its certificate is not valid for the site and refuses to send me there.

Trying to work around it, not having a fun day! 2 blurays and 2 dvds come up at $47 and change with no shipping added as far as I can tell (and the bogo holds up).

...but HOW are you getting free shipping. Were you able to enter a code?
I had the security certificate problem a couple weeks ago. After a couple of hours, I tried again and it was ok.

[dbashaggy]

...but HOW are you getting free shipping. Were you able to enter a code?
I had the security certificate problem a couple weeks ago. After a couple of hours, I tried again and it was ok.

It just seems to come up that way, unless they add it when I go to checkout. But in the past, the shipping was already added at the cart. That's why I can't tell this time. No code added. I will post what happens when I can actually get to checkout and see if it sticks.

[j-bo]

It will add shipping once you go to checkout. I use firefox and got the security error and just put it on my exceptions list and got to the checkout page.

I tried on a fulfilled account and no free shipping qualifier there either.

[Overpar]

Yeah, I can't enter any codes either. It's just as well. I bought 48 blu-rays during the last sale.

[dbashaggy]

It will add shipping once you go to checkout. I use firefox and got the security error and just put it on my exceptions list and got to the checkout page.

I tried on a fulfilled account and no free shipping qualifier there either.

You're right, finally came back up, added $4.98 shipping plus tax.

[ksyblues]

i better wait,last time they had one of these there was a bogo free ship after.

[BuckNaked2k]

Why do they play these games?

They just did a Blu-ray BOGO with free ship. If they're going to do it again, then do it. Don't eff around with shipping costs. Idiots.

[WuBrotha1]

Jesus, this new sale is stupid. Either give us free shipping or allow us to use a savings code.

[riotinmyskull]

Jesus, this new sale is stupid. Either give us free shipping or allow us to use a savings code.

actually its not that stupid.

[WuBrotha1]

oh, well, I wasn't saying that the sale is stupid to you; I was saying that it's stupid to me. If I had however been saying that then I'd stand corrected. And the reason I think the sale is stupid is because you can't enter codes, which pretty much makes the codes pointless. I've been given a code, legitimately, through the mail on an order receipt that says to log onto the site to use it which I cannot use because they have disabled entering codes. The funny thing is that on the receipt they give no instructions on how to apply the code to your transaction. Luckily, I know how, but I just think it's funny all the clever crap CH does to make it seem like they're giving you deals when they're actually giving you the exact opposite of one.

[BobO'Link]

^You have to remember that those of "in the know" are flying under the radar so to speak. All this marketing crap/games is aimed at the true "bread and butter" of the CH system. The people who think a B1G1 w/shipping is a *great* deal because it only cost them ~$13/ea. for titles they would have had to purchase for $15+ at their local BM. The same group that opens an account and uses it forever... no cycling. That group is probably eating up this B1G1 weekend while we sit and stew waiting for it to end so we can use a truly good deal. :)

[IJMSPORT]

^You have to remember that those of "in the know" are flying under the radar so to speak. All this marketing crap/games is aimed at the true "bread and butter" of the CH system. The people who think a B1G1 w/shipping is a *great* deal because it only cost them ~$13/ea. for titles they would have had to purchase for $15+ at their local BM. The same group that opens an account and uses it forever... no cycling. That group is probably eating up this B1G1 weekend while we sit and stew waiting for it to end so we can use a truly good deal. :)

I agree with you, to a point.

As a recent former member of the "bread & butter" club, I have to say that even with knowing about codes and low-key deals, ANY BOGO deal that includes BDs is a great deal. Yes, a free shipping code that piggybacks a BOGO is wonderful and takes off 2 bucks per title from the grand total, but as long as you hit the deal right, it's far from bad or stupid.

As many of you know, the trick to a BOGO isnt getting the free movie(s), it's getting the right free movie(s). Plus, the more you buy, the better the deal is going to be, shipping or not - if you're going to get 10 or 20 movies, the extra shipping cost isnt going to sway you.

As long as you dont try and get a slew of overpriced movies where the competition sells them at least 10 bucks cheaper before shipping, at the end of the day, you win. And even if you do go that route, you're still getting movies for free and if that works for you, then it's still a win. So, in essence, the only folks that arent winning are the folks that arent playing.

I dont fault anyone for sitting on their hands as they wait for a BD BOGO with free shipping deal to roll around. But, I also know that in any scenario, the best deal is always the one that's on the table now and not the one that may or may not be coming down the road.

[Cheato]

Sorry for adding discussion to the Sale Codes thread. This will be my only post about this. If this discussion continues, I'll move this post out to a new thread.

in any scenario, the best deal is always the one that's on the table now and not the one that may or may not be coming down the road.

I couldn't disagree with you more. That's among the worst of all business advice I've ever heard. What you said is only true if you NEED the deal and if you have evidence that, at worst, the same one won't be coming back again in the not-so-distant future. Any discs in your unwatched pile at the moment? A simple B1G1 on Blu-ray would seem to be the future of CH deals. In other words, the best deal is HARDLY EVER the one that's on the table now.

If you don't learn from experience, then you're not being an informed shopper. Experience shows us that CH repeats certain behavior. There are sales that go away and come back--not like clockwork, or at least that of a clock you'd want to use daily, but they do have a habit of coming back. Couple that with the occasional planet-alignment that allows the best codes to stack, and you get some truly amazing deals. Other, greater people have said it before me, and I will repeat it: patience is the key with CH.

If your "to be watched" pile is down zero, then yeah, go ahead with an OK deal if you want something to watch now and you don't have other options of cable TV, Netflix, or whatever else you might have. But if you still have stuff sitting on your shelf that you haven't watched, and if you have EVER had the experience of double-dipping, or upgrading to Blu-ray on a title when you didn't even watch the first version that you bought, then you're not buying intelligently, and you're spending too much money. It really is that simple.

Of course, it all comes down to time and money. If you have more money on your hands, and you're too busy to keep checking for codes and maintaining a priority list of titles to pull the trigger on, then do whatever you like. Most people here, I believe, are looking for the best deals. A B1G1 on Blu-ray without free shipping does not qualify.



NOTE: follow any possible future discussion about this in this thread (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-clubs/552884-debate-jump-codes-now-wait-better-deals.html).

[alfonsosoriano]

Hmm, they put all my $5 titles and Milk on backorder.

[Al_Tahoe]

Hmm, they put all my $5 titles and Milk on backorder.Yup, me too :down:

[riotinmyskull]

^ same here...what do you guys think that means?

[IJMSPORT]

Edit: deleted from thread, as discussion has moved.

[IJMSPORT]

^ same here...what do you guys think that means?


That about 10,000 people had the same idea as you guys.

[Al_Tahoe]

^ same here...what do you guys think that means?My order status changed from 'Backordered' to 'Processed'. Hopefully, that's the case for everybody else, and all our orders will go through! :fc:

[Al_Tahoe]

802189 - b1 + 50% off + $3 FC per DVD
803089 - b1 + 60% off + $6 FC per DVD + Free S&H on $25+ DVD Order
803189 - b1 + 60% off + $6 FC per DVD + Free S&H on $35+ DVD Order
803289 - b1 + 60% off + $6 FC per DVD + Free S&H on $50+ DVD Order
803389 - b1 + 60% off + $6 FC per DVD + Free S&H on DVD Order
805189 - b1 + 60% off + $6 FC per DVDThe Good News: You can now enter codes again, and the above codes are active.

The Bad News: The codes expire at 11:59 Eastern tonight (April 6th), and there are no more 'Spring Cleaning Sale $5 DVDs' to pair them with.

[WuBrotha1]

the same codes from before the site-wide BOGO sale are back up now. I used the 803389 and the site says it expires tonight! So hurry.

[Al_Tahoe]

the same codes from before the site-wide BOGO sale are back up now. I used the 803389 and the site says it expires tonight! So hurry.:hscratch:

[darkdaze73]

Is there an echo in here or is it just me?

[lolitazz]

echoooo

There's also 10% off comedies.

[Cheato]

There's also 10% off comedies.








OK. Sorry, that's enough of that.

OK. Sorry, that's enough of that.

