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**Mjypksun** · 03-20-2008, 02:11 AM

To anybody who bought an HD-DVD player from them before Feb 28th 2008! Thats awesome! I hope my Xbox HD-DVD add on qualifies!

http://www.electronichouse.com/artic...vd_purchasers/

**DoctorDulitlBest** · 03-20-2008, 02:55 AM

To anybody who bought an HD-DVD player from them before Feb 28th 2008! Thats awesome! I hope my Xbox HD-DVD add on qualifies!

http://www.electronichouse.com/artic...vd_purchasers/

Me too!

**DoctorDulitlBest** · 03-20-2008, 03:31 AM

I just called the Best buy support line. The MS HD-DVD drive DOES qualify for the $50 rebate. So dig up your receipts.

**Nautilus** · 03-20-2008, 05:42 AM

Wow when did Best Buy start caring about the customer?

**DoctorDulitlBest** · 03-20-2008, 06:25 AM

Don't care, but I like free money!

So lets do it this way...

$150 MS HD-DVD drive

$130 (Subtract price of King Kong ~$20)
$100 (subtract price of remote ~$30)
$0 (5 free HD-DVD's if you send in ~$20/ea)

Good deal for me!

Oh yeah, the $50 gift certificate makes it an even BETTER value for me.

Yeah, that works, I like that.

Or if you bought a MS HD-DVD drive for $50 on the clearance deal, you still get 5 HD-DVD's which makes it worth it as you get about $100 in HD-DVD's.

**lYVgWWcP** · 03-20-2008, 07:18 AM

Wow when did Best Buy start caring about the customer?

It's a gift card, you're spending the money at Best Buy and probably will end up spending more then $50 once they get you back in the store or online. When Apple did this with the iPhone just over a PRICE drop people still called Apple cheap and that it wasn't enough and now people think Best Buy is caring about the customer? Ha, they're just trying to keep public image high and it gets people buying more stuff. It worked with my Apple credit (I ended up spending about $130 or something with the $100 credit) and it'll probably work with Best Buy.

**nerkvcbtre** · 03-20-2008, 07:21 AM

Wow when did Best Buy start caring about the customer?

I care about customers and I work at Best buy...

**soprofaxelbis** · 03-20-2008, 07:28 AM

I care about customers and I work at Best buy...

Me too. When people ask me about other places and show me pcs from other store or what ever the item is I'm honest, if I can save someone 50-$150 by telling them : "Go There instead" or "Buy this and come back tomorrow coz its on sale for $150 off" I let them know. Being honest keeps customers coming back.

**Nautilus** · 03-20-2008, 07:51 AM

I care about customers and I work at Best buy...

Employees may care but corporations rarely care about anything except profits. I mean Best Buy does have a pretty shady record when it comes to screwing the customer.

**vulikox** · 03-20-2008, 08:04 AM

I really wish I didn't buy my player at GameStop.

**AlexanderDrew** · 03-20-2008, 08:24 AM

I care about customers and I work at Best buy...

What's the employee discount?

On say...a big ass plasma?

**boiffrona** · 03-20-2008, 12:11 PM

What's the employee discount?

On say...a big ass plasma?

From what I've heard part timers get most things at cost+5%. Certain product lines (eg Bose) don't apply, though.

This was from a buddy of mine, so I'm not sure how accurate this info is, though.

**soprofaxelbis** · 03-20-2008, 12:17 PM

From what I've heard part timers get most things at cost+5%. Certain product lines (eg Bose) don't apply, though.

This was from a buddy of mine, so I'm not sure how accurate this info is, though.

that is almost correct. (we do get discounts on bose) It really just depends on the margin on things....for example its common knowledge that ipods are not margin rich, you can find them for diferent prices all over the place, its a set price and thats that. apple gets all the profits. A TV though, that a margin rich item, most TV's we sell have atleast $200-300 worth of margin. And if you go to the pioneer elites or any 8k+ TV, it probably has upward of 2k margin in it...

**gydrorway** · 03-21-2008, 10:10 AM

I care about customers and I work at Best buy...

Yeah! Presumably because you get paid on commission.

**soprofaxelbis** · 03-21-2008, 11:39 AM

Yeah! Presumably because you get paid on commission.

no one works on commision @ BB, now I dont know if you were serious or being sarcastic...

**gydrorway** · 03-21-2008, 12:34 PM

no one works on commision @ BB, now I dont know if you were serious or being sarcastic...

Yeah I was just joking.

**RicardoHun** · 03-21-2008, 04:59 PM

Hey sweet! 50$ in my pocket!

**frequensearules** · 03-21-2008, 05:07 PM

I guess this is a way to show their condolences

**Abarricoss** · 03-22-2008, 01:35 AM

Hey sweet! 50$ in my pocket!

Me too. Bought mine on the 22nd. (Pricematched CC who had 'em on sale)

**lYVgWWcP** · 03-22-2008, 03:20 PM

no one works on commision @ BB, now I dont know if you were serious or being sarcastic...

I thought the people that sold the HDTV's and higher end stuff did. I keep hearing employee's hate black Friday but also mention how much they love it because they can clear like a whole extra paycheck just in one day of sales...

