Alice In Wonderland (1951) Disney $10 off coupon
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Re: Alice In Wonderland (1951) Disney $10 off coupon
For anyone that wants to keep their Amazon order, start a chat with them and say this to make your price $7.95 (either they'll change your price, or give you $10 in credit for a future purchase):
I'm tempted to use my credit to get Let Me In for $9.99 now.
EDIT:
Before I did the above in the chat I shot them an email. I figured chat would be quicker, and figured the email wouldn't work if I got the credit in chat...well...I just got this email from Amazon:
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I'm tempted to use my credit to get Let Me In for $9.99 now.
EDIT:
Before I did the above in the chat I shot them an email. I figured chat would be quicker, and figured the email wouldn't work if I got the credit in chat...well...I just got this email from Amazon:
![LOL](/images/smilies/lol.gif)
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Re: Alice In Wonderland (1951) Disney $10 off coupon
I got a price adjusted from Amazon.
Bambi - $24.99
Alice in Wonderland - $9.99
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Item(s) Subtotal: $34.98
Shipping & Handling: $3.97
Gold Box Discount: -$1.25
Super Saver Discount: -$3.97
Promotion Applied: -$9.99
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Total Before Tax: $23.74
Estimated Tax To Be Collected: $0.00
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Grand Total: $23.74
Bambi - $24.99
Alice in Wonderland - $9.99
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Item(s) Subtotal: $34.98
Shipping & Handling: $3.97
Gold Box Discount: -$1.25
Super Saver Discount: -$3.97
Promotion Applied: -$9.99
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Total Before Tax: $23.74
Estimated Tax To Be Collected: $0.00
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Grand Total: $23.74
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Well, actually copied coupons can be used more than once, but the retailers should only get paid once for each ID Number (the individual number in the upper right corner). I don't know how strict Disney is on that issue, but they could deny any dupes once they are submitted for payment. I guess if the retailer gets burned often enough of 'fake' MQ's then they will stop taking them or make it a whole lot harder to use them.
The bricks coupons are supposed to have watermarks that can't be copied in theory making it so retailers can spot those copies more easily, but that takes a bit of proper training. It also likely will disqualify anyone with B&W prints or made with printers that have poor ink supplies.
The bricks coupons are supposed to have watermarks that can't be copied in theory making it so retailers can spot those copies more easily, but that takes a bit of proper training. It also likely will disqualify anyone with B&W prints or made with printers that have poor ink supplies.
I'm sure one of these days this is going to end if stores lose enough money because of duplicate coupons. As it is, only a handful of large retailers take them. With computer technology I sure wish they'd get an instant verify system where each coupon ID could be used once, and if you return the item the manufacturer would get the money back (rather than you or the store) or preferably reissue you the same coupon. That would solve all of these problems.
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What's weirder is that the part stores scan on the coupons is the same UPC code for everyone. They don't scan the unique ID numbers. So it seems like there's a big door for fraud if people copy coupons. I don't see how a color printer (which I don't own) would prevent fraud any better. Given that the coupon issuer has your IP address (which may or may not change) linked to the unique IDs on the 2 coupons you can print, IF the manufacturer gets the physical coupon back from the store they could match up your computer's ID and your IP address on anyone who made multiple copies of the same coupon, and theoretically they could track you down... I now shred any coupons I don't use.
I'm sure one of these days this is going to end if stores lose enough money because of duplicate coupons.
I'm sure one of these days this is going to end if stores lose enough money because of duplicate coupons.
Regardless, coupon fraud is illegal, immoral, and just plain stupid. For those who printed 10 coupons legitimately, well, your intentions may be immoral but at least it isn't illegal. My point is, don't copy. It could end up very badly for the offender, and could ruin these coupons in the future for the rest of us.
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My (limited) guess is that (at this point) BB, Target and the rest will tell their clerks that anyone accepting multiple 'Veri-Fi' codes that are the same will lose their jobs pretty darn soon. That should stop a lot of the problems. Now, someone distributing coupons to many different friends, isn't going to get caught. Certainly, it's a bigger problem for the merchant. Although, it does raise an interesting question. If multiple merchants (say BB, Wal-Mart and Target) all return the exact same coupon to Disney for payment ... how is that handled? Do they honor all the coupons, honor only the first received or do they give each $3.33?