[thejester]

Ok now, back on topic -

801490 - b1g1 unlimited
802334 - b1g1 unlimited + ??
802364 - b1g1 unlimited?? + ??
802128 - b1 + 50% off + Extra 15% off Order
803028 - b1 + 60% off + Extra 15% off Order + Free S&H on $25+ DVD Order
803128 - b1 + 60% off + Extra 15% off Order + Free S&H on $35+ DVD Order
803228 - b1 + 60% off + Extra 15% off Order + Free S&H on $50+ DVD Order
803328 - b1 + 60% off + Extra 15% off Order + Free S&H on DVD Order
805128 - b1 + 60% off + Extra 15% off Order
808928 - 40% off + Extra 15% off Order

[signal12]

I was able to enter 801490 appears to be a simple b1g1 unlimited.

EDIT: I swear, I was typing this just at the same time jester was!!!! Thanks to the Jester for your work!!!!!

[smashthesymbols]

Thanks jester. I had just been thinking to myself that all the codes were dead and we needed you to show up, and then bam, there you are.

[Bill Needle]

To clarify one:
802334 - b1g1 unlimited + Extra 10% off Order

[melodique]

Oh sure, now you get the codes listed, right after I placed an order :)

I used one of the BOGO unlimited, as the previous codes were not working. Couldn't resist, as I had the Flinstones complete series and Back to the Future Sets in my cart and they were showing up as free with funcash. I'd go along with the B2TF free with funcash, but there was no way I had enough for the Flinstones. So, I added Quantum Leap season 2, and got Thumbelina (for my little one) free. Total came to $40.23 for all of those.

Hope it goes through :)

Thanks for always listing the codes. Ya'll are awesome.

[Turbinator]

Hey, so I tried those codes on ColumbiaHouseCanada.com under the "Looking for the offer in your mailing?" online code entering system and none seem to work. Any suggestions?

Thank you very much for your time. :)

[darkdaze73]

Hey, so I tried those codes on ColumbiaHouseCanada.com under the "Looking for the offer in your mailing?" online code entering system and none seem to work. Any suggestions?

Thank you very much for your time. :)

Thats your problem. You're in the wrong section. These only work for Columbia House US. They are 2 seperate clubs.

[thejester]

Looks like they're "warming up the bull-pen" -
802136 - b1 + 50% off + Free S&H on 3+ DVDs
803037 - b1 + 60% off + Free S&H on $25+ DVD Order
803137 - b1 + 60% off + Free S&H on $35+ DVD Order
803237 - b1 + 60% off + Free S&H on $50+ DVD Order
803337 - b1 + 60% off + Free S&H on DVD Order
805131 - b1 + 60% off + Free S&H on DVD Order
805132 - b1 + 60% off + Free S&H on $30+ DVD Order
805133 - b1 + 60% off + Free S&H on $40+ DVD Order
805134 - b1 + 60% off + Free S&H on $50+ DVD Order
805135 - b1 + 60% off + Free S&H on $60+ DVD Order
809036 - 40% off + Free S&H on 3+ DVD Order

Activating multiple codes w/same offer.

[Turbinator]

Thanks for clarifying. I am sorry to ask, but are any of you guys aware of any codes for your brother up north?

[WuBrotha1]

Maybe some of you guys can help me. I placed three orders the other day using one of the codes from the site. My first order was 20 dvd's that totaled about $115; my second order - 19 dvd's for about $100; and my third order was 4 dvd's for about $9. I got a bunch of triple funcash from my first order which I used up on my second order and then payed for some more on that order. That gave me more fun cash which I used on the third order for the four dvd's and just payed the shipping.

Ok, so, a few days goes by and my charges show up all broken up into little charges - $36 and change, $50 something and change, etc. I just thought, "ok, that's probably the charge for each shipment they're making," cause then I got three emails saying a handful of the dvd's I ordered were being shipped. One email had like 6, another about 6 or 7, and the last email said it was shipping 4 of them. That's all I got. So, I thought,"Well, they're shipping them in chunks. I'll eventually get them all over the next week or two." Well, then, tonight, just now, I went to sign into my account and I got a message saying, "You're account is in-active. Please contact customer service." What??!!! I can't call customer service cause I can't log into my account and get my account number and its not in any of the emails I received. There's nothing on the site explaining what this means and I never got an email explaining there's something wrong with my account or that it was being canceled or whatever the issue may be.

So, I clicked through their online customer stuff til I got a contact-email page. I filled it out without my account number and explained the situation, that I couldn't log into the account and that I don't know what's going on and I'm worried because I have an order that I've been charged for but haven't received full shipping confirmation on and now I can't access anything or call for help because I can't get my account number. Ehh! Also, I don't have all the confirmation numbers to the three orders cause they are not in the order confirmation emails. In the shipment confirmations there are dvd's shipped from two of the orders, and it says those two order numbers, but that still leaves a third order number that I cannot reference.

Have any of you guys heard of any of this happening or know what's going on or what I should do? I hate having to deal with customer service issues with these guys cause it's impossible to get anything corrected. If I'm only getting the few they sent shipping confirmation about then I don't want the order. I don't want to pay over 200 dollars for that or be credited a difference and end up paying full price for each or something. I wanted everything I ordered with the deal they offered. That's why I ordered it. I'm afraid they've canceled my account and are not going to fulfill the order but still charge me for it. Maybe they won't send any of them and will refund me but knowing this company and the problems people have with them and returns and overcharges or wrongful charged I doubt this will get worked out. Please, if someone has some info that could help me I'd really appreciate it. I was told I'd hear from a representative in response to my email within 48 hours, but if I don't hear anything and I can't get an answer from someone over the phone about this and I don't receive more shipping confirmation emails for the remaining dvd's from my orders' or a full refund then I'm going to report fraudulent charges on my card to my bank. Ok, I hope you guys can help. And the code I used was for B1 + 60% off + $6 fun cash + free shipping on the order.

[BobO'Link]

^Wrong thread for general questions. Try again here (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-clubs/508198-questions-about-columbia-house-ask-them-here-part-ii.html).

[WuBrotha1]

I know it's the wrong thread. Sorry, man. I posted it on the general questions board too, but I was just hoping some of you guys who check this particular thread more might know what's up.

[riotinmyskull]

I know it's the wrong thread. Sorry, man. I posted it on the general questions board too, but I was just hoping some of you guys who check this particular thread more might know what's up.

thats a good way of not getting an answer in either thread.

[ibsck]

Hey WuBrotha1.....I've had the "account inactive" thing happen to me once before. It was over the course of a whole weekend that I couldn't sign in, but when Monday rolled around I was finally able to get into my account. Hopefully it'll be the same for you.....Also, as far as the shipping confirmations go, I've noticed that whenever Columbia House sends those out, they only list a max of 6 dvds that are in the shipment. So those shipments that were sent out may include more than 6 dvds, but the shipping confirmations are only going to show 6....Hope this helps

[WuBrotha1]

ibsck: Thank you, very much. That helped a lot and put a lot of worries to rest. I just got an email from customer service saying my account is fine and that they received my order and gave me confirmation for all the titles. Thanks, man.

[ibsck]

No problem, glad I could help :)

[riotinmyskull]

801490 works with the 19.95 box set sale...

X-Men Trilogy $19.95
The Foot Fist Way $Free
---
Subtotal: $19.95
Shipping & Processing: $2.99
Total: $22.94

[thejester]

801490 works with the 19.95 box set sale...

X-Men Trilogy $19.95
The Foot Fist Way $Free
---
Subtotal: $19.95
Shipping & Processing: $2.99
Total: $22.94

Let's "re-phrase" that shall we? It works in the sense of the B1 side of a B1G1 code. Not as a B1 -&- a G1 code also.

At least that's the way it's (801490) working in my account.

[riotinmyskull]

Let's "re-phrase" that shall we? It works in the sense of the B1 side of a B1G1 code. Not as a B1 -&- a G1 code also.

At least that's the way it's (801490) working in my account.

obviously that's what i meant considering my order but thanks for clarifying.

[thejester]

obviously that's what i meant considering my order but thanks for clarifying.

