BlockBuster - Get $8 minimum on October 3rd
11-04-04, 12:10 PM
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Originally posted by dvd2001
Does anyone know if the $50 gift cards (to get the free $5 gift card) can be used online?
Thanks.
Does anyone know if the $50 gift cards (to get the free $5 gift card) can be used online?
Thanks.
11-04-04, 12:13 PM
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Originally posted by Peep
But then, if I understand correctly, you lose the ability to convert them to gift cards that can be used on-line. No?
But then, if I understand correctly, you lose the ability to convert them to gift cards that can be used on-line. No?
11-04-04, 02:26 PM
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Dude, I am still kicking myself for not jumping on the original deal.
11-04-04, 05:55 PM
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bmello,
Thanks for the additional info about the gift cards.
I have to thank a helpful clerk at Blockbuster today. Last week, I had already converted some of my value cards to $400 in gift cards, and of course regretted not being able to get this new deal.
I went in today, and saw one of the friendly clerks that had taken a lot of my trade-ins. She was able to apply the $400 in gift cards to my in-store account, and then repurchase the gift cards, giving another $40 in free gift cards.
Also, I was able to convert another $200 of value cards to gift cards, for another extra $20.
So, another $60 in credit for a short trip to the store. I made sure to get the gift cards that could be used online.
Also, found very clean copies of Cold Mountain and Capturing the Friedmans in their 2-for-20 previewed deal, so it was a really worthwhile trip. I'll be picking up the new 4-disc Gone With the Wind next week, for $29.99, not too bad a price.
Now, if all my mis-price special orders come through, that would really put the frosting on the cake.
Thanks to all who have contributed to making the most of these deals.
Thanks for the additional info about the gift cards.
I have to thank a helpful clerk at Blockbuster today. Last week, I had already converted some of my value cards to $400 in gift cards, and of course regretted not being able to get this new deal.
I went in today, and saw one of the friendly clerks that had taken a lot of my trade-ins. She was able to apply the $400 in gift cards to my in-store account, and then repurchase the gift cards, giving another $40 in free gift cards.
Also, I was able to convert another $200 of value cards to gift cards, for another extra $20.
So, another $60 in credit for a short trip to the store. I made sure to get the gift cards that could be used online.
Also, found very clean copies of Cold Mountain and Capturing the Friedmans in their 2-for-20 previewed deal, so it was a really worthwhile trip. I'll be picking up the new 4-disc Gone With the Wind next week, for $29.99, not too bad a price.
Now, if all my mis-price special orders come through, that would really put the frosting on the cake.
Thanks to all who have contributed to making the most of these deals.
11-04-04, 07:41 PM
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Originally posted by Ginwen
Must not be all King County, because the Bellevue Way (Bellevue WA) store still has the sign up.
Must not be all King County, because the Bellevue Way (Bellevue WA) store still has the sign up.
I would hate to drive all the way to oregon to redeem my value card.
11-04-04, 09:37 PM
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Originally posted by superdeluxe
Any BB's up that way sell consoles? or can order consoles?
I would hate to drive all the way to oregon to redeem my value card.
Any BB's up that way sell consoles? or can order consoles?
I would hate to drive all the way to oregon to redeem my value card.
11-04-04, 11:50 PM
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Originally posted by Big Worms
36 pages so it might have been answered already, but has BBV ever run this type of deal before? Again sorry if has already been asked.
36 pages so it might have been answered already, but has BBV ever run this type of deal before? Again sorry if has already been asked.
11-04-04, 11:58 PM
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Oh really I thought they always had the 5 dollar deal (it has been a long time since I went into bbv). I have just a few dvds to trade about 8. So maybe I will just take the $5 since maybe they will never run it at 8 again. Thanks for the replies back.
11-05-04, 10:22 AM
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Originally posted by Big Worms
Oh really I thought they always had the 5 dollar deal (it has been a long time since I went into bbv). I have just a few dvds to trade about 8. So maybe I will just take the $5 since maybe they will never run it at 8 again. Thanks for the replies back.
Oh really I thought they always had the 5 dollar deal (it has been a long time since I went into bbv). I have just a few dvds to trade about 8. So maybe I will just take the $5 since maybe they will never run it at 8 again. Thanks for the replies back.
11-05-04, 10:33 AM
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Originally posted by fumanstan
No. In fact, they only recently started the trade in DVDs for credit thing shortly before they had the 8 dollar promotion. It appears that the 5 dollar trade in credit may be permanent though, much like the 2 for 20 on PVD's, at least for the time being.
No. In fact, they only recently started the trade in DVDs for credit thing shortly before they had the 8 dollar promotion. It appears that the 5 dollar trade in credit may be permanent though, much like the 2 for 20 on PVD's, at least for the time being.
