CH Enrollment Codes (Previously "Better Code Thread")
 

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K7L, K7M, K7N, K7P, K7Q are the best online codes giving the lowest average DVD price. A PSN is required to use these codes (previous account number) AND there is NO credit card option at checkout. (lowest average dvd price = 6 enrollment + 1 regular price to fullfill)



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1KJ,1KX,1KK,1KG,C7L,C7M,C7W,E7F,C7Y,C7Z ,EBP,C80,C81,C82,C83,C84,C85,C86,C87,C88,C89 are the next best online codes ... NO PSN required and credit card at checkout. USE THESE CODES IF ITS YOUR FIRST TIME ORDERING (or dont want to bother with a PSN) (lowest average dvd price = 7 enrollment + 2 regular price to fullfill)


Best codes w/ PSN DR5, BZW, BWJ, 1LM, LMT, LMY, 38Y, IKJ, 59H, 59J (lowest average dvd price = 7 enrollment + 2 regular price to fullfill)
These codes to be used if you have a PSN (previous account number) to spare, otherwise use the first set of codes. No Credit card at checkout




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thanks ! :up:

-nox

I just rejoined the other day. Can't remember the code but it is this same deal (PSN was required). I'll be getting:

Seabiscuit
Weird Science
Reign of Fire
Undercover Brother
Watership Down
Rocky IV

Nice! I tried to do something like this a while back but had far fewer codes. Add to the list e7h and 72s (and variations).

I know u guys need these codes, so TOP ! :-D

Any of these require credit card on order? I find more of my accounts go through when I have to pay up front.

I couldn't agree more :)

Sade

Probably not. But you can check by placing a mock order and seeing if the code requires a PSN. If it does then it is likely that you won't be required to pay up-front with a credit card (but you can't tell for sure except by actually placing the order).

Of course, this whole question is moot if you call in your orders. Those always require payment by credit card. Up to you.

Hey guys.. I just tried three of the codes and Im not trying any more because my 3rd attempt got processed without the option for a credit card so Im kinda bummed about that !!! LOL See the sacrafices I make for you people?? lol

OK 36X and 3LL both gave the credit card option.....

GK0 did NOT have the pay now option.


YOURE WELCOME !!!!! :mad: :)

ALRIGHT GUYS.... I Investigated further and tested EVERY CODE.

IF the code starts with 3 you will get a credit card option at checkout. SO........

36X, 3LL, 37F, 37G, 37H, 3LM, & 3LC are all codes to use a credit card. :)

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Thanks! That should be a big help to those who want to pay up-front with a credit card. It also likely means that those codes can be used for mail-in enrollments by selecting that option, printing out the order, and mailing it in with a check.

These codes only work when you first sign up, correct? I've looked through several pages (skimmed rather) for mailing codes and found nothing. Is this the case or is there a reason behind the madness? Thanks-

These are enrollment codes for new accounts and have nothing to do with existing accounts.

"On-line codes" (sale offer codes) for existing accounts have limited utility, since they only work if you happen to have that offer on your account. And most (but not all) sale offers aren't of much value anyway. There hasn't been a systematic collection of those codes so far as I am aware. The sale offer that is of greatest value, "free shipping for three" usually applies to all accounts when it occurs and doesn't need a code.

Thanks for all the effort, ITALIAN926. Good info!

Thanks for the research. I'll incorporate it into the next changes to the FAQ.

Just FYI - Two days ago when I called my orders/apps in, the CSR said that the code I was trying to use (178) was coming up "Invalid". So, it appears that another is going the wayside - maybe? That would explain my missing apps recently sonce I was using 178 exclusively for them. Anyways, I got my order in with 67P - which still works for now.

Its still working online. I'll never call CH to order an enrollment package.

Well, something is going on. I've done 4 applications in the last 2 months thru one of my accounts & gotten zippo. All 4 were using the "178" code.

I call in an app & the CSR says that the 178 offer is invalid & the default offer is coming up in it's place. The CSR read me the offer details for the supposed "178" and when I say that's not right, she says that it did come up as invalid & the default offer applied.

Needless to say, I asked to switch to another code offer - in this case 67P. The details on that one came back correct.

The online site might still be taking it, but how many have actually gotten it to work lately?

I used 178 for my last order one month ago (3/22). Everything went smoothly.

I think CH is being greedy and is going to eventually lose a lot of customers.

We know CH was doing very well, now they decided to up the fulfillments so they can make even more money. It seems to me like they are slowly eliminating all of the 6/2 codes.

Don't they realize that their new 6/4 basic offer is not very enticing? You get 6 dvds for under $20 but then have to spend at least $80 to fulfill.