Well, if it was a b1g1 like I thought you meant, I was going to be closing/opening a few of my accounts pretty quickly - there were several in that list that have been on my "to get" (eventually) list. And, as a fullfillment possibility, that would've work great.

[Anono]

obviously that's what i meant considering my order but thanks for clarifying.

It wasn't that obvious because I thought the same as Jester right at first lol.:rimshot:

[j-bo]

Ya'll are confusing me.

The set price deal worked with the 801490. That is. If I bought a set at $19.95, I got a FREE DVD (pay the shipping on the freebie, not on the set as shipping was included).

So that is a bogo deal to me.

If you needed to fulfill. Buy 2 sets, get 2 dvds free and pay the shipping on the freebies. Not the best deal, but not the worst either.

[riotinmyskull]

Ya'll are confusing me.

The set price deal worked with the 801490. That is. If I bought a set at $19.95, I got a FREE DVD (pay the shipping on the freebie, not on the set as shipping was included).

So that is a bogo deal to me.


yes that's correct. apparently some people were interpreting it as you could get one of the 19.95 sets as a freebie with the purchase of another 19.95 set.

[kenbenobi]

The set price deal worked with the 801490. That is. If I bought a set at $19.95, I got a FREE DVD (pay the shipping on the freebie, not on the set as shipping was included).

So that is a bogo deal to me.

If you needed to fulfill. Buy 2 sets, get 2 dvds free and pay the shipping on the freebies. Not the best deal, but not the worst either.
This is exactly how I interpretted it. I knew that box sets are never freebies. Anyway, I looked through all of the 19.95 titles, but wasn't impressed with the selection. I have an account to fulfill, but I'll wait for a better deal (probably a B1G1F on BD's, which I just missed on this account)

[kotu]

Would someone please post which codes are currently active? Thanks!

[Hex]

Maybe you guys can help me. I'm using the $19.95 box set deal to activate the B1G1 from 801490. So far so good. The problem is that I can't get any of the special editions that also appear in the separate sitewide B1G1 SE deal ("Spectacular Special Edition 2 For 1") to come up as free with the box set as the qualifier. I've tried every imaginable combination in terms of in what order I add things to my cart, and every other standard trick in the book. Is anyone out there able to make this work in a test scenario? The SEs are titles that would normally qualify as the free ones on a B1G1 (the 2-disc Quantum of Solace, for example), but the separate sitewide deal seems to be killing it off (since entering a code doesn't get rid of the SSE2F1).

Any thoughts? Thanks!

[thejester]

Would someone please post which codes are currently active? Thanks!

Only when they are "known" will they be posted - no sooner -

Anyways, here are todays' recently activated codes -

801346 - b1 + 75% off (WOD)
801490 - b1g1 unlimited
801746 - b1g2 (WOD)
802334 - b1g1 unlimited + ??
802346 - b1g1 (unlimited?) (WOD)
802385 - b1g1 unlimited + ??
802445 - B1 + 50% + Free S&H on DVD Order (WOD)
802447 - B1 + 50% + Triple FC (WOD)
802448 - B1 + 50% + Extra 20% off (WOD)
805645 - B1 + 60% + Free S&H on DVD Order (WOD)
805647 - B1 + 60% + Triple FC (WOD)
805648 - B1 + 60% + Extra 20% off (WOD)
805686 - b1 + 60% off + Free S&H on DVD Order
805687 - b1 + 60% off -or- 50% off DVD Sets

For the uninitiated - WOD = Wheel of Deals


Just tried 1746 & it doesn't appear to work exactly as "advertised". It is doing the opposite - b2g1. Maybe in next day or so? It expires 4/19.

[signal12]

1746 appears to be working now. Just got a blu-ray and two current release dvds. I pre-ordered Ghostbusters blu-ray and also dvd's of special edition Yes Man and The Spirit. Total 26.51 saved 57.31

Jester............... I love you, man!!!!!

[bigjim25]

Thanks thejester used code 801746 - b1g2 (WOD) to fulfill 2 accounts. :up:

The Waltons: The Complete Eighth Season $23.97
The Day The Earth Stood Still FREE
Yes Man Digital Copy Special Edition FREE
My Two Dads: The Complete First Season $18.85
Role Models FREE
Bride Wars FREE

Subtotal:$42.82
Shipping and Processing:$20.94
Tax:$0.00
Total:$63.76

[chris_sc77]

thanks. 801746 goes really well with those $19.95 TV season Sets. Got 3 of those Tv sets and 6 new movies on DVD for $72.xx

[riotinmyskull]

hopefully my new account gets approved before 801746 is dead....

[Chip718]

I was just approved for a new account on Monday and 801746 works. Any way to get free shipping?

[zekeburger1979]

I was just approved for a new account on Monday and 801746 works. Any way to get free shipping?

I think B1G2 is a good enough deal to offset shipping on each DVD.

If the code is still active Saturday morning when my paycheck clears, I plan on getting Revolutionary Road, Slumdog Millionaire and Milk.

[j-bo]

Actually bog2, even paying shipping is better than the usual bogo w/free shipping. Of course, the bog2 w/free shipping is outstanding, not worth the risk/wait for myself to fulfill.

It is BEST to use 2 pre-releases as your 2 fulfillfments!

bog2: Using 22.95 titles
22.95 +
2.99 shipping for 1st
1.99 shipping for 2nd
1.99 shipping for 3rd
Total=29.92 /3= 9.97 each
26.92 for $19.95 title=8.97eac

To fulfill:
22.95x2=45.9
2.99 1st
1.99x5 for rest=9.95
total=58.84/6=9.80ea

@ $19.95=8.80ea

bogo w/free ship:
22.95/2=11.47 each
19.95/2=9.97 each

Fulfill:
45.90/4=$11.47each
or
@$19.95=9.97 each

[Anono]

801746 is not working correctly for me.

[ksyblues]

worked for me picked up fargo bd ,premonition sd,bsg:caprica sd...thanks jester

[Anono]

This keeps happening to me.:(
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/3440/bullshitz.jpg


EDIT- I finally got a combo to work. It doesn't want to let me use The Mist for some reason.

Edit Number 2- You can not use any of the Special Editions from the current 2 for 1 sale for this code.:(:(

[fronk777]

Anyone get this to work for blu-rays only?

[Murmur]

Anyone get this to work for blu-rays only?


No go for blu ray only. I tried a few times until I read the details:
Blu-Ray Titles can act as a qualifier, but can not go as your FREE selection.

I will just be waiting until the next B1G1 blu ray special comes along. I have a list of blu titles I would like to have....

Thanks for the codes!!

[starman9000]

Actually bog2, even paying shipping is better than the usual bogo w/free shipping. Of course, the bog2 w/free shipping is outstanding, not worth the risk/wait for myself to fulfill.

It is BEST to use 2 pre-releases as your 2 fulfillfments!

bog2: Using 22.95 titles
22.95 +
2.99 shipping for 1st
1.99 shipping for 2nd
1.99 shipping for 3rd
Total=29.92 /3= 9.97 each
26.92 for $19.95 title=8.97eac


I'm sure Cheato will break this down, but it's not really Better than BOGO w/Free Shipping, since you should factor in enrollment titles to determine average price. Both of these mean you end up buying a 3 disc for about $7 more, which is higher than the general average of cycling an account.

But that's not much difference, and if there are titles you want now its a great deal. Personally I found the deal good enough to not care about the per/disc average and use it anyway, especially since I used two of the 19.95 sets on sale with free shipping.

[Trevor]

especially since I used two of the 19.95 sets on sale with free shipping.
Wait. The whole order is free shipping if you use those $19.95 sale sets?

[BKenn01]

Wait. The whole order is free shipping if you use those $19.95 sale sets?

No, it is $4.98. Just the set shipping is free.

[Trevor]

No, it is $4.98. Just the set shipping is free.
Got it. Thanks! Made one order so far, since some of those sets are hard to find cheaply elsewhere.

[trojan11]

if you pre order a comedy this month you will get it at 10% off (all comedys for that matter)

with the B1G2

latest order

Paul Blart 17.95 --counts toward commitment
Role Models FREE
Austraila FREE
sub 17.95
shipping6.97
total 24.92

[starman9000]

Got it. Thanks! Made one order so far, since some of those sets are hard to find cheaply elsewhere.