Regardless, hopefully it still gets down to doing the right thing for most of us. Disney has 'gone back to the well' so many times on Alice (and other titles) that it is good to see that they are offering coupons to ease the pain of repurchasing their titles yet again- although what the new Alice (2010) has to do with giving us a break on the 1951 title is not as clear.
Regardless, hopefully it still gets down to doing the right thing for most of us. Disney has 'gone back to the well' so many times on Alice (and other titles) that it is good to see that they are offering coupons to ease the pain of repurchasing their titles yet again- although what the new Alice (2010) has to do with giving us a break on the 1951 title is not as clear.
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I agree. I love these coupons and wish those involved would figure out a system to prevent coupon abuse and make it so that retailers can feel confident they'll get paid so they'll be less likely to reject the coupons (as BB has done to me frequently in the past).
If they have this Veri-Fi system (which I assume is just a web based interface), why don't any retailers ever use it before taking the coupons? (I'll guess because most retailers seem deathly afraid to give their employees Internet access because they don't trust them not to surf the Internet and do other bad things.) Of course if they did, you have to wonder if it's a real time system that will immediately tell the retailer that the same coupon (with the same ID) was used at another retailer. Either way I figure something has to change in this system, but in the meantime I appreciate Disney doing this and hope it'll last for a while. Disney releases (especially of animated classics) with coupons are one of the few things I buy on release day. Without the coupons I'd find myself waiting months or years for the appropriate Amazon deal.
If they have this Veri-Fi system (which I assume is just a web based interface), why don't any retailers ever use it before taking the coupons? (I'll guess because most retailers seem deathly afraid to give their employees Internet access because they don't trust them not to surf the Internet and do other bad things.) Of course if they did, you have to wonder if it's a real time system that will immediately tell the retailer that the same coupon (with the same ID) was used at another retailer. Either way I figure something has to change in this system, but in the meantime I appreciate Disney doing this and hope it'll last for a while. Disney releases (especially of animated classics) with coupons are one of the few things I buy on release day. Without the coupons I'd find myself waiting months or years for the appropriate Amazon deal.
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Will this coupon work today, or does it only work from 2/1-2/7?
As mentioned earlier, my local BB has them out early and I wanted to pick up a copy.
As mentioned earlier, my local BB has them out early and I wanted to pick up a copy.
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Many moons ago, Disney had coupons for Pirates, Cars, Ratouille, etc. (my first BR purchases). I remember getting a coupon off the internet that I tried to use and was shot down at Toys R Us. This was before I understood how this worked and that each coupon had a unique code, etc. But somehow TRU checked the coupon's validity and they rejected it for multiple use. In the time since, I have never had TRU do anything but scan the coupon, so I don't know if at that time TRU used the Veri-Fi system or not.
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If they have this Veri-Fi system (which I assume is just a web based interface), why don't any retailers ever use it before taking the coupons? (I'll guess because most retailers seem deathly afraid to give their employees Internet access because they don't trust them not to surf the Internet and do other bad things.) Of course if they did, you have to wonder if it's a real time system that will immediately tell the retailer that the same coupon (with the same ID) was used at another retailer.
Here is a good description of what Veri-Fi is:
http://www.internetretailer.com/2003...system-for-con
The description mentions entering a number, but it doesn't say whether that number is marked as redeemed or not(?).
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You can enter the unique coupon code at http://www.couponsinc.com/crc/index.asp (Veri-Fi) to confirm if a coupon is legitimate. It appears to me that the purpose of the Veri-Fi system is to ensure the product, value and expiration date of the coupon, thus limiting fraud in the area of changing any of the above. This "fraud" does not appear to be for multiple use of the coupon with the same Veri-Fi unique code.
Of course, I will defer to anyone who has better knowledge of how that system works. Click the "Consumer Resources" tab and read up on what is there (About Printable coupons, Dos and Don'ts and What if a store won't take my coupon [Best Buy, anyone?].
Of course, I will defer to anyone who has better knowledge of how that system works. Click the "Consumer Resources" tab and read up on what is there (About Printable coupons, Dos and Don'ts and What if a store won't take my coupon [Best Buy, anyone?].
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The veri-fi system is supposed to be able to track use, but obviously if there's no log or scan there's no proof it's been used. It's all moot, however, since it's illegal, immoral and against the code of gentlemen to do such a thing.
