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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by Kevy
(Post 10697135)
I'm sorta questioning myself as to why I renewed my membership 2 weeks ago.
It's surprising to me that they would try and squeeze every penny out of their best customers (members) during a time when they are having such financial difficulties. You'd think they'd do everything they could to shore up a reliable base, while trying to reel in all the alienated Borders customers. |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by BuckNaked2k
(Post 10697709)
It's surprising to me that they would try and squeeze every penny out of their best customers (members) during a time when they are having such financial difficulties. You'd think they'd do everything they could to shore up a reliable base, while trying to reel in all the alienated Borders customers.
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by izatright
(Post 10697730)
It might be because their deals amount to a loss. Amazon didn't make a profit for 5 years on its low price and free shipping business plan. Even now I think they rely on quantity sales to make their profit. However, the B&N deals we get tend to be far cheaper than Amazon would dare sell their items for. It isn't smart to screw loyal customers, so perhaps it's a matter of necessity. Of course I realize this is all speculation, but I know for a fact I only jump on B&N when they make Amazon's deal look like a boutique price.
Amazon can be a PITA with their yo-yo pricing, but I just let stuff sit on my wish list until it reaches a point where it makes sense to pull the trigger. For me, this is usually when I can get two Blu-rays for $25 in order to trigger free shipping. Otherwise, I look elsewhere, or just wait it out. |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by BuckNaked2k
(Post 10697790)
I think a great deal from B&N just about equals an average, everyday price from Amazon.
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Think about Criterions alone. $13 to $15 each. That's not the end of it. I was getting nice blus for under $10 that were $15 to $20 on Amazon.
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by BuckNaked2k
(Post 10697709)
Yea, considering the dearth of coupons we've seen lately, and the apparent end of the formerly dependable $5 off one DVD coupon, the value of a membership has been severely marginalized.
It's surprising to me that they would try and squeeze every penny out of their best customers (members) during a time when they are having such financial difficulties. You'd think they'd do everything they could to shore up a reliable base, while trying to reel in all the alienated Borders customers. I will probaly not cancel my membership. I think I'm going to really go all out on the next Criterion sale(s) they have during this year (two different B&N's in my area have DVD departments which helps). Then unless they give me some sort of glimmer of hope or if they swerve us with no more Criterion sales I will probaly be done with them both online and their stores, let alone renewing the membership! |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by izatright
(Post 10698279)
Think about Criterions alone. $13 to $15 each.
Originally Posted by izatright
(Post 10698279)
That's not the end of it. I was getting nice blus for under $10 that were $15 to $20 on Amazon.
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
I guess I stand corrected. Surprise B&N is going to do this again. I assume they will run this at stores again as before. Wonder if they will do something to make it harder to figure the coupons out this time around.
http://cart2.barnesandnoble.com/shop...=&promoid=9506 Surprise Offer Details This coupon can be redeemed only once online at BN.COM. This coupon is valid from March 31, 2011 to April 4, 2011 at 2:59 a.m. Eastern Time. This coupon entitles you to one of the following discounts: 10%, 15%, 20%, 30% or 50% off the 1 eligible item in your order. The discount will be applied to the most expensive eligible item in the order - not the entire purchase - and will be deducted after all other eligible discounts are applied. To see which discount offer you qualify for, simply add item(s) to your shopping cart and enter your unique coupon code at checkout. No purchase is required. You may choose to abandon your transaction after seeing your discount and before paying. Additional Rules Governing Use of this Coupon: This coupon is (i) not redeemable for cash or cash equivalents (including Gift Cards and online Gift Certificates); (ii) not valid on past purchases; (iii) not eligible for purchases of the following products and services: Barnes & Noble Memberships, Gift Cards, Gift Certificates, shipping or handling expenses, gift-wrapping, textbooks, digital content (including but not limited to digital books, textbooks, magazines, and periodicals), NOOK(TM) and related accessories, other hardware and electronics, software, products available for pre-order, products from the Rosetta Stone Series, or products marked as not eligible for "coupons or promotional discounts;" (iv) not valid on purchases made from third parties accessible from the BN.COM website (e.g., used books, PC and video games, etc.); (v) may not be combined with any other coupon or discount promotion; and (vi) may not be combined with the Educator program discount. This offer is subject to change or discontinuation without notice; we will, however, honor properly placed orders with valid methods of payment with sufficient funds placed prior to such change or discontinuation. BN.COM is not responsible for typographical or pictorial errors. This coupon is not valid at Barnes & Noble College Bookstores. Void where prohibited by law. |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Nice! I still have some credit left over from the Groupon deal, so this is perfect. Thanks Laser!