Yep, just the sets were free shipping, sorry about that, but still cheaper than other combos.

[BobO'Link]

Actually bog2, even paying shipping is better than the usual bogo w/free shipping. Of course, the bog2 w/free shipping is outstanding, not worth the risk/wait for myself to fulfill...

It is BEST to use 2 pre-releases as your 2 fulfillfments!

bog2: Using 22.95 titles
22.95 +
2.99 shipping for 1st
1.99 shipping for 2nd
1.99 shipping for 3rd
Total=29.92 /3= 9.97 each
26.92 for $19.95 title=8.97eac

To fulfill:
22.95x2=45.9
2.99 1st
1.99x5 for rest=9.95
total=58.84/6=9.80ea

@ $19.95=8.80ea

bogo w/free ship:
22.95/2=11.47 each
19.95/2=9.97 each

Fulfill:
45.90/4=$11.47each
or
@$19.95=9.97 each
Actually, not. A selection on a properly maximized account is worth $4.80.

**From a previous post by Cheato**

Regular DVD club membership:

Enrollment:
6 x 49¢ + $9.95 = $12.89 (7 DVDs)

Fulfillment using BOGOF with free shipping:
$19.95 + (free DVD) + $19.95 + (free DVD) + (free shipping) = $39.90 (4 DVDs)

Total cost of membership:
$12.89 + $39.90 = $52.79 (11 DVDs)

Average cost of DVDs purchased:
$52.79/11 = ~$4.80

****

Your extra selection cost you $6.97 which is $2.17 more than it should for *each* of your fulfillments. While the overall effect does not raise the average too much it *still* raises the average... by ~.33/selection (including the extra 2 selections). The best way to use this code would be to get one of the $19.95 sets that has free shipping. That way the imputed cost of the extra selection is only $4.98, only $.18 more than a selection is worth on a maximized account.

On an already fulfilled account the B1G2 code used to purchase a $19.95 set w/free shipping is the same cost as an optimized TVonDVD account with a set for $15.33 and the selections at $4.80/each.

[j-bo]

I meant for the current offer.

If free shipping was in play, bog2 would def. be the best deal. Subract the $12.94 for shipping. Total then is $45.90. Add in your enrollments of $12.89=$58.79/13=$4.52 That's for $22.95 titles. IF you chose 2 $19.95 titles it would be $4.06 each.

But, IF IF IF...:)

However, with the current deals at hand, bog2 wins.

[DemonAlcohol]

Nevermind I'm retarded. Carry on gentlemen!

[SMART-ASS]

See, that was your problem. You went full tard. You should never go full tard.

[kotu]

Would someone please post which codes are currently active? Thanks!

[kotu]

Only when they are "known" will they be posted - no sooner -

Anyways, here are todays' recently activated codes -

801346 - b1 + 75% off (WOD)
801490 - b1g1 unlimited
801746 - b1g2 (WOD)
802334 - b1g1 unlimited + ??
802346 - b1g1 (unlimited?) (WOD)
802385 - b1g1 unlimited + ??
802445 - B1 + 50% + Free S&H on DVD Order (WOD)
802447 - B1 + 50% + Triple FC (WOD)
802448 - B1 + 50% + Extra 20% off (WOD)
805645 - B1 + 60% + Free S&H on DVD Order (WOD)
805647 - B1 + 60% + Triple FC (WOD)
805648 - B1 + 60% + Extra 20% off (WOD)
805686 - b1 + 60% off + Free S&H on DVD Order
805687 - b1 + 60% off -or- 50% off DVD Sets

For the uninitiated - WOD = Wheel of Deals


Just tried 1746 & it doesn't appear to work exactly as "advertised". It is doing the opposite - b2g1. Maybe in next day or so? It expires 4/19.


the first one i tried didn't work but the second did - thanks jester!

does anyone know any codes that are like permanently active?

[SMART-ASS]

No such thing as a permenent code.

[dedrose]

hey..
long time lurker, finally posting something.. honestly, you guys scare me when you yell at people for not posting in the precise way on the precise thread, etc . . . always makes me aprehensive.. ANYWAY..

used code 801746 to make my committment buys and finish off an account.. all said and done, cost per DVD was $4.75.. broke down like this..

7 enrollment titles = 12.89

ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT S3 = 19.95
RENO 911 S3 = 19.95
repo: genetic opera = FREE
30 days of night = FREE
carrie = FREE
feast III = FREE
shipping = 8.96

so, total spent was $61.75 for 13 DVD's.. $4.75 each..

thankx for being the hook-up for the codes, jester!

[Al_Tahoe]

does anyone know any codes that are like permanently active?As long as I can remember, 801490 has always been active. However, at least for me, sometimes it works as a B1G1 - and sometimes as a B1G1 Unlimited.

[Bill Needle]

hey..
long time lurker, finally posting something.. honestly, you guys scare me when you yell at people for not posting in the precise way on the precise thread, etc . . . always makes me aprehensive.. ANYWAY..

Why, that's one of the most already-been-posted-thread-crappinest-off-topic-wrong-forum posts I've ever read! MODERATOR! Check his papers!

:)

[Cheato]

When calculating these things, you can't average together sets and regular DVDs.

Reno 911 S3 and Arrested Development S3 are not regularly priced DVDs available as enrollments or as freebies in a B1G1, nor are they normally available with free shipping.

It's impossible to value them accurately since they're not good deals at the club without the special situation now where they bump up to the $19.95 level, and now can get us freebies and count as fulfillments.

The only way to really compare their value is to look at alternative retailers for a replacement value. I don't know what they go for or where you can find them, but:

In dedrose's example, he/she came out much farther ahead than originally thought.
$61.75 for 11 DVDs and 2 sets, not $61.75 for 13 DVDs. For example, if the sets can be found for $10 each elsewhere, that means 11 DVDs for $41.75, or about $3.80 each. Nice...

[drh4]

When calculating these things, you can't average together sets and regular DVDs.

Bingo. I have always put sets in a completely different optimization "bucket" for precisely this reason.

If only my latest application, sumitted Monday evening, had gone through. I'm only getting about 1 in 4 to work lately, and my timing here wasn't good. Too bad, because if you want any of those $20 sets this is a smoking good fulfillment deal.

[lizard]

hey..
long time lurker, finally posting something.. honestly, you guys scare me when you yell at people for not posting in the precise way on the precise thread, etc . . . always makes me aprehensive.. ANYWAY..

used code 801746 to make my committment buys and finish off an account.. all said and done, cost per DVD was $4.75.. broke down like this...Welcome and well done! As Cheato mentioned above, you did even better than you realized since the sets have more value than regular DVD titles, although it is hard to quantify.

[Obi-Wan Jabroni]

Also worth noting with the B1G2 code, Your freebies don't necessarily have to be 19.95 or less when you buy one of the box sets as your B1, I've noticed that you can go up to 22.95.

For example, I just placed the following order:

John Hughes Too Cool For School Collection: $19.95
Tale of Despereaux (22.95): FREE
Role Models (22.95): FREE

Total With Shipping 24.93

[Cheato]

As long as you have a Club Price item setting the qualifying level to $26.95 or more, it appears that titles up to $26.95 will qualify as free with the B1G2. That is, as long as they are not titles in the 2-for-1 SE sale. Because of that 2-for-1 sale, most of the best SEs are excluded.
However, thanks to the data miner list (thanks again, guys!), I found a few:

All the $26.95 titles at CH (confirmed to work as free):
Maltese Falcon Special Edition (3 discs)
Mystic River Deluxe Edition (3 discs)
NFL Steelers: The Complete History
Oklahoma! 50th Anniversary Edition
Windtalkers Director's Edition (3 discs)

