Amazon Video Game Deal Thread .
#2726
Re: Amazon Video Game Deal Thread .
There's also a $20 credit for Bulletstorm.
What's the deal with the credits these days? Does Amazon still give it to ALL preorders or just the preorders after the promotion was posted?
I've already got a Bulletstorm preorder. Wondering if I should cancel and place a new order.
What's the deal with the credits these days? Does Amazon still give it to ALL preorders or just the preorders after the promotion was posted?
I've already got a Bulletstorm preorder. Wondering if I should cancel and place a new order.
#2728
gamer for life
Re: Amazon Video Game Deal Thread .
yeah when they first added the 10 dollar it was not going to be applied... When I , and a few at cag, emailed them they said it would not be applied but that they would make a one time exception. My thinking is they were experimenting with the response on that, and now that the 20 dollar card is offered, and I am sure they got slammed with emails, they tweeted that it would work on all pre-orders.
#2730
gamer for life
Re: Amazon Video Game Deal Thread .
Here is the email...
Hello,
I understand your concern about receiving $10 promotional certificate for purchasing
"Bulletstorm - Epic Edition."
In order to take advantage of this promotion, you must place a qualifying order during the specified promotion period while supplies last. We're unable to apply special discounts to items ordered before or after the dates of the promotional offer.
As you've placed the order before we listed the promotion on our website, your order is ineligible to receive the $10 promotional certificate.
However, I've made an exception to our standard policy and issued a $10 promotional certificate to your account. You can use this funds the next time you order an item shipped and sold by Amazon.com. You'll see your available promotional balance at checkout--this amount will be applied to your next order automatically without entering a claim code.
Your promotional balance doesn't appear in Your Account but will always display when you place an order.
I am not sure what the thinking is but it could be that the pre-order price guarantee may be looked at as the price you pay for the product, not any dlc/future gift cards you get. I read through there and I can see how a lawyer could argue that the price guarantee does not include any other future gains....only the out of pocket price... I really think Amazon was experimenting with Bulletstorm....
Hello,
I understand your concern about receiving $10 promotional certificate for purchasing
"Bulletstorm - Epic Edition."
In order to take advantage of this promotion, you must place a qualifying order during the specified promotion period while supplies last. We're unable to apply special discounts to items ordered before or after the dates of the promotional offer.
As you've placed the order before we listed the promotion on our website, your order is ineligible to receive the $10 promotional certificate.
However, I've made an exception to our standard policy and issued a $10 promotional certificate to your account. You can use this funds the next time you order an item shipped and sold by Amazon.com. You'll see your available promotional balance at checkout--this amount will be applied to your next order automatically without entering a claim code.
Your promotional balance doesn't appear in Your Account but will always display when you place an order.
I am not sure what the thinking is but it could be that the pre-order price guarantee may be looked at as the price you pay for the product, not any dlc/future gift cards you get. I read through there and I can see how a lawyer could argue that the price guarantee does not include any other future gains....only the out of pocket price... I really think Amazon was experimenting with Bulletstorm....
#2731
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Re: Amazon Video Game Deal Thread .
If you email CS about such matters you will often get an email like that one. In my experience, it doesn't matter if you email them or not. You will get your promo credit. Some CS reps just aren't hip to the program.
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Re: Amazon Video Game Deal Thread .
I always just cancel my old pre-order and put in a new order when these vouchers happen. None of the worry and is a whole lot less trouble than dealing with customer service.
#2735
DVD Talk Godfather & 2020 TOTY Winner
Re: Amazon Video Game Deal Thread .
Pre-order Killzone 3 and receive $20 in promotional credit toward the purchase of items shipped and sold by Amazon.com (certain exclusions apply, including Kindle books, MP3s, and video rentals and downloads) as well as an Amazon-exclusive code to get instant access to 3 Unlock Points to use on the weapon or ability of your choice to get the early edge in Killzone 3 Multiplayer.
