The One And Only Star Wars Pre-Order/Bargain Thread
09-05-04, 06:39 PM
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Originally posted by oneness
i'm sticking with my $35 preorder from ddd during their last 20% off sale
i'm sticking with my $35 preorder from ddd during their last 20% off sale
no one knows how much Best Buy will have it for?
09-05-04, 07:44 PM
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Originally posted by scott1598
how did you get 20% off and is that still going on?
no one knows how much Best Buy will have it for?
how did you get 20% off and is that still going on?
no one knows how much Best Buy will have it for?
09-05-04, 07:55 PM
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As another option, there's also coconuts.com. Same company as FYE, but if you use promo code FIRSTPURCHASE at checkout, you get 10% off and free shipping (select "Budget Shipping" at checkout).
There's a $15 rebate available here (also linked from product page). They charge sales tax in all states except Hawaii, Idaho and Montana.
For me, it works out to:
$49.99 - $5.00 (10% discount) = $44.99 + $2.70 tax (6% VT) = $47.69 - $15 (rebate) = $32.69 delivered.
Definitely not for those who need it on release day, but I thought I'd throw it out there.
EDIT: Oh, and they don't charge you until it ships.
There's a $15 rebate available here (also linked from product page). They charge sales tax in all states except Hawaii, Idaho and Montana.
For me, it works out to:
$49.99 - $5.00 (10% discount) = $44.99 + $2.70 tax (6% VT) = $47.69 - $15 (rebate) = $32.69 delivered.
Definitely not for those who need it on release day, but I thought I'd throw it out there.
EDIT: Oh, and they don't charge you until it ships.
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09-06-04, 12:23 AM
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Jbtech-
I had pre-ordered from Coconuts.com with the "first purchase" discount, but they wouldn't let me change payments methods and I like the deal better with the $10 free gift card - I end up paying $5 more but get a $10 gift card, and I don't have to cut the UPC off the box since I will get a UPC sticker on the shrink-wrap (You don't with online pre-orders).
I had pre-ordered from Coconuts.com with the "first purchase" discount, but they wouldn't let me change payments methods and I like the deal better with the $10 free gift card - I end up paying $5 more but get a $10 gift card, and I don't have to cut the UPC off the box since I will get a UPC sticker on the shrink-wrap (You don't with online pre-orders).
09-06-04, 03:34 AM
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Originally posted by jbtech
As another option, there's also coconuts.com. Same company as FYE, but if you use promo code FIRSTPURCHASE at checkout, you get 10% off and free shipping (select "Budget Shipping" at checkout).
There's a $15 rebate available here (also linked from product page). They charge sales tax in all states except Hawaii, Idaho and Montana.
For me, it works out to:
$49.99 - $5.00 (10% discount) = $44.99 + $2.70 tax (6% VT) = $47.69 - $15 (rebate) = $32.69 delivered.
Definitely not for those who need it on release day, but I thought I'd throw it out there.
EDIT: Oh, and they don't charge you until it ships.
As another option, there's also coconuts.com. Same company as FYE, but if you use promo code FIRSTPURCHASE at checkout, you get 10% off and free shipping (select "Budget Shipping" at checkout).
There's a $15 rebate available here (also linked from product page). They charge sales tax in all states except Hawaii, Idaho and Montana.
For me, it works out to:
$49.99 - $5.00 (10% discount) = $44.99 + $2.70 tax (6% VT) = $47.69 - $15 (rebate) = $32.69 delivered.
Definitely not for those who need it on release day, but I thought I'd throw it out there.
EDIT: Oh, and they don't charge you until it ships.
09-06-04, 03:35 AM
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Originally posted by NCYankee
Jbtech-
I had pre-ordered from Coconuts.com with the "first purchase" discount, but they wouldn't let me change payments methods and I like the deal better with the $10 free gift card - I end up paying $5 more but get a $10 gift card, and I don't have to cut the UPC off the box since I will get a UPC sticker on the shrink-wrap (You don't with online pre-orders).