And here is a list of $24.95 titles that should work (ones not included in the 2-for-1 SE sale), but I am not about to try to check them all to see if they work as free in the cart:
20 Million Miles to Earth 50th Anniversary Edition
24: Redemption
Afro Samurai: Resurrection Special Edition Director's Cut
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters
Barbie Diaries Gift Set
Batman & Robin Special Edition
Batman Forever Special Edition
Batman Returns Special Edition
Batman Special Edition
Billionaire Boys Club
Black Hawk Down Deluxe Edition
Body of Lies Digital Copy Special Edition
Breakfast at Tiffany's Centennial Collection
Bridge on the River Kwai Limited Edition
Carousel 50th Anniversary Edition
Commitments Collector's Edition
Das Boot The Original Uncut Version
Day The Earth Stood Still
El Cid Deluxe Edition
Encounters at the End of the World
Fiddler on the Roof 35th Anniversary Collector's Edition
Fire and Ice 2 - Disc Limited Edition
Funny Face Centennial Collection
George Wallace Special Edition
Guns of Navarone Collector's Edition
Hamlet Special Edition
Howards End
Lawrence of Arabia Limited Edition
Marley & Me Bad Dog Edition
Mission: Impossible 3 Collector's Edition
Odd Couple Centennial Collection
Psycho Special Edition
Rear Window Special Edition
Rocker Born to Rock Edition
Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific Collector's Edition
Roman Holiday Centennial Collection
Sabrina Centennial Collection
Shinobi: Heart Under Blade
Sound of Music 40th Anniversary Edition
Sunset Boulevard Centennial Collection
Supercop
Ten Commandments The 50th Anniversary Collection
Texas Chainsaw Massacre Platinum Series
To Catch a Thief Centennial Collection
Touch of Evil 50th Anniversary Edition
Valley of the Dolls Special Edition
Vertigo Special Edition
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story Unrated
War of the Worlds Limited Edition
Water Horse: Legend of the Deep Special Edition
Yentl Director's Extended Edition
Yes Man Digital Copy Special Edition
You Don't Mess With the Zohan Fully Loaded Extended Version (Unrated)
Zack and Miri Make a Porno


From the list of $24.95 titles, I should note that two of these are 3-disc (and not because of Digital Copy) editions:
Black Hawk Down Deluxe Edition
Ten Commandments The 50th Anniversary Collection

In the days before Digital Copy editions, these were considered "sets" by CH, and were never available as free selections and had big shipping charges. Once the 3-disc Hulk and Sarah Marshall releases were in the club, these changed to regular DVDs instead of sets, making them much better deals.

[j-bo]

Welcome and well done! As Cheato mentioned above, you did even better than you realized since the sets have more value than regular DVD titles, although it is hard to quantify.

I disagree with the logic being used here.

You are buying from CH, the set price ($19.95) is what you are going to pay, thus, that is the value whether or not you can find each title in the set for more expense elsewhere and multiply by 2 or 3 discs in the set or just finding the set cheaper/more expensive is irrelevant or at best perceived value.

[BobO'Link]

^Actually, those were TV sets which, as Cheato and Lizard mentioned, have more value than regular DVD titles. On a TVonDVD membership with a properly optimized fulfillment they have a "value" of $15.33, but for a sale like this I always use the lowest current price I can find *or* $10/each for the sets to be able to better value the regular DVDs of such a membership... and yes, even if those sets are movie sets.

No matter how you stack it, this is a great way to fulfull and gives possibly the best optimization available.

[Cheato]

You are buying from CH, the set price ($19.95) is what you are going to pay, thus, that is the value whether or not you can find each title in the set for more expense elsewhere and multiply by 2 or 3 discs in the set or just finding the set cheaper/more expensive is irrelevant or at best perceived value.

As BobO'Link mentioned, these were TV season sets, which aren't available as individual discs to be purchased like regular DVDs, so can't be compared to $4.80 DVDs. In the case of a 2-pack or 3-pack where there are no additional bonuses, then yeah, you can do that--like the Jurassic Park set, for instance.

I'm not quite sure I understood your point, but as far as the logic of the math goes:

If you can cycle accounts and get DVDs for $4.80, and if you could get Reno 911 Season 3 and Arrested Development Season 3 for $2 each from another retailer, you would quite literally be throwing money away just to get those season sets at CH--there must be something else you could get instead that would still get you the discs you wanted but not entail you losing money on the season sets. Just because you're cycling accounts at CH to get great deals doesn't mean that you check your brain at the login page.

To take it to an extreme to get you to see the logic of that, if all DVDs were $3 elsewhere, you wouldn't buy any DVDs from CH at all. The limiting factor on purchases at CH is the fact that $4.80 is the base price for DVDs, and $15.33 is the base price for basic boxed sets. If your average is better than that, you're under par.

If you can get something for less than that elsewhere (or close to it, considering the cost of the hassle of cycling), then you're wasting your money at CH. Extrapolate that back into the situation discussed previously, and you should see the logic.

[riotinmyskull]

you guys are making my brain hurt.

[Trevor]

you guys are making my brain hurt.

With a riot going on inside your skull that should be constant feeling.

[dedrose]

thanks for the clarifications, guys.. glad to know that i made out even better than i thought..
now, time to close out the account and see how lucky i am with getting a new one going . . . .

[BobO'Link]

^There's no need to close it in a hurry. You can have 2 open accounts of *each* type. Keep it open in case a really good offer comes up while waiting for a new one to get approved. Once you've gotten the new account open *then* close the fulfilled account.

And... welcome! Don't be afraid to ask questions, all we ask is they are in the appropriate thread and not double posted.

Ask questions about codes in this thread, TVonDVD questions here (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-clubs/469710-tv-edition-club-discussion-thread.html), and everything else here (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-clubs/508198-questions-about-columbia-house-ask-them-here-part-ii.html).

[Al_Tahoe]

801746 - b1g2 (WOD)

Has anyone used this code and had their order get shipped? I placed 5 different orders using 801746, and all of them are listed as "backordered".

[j-bo]

My free discs have shipped. My others were pre-orders.

[smashthesymbols]

801746 - b1g2 (WOD)

Has anyone used this code and had their order get shipped? I placed 5 different orders using 801746, and all of them are listed as "backordered".
Three orders here, every single item showing backordered.

[jkzahn]

My 801746 arrived today. Just checked this morning and it is dead now. I wonder what this week will bring........

[LKRUNNELS]

Three orders here, every single item showing backordered.

801746 - b1g2 (WOD)

Has anyone used this code and had their order get shipped? I placed 5 different orders using 801746, and all of them are listed as "backordered".

I Placed 3 orders, 1 each on 3 accounts, and all three orders are now showing "shipped" status on the website, AND I did receive emails stating they were shipped as well. Should arrive today or tomorrow. All have ship date of 04/15.

[smashthesymbols]

I got shipping notices for my three orders that were saying backordered and they've all switched to "processed" on the site. The only odd part is that one of the orders is only partially shipped according to the email. The thing is, neither of the unshipped items is a preorder and one of them I have another copy in a different order and it's been shipped.

[signal12]

I got an email today that said Free Shipping on Pre-orders. This is site-wide so I am able to stack it with b1g1 code -- 801490

There are a few pre-orders that are allowing you to take for free.

[Watson2]

^^^Not to appear ungrateful but you could have listed any pre-orders you know of that will work as freebies.

[Sweet Baby James]

^^^Not to appear ungrateful but you could have listed any pre-orders you know of that will work as freebies.

Generally speaking, the only pre-orders that will come up for free are the titles that are coming out next week. For example, The Reader can be taken as a freebie.

[smashthesymbols]

^^^Not to appear ungrateful but you could have listed any pre-orders you know of that will work as freebies.
Anything coming out 4/28. So Bride Wars, The Uninvited, Hotel for Dogs...

Damn, I got beat. That's what I get for leaving the thread sitting there for a couple minutes before hitting reply.

[Bobaray]

Generally speaking, the only pre-orders that will come up for free are the titles that are coming out next week. For example, The Reader can be taken as a freebie.

Looks like The Reader is a pre-order on Blu-Ray only, so the DVD (already released) won't result in free shipping (and the Blu-Ray can't be a free title).

Blu-Ray pre-orders do receive free shipping (2 days only?), so one can buy Inkheart Blu-Ray, get a non-Blu title for free (with code 801490), and not pay shipping on the Blu-Ray.

[DealBreaker2009]

Anyone know what codes are currently active?

[Overpar]

Okay, so just an FYI, I am getting free shipping and 10 percent off of Ghostbusters and Dr. Strangelove blu-rays.