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What kind of fraud can really go on with these coupons/ Most people will only want 1, or 2 copies at most if they're buying one as a gift. Most people nowadays have internet access and a printer and could get legit coupons if they wanted to; so there's no need to photocopy them multiple times. I can't image the coupons could sell for much on ebay or be worth the time to list them. Maybe if someone wants to buy a larger quantity of the blu's to sell on the internet.. but even then when you factor in the fees you wouldn't make that much money if any.
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FYI, Toys R Us has their $5 preorder, save $5 on a Disney Blu $19.99+. Both Bambi and Tangled (DVD/Blu or Blu/3DBlu/DVD/Digi) are available. We will find out tomorrow if the price for Alice instore is the outrageous $29.99 the website has listed or not.
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What kind of fraud can really go on with these coupons/ Most people will only want 1, or 2 copies at most if they're buying one as a gift. Most people nowadays have internet access and a printer and could get legit coupons if they wanted to; so there's no need to photocopy them multiple times. I can't image the coupons could sell for much on ebay or be worth the time to list them. Maybe if someone wants to buy a larger quantity of the blu's to sell on the internet.. but even then when you factor in the fees you wouldn't make that much money if any.
since stores refund the full amount when you return it.
Ive gotten into arguments with a few people on various forums who do that and claim that there is nothing wrong with them doing that.
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IN THEORY there are color watermarks on the printed coupon which aren't supposed to copy. If the watermarks are missing then the coupon is supposed to be rejected at the counter as a possible counterfeit/copy. B&W prints shouldn't have those watermarks to begin with so there would be no way to doublecheck.
I've never copied one to see if there's any physical difference myself, but this is what I have been told by some of the people involved in how the system is supposed to work. If the clerks are properly trained to recognize what's supposed to be a good coupon (just like recognizing the fake $20+ bills) the idea is to stop people from using bad coupons.
Unlike training sessions to prevent counterfeit money from being passed, I don't think any retailers have a similar training session on the coupons. If at some point these type coupons before significantly more common then I guess that could change, but my guess is it just is too small an issue to spend the time/money on.
I've never copied one to see if there's any physical difference myself, but this is what I have been told by some of the people involved in how the system is supposed to work. If the clerks are properly trained to recognize what's supposed to be a good coupon (just like recognizing the fake $20+ bills) the idea is to stop people from using bad coupons.
Unlike training sessions to prevent counterfeit money from being passed, I don't think any retailers have a similar training session on the coupons. If at some point these type coupons before significantly more common then I guess that could change, but my guess is it just is too small an issue to spend the time/money on.
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Well, my wife called to let me know she took the coupon to Walmart, got them to price-match Best Buy's $19.99 and then successfully applied the coupon. These are the sales that explain why Disney is so disproportionately well represented in our Blu-ray library. Last night, we streamed last year's Alice in Wonderland (some of which I enjoyed, some of which I didn't) and that put me in the mood to rewatch the '51 version. Now I can watch it on Blu-ray!
Edit: I just checked, and it was nominated for Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture), meaning that it counts for the Academy Awards Challenge. Perfect!
Edit: I just checked, and it was nominated for Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture), meaning that it counts for the Academy Awards Challenge. Perfect!
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FYI, my Best Buy took the coupon this morning no problem. I noticed it didn't scan, but without me having to say anything she entered it in manually. Piece of cake. I do love Disney Blu-rays! Hoping for a similar deal for the Incredibles!
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It's posted here: http://forum.dvdtalk.com/10617874-post918.html
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Have anybody found out how much TRU is selling the Alice in Wonderland & Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2?
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You can enter the unique coupon code at http://www.couponsinc.com/crc/index.asp (Veri-Fi) to confirm if a coupon is legitimate. It appears to me that the purpose of the Veri-Fi system is to ensure the product, value and expiration date of the coupon, thus limiting fraud in the area of changing any of the above. This "fraud" does not appear to be for multiple use of the coupon with the same Veri-Fi unique code.
Originally Posted by movieguru
What kind of fraud can really go on with these coupons/ Most people will only want 1, or 2 copies at most if they're buying one as a gift. Most people nowadays have internet access and a printer and could get legit coupons if they wanted to; so there's no need to photocopy them multiple times. I can't image the coupons could sell for much on ebay or be worth the time to list them. Maybe if someone wants to buy a larger quantity of the blu's to sell on the internet.. but even then when you factor in the fees you wouldn't make that much money if any.
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