Originally posted by: jdlbbc
I am new to Hot deals can someone please tell me how to get the Coupon, Pricematch, Rebate Etc.
Thanks
Sure. First off, welcome to Anandtech.
Go to your profile and enable Private Messaging (PM) so I can send you the link for the coupon code.
Second, the rebate is linked in the first message in the thread. You will need to print it and fill it out. When the monitor arrives, cut out the UPC symbol from the box, include the packing slip from Staples and send them all off to the indicated address. It normally takes 6-8+ weeks for the money to come. Make sure you photocopy
everything before sending them off. This comes in very handy when you need to call them and remind them to send the money.
The coupon is a code that stores release to certain customers to allow them to get a better deal. There are lots of variations of coupon codes. The one in this case is an XXXX off YYYY purchase. Essentially, the store (Staples in this case) will give you XXXX dollars off before tax of a purchase of at least YYYY dollars. There are many sites where you can find these codes, but you should not post the links directly here.
Lastly is the price match. Staples has a policy that says they will be an advertised price by 10% of the difference for the exact same product. So lets say Staples is selling a product for $200 and you find it elsewhere for $100, then Staples will sell it to you for $90. 100 - ((200 - 100) * 1.1). The thing that makes price matches more difficult is that Staples requires it to be an exact product match. The other thing is shipping Staples includes shipping, most other vendors do not.
Combining all 3 together makes for some very hot deals. Hope this helps.