[Sweet Baby James]

Okay, so just an FYI, I am getting free shipping and 10 percent off of Ghostbusters and Dr. Strangelove blu-rays.

April is National Humor Month. 10% off of all comedies.

[kotu]

I have a cart. All it needs is a code :beer2: :rimshot: :bdance: :rock: :bmonkey: :blush: :helpme:

[basaro]

^
kotu, how about you read the thread? Maybe even your last post where you asked the same thing, some of the codes still work. Most of us don't have time to post codes just for you newbs. New codes will be posted when they are discovered.

[Al_Tahoe]

805624 ---> B1G1 + 60% off

[BobO'Link]

Anyone know what codes are currently active?

I have a cart. All it needs is a code :beer2: :rimshot: :bdance: :rock: :bmonkey: :blush: :helpme:

825607 - 60% off DVDs when your buy one at regular Club price!

[thejester]

I have a cart. All it needs is a code :beer2: :rimshot: :bdance: :rock: :bmonkey: :blush: :helpme:

Ok, I'm now back from my company sponsored "break" (aka "conference attendance") and on the case.

Not much active right now. Maybe tomorrow? Anyways, here is all what is active now -

801490 - b1g1 unlimited
802334 - b1g1 unlimited + ??
802424 - b1g1 + 50% off
805624 - b1g1 + 60% off

[thejester]

825607 - 60% off DVDs when your buy one at regular Club price!

I pretty much stopped looking in that range - mostly "b1 + 50%" or "b1 + 60%" off codes - very, very little else. But I do check from time-to-time.

[kotu]

Anyone know what codes are currently active?

Thanks Jester! Code worked like it should :editking:

[SMART-ASS]

Someone mentioned on AVS that there was a BOGO SALE today and it included Blu-ray. I can find no such evidence of this sale. Anyone else???

[starman9000]

Someone mentioned on AVS that there was a BOGO SALE today and it included Blu-ray. I can find no such evidence of this sale. Anyone else???

I got to BOGO offers today, neither included Blu:

Hurry, this special offer is only available until April 27, 2009 at 11:59 pm EST! Pre-Orders, Boxed Sets, your Director's Selection and Blu-Ray Titles can act as a qualifier, but can not go as your FREE selection. Video games, sets, preorders, blu-ray and merchandise are not as free items under this offer. A shipping and processing fee will be added to each selection.

[darkdaze73]

Someone mentioned on AVS that there was a BOGO SALE today and it included Blu-ray. I can find no such evidence of this sale. Anyone else???

I checked a cpl of my accounts & its not working on blu-rays.

[lolitazz]

^
kotu, how about you read the thread? Maybe even your last post where you asked the same thing, some of the codes still work. Most of us don't have time to post codes just for you newbs. New codes will be posted when they are discovered.

The thread is too long though for the average American.

If she/he keeps coming back, he/she will figure that out eventually. Anyways I hope this dry spell ends soon.

[j-bo]

Dry spell? bog2 was a good deal if you needed to fulfill. Better than bogo f/s.

[Watson2]

^^^I thought that was debunked?

[lolitazz]

they said was.

I forgot about that offer. I blocked it from my memory. I didn't check the boards during those days and I totally missed it. It happens to me all the time.

[Cheato]

^^^I thought that was debunked?

Yes, it was. I think j-bo doesn't care, though.

Cycling with B1G1FS: $4.80 per DVD
Cycling with B1G2: $5.05 per DVD

Think of it this way:
You're getting 2 more DVDs, but paying $2.99+1.99*5=$12.94 for shipping. Since each DVD in the first example is only $4.80, you're paying an extra $12.94-4.80*2 = $3.34 for the entire cycle.

Still not a bad deal, since that $3.34 is spread across 13 DVDs, but definitely not as good as a basic B1G1FS cycle.

The extra advantages this time around were based on using the special $19.95 sets as your fulfillment titles. You were saving about $1 on most of the sets to begin with (and up to $10 or more than that for a small number of them), and it allowed you to get up to $26.95 titles as freebies, instead of just $19.95 titles. So, depending on what you wanted to get, it was a great deal. And a few cents here or there to get extra DVDs without having to cycle is always kind of nice. I went through a dry spell of not getting accounts approved (and not being able to get anyone to answer on the phone enrollment line). But, I just got a phone enrollment completed last week...

I started opting for the 6:3, instead of picking up a 7th DVD for $9.95 to make it a 7:2. That gives the flexibility of taking advantage of a great deal to use as another fulfillment credit on an account instead of just getting another $4.80 DVD.

[j-bo]

Yes, it was. I think j-bo doesn't care, though.

Cycling with B1G1FS: $4.80 per DVD
Cycling with B1G2: $5.05 per DVD

Think of it this way:
You're getting 2 more DVDs, but paying $2.99+1.99*5=$12.94 for shipping. Since each DVD in the first example is only $4.80, you're paying an extra $12.94-4.80*2 = $3.34 for the entire cycle.

Still not a bad deal, since that $3.34 is spread across 13 DVDs, but definitely not as good as a basic B1G1FS cycle.

The extra advantages this time around were based on using the special $19.95 sets as your fulfillment titles. You were saving about $1 on most of the sets to begin with (and up to $10 or more than that for a small number of them), and it allowed you to get up to $26.95 titles as freebies, instead of just $19.95 titles. So, depending on what you wanted to get, it was a great deal. And a few cents here or there to get extra DVDs without having to cycle is always kind of nice. I went through a dry spell of not getting accounts approved (and not being able to get anyone to answer on the phone enrollment line). But, I just got a phone enrollment completed last week...

I started opting for the 6:3, instead of picking up a 7th DVD for $9.95 to make it a 7:2. That gives the flexibility of taking advantage of a great deal to use as another fulfillment credit on an account instead of just getting another $4.80 DVD.

Sucked you right in, didn't I?!!!!!!!!!

:banana::banana::banana:

Sorry, bad fishing habit from other forums.

[electrojay]

My orders all say Back ordered?

what does this mean?.

[thejester]

Still sparse codes -

801490 - b1g1 unlimited
802334 - b1g1 unlimited + ??
802424 - b1g1 + 50% off
802428 - b1 + 50% off + 10% off DVD Order
805624 - b1g1 + 60% off
805628 - b1 + 60% off + 10% off DVD Order

[DealBreaker2009]

Thanks as always for the codes.

[Chip718]

Thanks Jester.

Code 802334 reads:

"Blu-ray(TM) and HD-DVD(TM) Buy 1, Get 1 Free Offer: Please note that Pre-Orders can act as your qualifier, but can not be shipped as your FREE selection. A shipping and processing charge will be added to each selection."

But its not working right yet.

[SMART-ASS]

Thanks Jester.

Code 802334 reads:

"Blu-ray(TM) and HD-DVD(TM) Buy 1, Get 1 Free Offer: Please note that Pre-Orders can act as your qualifier, but can not be shipped as your FREE selection. A shipping and processing charge will be added to each selection."

But its not working right yet.

That code has been around for a long time (hence the HD DVD reference). However it's been just as long since it worked on BR selections. I don't think it ever will. Basically a code that was deactivated, but never removed from the system.

[LKRUNNELS]

802426 = B1G1 + 50%
805626 = B1G1 + 60%

GOOD UNTIL APRIL 30th

[thejester]

To Chew on -
801490 - b1g1 unlimited
802334 - b1g1 unlimited + ??
802385 - b1g1
802426 - b1g1 + 50% off
802486 - b1 + 50% off + Free S&H on DVD Order
802487 - b1 + 50% off -or- 50% off DVD Sets
805626 - b1g1 + 60% off
805686 - b1 + 60% off + Free S&H on DVD Order
805687 - b1 + 60% off -or- 50% off DVD Sets
809486 - 40% off + Free S&H on DVD Order
809487 - 40% off -or- 50% off DVD Sets

[SMART-ASS]

There are the free s/h codes. Now all we need is a site_wide BR bogo that also allows codes to be entered.

THANKS thejester!

[Liquid Death]

there's no b1g1 & free s/h tho, correct?

[SMART-ASS]

correct

[lolitazz]

Thank you thejester.

