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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by kd5
(Post 11223877)
That's just wonderful of them to do that after I'd already decided to buy one of the 2 DVDs I'd planned to use the rest of my gift card for (less discounts). Now I don't have enough left to get the other one...:(
With the games they like to play, I doubt that I'll continue with this membership once the trial runs out. Besides, $25 would negate any savings I've accrued anyway, and with my next (potential) gift card 6 months away (or longer), it wouldn't be worth it to me to keep it. Any time I saved money with my member discounts, the $25 annual membership fee would nullify the savings. -kd5- I have been able to get my moneys worth out the membership every year that I've had one. I have no problem renewing again if they offer a steady supply of coupons along with some decent sales and prices to go along with it. I have a bunch of giftcards and just hope I'll be able to use them up before my membership expires in mid July if things keep going downhill.
Originally Posted by ProfessorEcho
(Post 11224063)
Perhaps we are starting to see the first signs of a post-Borders b&m bookstore monopoly. If so, it's a mistake and it won't work. Now with Amazon apparently taking on some new and vastly inferior pricing policies and structuring and more and more states adding sales tax, it would be a good time for B&N to seize some of their castoff business. Instead they are discouraging same by imposing new restrictions that make their already diminished appearance shine even less.
Why do businesses always think they have to reinvent the wheel? I'm also not looking forward to paying sales tax at Amazon starting this September either. I have been buying fewer DVDs and blu-rays at Amazon the last several years, but buying more of other things from them since I can often get free shipping and save on the sales tax. |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
I found a couple of new store coupons valid May 10 through May 13. No online codes. I'll add these to the first page when I have the time.
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by ProfessorEcho
(Post 11224063)
Perhaps we are starting to see the first signs of a post-Borders b&m bookstore monopoly. If so, it's a mistake and it won't work. Now with Amazon apparently taking on some new and vastly inferior pricing policies and structuring and more and more states adding sales tax, it would be a good time for B&N to seize some of their castoff business. Instead they are discouraging same by imposing new restrictions that make their already diminished appearance shine even less.
Why do businesses always think they have to reinvent the wheel? I'm not sure of the logic here, perhaps it's meant to cut down on inventory sitting around too long? Maybe to convert more people into pre-orders? I don't know, but it completely went against what the authors and publishers thought would happen after Borders. |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
^ and the ironic thing is, their own website frequently undercuts their B&M pricing. So, those people driven to the web will be taking sales away from their own stores, OR buying it even cheaper on Amazon since one website is just as good as another.
I suppose it's also a factor of more and more people buying e-books. I was browsing a B&N the other day, and noticed their history section had been moved and greatly reduced from its former size. In its place was a bunch of board games and Angry Birds stuff... |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by LASERMOVIES
(Post 11224659)
I'm also not looking forward to paying sales tax at Amazon starting this September either. I have been buying fewer DVDs and blu-rays at Amazon the last several years, but buying more of other things from them since I can often get free shipping and save on the sales tax.
It will sure cut down my purchases, especially impulse ones. It will force me to keep a closer eye on places like GoHastings where I don't get charged tax and where they have frequent sales which may now be stronger competition for Amazon. |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by ProfessorEcho
(Post 11225597)
I'm in the same situation in California, but I had read that a proposition fighting the Amazon tax was going to be on the November ballot and would almost surely pass. But last time I checked the proposition is NOT on the ballot and Amazon has stopped their aggressive lobbying against the tax. Apparently they struck some deal to have two warehouses in the state and now seemingly have no concerns of losing business because of the tax.
It will sure cut down my purchases, especially impulse ones. It will force me to keep a closer eye on places like GoHastings where I don't get charged tax and where they have frequent sales which may now be stronger competition for Amazon. I think Amazon believes the warehouses in CA will help them compete more with local stores by offering quicker delivery. Instead of having the sales tax advantage they are hoping to offer quicker delivery with the convenience of not having to leave the house to shop. That might be appealing to some people, but speaking for myself I still like to save money. When they start collecting taxes I'm definitely going to look at the total price more closely before placing the order. One thing I liked about B&N is even though I pay sales tax there were ways to offset them with coupons and other discounts. One reason I got a B&N Mastercard was because of the 5% rebate on all purchases at B&N. It definitely helps take some of the sting out of the sales tax, while letting me pick up more savings with a coupon. |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
I moved a couple years ago and now have to pay sales tax for Amazon purchases. Fortunately around the same time B&N reworked their online store to be more competitive online and between the sales, coupons, and free express delivery (due to B&N Members card) I've found B&N to often be the better choice for me when it comes to home video purchases even with still having to pay sales tax.
