CH Enrollment Codes (Previously "Better Code Thread") - Page 3

bballing · 06-10-04, 06:35 PM

Whats a dvd?

lizard · 06-11-04, 10:21 AM

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Originally posted by ITALIAN926
Not in my experience applying online.

You may be right. The last time I did re-use a PSN on-line was in March, so I can't say if it is still possible. (Since then I have been using codes that don't require a PSN, with mixed results.) I will delete my post above. Best to use a new PSN for on-line applications or call in orders.

lizard · 06-11-04, 10:29 AM

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Originally posted by zak52
What's a PSN?

From the FAQ thread at the top of this forum:

h. The CSR or website asks for a "Preferred Status Number" (PSN) with my code. What is that?
Many of the better codes (such as 67P) require a PSN to use. A PSN is simply any previous Columbia House 11-digit membership number. Membership numbers from the Music, DVD, Video, or TV Greats Clubs will all work. If you do not have a previous membership, you should be able to bluff you way through a phone order. Oftentimes on the phone, a CSR will not ask for a PSN, or you can get away with telling them that you don't have one.

Snufflelufugus · 06-13-04, 02:04 PM

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Originally posted by lizard
You could also use a 2 + 2 + 3 code like DECD. It requires no PSN but does require payment up front (credit card). Although a bit cheaper than the best 6 + 2 codes, DECD is a bit more hassle since it takes three orders to get all your DVDs. Also, they will usually charge a bit too much in shipping ($2.50 each versus $1.99) when you place the order for the last three and you will have to get the mistake corrected. (But sometimes they charge no shipping at all for the final three enrollments.)

I'm ready to pop my CH cherry, but I want to make sure I'm doing things properly. That DECD code looks good since I don't have a PSN or a CC at this time (just changed banks). I pretty much just want to verify that I will have an opportunity to get all 7 DVD's in one pop as opposed to writing three different checks and getting three seperate orders over a period of time. Also, would I get a PSN after making this purchase? I apologize for my ignorance.

Lemondrop · 06-13-04, 06:16 PM

Nice , just signed up for another account . Been a while and took some work to find a old customer number but it's in . We shall see if it gets lost

lizard · 06-14-04, 03:07 PM

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Originally posted by Snufflelufugus
I'm ready to pop my CH cherry, but I want to make sure I'm doing things properly. That DECD code looks good since I don't have a PSN or a CC at this time (just changed banks). I pretty much just want to verify that I will have an opportunity to get all 7 DVD's in one pop as opposed to writing three different checks and getting three seperate orders over a period of time. Also, would I get a PSN after making this purchase? I apologize for my ignorance.

No, DECD definitely would require three orders and three checks. There are some codes that require no fulfillment, meaning that you can just place one order, get the DVDs, and cancel the account, but they are quite expensive by our standards here (around $10 per DVD, IIRC).

At minimum, you will need to place two orders with most codes. And the best priced of those 6/2 codes require a PSN or a credit card.

I am afraid I don't have an answer for you. It is actually a bit difficult to find ways to pay using a check (although it can be done using mail-in orders). But in one order with decent prices? I don't think that it can be done.

In answer to the last question: yes, you would get an account number that could be used as a PSN for your next order, thus simplifying things the next time around.

Snufflelufugus · 06-14-04, 06:34 PM

Thanks for the info. I'll probably just write a check to a family member or friend and use their CC for buying movies until I get my own from the bank.

zak52 · 06-16-04, 07:14 PM

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Originally posted by bballing
Whats a dvd?

Not necessary newbie.

zak52 · 06-16-04, 07:21 PM

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Originally posted by lizard
From the FAQ thread at the top of this forum:

h. The CSR or website asks for a "Preferred Status Number" (PSN) with my code. What is that?
Many of the better codes (such as 67P) require a PSN to use. A PSN is simply any previous Columbia House 11-digit membership number. Membership numbers from the Music, DVD, Video, or TV Greats Clubs will all work. If you do not have a previous membership, you should be able to bluff you way through a phone order. Oftentimes on the phone, a CSR will not ask for a PSN, or you can get away with telling them that you don't have one.

Thanks lizard. Does it have to be a previous membership number or can it be one that you still have opened?

lizard · 06-17-04, 01:06 PM

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Originally posted by zak52
Thanks lizard. Does it have to be a previous membership number or can it be one that you still have opened?

An open account number should work fine. (The purpose of the PSN appears to be to show CH that you have been a customer before and have paid your bills.)

Movie_Man · 06-19-04, 09:15 PM

Received this code in the mail, which looks the same as the other best code available.