A person can go to walmart or bestbuy, etc and pick up these same titles for $10-$15.

I think they are in trouble if they continue with this plan.

I just tried to join with one of these...it told me that I'd only need two to fufill, then when I got to the end, it said I need to buy 4 more at regular prices?? Is this just a glitch when you get to the sign up page?

Columbia House has been using this business model for DECADES. While they have upped the standard fulfillment requirement a bit they went to free shipping for enrollments (presumably because their surveys showed that customers hate the shipping charge). If anything, their standard deal is a bit cheaper than it was a few years ago.

Most Columbia House customers buy more than the minimum required fulfillments, despite it not being cost effective to do so. While you may be aware that the standard deal isn't that good compared to the strategies we use, the complexity of it obscures the true cost for most folks.

The standard deal isn't all that bad if one doesn't buy more than the required fulfillments and uses the $5 off web site. It works out to about $10.12 per DVD. This would be even less during "free shipping for three". Four of those DVDs could be new releases or pre-orders; I doubt that you could get those for $10 at Wal-Mart.

This is a known glitch in the web site. It has been described in several threads including This One.

After reviewing the details of the offer you entered, DO NOT use the "Shop for DVDs Now" link. If you do it will revert to the standard offer. Instead, use the search function or back up to the previous page.

Isnt it amazing how a company as large as Columbia House can have these OBVIOUS glitches in their website?? Not just the "shop for DVD's now" glitch, but even more so, the inability to change your fullfillments to regular price at checkout. Im sure by now theyve gotten 1000's of complaints, yet they cant get the site straightened out. This is obviously done on purpose to basically STEAL from ignorant people and to give the knowledgeable a hassle. These arent temporary glitches, theyve been around for a year now.

What does the PSN number tell columbia house? Is that where the order is shipped? Can I use a PSN that I found on google, or will that effect someone else's account?

You probably DON'T want to use a PSN found on Google or anywhere else for that matter. CH uses those PSNs to "link" your accounts together. You really don't want to be "linked" to an account that potentially has a bad history - do you??? What else they use them for is up for interpretation.

I once made up a PSN and it worked fine.. just started with the first 4 digits of a previous membership number and randomly picked the rest of the digits.

The PSN probably tells Columbia House that you have been a responsible customer in the past who has paid bills in a timely manner. (Some people have been known to defraud CH by ordering enrollments and not paying for them.) On most new accounts one either has to pay up-front or use a PSN (or both).

ITALIAN,

We should have DDK on the code list too. It is the ONLY code for a new member to use first time without a PSN.

I helped a friend sign up the other day and used DDK for him because he didn't have a previous membership to use a PSN from.

Terms of DDK are get 2 free now (plus s&h), then get 3 more free (plus s&h) when you buy 2 at regular prices (plus s&h).

This is also a good code for anyone to use since you can usually get non-enrollment titles for the 3 free titles using the vouchers they send you.

Can you update the main thread? Thanks for starting this thread in the first place, good work :)

This is not supposed to be the case, but CSRs sometimes make mistakes. Those last three DVDs are supposed to be restricted to enrollment titles.

Those using DD* codes (there are several) should be aware that the offer details state that shipping/handling is $1.99 per DVD. But when placing the order for the final three on the phone (it isn't possible to do it on-line, but one could do it by e-mail) there is a glitch in the system so that the CSRs will nearly always charge $2.50 S/H per DVD. When this happens just read them the offer details (print it out when you enroll) and get it corrected.

On the other hand, once in awhile the CSR won't charge anything at all for shipping for the final three.

YMMV. All good stuff to know. Thanks!

In my opinion, those DD* codes are a huge pain in the butt. It takes much longer to complete the membership process and you have to call up to get your last enrollments. I wont add that in because ToddB has the different type codes in the FAQ.

OK, they might be a pain in the butt, but they are the cheapest way for a new member to join. After that they'll have a PSN and can join using one of the good codes listed here.

Just thought it would be helpful for newbies. The more helpful information, the better ;)

It is also cheaper per disc and as a whole. It also allows the member to spread out enrollments if s/he can't find six titles to order on the front end.

And the enrollment rainchecks on the back end can be redeemed via email.

Exactly! For those of us who don't want to cycle through accounts as fast as possible, and don't mind the extra hassle, DD* codes are a good way to go.

I am going to try and call in and apply.

Can someone please recommend a good 6/2 code to use over the phone?

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72SD has worked repeatedly for me over the last couple of months. This is a standard 6 enrollments for 17.40 w/two more to buy.