Jbtech-
I had pre-ordered from Coconuts.com with the "first purchase" discount, but they wouldn't let me change payments methods and I like the deal better with the $10 free gift card - I end up paying $5 more but get a $10 gift card, and I don't have to cut the UPC off the box since I will get a UPC sticker on the shrink-wrap (You don't with online pre-orders).
09-06-04, 08:38 AM
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Originally posted by NCYankee
Jbtech-
I had pre-ordered from Coconuts.com with the "first purchase" discount, but they wouldn't let me change payments methods and I like the deal better with the $10 free gift card - I end up paying $5 more but get a $10 gift card, and I don't have to cut the UPC off the box since I will get a UPC sticker on the shrink-wrap (You don't with online pre-orders).
Jbtech-
I had pre-ordered from Coconuts.com with the "first purchase" discount, but they wouldn't let me change payments methods and I like the deal better with the $10 free gift card - I end up paying $5 more but get a $10 gift card, and I don't have to cut the UPC off the box since I will get a UPC sticker on the shrink-wrap (You don't with online pre-orders).
I really can't seem them requiring anyone to cut the UPC.
09-06-04, 08:45 AM
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Originally posted by scott1598
When you say "not on release day" you just mean they don't pre-ship to arrive on release? But, they do ship on release day so only a few days after, correct? Thanks for this info as it seems like a great deal.
When you say "not on release day" you just mean they don't pre-ship to arrive on release? But, they do ship on release day so only a few days after, correct? Thanks for this info as it seems like a great deal.
My guess is that these will ship on or before release day. I know that some retailers already have their sets, so they're already making their way into warehouses. I don't think it'll be a long wait.
It's not like I've never seen the movies before, so I'm willing to wait for the right deal.
09-06-04, 12:48 PM
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I would prefer to use STL with Amazon's good price......
can someone hit me with share the love???
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thanks
can someone hit me with share the love???
[email protected]
thanks
09-06-04, 01:19 PM
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Originally posted by NCYankee
There is NO "flat tax" - the estimate is .065% of yor AGI, try reading the directions before correcting someone who actually does read them.
There is NO "flat tax" - the estimate is .065% of yor AGI, try reading the directions before correcting someone who actually does read them.
09-06-04, 01:25 PM
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Originally posted by Lecithin
Thanks for not being condescending this time either.
Thanks for not being condescending this time either.
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09-06-04, 01:50 PM
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Originally posted by jbtech
Regarding the UPC--fye.com sends them with their online orders, I'm not sure coconuts won't do the same. However, if this is like the Indy set, won't their also be a paper insert with the UPC on it inside as well?
I really can't seem them requiring anyone to cut the UPC.
Regarding the UPC--fye.com sends them with their online orders, I'm not sure coconuts won't do the same. However, if this is like the Indy set, won't their also be a paper insert with the UPC on it inside as well?
I really can't seem them requiring anyone to cut the UPC.
That's a good point about the paper insert - I would assume it will be released the same way.
09-06-04, 04:36 PM
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Originally posted by NCYankee
I have never had on online order from FYE, I was just going by what someone posted here who had several orders online and said there were not price stickers.
That's a good point about the paper insert - I would assume it will be released the same way.
I have never had on online order from FYE, I was just going by what someone posted here who had several orders online and said there were not price stickers.
That's a good point about the paper insert - I would assume it will be released the same way.
09-07-04, 02:10 PM
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My Best Buy has a rack out now with a special edition of Star Wars Insider magazine -- seems to mostly be character bios and movie credits.
Rack said the magazine was free with purchase of the DVD set or the Battlegrounds video game.
Perhaps the rumor of a free Beneath the Dome was false? Is THIS their giveaway instead?
Rack said the magazine was free with purchase of the DVD set or the Battlegrounds video game.
Perhaps the rumor of a free Beneath the Dome was false? Is THIS their giveaway instead?
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Originally posted by GuessWho
Perhaps the rumor of a free Beneath the Dome was false? Is THIS their giveaway instead?
Perhaps the rumor of a free Beneath the Dome was false? Is THIS their giveaway instead?