J8Y
- PSN required, but not credit card
You get 5 DVDs for 49¢ each-- shipping and processing is FREE!
Take a 6th movie now for $14.95 (FREE shipping and processing)and have only 2 more movies to buy in the next 2 years. Plus, you can even take a 7th movie for the special price of $9.95--shipping and processing is once again FREE.

bballing · 06-19-04, 09:37 PM

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Originally posted by zak52
Not necessary newbie.

Zip.

It is necessary, I was mocking someone who asked a stupid question. IE the answer is all over the place, look a little.

viking99 · 06-20-04, 04:56 PM

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Originally posted by Movie_Man
Received this code in the mail, which looks the same as the other best code available.

J8Y

Thanks for posting that Movie_Man. The 72SD still works, but it's good to know another current code. I just punched J8YD into the web sign-up screen and it did indeed yield the 72SD type details:

You get 5 DVDs for 49¢ each-- shipping and processing is FREE!
As a Club member, all you need to do is buy 3 more movies in the next 2 years at regular Club prices (currently as low as $19.95 plus shipping and processing). You may cancel anytime thereafter by contacting customer service.

ADVANCE BONUS OFFER!

Take a 6th movie now for $14.95 (FREE shipping and processing)and have only 2 more movies to buy (instead of 3) in the next 2 years. Plus, you can even take a 7th movie for the special price of $9.95--shipping and processing is once again FREE.

zak52 · 06-20-04, 07:21 PM

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Originally posted by bballing
Zip.

It is necessary, I was mocking someone who asked a stupid question. IE the answer is all over the place, look a little.

Damn Newbie, if you act like a jerk with something as petty as this, I would hate to see how you react to something that actually means something.

bballing · 06-21-04, 11:29 PM

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Originally posted by zak52
Damn Newbie, if you act like a jerk with something as petty as this, I would hate to see how you react to something that actually means something.

Zip.

ITALIAN926 · 06-24-04, 01:24 PM

Thanx for the new code, added to the list.

techiedragon · 06-24-04, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Movie_Man
Received this code in the mail, which looks the same as the other best code available.

J8Y
- PSN required, but not credit card
You get 5 DVDs for 49¢ each-- shipping and processing is FREE!
Take a 6th movie now for $14.95 (FREE shipping and processing)and have only 2 more movies to buy in the next 2 years. Plus, you can even take a 7th movie for the special price of $9.95--shipping and processing is once again FREE.

I can confirm that this code works - I just signed up with it online (applied Tuesday night, approved about an hour ago).

SuprVgeta · 06-28-04, 09:25 PM

sent in a '37G' app last Thursday and haven't heard anything back on it. That's my umm.... 3rd lost application in a row, so looks like I will try phoning in my next order.

viking99 · 06-28-04, 10:21 PM

Phoning is the way to go. I've had eight phone applications accepted in four months (1 TV Edition, 7 regular DVD accts). This was after running a 90% failure rate on web-apps.

NCYankee · 06-29-04, 12:18 AM

I have a question on restrictions for enrollment selections - do they apply to the $14.95 DVD you can purchase when enrolling?

SFranke · 06-29-04, 12:24 AM

Yes. The 14.95 title must be available for enrollment (neither the web site nor the CSRs will allow you to select a non-enrollment title on an application).

NCYankee · 06-29-04, 01:00 AM

Thanks - and one more question, I notice that if you use the "search by selection number" tab, you can enter selections which would not normally appear in the enrollment list, and it will APPEAR to accept them - I got as far as the sign-up screen before aborting. I assume that at some point in the process, the app will be rejected.

I also noticed that the online catalog no longer has asterisks next to ineligible selections. When I opened a new account about a month ago they were still there - however, at least one I saw was wrong. There was an asterisk next to the one-disc edition of Dances with Wolves - but not the 2 disc set (which, in any event, was available).

SFranke · 06-29-04, 12:11 PM

I just tried DEC and DECD over the telephone three times. All the CSRs said it was dead.

DDK and DDM are kaput, also.

SFranke · 06-29-04, 12:14 PM

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Originally posted by NCYankee
Thanks - and one more question, I notice that if you use the "search by selection number" tab, you can enter selections which would not normally appear in the enrollment list, and it will APPEAR to accept them - I got as far as the sign-up screen before aborting. I assume that at some point in the process, the app will be rejected.

I also noticed that the online catalog no longer has asterisks next to ineligible selections. When I opened a new account about a month ago they were still there - however, at least one I saw was wrong. There was an asterisk next to the one-disc edition of Dances with Wolves - but not the 2 disc set (which, in any event, was available).