60% off & Free shipping is a great offer. Sometimes even better than b1g1, because you only have to pay full price for the first DVD. There's also 10% off on Mother's day titles, so you can probably choose that as the b1. Brokeback mountain for mothers day? anyways.

[Cheato]

^ In general, you have to order more than 6 DVDs for the "even better than b1g1" to be true. But it is often overlooked in favor of B1G1 codes. The break-even point is 6 in most situations. The 60%-off codes also give you more flexibility for ordering odd numbers of DVDs, as well as different combinations of differently-priced items in the same order that don't stack together to give CH the best deal (pay for 2 $22 DVDs and get 2 $15 DVDs for free, for example).

[movielib]

^ In general, you have to order more than 6 DVDs for the "even better than b1g1" to be true. But it is often overlooked in favor of B1G1 codes. The break-even point is 6 in most situations. The 60%-off codes also give you more flexibility for ordering odd numbers of DVDs, as well as different combinations of differently-priced items in the same order that don't stack together to give CH the best deal (pay for 2 $22 DVDs and get 2 $15 DVDs for free, for example).
You also get funcash for each one. Oh wait. Is that an advantage?

[lolitazz]

You also get funcash for each one. Oh wait. Is that an advantage?

Not if you let your funcash expire every year like I always do.

[chris_sc77]

Are there any active codes? 805626 isn't working for me/.///

[riotinmyskull]

sure would like a nice b1g1 that'll work with all these $5 titles

[zekeburger1979]

Are there any active codes? 805626 isn't working for me/.///

From what I've seen on here, it looks like codes are active through the weekend and then the new ones are activated at the beginning of the week. I could be wrong.

[Bobaray]

Are there any active codes? 805626 isn't working for me/.///

I used 801490 (B1G1) to get Medium Season 4 and A Streetcar Named Desire (2 disc) for $28.93 shipped.

[thejester]

Are there any active codes? 805626 isn't working for me/.///

Only -
801490 - b1g1 unlimited
802128 - b1 + 50% off + Extra 15% off Order
802334 - b1g1 unlimited + ??
802364 - b1g1
805128 - b1 + 60% off + Extra 15% off Order
808928 - 40% + Extra 15% off DVD Order

[chris_sc77]

Thanks jester. 805128 worked well with getting one of the new $60 box sets that was discounted to $19.99 AND 6 pre-orders (all of which had free shipping.).
SO I got the complete Fawlty towers, Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2-disk Criterion), Valkyrie (2-disk SE), Taken (2-disk SE), and 3 other pre-orders for only $73.64 shipped.

[Anono]

Darn wish there was a funcash code active atm.:(

[Cheato]

^ What's a "funcash code?"

You mean to get extra FC?
$1 in FC is worth about $.09 in real cash.
Triple FC codes, $6 FC codes, etc., are pretty worthless.

[Anono]

Ehhh it is pretty worthwhile for me anyways when all I want atm is one of the 19.95 sets and that's it.:hippie:

[zekeburger1979]

Ehhh it is pretty worthwhile for me anyways when all I want atm is one of the 19.95 sets and that's it.:hippie:

You never go ATM. ;)

[kotu]

[QUOTE=chris_sc77;9425209]805128 worked well QUOTE]

Kings

Of

The

Universe

Happy cinco de mayo!

:jawdrop:

[zombeaner]

Thanks jester. 805128 worked well with getting one of the new $60 box sets that was discounted to $19.99 AND 6 pre-orders (all of which had free shipping.).
SO I got the complete Fawlty towers, Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2-disk Criterion), Valkyrie (2-disk SE), Taken (2-disk SE), and 3 other pre-orders for only $73.64 shipped.

Thanks for the tip! I went this way:

Imitation of Life : 19.95
El Dorado : 8.49
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance : 8.49
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: 7.81

$44.43 incl Tax

I could've gotten more, but I actually want these and the rest would have been fluff.

[LKRUNNELS]

Hello fellow movie lovers.... & Hi Jester! I reeeeeaaaaallllllyyyy need a free shipping code. I'm coming up zero. You're my hero man.

I just used the $19.95 box sets (FS from April) along with 801490 (B1G1) and choose Pre-orders that are releasing on 05/12 and 05/19. Those pre-orders all qualified as the free ones and had no shipping. As of 5 minutes ago, this was still working

Tyler Perry Season 1 $19.95
Valkyrie free
Tyler Perry Season 2 $19.95
Taken free
Dead Zone Final Season $19.95
My Bloody Val 3D free
======
$59.85 + free shipping (3 box sets and 3 pre-orders)

Now I have several new release titles I want to grab with a b1+ 60% FREE SHIPPING.

I HATE PAYING SHIPPING.

[lolitazz]

805128 seems no longer active but 801490 is still active.

I also like 60% off plus FS. Let's not even talk about those that have extra 10 or 15% off. It is also true that they usually last til Sunday, except for the really good codes that sometimes only last one day. We had been getting many good codes lately. Now it's time to use my funcash.

[kenbenobi]

Thanks jester. 805128 worked well with getting one of the new $60 box sets that was discounted to $19.99
Which $60 box sets are you referring to? I went through the entire list of 19.95 titles, and didn't see any that retailed for more than 29.95...

[Sweet Baby James]

Which $60 box sets are you referring to? I went through the entire list of 19.95 titles, and didn't see any that retailed for more than 29.95...
Click the Features link. Then click the TV Boxed Sets at $19.95 link.

[thejester]

Doesn't appear any codes (save 3) are working now. Probably will be more tomorrow.

[jkzahn]

Right now I have Free Shipping with 3 or more titles (DVD or BLU), but with no codes, still not worthwhile..........

[Obi-Wan Jabroni]

Right now I have Free Shipping with 3 or more titles (DVD or BLU), but with no codes, still not worthwhile..........

I think that actually might be a code (so you can't get it to stack with anything else), and they're sending different codes to different accounts. Right now I have two accounts open, and I got two seperate mailings for offers that last this weekend only. One is free shipping with 3 or more titles, as above. The other is free shipping on orders of $25 or more. Don't know if there's any more out there. Neither of those make sense for me by themselves.

In any case, I tried to stack the b1g1 unlimited code with the buy 3 get free shipping offer, and the free shipping offer went away as soon as it accepted the b1g1 code.

[thejester]

I think that actually might be a code (so you can't get it to stack with anything else), and they're sending different codes to different accounts. Right now I have two accounts open, and I got two seperate mailings for offers that last this weekend only. One is free shipping with 3 or more titles, as above. The other is free shipping on orders of $25 or more. Don't know if there's any more out there. Neither of those make sense for me by themselves.

In any case, I tried to stack the b1g1 unlimited code with the buy 3 get free shipping offer, and the free shipping offer went away as soon as it accepted the b1g1 code.

Well, that might be a "default" offer - external no code available? I couldn't see it -

801490 - b1g1 unlimited
802334 - b1g1 unlimited + ??
802428 - b1 + 50% off + 10% off DVD Order
805628 - b1 + 60% off + 10% off DVD Order

[lolitazz]

OH I see that when I log in, free shipping over $25.00. I'll update once I can place an order.

[b2net]

Looks like 802334 B1G1F stacks with a free ship on 3....

I didn't actually place the orders but added 4 DVDs to cart... B1G1 FREE w/FREE Ship..

Maybe it will also stack with FREE Ship on $25+ for those that have that default offer.....

[Obi-Wan Jabroni]

Looks like 802334 B1G1F stacks with a free ship on 3....

I didn't actually place the orders but added 4 DVDs to cart... B1G1 FREE w/FREE Ship..

Maybe it will also stack with FREE Ship on $25+ for those that have that default offer.....

Yeah, I only tried it with 801490, and that didn't work, so thanks for the tip.

[lolitazz]

Awesome! Yes it's working. 805628 with FS as long as you order more than $25 Thank you everybody. I think this FS will be over tomorrow though.

[MooMooMooMoo]

GROWL. I spent 30 minutes putting together an order of the $5 "Cinco De Mayo" specials only to discover on the last page off checkout that they're not honoring the free shipping on the $5 dvd's. GRRR

[BobO'Link]

^That's becoming more and more the norm for CH. I've passed on several of those type sales recently because of this.

