Snow White - $9.99 at Amazon with $10 Off Coupon Code
10-07-09 | 10:57 PM
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Re: Snow White - $9.99 at Amazon with $10 Off Coupon Code
I had a heck of a time convincing the moronic person as the westhollywood bestbuy to do the price match and the accept the coupon.
She was adamant that they cant work togeather, trying to say that the coupon cant be combined with any offers, i had to really push the argument, pointing out that there price matching policy is just that a POLICY not an offer, and that in the pricematching policy rules there is nothing about not being allowed to present manufacturers coupons when they are matching a price. i also mentioned that i knew others came to that very store and were able to do both and she said "i seriously doubt that" at that moment i asked for her supervisor "claimed she was busy" so i took my phone and called best buys 1800 number explained it to them and they verified "YES YOU CAN USE A MANUFACTUERS COUPON, WHEN PRICE MATCHING A COMPETITOR" the person over the phone asked me what the store number was where i was put me on hold and about 1 min latter the store gets a call from the person i was talking to, and long story short she begrdugingly applied the coupon and the price match.
it pays to allways take notice of what the price matching policy is when they try this bs.
to bad this best buy had been pretty good the last few months to.
She was adamant that they cant work togeather, trying to say that the coupon cant be combined with any offers, i had to really push the argument, pointing out that there price matching policy is just that a POLICY not an offer, and that in the pricematching policy rules there is nothing about not being allowed to present manufacturers coupons when they are matching a price. i also mentioned that i knew others came to that very store and were able to do both and she said "i seriously doubt that" at that moment i asked for her supervisor "claimed she was busy" so i took my phone and called best buys 1800 number explained it to them and they verified "YES YOU CAN USE A MANUFACTUERS COUPON, WHEN PRICE MATCHING A COMPETITOR" the person over the phone asked me what the store number was where i was put me on hold and about 1 min latter the store gets a call from the person i was talking to, and long story short she begrdugingly applied the coupon and the price match.
it pays to allways take notice of what the price matching policy is when they try this bs.
to bad this best buy had been pretty good the last few months to.
Picked it up at BestBuy this morning - for anyone thinking of doing the same, prepare for a fight because they tried just about everything to get out of it. Took a total of ~25 minutes to get it.
Excuses they tried:
Cannot combine multiple offers (coupon is actually a coupon (that they get credited back for), not an offer). They even went on to say that the Pre-Order is considered a "special offer".
Cannot use coupons on sale items (same as above)
Cannot accept printed coupons (except theres no other way to get it)
Could not verify the validity of the coupon on the website.
The photo on the front shows the DVD+BD copy (but says BD+DVD in the text), and they claimed that each were completely different products (one a DVD, the other a Blu Ray)
They finally gave in and I ended up with Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and the $15 gift card. They denied me on the Snow White poster, but I wasn't going to fight them on that.
Price would've been about the same at Amazon ($30 + $25 -$10(coupon) -$15 (giftcard) + tax = ~$33 // $19.99 + $22.99 - $10.00 = ~$33), but I had already gone through the trouble of pre-ordering and getting the store at 10AM before work. Not really worth the fight.
Excuses they tried:
Cannot combine multiple offers (coupon is actually a coupon (that they get credited back for), not an offer). They even went on to say that the Pre-Order is considered a "special offer".
Cannot use coupons on sale items (same as above)
Cannot accept printed coupons (except theres no other way to get it)
Could not verify the validity of the coupon on the website.
The photo on the front shows the DVD+BD copy (but says BD+DVD in the text), and they claimed that each were completely different products (one a DVD, the other a Blu Ray)
They finally gave in and I ended up with Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and the $15 gift card. They denied me on the Snow White poster, but I wasn't going to fight them on that.
Price would've been about the same at Amazon ($30 + $25 -$10(coupon) -$15 (giftcard) + tax = ~$33 // $19.99 + $22.99 - $10.00 = ~$33), but I had already gone through the trouble of pre-ordering and getting the store at 10AM before work. Not really worth the fight.
10-07-09 | 11:34 PM
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I got the $5 refund from Amazon without asking for it. Big thumbs up for Amazon.
10-07-09 | 11:38 PM
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10-08-09 | 12:46 AM
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I just got a $5.00 refund from Amazon.
Couple this refund with the $10 coupon I used and I got it for $9.99! 
Greetings from Amazon.com.
You saved $5.00 with Amazon.com's Pre-order Price Guarantee!
The price of the item(s) decreased after you ordered them, and we gave you the lowest price.
The following title(s) decreased in price:
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + BD Live w/ Blu-ray packaging) [Blu-ray]
Price on order date: $24.99
Price charged at shipping: $24.99
Lowest price before release date: $19.99
Amount to be refunded: $5.00
Quantity: 1
Total Savings: $5.00
You will receive an additional e-mail when this refund is processed.
You saved $5.00 with Amazon.com's Pre-order Price Guarantee!