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
I agree with you, LASER. I rarely, if ever, care how long something takes to get to me, especially media items. Faster delivery is a sad tradeoff for that extra hike in the purchase price. I know it's inevitable for all online transactions, but it still stings. Like you, I now am going to do more homework and see where the best deal lies.
In CA we get the tax imposed from DeepDiscount, the WB SHOP, FOX Store, SecondSpin, Wherehouse, et al. Enough already! |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by ProfessorEcho
(Post 11227327)
I agree with you, LASER. I rarely, if ever, care how long something takes to get to me, especially media items. Faster delivery is a sad tradeoff for that extra hike in the purchase price. I know it's inevitable for all online transactions, but it still stings. Like you, I now am going to do more homework and see where the best deal lies.
In CA we get the tax imposed from DeepDiscount, the WB SHOP, FOX Store, SecondSpin, Wherehouse, et al. Enough already! I remember a long time ago getting charged sales tax from FYE when using up a gift card from relatives in Jersey. When I saw the tax, I was like "What?! There's no FYE stores in Phoenix!" (This was long before they merged with Wherehouse.) So I did location search for their nearest store, and discovered: they had 1 store in AZ. In Flagstaff, hah. I was being charged sales tax because they had 1 store in AZ it would take me 2 hours to drive to. I've understood why BN.com charges sales tax, but I never understood what allowed Columbia House to start charging sales tax. |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
FYI, I've noticed in-store in the $4.99 DVD sections, they're starting to stock Paramount DVD combos. 2 separate Paramount DVDs shrinkwrapped back-to-back and sold for $4.99. A couple of bargain combos I remember are:
-Hunt for Red October/Patriot Games -Star Trek II/Star Trek IV Just thought I'd note this for you B&M DVD hunters. |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
...gohastings.com is also a great site..no sales tax and currently only 96cents to ship..
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by Living Deadpan
(Post 11227470)
I've never been sure of this: What, exactly, constitutes whether an online business can charge sales tax in your state?
"Payoffs and kickbacks, that's the only way they could've swung it." |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by ProfessorEcho
(Post 11227327)
I agree with you, LASER. I rarely, if ever, care how long something takes to get to me, especially media items. Faster delivery is a sad tradeoff for that extra hike in the purchase price. I know it's inevitable for all online transactions, but it still stings. Like you, I now am going to do more homework and see where the best deal lies.
In CA we get the tax imposed from DeepDiscount, the WB SHOP, FOX Store, SecondSpin, Wherehouse, et al. Enough already! I'll have to look into GoHastings in the future. Never purchased from them even though I've seen many bargain threads posted. Sounds like they might be one of the few tax free online stores remaining unless you buy outside of the United States
Originally Posted by Living Deadpan
(Post 11227470)
I've never been sure of this: What, exactly, constitutes whether an online business can charge sales tax in your state? I used to think sales tax was charged by businesses who also have B&M retail outlets in your state, but I've never been sure since Columbia House started charging sales tax. I live in AZ. I've been taxed by all the stores you listed except for Deep Discount & Fox. I'm not charged tax by Amazon, even though they have a Phoenix warehouse from which they ship.
