Best Buy Upgrade & Save 4/21/13 - 5/11/13
#301
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Re: Best Buy Upgrade & Save 4/21/13 - 5/11/13
Are the two Iron Man movies ringing up at 9.99 before coupon? The shelf tags at my closest store read 14.99 for each of them on Sunday. There were no weekly ads to be found in-store, so I would have nothing to help prove they should be 9.99. Every U&S transaction I've had has gone smoothly and I want to keep it that way so I didn't bother attempting a purchase today. Thanks in advance to anyone who can confirm a 9.99 sale price.
Note, however, that the Iron Man 2 that is $9.99 is the single disc edition. The 3-disc edition is $19.99.
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Re: Best Buy Upgrade & Save 4/21/13 - 5/11/13
Actually picked up a few things today.
Iron Man 2
Batman
Batman Returns
Batman Forever
The trip was made successful by Vanessa. After finding only the first Batman on the shelf I asked for help with the others as my particular store is doing a huge re-model/rearranging of their store and much of the already limited stock is in the back. I was brushed off by the first CSR. He was apparently a car stereo expert only and sent me over to the tv section. The 2nd CSR was already helping someone and it appeared to be a lifetime arrangement. A 3rd CSR wandered over with some free food sample type of thing that she seemed more interested in. The 4th CSR that waddled over was definitely more interested in it because he started eating it and distracting the 3rd CSR from helping me. She was eventually nice enough but said there were no more copies of what I wanted. But then she went in the back to look. Which I appreciated but didn't really understand. Anyway, she came back empty handed and I reserved myself to not getting Batman 2 or 3. As I'm back in the movie section browsing the titles(all without ANY shelf tags), Vanessa walks up and asks if there's anything she could help me with. She seemed to actually work in the movie section and lo-and-behold, she went in the back and found the two blu's I wanted. She was very nice, very helpful and very apologetic for the clusterfluck that the store was in.
Of course, that high note lasted only as long as it took to go up to customer service and to the U & S. Think of Ross and you'll get the picture.
All in all, I was happy though. Anyone know if it's worth the trouble to write a positive review of an employee to Best Buy? Does that employee benefit in any way?
Iron Man 2
Batman
Batman Returns
Batman Forever
The trip was made successful by Vanessa. After finding only the first Batman on the shelf I asked for help with the others as my particular store is doing a huge re-model/rearranging of their store and much of the already limited stock is in the back. I was brushed off by the first CSR. He was apparently a car stereo expert only and sent me over to the tv section. The 2nd CSR was already helping someone and it appeared to be a lifetime arrangement. A 3rd CSR wandered over with some free food sample type of thing that she seemed more interested in. The 4th CSR that waddled over was definitely more interested in it because he started eating it and distracting the 3rd CSR from helping me. She was eventually nice enough but said there were no more copies of what I wanted. But then she went in the back to look. Which I appreciated but didn't really understand. Anyway, she came back empty handed and I reserved myself to not getting Batman 2 or 3. As I'm back in the movie section browsing the titles(all without ANY shelf tags), Vanessa walks up and asks if there's anything she could help me with. She seemed to actually work in the movie section and lo-and-behold, she went in the back and found the two blu's I wanted. She was very nice, very helpful and very apologetic for the clusterfluck that the store was in.
Of course, that high note lasted only as long as it took to go up to customer service and to the U & S. Think of Ross and you'll get the picture.
All in all, I was happy though. Anyone know if it's worth the trouble to write a positive review of an employee to Best Buy? Does that employee benefit in any way?