The price of the item(s) decreased after you ordered them, and we gave you the lowest price.
The following title(s) decreased in price:
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + BD Live w/ Blu-ray packaging) [Blu-ray]
Price on order date: $24.99
Price charged at shipping: $24.99
Lowest price before release date: $19.99
Amount to be refunded: $5.00
Quantity: 1
Total Savings: $5.00
You will receive an additional e-mail when this refund is processed.
10-08-09 | 02:35 AM
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Re: Snow White - $9.99 at Amazon with $10 Off Coupon Code
Really curious as to how my BB preorder will work out - when I preordered, BB didn't have any of the steelbooks in store, but had them online w/FS. So steelbook was delivered to me, movie is now waiting for me to pick up. Bought from Amazon for $10 since I never got around to printing coupon, and as many can attest, manufacturer coupons are a PITA.
I might go cancel BB and if they do charge me $7.50, maybe it's worth it... hmm. However, steelbook does read this:
Preorder today to get this free steelbook case! Note: The $7.50 deposit is towards the purchase price of the dvd. All deposit certificates must be redeemed at CS desk. If not redeemed by 10/25/09, receipt may be refunded at CS.
It goes on a bit, but doesn't say anything about giving up the steelbook to get a refund on the deposit (and I technically paid no deposit anyway, although the order charged to my card today (which I thought only happened when you picked up the order.))
I might go cancel BB and if they do charge me $7.50, maybe it's worth it... hmm. However, steelbook does read this:
Preorder today to get this free steelbook case! Note: The $7.50 deposit is towards the purchase price of the dvd. All deposit certificates must be redeemed at CS desk. If not redeemed by 10/25/09, receipt may be refunded at CS.
It goes on a bit, but doesn't say anything about giving up the steelbook to get a refund on the deposit (and I technically paid no deposit anyway, although the order charged to my card today (which I thought only happened when you picked up the order.))
10-08-09 | 07:59 AM
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10-08-09 | 08:00 AM
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Still think for those of us that had a TRU nearby, that deal was best.... and some also canceled / returned their BB pre-order and got to keep the Steelbook...
10-08-09 | 08:01 AM
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10-08-09 | 08:40 AM
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In an Amazon(mail/neighborhood) first, my packages(had 2 arriving) disappeared yesterday. My account said it was delivered at 11:55 and left on the porch(UPS confirmed) but there was no sign of them when I went home for lunch at 12:30.
Amazon came through though(pending) and is shipping out both items overnight and are due to arrive today.
Amazon came through though(pending) and is shipping out both items overnight and are due to arrive today.
10-08-09 | 09:34 AM
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I emailed them, and my email response was something to the effect of, "Amazon pre-order price guarantee already took care of it. You should see an email in a day or two. If not, write me back..."
I got the email and another email showing a refund to my credit card. Great! I had ordered two copies, was able to use the coupon on both, and both were price-adjusted. $20 isn't bad for two Disney blu-rays, and not I have a Christmas present at the ready.
I got the email and another email showing a refund to my credit card. Great! I had ordered two copies, was able to use the coupon on both, and both were price-adjusted. $20 isn't bad for two Disney blu-rays, and not I have a Christmas present at the ready.
10-08-09 | 11:14 AM
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Amazon e-mailed me saying my copy won't ship until next week. Since I'm getting it for $10 I don't really mind.
10-08-09 | 12:24 PM
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Re: Snow White - $9.99 at Amazon with $10 Off Coupon Code
10-09-09 | 07:35 AM
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10-09-09 | 08:23 AM
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Re: Snow White - $9.99 at Amazon with $10 Off Coupon Code
10-09-09 | 11:28 AM
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Re: Snow White - $9.99 at Amazon with $10 Off Coupon Code
ordered both the DVD packaging & BR packaging for $20 total 
don't know which one I'm going to keep, I prefer the insert on the DVD packaging but now my BR collection won't be uniformed
don't know which one I'm going to keep, I prefer the insert on the DVD packaging but now my BR collection won't be uniformed
10-09-09 | 12:37 PM
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I got a one to three weeks notice when ordering on release day. But today I got the "shipped" notice. Apparently the Amazon warehouse in Indiana had both items I ordered in stock, so they shipped from there.
10-11-09 | 12:10 AM
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I got this today for $8.99 as AMZ deducted $1 since it was in my gold box deal. Added in some filler (Excalibur DVD and cheap Dickens book) to get FS. Cheers to everyone who got in for under $10!
10-11-09 | 01:39 AM
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I ordered a copy Friday morning and it's already shipped. I passed on it earlier for $15, but at $10 I just couldn't resist.
10-11-09 | 02:18 AM
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Re: Snow White - $9.99 at Amazon with $10 Off Coupon Code
When does the code "snowhite" expire?
I gueess I will find out today if it still works.
I gueess I will find out today if it still works.