Best Buy Charging More for Non-Reward Zone Purchases!
12-16-05 | 03:29 PM
#51
DVD Talk Godfather
Originally Posted by Josh Hinkle
Yep, I refuse to pay for discounts or store memberships.
Originally Posted by renaldow
I don't know if I'd pay for it, because ordinarily my purchases would probably just barely pay for it. However, as an RZ member you do get special offers once or twice a year on hardware that can make all the difference in the world if you happen to be looking for something. For instance, last year I was in the market for a new TV. They sent me an offer for $500 off a TV, a free Tivo, double RZ points, and free shipping. After doing a lot of research, that was the best deal on the TV I wanted. Not only did I get the $500 off, but I got a $100 rebate for the free Tivo, and around $220 in RZ cards. No other store could even come close to that deal.
As for getting in free or cheap, there have been a few options in the past year. I think they were all part of various 10% mailers, since those go to non RZ members as well. Even if you don't get those, the coupons are always posted here. I recall one that was buy the card for $10 and they'd mail you $10 in certificates for signing up. Assuming you would make 1 purchase at all in a year, that = Free.
If you buy something big not only does it pay for itself but you can talk the employee into giving you one. A friend did this about 4 months ago. He bought a plasma and told them he wanted the card, warranty and X amount of points for free for the sale or he was going elsewhere. He got it all. He got around $250 back.
12-16-05 | 03:36 PM
#52
Retired
Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
My membership at Sams netted me a 360 on launch day with only an hour and a half wait. I'd say it was worth it.
The N64 with Super Mario 64 was the last console to launch with a "must have" game for me. The GC, PS2, X-box and X-box 360 had nothing I was dying to play at launch.
12-16-05 | 05:27 PM
#53
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From: Part of the Left-Wing Conspiracy
Originally Posted by chanster
I don't shop at Best Buy
Originally Posted by Tarantino
This argument seems really dumb for some reason.
Lowest Price or Price Match + Rewards Zone = Even lower price.
Originally Posted by Tarantino
This argument seems really dumb for some reason.
12-17-05 | 09:51 AM
#54
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Exactly. They give out bonus points, double points, etc. So I bet it is still more like 12,500 = $5. There have also been probably a dozen non-advertised deals for members the past few months, so while you think your advertised $15.99 new release is a steal, it rings up at $12.99 for me.