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Ohhh I'd love to get that Apocalypse Now blu-ray with a 50% off coupon and my Groupon...
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Wow, I can't believe they're doing it again. Awesome news. And this overlaps with the Buy One, Get One 50% Off Sale for select TV Shows. Thanks, as always, LASERMOVIES.
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Thanks LASER. That's juuuuuust what the doctor ordered!
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by kstublen
(Post 10699288)
Wow, I can't believe they're doing it again. Awesome news. And this overlaps with the Buy One, Get One 50% Off Sale for select TV Shows. Thanks, as always, LASERMOVIES.
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Is this going to take the form of an email code? I only get their offers at one email now so I guess I'll have to get lucky.
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by BuckNaked2k
(Post 10699298)
Thanks LASER. That's juuuuuust what the doctor ordered!
Originally Posted by dino88
(Post 10699306)
Is that sale in-store as well?
If there is stuff you want that is part of the sale, it will just minimize the number of times you have to use the 50% Off Coupon. Although I imagine some might be willing to try to use the deal, plus a Member and Non-Member coupon, which could conceivably work. |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by izatright
(Post 10699313)
Is this going to take the form of an email code? I only get their offers at one email now so I guess I'll have to get lucky.
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by kstublen
(Post 10699324)
"Buy 1, Get the 2nd 50% Off Select Titles. Online & In Stores."
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by BuckNaked2k
(Post 10699329)
They will be posted here once released. Reports will surface soon thereafter with the codes matched to the appropriate % off.
101311 = 50% 101321 = 30% 101331 = 20% 101341 = 15% So when these get released, if they're in sequential order, which they're very likely to be, everyone should just try the one that comes numerically first in the sequence, since it's most likely to be the 50% Off Coupon.
Originally Posted by BuckNaked2k
(Post 10699329)
Such a coincidence how so many DVDTalkers wind up with a 50% off! ;)
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by izatright
(Post 10699313)
Is this going to take the form of an email code? I only get their offers at one email now so I guess I'll have to get lucky.
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
I hope they printable ones for in-store as well. there's a few I need to snag from them
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Awesome.
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Stores may be wise to this by now... So don't expect a sure thing! I'll keep my fingers crossed, though. I used the heck out of the coupons the last time...
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Oh. I should have read that more carefully. I didn't notice the mention of "ONLINE" in the wording until now. I thought this was in-store as well.
As LASER mentioned, it will probably be a one-time use disposable code, specific to each account. Getting 50% off will truly be luck-of-the-draw. So much for the 8 titles on my wishlist. -ohbfrank- |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by LASERMOVIES
(Post 10699370)
If it is like the last mystery coupon offer they had a few months ago the answer is yes for the online version of the coupon. B&N will probably send a one use disposable online code with a undetermined mystery value. Most likely it will be one of the lesser value coupon codes, but you would have to check and verify the code with your B&N.com account to determine the actual percentage off.
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by bhauge
(Post 10699771)
Laser, do you need to have a membership in order to receive email coupons from B&N? I'm not a member, but I checked my account and my preferences are set to receive notices and communications. However I don't think I've ever received email coupons.
Oh and I'm pleasantly suprised that they're doing the mystery coupon thing again. They must have had a spike in sales. I've seen several retailers do this "mystery coupon" promotion and they always drive up sales and traffic. |
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