There's no question in your post, so I'll say this: if you cannot find a DVD by searching for its title on the enrollment site, you cannot enroll with it [with the exception of the phone-only titles {see the FAQ}]. Some folks got lucky with the Casablanca 2-disc before it was available for enrollment by searching for the selection number, but the success rate is very, very small.

lizard · 06-30-04, 10:37 AM

I have received a "we want you back" code that, while not as good as the 72S type codes listed in the first post, is better than the standard 6/3 deal they send out: JNWD. The "bonus" is $9.95 instead of $14.95, saving $5 on the overall membership cost.

Enrollment: 5 x 49¢ + $9.95 (free shipping) = $12.40 (6 DVDs)
Fulfillment: 3 x $19.95 + $6.97 (shipping) - $5 (web discount) = $61.82 (3 DVDs)

Total = $12.40 + $61.82 = $74.22 (9 DVDs)

Average = $74.22/9 = ~$8.25

JNWD requires a PSN.

06-28-04, 09:25 PM	#68
SuprVgeta DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,446	sent in a '37G' app last Thursday and haven't heard anything back on it. That's my umm.... 3rd lost application in a row, so looks like I will try phoning in my next order. __________________ Seinfeld: Looking at cleavage is like looking at the sun, you don't stare at it, it's too risky! DVD Collection

06-29-04, 01:00 AM	#72
NCYankee DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 1,186	Thanks - and one more question, I notice that if you use the "search by selection number" tab, you can enter selections which would not normally appear in the enrollment list, and it will APPEAR to accept them - I got as far as the sign-up screen before aborting. I assume that at some point in the process, the app will be rejected. I also noticed that the online catalog no longer has asterisks next to ineligible selections. When I opened a new account about a month ago they were still there - however, at least one I saw was wrong. There was an asterisk next to the one-disc edition of Dances with Wolves - but not the 2 disc set (which, in any event, was available). Last edited by NCYankee; 06-29-04 at 03:54 AM.

06-29-04, 12:11 PM	#73
SFranke DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,219	I just tried DEC and DECD over the telephone three times. All the CSRs said it was dead. DDK and DDM are kaput, also. Last edited by evitagen; 06-29-04 at 12:30 PM.

06-10-04, 06:35 PM	#51
bballing DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the woods Posts: 1,019	Whats a dvd?

06-13-04, 06:16 PM	#55
Lemondrop DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Cardboard Box , FL Posts: 1,845	Nice , just signed up for another account . Been a while and took some work to find a old customer number but it's in . We shall see if it gets lost

06-14-04, 06:34 PM	#57
Snufflelufugus New Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6	Thanks for the info. I'll probably just write a check to a family member or friend and use their CC for buying movies until I get my own from the bank.

06-19-04, 09:15 PM	#61
Movie_Man DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: 3rd Planet from the Sun Posts: 3,701	Received this code in the mail, which looks the same as the other best code available. J8Y - PSN required, but not credit card You get 5 DVDs for 49¢ each-- shipping and processing is FREE! Take a 6th movie now for $14.95 (FREE shipping and processing)and have only 2 more movies to buy in the next 2 years. Plus, you can even take a 7th movie for the special price of $9.95--shipping and processing is once again FREE.

06-24-04, 01:24 PM	#66
ITALIAN926 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Nunya Posts: 373	Thanx for the new code, added to the list.

06-28-04, 10:21 PM	#69
viking99 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 781	Phoning is the way to go. I've had eight phone applications accepted in four months (1 TV Edition, 7 regular DVD accts). This was after running a 90% failure rate on web-apps.

06-29-04, 12:18 AM	#70
NCYankee DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 1,186	I have a question on restrictions for enrollment selections - do they apply to the $14.95 DVD you can purchase when enrolling?

06-29-04, 12:24 AM	#71
SFranke DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,219	Yes. The 14.95 title must be available for enrollment (neither the web site nor the CSRs will allow you to select a non-enrollment title on an application).

06-30-04, 10:37 AM	#75
lizard DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: May 2000 Location: the Western Slope, Colorado Posts: 5,840	I have received a "we want you back" code that, while not as good as the 72S type codes listed in the first post, is better than the standard 6/3 deal they send out: JNWD. The "bonus" is $9.95 instead of $14.95, saving $5 on the overall membership cost. Enrollment: 5 x 49¢ + $9.95 (free shipping) = $12.40 (6 DVDs) Fulfillment: 3 x $19.95 + $6.97 (shipping) - $5 (web discount) = $61.82 (3 DVDs) Total = $12.40 + $61.82 = $74.22 (9 DVDs) Average = $74.22/9 = ~$8.25 JNWD requires a PSN.