• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Best Buy - $50 off $100+ purchase w/ Mastercard

Page 2 - Seeking answers? Join the AnandTech community: where nearly half-a-million members share solutions and discuss the latest tech.
That was probably the easiest coupon/promo transaction I've EVER had at a BB. My local store always seems to hesitate or call a manager over anytime I present a valid coupon.

Got the WD Green 2TB for $64. I'm happy.
 
I glanced at some of the deal forum threads on this and I think a compilation would include every excuse in the book.

Apparently Best Buy reps were confirming this as legit on Twitter this AM, but within a couple of hours they were shutting people down and changing the terms.
 
dum_71 said:
Got 4x Amazon $50 gc's for $100

Paperwhite for $69.99

Mixed bag of stuff $130 down to $80

A good day!
Click to expand...

lol worth a drive to try that.. im 45 mins away one way from a best buy;/ saving 100$ on amazon be worth it ehhe.. all the other deals sound like umm i dont want a 2tb wd green for 70$ hahaha
 
BlueWeasel said:
That was probably the easiest coupon/promo transaction I've EVER had at a BB. My local store always seems to hesitate or call a manager over anytime I present a valid coupon.

Got the WD Green 2TB for $64. I'm happy.
Click to expand...

Reading the coupon the terms are fubar, no "real" restrictions, and clearly many people have used more than one coupon. You would think this many years into the internet treatment of coupons they might have been smarter. Sears sure wised up quick and now ties this type of coupon to a membership card or phone number registered with it.

Both of the people in front of me tonight at the Orange Cal store used the coupon, and another guy was there trying to use one for a gift card, no go. I bought the last WD Green 2TB and it rang up full price, but showed the coupon, just no discount. Manager came by and said they had to manually override on all of them, but no big deal.

I get the feeling it may vary from store to store, and tomorrow it might be over.
 
Went there at closing as I was pretty bored. Was probably one of the last to use this coupon as I'm in Hawaii. amazingly they took the coupon, cash no questions asked! Got 2x 3tb toshiba convio for $70 and an elextrolux for $50. Blue Monday indeed!
 
weevilone said:
Haha, wow.. So they just happened to make a number of mistakes on their coupon. The original is still hosted, but if you head to their forums you can see that they've posted a retraction.

I think that might be a low even for BB.
Click to expand...

Well crap, looks like the eReaders are now excluded.

Is the coupon still valid? The coupon says valid 1/21 through 1/27 but the message says valid 1/21 only.
 
Well I did get them to give me the deal today as I told them they would not accept the coupon yesterday. I would not expect them to do this for all. I called them last night right before closing and explained that I had been denied the deal earlier in the day.
 
Well, I was going to use the "old" coupon today on a Roku XS, but it's 30 min. drive for me, so if they aren't going to honor it, not much point in bothering.
 
UNhooked said:
No on the 21st my B'day 🙂

However there have been some reports of users being able to use the older coupon if the item you are buying is reasonable and the manager is co-operative
Click to expand...

Thx. Specing out a new rig now so I may try to maximize discount w/case or HDD
 
Just called my local store and no, they are not honoring it now. The salesperson I spoke with said it was an error and should have only been good for Jan. 21, so too bad.
 
Any1 have success with this today? I will be giving this a try tonight.

Edit:

Good gracious, I'm almost positive every BB in the nation got the memo by now. The SD thread is over 460 pages long now.
 
Last edited:
kw4k said:
Any1 have success with this today? I will be giving this a try tonight.

Edit:

Good gracious, I'm almost positive every BB in the nation got the memo by now. The SD thread is over 460 pages long now.
Click to expand...

My local best buy has a sign hanging up where you go in the building saying that coupon is no longer accepted. It was only good on the 21st once they realized everyone was getting way to good of a deal. :biggrin:
 
Congrats to all that were able to use the coupon.

This is what I received today via email.

Dear,

Earlier this week, you and other select customers received a special promotion from Best Buy that was connected to your MasterCard®. That targeted coupon was inaccurate and sent in error. The offer is no longer valid. We sincerely apologize for the mistake and any inconvenience we have caused you. We hope to serve you better in the future.

Thank you,
Lisa Smith

Vice President
Best Buy Customer Care
 
In case anyone needs a cheap (<$1) filler, the Best Buy cloth shopping bags are 99 cents. :biggrin:

I found that out AFTER I selected a $7.99 flash drive, to get over $100, along with my $99.99 item. 🙄
 
As I read the coupon, and the store I used mine at informed a customer ahead of me, you need a single item over $100, a combination doesn't work.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top