03-20-2008, 02:11 AM	#1
Mjypksun Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 468 Senior Member	Best Buy sending $50 gift card to anybody who... To anybody who bought an HD-DVD player from them before Feb 28th 2008! Thats awesome! I hope my Xbox HD-DVD add on qualifies! http://www.electronichouse.com/artic...vd_purchasers/ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-20-2008, 02:55 AM	#2
DoctorDulitlBest Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 683 Senior Member	To anybody who bought an HD-DVD player from them before Feb 28th 2008! Thats awesome! I hope my Xbox HD-DVD add on qualifies! http://www.electronichouse.com/artic...vd_purchasers/ Me too! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-20-2008, 03:31 AM	#3
DoctorDulitlBest Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 683 Senior Member	I just called the Best buy support line. The MS HD-DVD drive DOES qualify for the $50 rebate. So dig up your receipts. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-20-2008, 05:42 AM	#4
Nautilus Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 446 Senior Member	Wow when did Best Buy start caring about the customer? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-20-2008, 06:25 AM	#5
DoctorDulitlBest Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 683 Senior Member	Don't care, but I like free money! So lets do it this way... $150 MS HD-DVD drive $130 (Subtract price of King Kong ~$20) $100 (subtract price of remote ~$30) $0 (5 free HD-DVD's if you send in ~$20/ea) Good deal for me! Oh yeah, the $50 gift certificate makes it an even BETTER value for me. Yeah, that works, I like that. Or if you bought a MS HD-DVD drive for $50 on the clearance deal, you still get 5 HD-DVD's which makes it worth it as you get about $100 in HD-DVD's. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-20-2008, 07:18 AM	#6
lYVgWWcP Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 418 Senior Member	Wow when did Best Buy start caring about the customer? It's a gift card, you're spending the money at Best Buy and probably will end up spending more then $50 once they get you back in the store or online. When Apple did this with the iPhone just over a PRICE drop people still called Apple cheap and that it wasn't enough and now people think Best Buy is caring about the customer? Ha, they're just trying to keep public image high and it gets people buying more stuff. It worked with my Apple credit (I ended up spending about $130 or something with the $100 credit) and it'll probably work with Best Buy. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-20-2008, 07:21 AM	#7
nerkvcbtre Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 519 Senior Member	Wow when did Best Buy start caring about the customer? I care about customers and I work at Best buy... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-20-2008, 07:28 AM	#8
soprofaxelbis Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 644 Senior Member	I care about customers and I work at Best buy... Me too. When people ask me about other places and show me pcs from other store or what ever the item is I'm honest, if I can save someone 50-$150 by telling them : "Go There instead" or "Buy this and come back tomorrow coz its on sale for $150 off" I let them know. Being honest keeps customers coming back. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-20-2008, 07:51 AM	#9
Nautilus Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 446 Senior Member	I care about customers and I work at Best buy... Employees may care but corporations rarely care about anything except profits. I mean Best Buy does have a pretty shady record when it comes to screwing the customer. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-20-2008, 08:04 AM	#10
vulikox Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 638 Senior Member	I really wish I didn't buy my player at GameStop. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-20-2008, 08:24 AM	#11
AlexanderDrew Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 609 Senior Member	I care about customers and I work at Best buy... What's the employee discount? On say...a big ass plasma? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-20-2008, 12:11 PM	#12
boiffrona Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 606 Senior Member	What's the employee discount? On say...a big ass plasma? From what I've heard part timers get most things at cost+5%. Certain product lines (eg Bose) don't apply, though. This was from a buddy of mine, so I'm not sure how accurate this info is, though. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-20-2008, 12:17 PM	#13
soprofaxelbis Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 644 Senior Member	From what I've heard part timers get most things at cost+5%. Certain product lines (eg Bose) don't apply, though. This was from a buddy of mine, so I'm not sure how accurate this info is, though. that is almost correct. (we do get discounts on bose) It really just depends on the margin on things....for example its common knowledge that ipods are not margin rich, you can find them for diferent prices all over the place, its a set price and thats that. apple gets all the profits. A TV though, that a margin rich item, most TV's we sell have atleast $200-300 worth of margin. And if you go to the pioneer elites or any 8k+ TV, it probably has upward of 2k margin in it... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-21-2008, 10:10 AM	#14
gydrorway Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 556 Senior Member	I care about customers and I work at Best buy... Yeah! Presumably because you get paid on commission. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-21-2008, 11:39 AM	#15
soprofaxelbis Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 644 Senior Member	Yeah! Presumably because you get paid on commission. no one works on commision @ BB, now I dont know if you were serious or being sarcastic... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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gydrorway Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 556 Senior Member	no one works on commision @ BB, now I dont know if you were serious or being sarcastic... Yeah I was just joking. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-21-2008, 04:59 PM	#17
RicardoHun Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 392 Senior Member	Hey sweet! 50$ in my pocket! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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frequensearules Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 507 Senior Member	I guess this is a way to show their condolences Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-22-2008, 01:35 AM	#19
Abarricoss Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 578 Senior Member	Hey sweet! 50$ in my pocket! Me too. Bought mine on the 22nd. (Pricematched CC who had 'em on sale) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-22-2008, 03:20 PM	#20
lYVgWWcP Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 418 Senior Member	no one works on commision @ BB, now I dont know if you were serious or being sarcastic... I thought the people that sold the HDTV's and higher end stuff did. I keep hearing employee's hate black Friday but also mention how much they love it because they can clear like a whole extra paycheck just in one day of sales... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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