I live in Colorado Springs, and our local BBVs starting taking trade-ins at the start of 2003. So it's hardly new, at least here. And there are some parts of the country where they still do not take trade-ins at all.
Also, when our local BBVs first starting taking trade-ins (Jan 2003), they ran a promotion where they gave double the normal trade-in amount. I got $10-12 credit for a bunch of discs during that special. So I wouldn't be surprised if the $8 deal returns at some point, maybe as a once or twice a year promotional special.
11-05-04, 10:58 AM
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Originally posted by shaka
My local BBV said they start the $8 trade-in in Hawaii later this month.
My local BBV said they start the $8 trade-in in Hawaii later this month.
Was that the Ala Moana location?
11-14-04, 10:35 PM
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There was an article about this sale in the Hollywood Reporter, about how Blockbuster is looking at "pre-viewed" sales as a new source of income, even though they lost a few dollars on certain titles in this promotion. A lot of the buybacks will be used to stock specific stores which I guess will feature used disks more heavily. I got the feeling this won't be the last time they do this though.
The interesting thing was that they mentioned that during the $8 minimum buyback on DVDs, there was a concurrent promotion where if you sold back (I believe) 3 video game titles at once, you received an additional $5. I don't remember seeing anything like that posted in my local Blockbuster though. Was anyone aware of this? I know the minimum they give you back on used games is much lower -- $1.50 IIRC -- but there were still things I could have gotten rid of.
The interesting thing was that they mentioned that during the $8 minimum buyback on DVDs, there was a concurrent promotion where if you sold back (I believe) 3 video game titles at once, you received an additional $5. I don't remember seeing anything like that posted in my local Blockbuster though. Was anyone aware of this? I know the minimum they give you back on used games is much lower -- $1.50 IIRC -- but there were still things I could have gotten rid of.
11-14-04, 11:21 PM
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Originally posted by Geist
The interesting thing was that they mentioned that during the $8 minimum buyback on DVDs, there was a concurrent promotion where if you sold back (I believe) 3 video game titles at once, you received an additional $5. I don't remember seeing anything like that posted in my local Blockbuster though. Was anyone aware of this? I know the minimum they give you back on used games is much lower -- $1.50 IIRC -- but there were still things I could have gotten rid of.
The interesting thing was that they mentioned that during the $8 minimum buyback on DVDs, there was a concurrent promotion where if you sold back (I believe) 3 video game titles at once, you received an additional $5. I don't remember seeing anything like that posted in my local Blockbuster though. Was anyone aware of this? I know the minimum they give you back on used games is much lower -- $1.50 IIRC -- but there were still things I could have gotten rid of.
11-15-04, 12:10 AM
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Originally posted by Geist
The interesting thing was that they mentioned that during the $8 minimum buyback on DVDs, there was a concurrent promotion where if you sold back (I believe) 3 video game titles at once, you received an additional $5. I don't remember seeing anything like that posted in my local Blockbuster though. Was anyone aware of this? I know the minimum they give you back on used games is much lower -- $1.50 IIRC -- but there were still things I could have gotten rid of.
The interesting thing was that they mentioned that during the $8 minimum buyback on DVDs, there was a concurrent promotion where if you sold back (I believe) 3 video game titles at once, you received an additional $5. I don't remember seeing anything like that posted in my local Blockbuster though. Was anyone aware of this? I know the minimum they give you back on used games is much lower -- $1.50 IIRC -- but there were still things I could have gotten rid of.
If you want more info you should check out the cheapassgamer.com forums for info on the latest gamerush promos for trading in games.
11-15-04, 04:10 AM
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Originally posted by msdmoney
The video game promotion of $5 extra per game if you trade in 3 or more games (PS2/XBOX/GCN) was a gamerush promotion that recently ended.
The video game promotion of $5 extra per game if you trade in 3 or more games (PS2/XBOX/GCN) was a gamerush promotion that recently ended.
11-15-04, 10:12 AM
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If any of you are into games I suggest you call up your local BBV and ask about the "trade a game and get a brand new game for 29.99" deal going on right now -- 1 PS1+ game and up will get you any game in the store for $29.99 brand new plus the trade credit off of that. It's nice to pick up the Mortal Kombat Deception's Limited Edition for 29.99 instead of 59.99 + $15 for the game I traded in 
11-15-04, 10:31 AM
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Well, the trade-in has finally started at the Ala Moana branch (Kapiolani branch is not doing it yet). They didn't do the $8.00 promo and are giving the $5.00 minimum. I took in about 24 so far, and only 3 or 4 of them got more than $5.00. Still, I'm happy to clear some room for new things.