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Re: Best Buy Upgrade & Save 4/21/13 - 5/11/13
Haul #5:
Wyatt Earp/Assassination of Jesse James - $4.99
Collector - $4.99
Airplane - $4.99
Leon: The Professional - $4.99
Assassins/Cobra/Specialist - $6.99
Wyatt Earp/Assassination of Jesse James - $4.99
Collector - $4.99
Airplane - $4.99
Leon: The Professional - $4.99
Assassins/Cobra/Specialist - $6.99
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#306
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Are they doing the thing where you get a coupon for checking your mobile upgrade eligibility this week? I wanted to stop in after work today, but forgot to brings any DVDs to trade in
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Re: Best Buy Upgrade & Save 4/21/13 - 5/11/13
It's been a while since I stopped in at oiur local Best Buy (I skipped the last upgrade and save) and the movie selection there is pathetic! It's about half as big as it used to be and about 1/3 of the shelves were empty! I barely managed to find five movies that I wanted and I don't think I will be going back during this sale unless something really grabs me next week.
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Re: Best Buy Upgrade & Save 4/21/13 - 5/11/13
Has anyone had luck using an U&S coupon without the trade-in receipt? I was accidentally given my U&S coupon back and thought I'd give it a try to use it again, do they usually ask to see the receipt?
#313
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Re: Best Buy Upgrade & Save 4/21/13 - 5/11/13
You need the receipt. They always use it to check off the coupon you use.
#314
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Re: Best Buy Upgrade & Save 4/21/13 - 5/11/13
Well, I know I've used one without the receipt before but I was curious if anyone else has tried this. The last time I literally just lost the receipt and they never questioned it.
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Re: Best Buy Upgrade & Save 4/21/13 - 5/11/13
They were doing the phone upgrade coupon last week. If I remember correctly, it has only been available during the first week of the U&S promotion.
As for needing the receipt to use the coupon, YMMV. I have been able use them without the receipt.
As for needing the receipt to use the coupon, YMMV. I have been able use them without the receipt.
#317
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Re: Best Buy Upgrade & Save 4/21/13 - 5/11/13
I have never needed the receipt to use a coupon. Hell, half the time they don't even bother giving me a receipt.
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Re: Best Buy Upgrade & Save 4/21/13 - 5/11/13
Got:
Moulin Rouge (w/ slip)
Prophecy 5 film collection (sold off my 4 movie collection from a previous U&S)
Grease
They had Breakfast at Tiffany's there a couple of months ago, but it was gone for U&S. Might get Footloose and Airplane, but neither of those are necessary for upgrades for me. Trying to be a bit more selective on what I get. (Though I usually regret it)
Moulin Rouge (w/ slip)
Prophecy 5 film collection (sold off my 4 movie collection from a previous U&S)
Grease
They had Breakfast at Tiffany's there a couple of months ago, but it was gone for U&S. Might get Footloose and Airplane, but neither of those are necessary for upgrades for me. Trying to be a bit more selective on what I get. (Though I usually regret it)
#321
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Re: Best Buy Upgrade & Save 4/21/13 - 5/11/13
Quick question--how much is Eyes Wide Shut ringing up for in store? On the website it is priced at $8.99 thus making it ineligible for upgrade and save. Is it ringing up at a higher price in store?
#322
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Re: Best Buy Upgrade & Save 4/21/13 - 5/11/13
The last few times, however, they only hand me one coupon stapled to a receipt and write the number of DVDs I traded in on the coupon. I then turn that in to the cashier, who keeps both after the transaction. This last time I didn't even get a real coupon, just a photocopy.
#323
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Re: Best Buy Upgrade & Save 4/21/13 - 5/11/13
The first time I ever did it they gave me coupons. The last 3 times they let me shop with my bag of trade-ins in hand and then after I pick my movies I take it to CS and they tally everything up there so I never actually get anything. Just the discount.
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Re: Best Buy Upgrade & Save 4/21/13 - 5/11/13
Silver Linings Playbook
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Sling Blade/Monster's Ball
Deep Blue Sea/The Long Kiss Goodnight/Snakes on a Plane
Wyatt Earp/The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Swordfish/Point Break/Executive Decision
...$28.40 with coupons and RZ.
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Sling Blade/Monster's Ball
Deep Blue Sea/The Long Kiss Goodnight/Snakes on a Plane
Wyatt Earp/The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Swordfish/Point Break/Executive Decision
...$28.40 with coupons and RZ.