I remember a long time ago getting charged sales tax from FYE when using up a gift card from relatives in Jersey. When I saw the tax, I was like "What?! There's no FYE stores in Phoenix!" (This was long before they merged with Wherehouse.) So I did location search for their nearest store, and discovered: they had 1 store in AZ. In Flagstaff, hah. I was being charged sales tax because they had 1 store in AZ it would take me 2 hours to drive to. I've understood why BN.com charges sales tax, but I never understood what allowed Columbia House to start charging sales tax. Stores that collect sales tax I thought were supposed to have an actual physical presence in the state like a B&M store, warehouses, or offices. I'm not sure why Columbia House is collecting state sales tax unless there is some presence in different states that require them to collect tax. I know Amazon didn't have a physical presence in the state of California, but the state tried to claim last year their affiliate program was enough of a physical presence for them to start collecting sales tax. Amazon immediately dropped the affiliates in the state. However they eventually caved, and customers will soon start paying taxes in a few more months. The benefit for them is they can now put warehouses CA. I'm wondering if they are getting special tax breaks from the state for these new agreements. Payoffs and kickbacks in the cover of darkness wouldn't surprise me. |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by LASERMOVIES
(Post 11228801)
I'll have to look into GoHastings in the future. Never purchased from them even though I've seen many bargain threads posted. Sounds like they might be one of the few tax free online stores remaining unless you buy outside of the United States
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by jwstl
(Post 11229165)
Gohastings is not a tax free online store. They have Hastings stores all over the country so they are only tax free for people without a store in their state. I have to pay pax because there are a few stores somewhere in this state. It's a shame the laws are more localized. I don't have a store within 100 miles and I've never been to one so the stores aren't losing my business. Oh well.
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Got a 20% BN Buzz coupon over the weekend that is good ONLINE! :) Should work for non-members too.
K3Y3L4T As usual, it says it is valid for 3 days, but typically lasts longer... |
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Thanks! Added the new code to the first page. It has been a while since B&N issued the last one. Yeah, you can't really predict how long these will work because the coupon information lacks a specific expiration date. I would say at least a week or more. Looks like some more coupons should be coming later in the week as well. Another 20% coupon for members, and a 15% for all customers. |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
New store coupons are now available. Also added two new online codes to the first page.
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
The 20% coupon for non-members has expired, are there any other 20% non-member codes? Thanks.
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by NoirFan
(Post 11240040)
The 20% coupon for non-members has expired, are there any other 20% non-member codes? Thanks.
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by LASERMOVIES
(Post 11240261)
I'm not sure if there is another 20% coupon code available. Have to wait and see if anyone that gets B&N Buzz offers via text messages received any new coupons. That has been the source for most of these coupons lately for non-members.
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by pathman
(Post 11240761)
Got this one on Friday: M9J8E4W. I thought it was the same code as the one posted on 5/14, but I just checked it when I noticed someone said the other one had already expired. It's weird that I didn't always receive these Buzz coupons on the same day that others did and that I am now receiving completely different coupons (I never received K3Y3L4T).
Evidently they must be splitting up the groups who receive coupons and are sending different codes. I would suggest anyone that gets a buzz coupon in the future should make sure it's not the same one we already have. |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
I'm wondering if this could be the last of the BN Buzz 20% codes. I noticed today BN released coupon information for some future coupons that look as if they are future buzz coupons, but they are only for 15% off one item. Also payment says it requires a Visa card for payment. The 20% coupons never listed a credit card restriction even though BN Buzz is a Visa offer.
http://cart2.barnesandnoble.com/shop...&promoid=10584 15% Off One Item Coupon Details: This coupon can be redeemed only once per customer per billing address online at BN.com. Customer must make full payment with a Visa(R) card for discounts to apply. This coupon is valid 3 days after receiving offer, while supplies last. The 15% 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, including (if applicable) the standard Member discount, are applied. 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, gift-wrapping, textbooks, video games, digital content (including but not limited to NOOK Books(TM), NOOK Magazines(TM), and NOOK Periodicals), NOOK(r) devices, NOOK accessories that are already discounted, other hardware and electronics, software, products available for pre-order, products from the Rosetta Stone Series, products available for in-store ship-to-home orders, 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) not valid at hp.bn.com (vi) not valid on applicable sales tax or shipping or handling expenses; (vii) may not be combined with any other coupon or promotional discount; and (viii) may not be combined with the Educator program discount. This coupon is not valid at Barnes & Noble College Bookstores or websites. Void where prohibited by law. 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. Barnes & Noble is not responsible for typographical or pictorial errors. |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
More printable store coupons are now available. Also added some new online codes to the first page.
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by LASERMOVIES
I'm not sure if there is another 20% coupon code available.
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