[joltman]

Do we get B1G1 and free shipping on box sets at the same time anymore? If so, how often?

[Al_Tahoe]

Looks like 802334 B1G1F stacks with a free ship on 3....

I didn't actually place the orders but added 4 DVDs to cart... B1G1 FREE w/FREE Ship..

Maybe it will also stack with FREE Ship on $25+ for those that have that default offer.....I have 3 different accounts, and 802334 NEVER works on any of them! It's been at least half a year since I've gotten it to work, and have probably tried it over 50 times during that time period. :mad2:

Anyone else have this problem?

[jkzahn]

Worked for me last night but no longer working today.......

[Cheato]

Do we get B1G1 and free shipping on box sets at the same time anymore? If so, how often?

Almost never. Maybe once in the last year, maybe twice. Not more than that, and it's only been because thejester found a B1G1 code still active during a free-shipping-over-$50/75 or free-shipping-on-all-orders weekend.

[Craig]

I tried the coupons and had the FS with 25 default offer. 2 blus, plus Medium 4th season, with 3 standards - shipping was $16.94
So I tried again, entering no coupon, just using the site as is. Same order, same amount of shipping, even though shows the banner for FS as I am looking at the total.
Very frustrating!

[Obi-Wan Jabroni]

I have 3 different accounts, and 802334 NEVER works on any of them! It's been at least half a year since I've gotten it to work, and have probably tried it over 50 times during that time period. :mad2:

Anyone else have this problem?

I used it in combo with the Buy 3 get FS offer this weekend, and it worked. Now when I put it in, It didn't actually show B1G1 in the offer screen, it actually just showed a broken image placeholder, but when I checked out with 4 movies, I got B1G1 with FS. Fulfilled the account.

[comanche_doyle]

I used the b1g1 code for one of the 19.95 sets (SVU season 3) and picked up zack and miri for free. No free shipping though.

[parkerwilson]

There will be triple fun cash this weekend for anyone that likes that. Saw it being advertised in a e-mail I got earlier.

[movieprince]

I used the code 805628 b1 + 60% off + 10% off DVD Order and got free shipping.
This was my order:

$133.62 Pre-Order Valkyrie Scheduled To Ship
Pre-Order Outlander Scheduled To Ship
Pre-Order Fanboys Scheduled To Ship
Standard Tropic Thunder Processed
Standard The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Processed
Standard Pineapple Express Processed
Standard Grace Is Gone Processed
Standard Ghost Town Processed
Standard Primal Fear Processed
Standard The Killing Gene Processed
Standard Miss Conception Processed
Standard Music Within Processed
Standard The Heartbreak Kid Processed
Standard The Brothers Solomon Processed
Standard Howard the Duck Processed
Standard Sicko Processed
Standard The Last Mimzy Processed
Standard Garage Days Processed
Standard Blue Crush Processed

Then I used the funcash I got

$4.98 Standard L.A. Confidential Processed
Standard In Bruges Processed

[kenbenobi]

Fanboys pre-order is showing up as free when I use 802334, but without free shipping right now I think I'll wait...

[thejester]

Only 2 codes are active right now. Pretty slow.

[zekeburger1979]

I'm hoping for a BOGO with FS so I can pre-order 24 Season 7 and Fanboys this weekend.

[Obi-Wan Jabroni]

Fanboys pre-order is showing up as free when I use 802334, but without free shipping right now I think I'll wait... Plus, it is the 1-disc version. I wonder why they don't have the 2-disc version...

Is there a 2 disc version? I don't see it at Amazon or Bestbuy.com?

It was one of the 4 movies I bought with BOGO FS last weekend.

[LKRUNNELS]

805628 is working again.

[zekeburger1979]

Is there a 2 disc version? I don't see it at Amazon or Bestbuy.com?

It was one of the 4 movies I bought with BOGO FS last weekend.

There's only a single-disc sDVD and a single-disc Blu-Ray.

[awil1026]

There's only a single-disc DVD.
Fixed.

[kenbenobi]

Is there a 2 disc version? I don't see it at Amazon or Bestbuy.com?

It was one of the 4 movies I bought with BOGO FS last weekend.
Sorry, there WAS a 2-disc SE planned. I saw the artwork. It had a black slipcover. But apparently it was canceled...

[HappyRabbit]

I can't log in to try any codes. It's been saying under maintenance since late last night. Anyone else having this problem or is it just me?

[Dr. Mantle]

I was planning to open a new account today, but they are still under maintenance.

[SMART-ASS]

Maybe they are getting ready for "THE BIG ONE". :)

[kotu]

805628 is working again.

Thanks

[drh4]

805628 is working again.

Not for me. No 10% off on a long fulfilled account (two sets and a cheaper single title in cart).

[LKRUNNELS]

Not for me. No 10% off on a long fulfilled account (two sets and a cheaper single title in cart).

Still working for me 10:19am CT. BUT the extra 10% does not apply to sets.

[thejester]

805628 is working again.

Glad to see someone is still on top of this. Out-of-pocket right now & won't get back to normal until Thursday or so.

[zekeburger1979]

Slim pickings right now:

801490 - B1G1 + Sets at 40% off
802334 - ???? + Earn $3 Fun Cash
802428 - B1 + 50% off + Extra 10% off
805628 - B1 + 60% off + Extra 10% off

802334 doesn't give any info in the banner, but when I put 2 items in my cart (24 S7 and Fanboys) Fanboys shows up for free.

[dsa_shea]

They can do better than that. Hopefully they're not heading the direction of BMG Music.

[GenPion]

They can do better than that. Hopefully they're not heading the direction of BMG Music.

I doubt it. They would lose a lot of loyal business. That's not exactly smart.

[dsa_shea]

I doubt it. They would lose a lot of loyal business. That's not exactly smart.

When you go out of business like I heard BMG is then you lose all of your business. They're not really giving most of us on here a reason to buy right now but I guess that doesn't matter to the average buyer.

[skidmark]

When you go out of business like I heard BMG is then you lose all of your business. They're not really giving most of us on here a reason to buy right now but I guess that doesn't matter to the average buyer.

They aren't going out of business. They are changing their business model. It will now be "Yourmusic" with fixed pricing and free shipping.

[WMAangel]

I'm dying for another Blu-ray BOGO with a free shipping code....I have at least a dozen titles ready to order if they can make this happen soon!

[Murmur]

I'm dying for another Blu-ray BOGO with a free shipping code....I have at least a dozen titles ready to order if they can make this happen soon!

That is exactly what I have been waiting for as well. Hopefully it won't be too long.....

[fronk777]

That is exactly what I have been waiting for as well. Hopefully it won't be too long.....

+1, I'm starting to think they are never going to have one of these again.

[WMAangel]

+1, I'm starting to think they are never going to have one of these again.

I sure hope not....I use CH for my catalog upgrades to Blu (titles I already have on DVD but am now buying for high def), as these BOGO prices are what I see as a fair range ($11-13) to do so.....if CH stopped ever doing those sales, I'd just cancel my membership and have to wait for Amazon or wherever to eventually have a sale (or price reduction by the studio)....

[Cheato]

Could we please take this kind of discussion to another thread? How about a "CH B1G1FS Blu, We Miss You!"

This thread is for posting of new codes and limited discussion about how to take advantage of those codes to get good deals. Lately, it's been a (mostly Blu-ray collector) lament-fest. When people see that a new post has been made in this thread, they pop in to see what the deal is, only to find someone saying something like why they aren't buying something right now.

I hadn't said anything so far because (1) I always get bitched at by some newbie or some pseudo-rebel-without-a-clue when I say something like this, and (2) because by posting this in this thread, I'm doing the same damn thing: posting something off-topic in this thread.

I don't care one whit about Blu-ray, but I do tend to buy box sets from CH to fulfill my memberships. Is it OK if I post in here with my unfounded sky-is-falling fears that somehow CH will never do a box set free shipping sale again?

There will be another B1G1FS Blu-ray sale in CH's future. Count on it. But here's the key: Be f'in patient.

And if I have to turn this car around, I will.

[BobO'Link]

^At the risk of also being OT... Seconded.