#2736
Re: Amazon Video Game Deal Thread .
yeah when they first added the 10 dollar it was not going to be applied... When I , and a few at cag, emailed them they said it would not be applied but that they would make a one time exception. My thinking is they were experimenting with the response on that, and now that the 20 dollar card is offered, and I am sure they got slammed with emails, they tweeted that it would work on all pre-orders.

http://twitter.com/#!/amazongames/st...99936064258048
#2738
gamer for life
#2740
Re: Amazon Video Game Deal Thread .
Amazon upped the future credit on Portal 2 pre-orders to $20: http://amzn.to/gLXZOo
On top of the $54.99 price and release-date delivery
On top of the $54.99 price and release-date delivery
#2742
#2743
Re: Amazon Video Game Deal Thread .
Don't forget, all day goldbox deals at Amazon today. The DOTD is Dragon Age II for $40 and here are the rest of the guesses from SD:
6:00 AM PDT - If you like the Blob... (de Blob 2?)
8:00 AM PDT - Experience the thrill of the chase and the rush of the escape (Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit?)
11:00 AM PDT - Give boring shooters the boot. (Bulletstorm?)
2:00 PM PDT - Discover new sound cues on your games (Ear Force X31 Wireless Headphones/Mic)
4:00 PM PDT - Take a sprawling vacation to Titan. (Dead Space 2?)
7:00 PM PDT - Who don't you know? (You Don't Know Jack?)
6:00 AM PDT - If you like the Blob... (de Blob 2?)
8:00 AM PDT - Experience the thrill of the chase and the rush of the escape (Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit?)
11:00 AM PDT - Give boring shooters the boot. (Bulletstorm?)
2:00 PM PDT - Discover new sound cues on your games (Ear Force X31 Wireless Headphones/Mic)
4:00 PM PDT - Take a sprawling vacation to Titan. (Dead Space 2?)
7:00 PM PDT - Who don't you know? (You Don't Know Jack?)
#2744
gamer for life
Re: Amazon Video Game Deal Thread .
Don't forget, all day goldbox deals at Amazon today. The DOTD is Dragon Age II for $40 and here are the rest of the guesses from SD:
6:00 AM PDT - If you like the Blob... (de Blob 2?)
8:00 AM PDT - Experience the thrill of the chase and the rush of the escape (Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit?)
11:00 AM PDT - Give boring shooters the boot. (Bulletstorm?)
2:00 PM PDT - Discover new sound cues on your games (Ear Force X31 Wireless Headphones/Mic)
4:00 PM PDT - Take a sprawling vacation to Titan. (Dead Space 2?)
7:00 PM PDT - Who don't you know? (You Don't Know Jack?)
6:00 AM PDT - If you like the Blob... (de Blob 2?)
8:00 AM PDT - Experience the thrill of the chase and the rush of the escape (Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit?)
11:00 AM PDT - Give boring shooters the boot. (Bulletstorm?)
2:00 PM PDT - Discover new sound cues on your games (Ear Force X31 Wireless Headphones/Mic)
4:00 PM PDT - Take a sprawling vacation to Titan. (Dead Space 2?)
7:00 PM PDT - Who don't you know? (You Don't Know Jack?)
I wonder if Bulletstorm will break the 30 level....
#2745
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Re: Amazon Video Game Deal Thread .
#2746
gamer for life
#2747
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Re: Amazon Video Game Deal Thread .
#2749
DVD Talk Godfather
Re: Amazon Video Game Deal Thread .
Tempted on Dragon Age 2. Damn it. Not sure if the 360 or PC version is better; I know Origins had a better PC release.
Last edited by fumanstan; 03-22-11 at 10:01 AM.
#2750
DVD Talk Godfather
Re: Amazon Video Game Deal Thread .
Broken record, I know, but amazon and the publishers are really beating me over the head telling me never to preorder major games and just wait a couple of weeks after release. I haven't learned my lesson yet, but my head is getting softer.



