SFranke

Pepsi is running a promotion with Amazon. Codes are included on specially-marked Pepsi products. These codes can be redeemed for select Amazon.com merchandise, such as MP3s (5 points), CDs (60 points), and DVDs (90 points) (several Criterions are available).

I don't drink Pepsi, and I never will. However, reading the rules for the game revealed something interesting:

That's right; no restriction on the number available per address, and no SASE required.

If one were interested in a Criterion DVD, then one could purchase 23 post cards from the post office, fill them out, and mail them to the above address.

23 * $0.26 = $5.98
23 * 4 = 92 points = 1 DVD and 2 points

$5.98 + $2.98 shipping = $8.96

You'd have to include shipping on the order. (Super Saver would not apply, since only one Pepsi Stuff item is allowed per order)

The rules say "Limit one (1) free request per hand-addressed postmarked outer envelope". If they are serious about the envelope part, one can purchase envelopes from the post office with postage already affixed. I believe they are less than 50 cents each. In this case,

23 * $0.50 = $11.50
$11.50 + $2.98 = $14.48 and a lot of writing.

So there you have it.

TheMadMonk

Are you sure that 4 codes = 4 points?

IamHydrogen1

If I follow your math, it would be $6.88 for 60 points and a CD.

SFranke

Good point. The codes have different values ranging from 1 to 6 points each. See the link below.
http://pepsistuff.amazon.com/gp/peps...ef=ps_hm_rules

Assuming the post cards work, yes. I think I might just call and ask if a post card is acceptable for the 4 free codes offer.

SterlingBen

i was under the impression that this was only for a limited selection of dvds, are there any Criterions even available?

SFranke

It is, as I said in my original post. Click the Pepsi Stuff image on Amazon.com's homepage, then DVDs, then browse the various genres. I saw 400 Blows, Walkabout, and several others.

SterlingBen

Ah, sorry, Internet seems to have made me reading adverse. I'll be interested to see if the postcard deal works, especially If I can just send an index card postcard.

mbs

Would having Prime get free shipping on the Pepsi stuff items?

If using envelopes, would you include a card with your address? Or would you assume that they will get your address off the return portion (upper left) of your entry?

Peep

"Limit one (1) free request per hand-addressed postmarked outer envelope."

Xbox69

Pepsi 12-packs include a code that is worth two points.

SFranke

I already pointed this out in the first post.

Peep

I thought it worth pointing out to people as you seemed to be ignoring it yourself. Is there anything to lead you to believe that postcards will work beyond the fact that the rules seem to state that they will not?

And just because some yahoo on the phone says otherwise or a few people get away with it, I'm sure Pepsi will (sooner or later) enforce the rules and the people may end up wasting a bunch of money.

Seems like way to much of a YMMV to me.

SFranke

Let's see: 1) I included two sets of equations for two possible scenarios in my post. 2) I cautioned IamHydrogen1 on taking the post card idea as a given. 3) I committed to finding out more.
You just stated the obvious. Thank you for your contribution.

Peep

I think it's a bad thing to encourage people to take foolish risks, especially when the rules forbid them. Sounds to me like the path you are headed down.

subzero9001

Hey, does anyone know what Criterions are available???

clappj

Here's the list all the DVDs, not just the Criterions:
http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=ps_hm_al...node=390976011

There's quite a few Criterions under the category "Indie & Arthouse" I noticed:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.htm...rd_i=390976011

MyUserName

Has anyone ordered any DVDs from Pepsi Stuff and had to pay shipping?

acubfaninmd

I need only 63 points to get my free DVD. Might just be a better idea to pay for it instead of saving up points. If anyone doesnt want to use their points they can PM the codes and I would be happy to use them.

clappj

Me too.
I'll actually PayPal anyone who sends their codes my way a penny for each working Pepsi Points code.

acubfaninmd

I'll one up you and offer 2 pennies for each working code

SFranke

3 pennies!

KurtK26

$0.04!

postalpez

5 cents

SterlingBen

no pennies
but how about a naked picture of an ex for every working code?

Eriecke23

I'll pay 10 cents per working code.