09-07-04, 03:55 PM
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You can get "Beneath the Dome" at Best Buy right now for $4.99. Seems like a decent deal. Then you can get the trilogy elsewhere for cheaper.
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Im not willing to read all the posts
Not sure if somebody posted this yet, and i dont want to read thru all of the posts...
But, if you go to www.coconuts.com , you can pre order, first time buyers get a 5$ off applied, and then there is a 15$ rebate... so makes it what...... one... carry the three... minus two... ... uhm,,, uh, ummm.... 29.99 plus tax and shipping. I think it comes out to be approx 36.00
Adonus.
But, if you go to www.coconuts.com , you can pre order, first time buyers get a 5$ off applied, and then there is a 15$ rebate... so makes it what...... one... carry the three... minus two... ... uhm,,, uh, ummm.... 29.99 plus tax and shipping. I think it comes out to be approx 36.00
Adonus.
09-07-04, 05:42 PM
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Re: Im not willing to read all the posts
Originally posted by Adonus
Not sure if somebody posted this yet, and i dont want to read thru all of the posts...
But, if you go to www.coconuts.com , you can pre order, first time buyers get a 5$ off applied, and then there is a 15$ rebate... so makes it what...... one... carry the three... minus two... ... uhm,,, uh, ummm.... 29.99 plus tax and shipping. I think it comes out to be approx 36.00
Adonus.
Not sure if somebody posted this yet, and i dont want to read thru all of the posts...
But, if you go to www.coconuts.com , you can pre order, first time buyers get a 5$ off applied, and then there is a 15$ rebate... so makes it what...... one... carry the three... minus two... ... uhm,,, uh, ummm.... 29.99 plus tax and shipping. I think it comes out to be approx 36.00
Adonus.
I'll save you the work. 16 posts above yours:
Originally posted by jbtech
As another option, there's also coconuts.com. Same company as FYE, but if you use promo code FIRSTPURCHASE at checkout, you get 10% off and free shipping (select "Budget Shipping" at checkout).
There's a $15 rebate available here (also linked from product page). They charge sales tax in all states except Hawaii, Idaho and Montana.
For me, it works out to:
$49.99 - $5.00 (10% discount) = $44.99 + $2.70 tax (6% VT) = $47.69 - $15 (rebate) = $32.69 delivered.
Definitely not for those who need it on release day, but I thought I'd throw it out there.
EDIT: Oh, and they don't charge you until it ships.
As another option, there's also coconuts.com. Same company as FYE, but if you use promo code FIRSTPURCHASE at checkout, you get 10% off and free shipping (select "Budget Shipping" at checkout).
There's a $15 rebate available here (also linked from product page). They charge sales tax in all states except Hawaii, Idaho and Montana.
For me, it works out to:
$49.99 - $5.00 (10% discount) = $44.99 + $2.70 tax (6% VT) = $47.69 - $15 (rebate) = $32.69 delivered.
Definitely not for those who need it on release day, but I thought I'd throw it out there.
EDIT: Oh, and they don't charge you until it ships.
09-08-04, 02:26 PM
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Re: Im not willing to read all the posts
Originally posted by Adonus
Not sure if somebody posted this yet, and i dont want to read thru all of the posts...
But, if you go to www.coconuts.com , you can pre order, first time buyers get a 5$ off applied, and then there is a 15$ rebate... so makes it what...... one... carry the three... minus two... ... uhm,,, uh, ummm.... 29.99 plus tax and shipping. I think it comes out to be approx 36.00
Adonus.
Not sure if somebody posted this yet, and i dont want to read thru all of the posts...
But, if you go to www.coconuts.com , you can pre order, first time buyers get a 5$ off applied, and then there is a 15$ rebate... so makes it what...... one... carry the three... minus two... ... uhm,,, uh, ummm.... 29.99 plus tax and shipping. I think it comes out to be approx 36.00
Adonus.
Also, the rebate says they need the Coconuts.com confirmation and packing slip. Would this be a copy of the receipt from their web page, an email confirmation for placing the order or the shipping email confirmation?