Figuring in the cost of special diet and gym membership later to loose the weight, plus doctors visits and perscription drug costs to clear your arteries, and you come out in the negative.
Originally posted by: AVP
Ok so i am looking to jump on the whole sending in envelopes thing. Maybe then I can get a 7800gt and my parents want a new stereo reciever....is there any risk involved? why arent more people all over this? Laziness? I did read the restrictions btw...
Originally posted by: Slickone
Figuring in the cost of special diet and gym membership later to loose the weight, plus doctors visits and perscription drug costs to clear your arteries, and you come out in the negative.
Originally posted by: MaxDepth
Don't forget - only 49% (or is it 50%), pre-tax, pf an item can come from from these coupons.
b. Without Purchase. To request a Game Piece without buying something at McDonald's, persons in the United States, Guam & Saipan may mail a self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage and their return address (name, street address, city, state, country, and zip code) legibly printed thereon to:
Originally posted by: Devil2U
How to get Best Buy Bucks, and make a profit at it.
Last time McDonalds did this contest, I read the rules and got to thinking. By requesting game pieces by mail, I could actually come out ahead with best buy bucks. Here is how it would break down...
Example: 100 requests for game pieces. (you can make requests as often as you like, but NO mechanical means can be used to address the enveloples, do it by hand) Each request will net you One (1) Game Piece and One (1) Chance Piece. You WILL get either a $1 or $3 BB Buck and you might win something else with the other piece (food, other prize, or nothing)
Given that you have a 1 in 3 chance of getting a $3 BB buck, here is what you can expect to get back.
Worst Case: $100 BB Bucks
Best Case: $300 BB Bucks
Probable Case Based on Odds in Rules: $165 BB Bucks
Cost to send 100 submissions:
Number 6 envelopes can be had from many drug stores on sale for 300 for $1. Add tax and you have $1.08. You will need 200 envelopes, as you need one to send in and one that they will send back. Total Cost: $0.72
Stamps: You will need 200 stamps. $0.37 each
Total Cost: $74.00
Complete COST: $74.72
So, using the probable outcome I discussed above. You will most likely gross $165 BB Bucks, subtract your costs ($74.72), which leaves you with $90.28.
In other words, you are most likely going to save 45.284% on your purchase at BB.
(74.72/165=0.45284)
Now this is assuming your time is free, which it may or may not be. Consider this, if you only fill out the senders field (the TO field).
Writing the McDonnalds address took me about 45secs. Writing my address took about 25 secs. Total, 70 secs times 100 entires equals 1hr and 57 minutes. Given the figures above, you are making about $45 an hour doing this. Not bad!
Keep in mind, the max amount of BB Bucks that can be redeemed per day (and therefore per purchase) is $300. So, the sweet spot for submissions would be no more than 182 requests.
Finally, this is not meant to be a waste of time. I would rather not spend more money and eat a ton of unhealthy food in order to win something in this contest. Before you get that 100 roll of stamps, you better get your mind set on what you want to spend it on at Best Buy and ask yourself these questions...
1. Is it excluded by the rules for purchase with BB Bucks?
2. Can I get it for 45% off elsewhere?
3. Am I ready to spend 2 hours writing on envelopes?
Also, it is more fun finding loopholes in the game that will benefit you. I am going to send one request and see what I get back. If that works, then I guess I will gear up for the big one.
Read up on the rules before attemping:
http://mcdstaging.promotions.com/monopoly/rules.html
Originally posted by: dugweb
oh don't tempt me... last year i lived very near a mcdonalds and found myself taking every excuse i could to eat at mcd's in the off chance i would win :disgust: and here i am surfing ATHD, you can safely assume i didnt win
Originally posted by: buckmasterson
Me too! Every time I think about it I want to McBarff!!!
Originally posted by: AVP
whoa only 50% of the purchase can come from best buy bucks? forget it...oh and I do have a job, and it is rewarding, but I have a little brothe who would do this if I gave him some $$$
5. HOW TO REDEEM.
5. Best Buy Bucks.
1. To redeem Best Buy Bucks at a Best Buy retail location: To use toward the purchase of Best Buy merchandise in store, present to the Best Buy cashier at the beginning of the transaction. Limit of $3 in Best Buy Bucks may be used toward the purchase of any single CD or DVD. Limit of $300 in Best Buy Bucks may be redeemed per customer per store visit (all visits to stores in the same day are deemed a single "visit"). Limit 3 of any 1 CD, DVD or video game title per store visit. Identification may be required when $75 or more in Best Buy Bucks are presented for redemption. Value of Best Buy Bucks is doubled for the purchase of Geek Squad(r) computer services (In-Store or In-Home) when the transaction takes place in Best Buy stores only. Total purchase amount of merchandise (before taxes) must be equal to or greater than the cumulative total of Best Buy Bucks redeemed. Cannot redeem a Best Buy Buck for partial value.
2. To redeem Best Buy Bucks at BestBuy.com: To use toward the purchase of Best Buy merchandise online, visit BestBuy.com and follow the instructions during the online checkout process to enter the BestBuy.com promotional code found on your Best Buy Buck. Limit of $3 in Best Buy Bucks may be used toward the purchase of any single CD or DVD. Limit of 40 promotional codes of any kind may be redeemed per online order. Limit of $300 in Best Buy Bucks may be redeemed online per customer per day. Limit 3 of any 1 CD, DVD or video game title per customer per day. Valid major credit card required for online purchases. If the purchase is not authorized by credit card company, purchase will be cancelled and all Best Buy Bucks redeemed during such transaction will be forfeited. If the total purchase amount is less than the total value of the promotional codes you enter, the balance will be forfeited.
3. Best Buy Buck Terms & Conditions: Best Buy Bucks are valid for one-time use only and must be used only during normal hours of operation in Best Buy stores located in the U.S. between 10/4/05 and 12/3/05 OR at BestBuy.com between 12:00:01 a.m. (CT) 10/4/05 and 11:59:59 p.m. (CT) 12/3/05. Best Buy Bucks may be combined and the cumulative total will be subtracted from total purchase amount of merchandise before the calculation of sales and similar taxes. To complete the transaction, you will be responsible for paying any amount owed after the redemption of Best Buy Bucks. If the transaction is cancelled or merchandise is returned for any reason, all Best Buy Bucks redeemed during such transaction will be forfeited. Cannot be used toward purchase of certain products and services, including but not limited to, Best Buy Gift Cards, video game hardware, Bose(r) audio products, DIRECTV service, Apple(r) products, satellite radio service, Cinema Systems, pay-as-you-go wireless phones, HP ink and paper, taxes, state fees, installation fees, third-party purchases, special order items, Performance Service Plans, and Product Replacement Plans. Quantity limits may apply. Cannot be redeemed for cash. Cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Not valid on prior purchases or as payment on your Best Buy credit card. Not good in combination with any other coupons or offers. Valid on in-stock items only. No rainchecks. No dealers. No copies accepted. Cash value is 1/100th of 1 cent. Best Buy and McDonald's employees are NOT eligible to participate or win prizes in the 2005 Monopoly Best Chance Game 3.0 at McDonald's (see Official Rules for more eligibility details). Any misuse or suspected fraudulent use will void Best Buy Bucks. Subject to Official Rules available at www.mcdonalds.com or www.bestbuy.com.
Originally posted by: AVP
whoa only 50% of the purchase can come from best buy bucks? forget it...oh and I do have a job, and it is rewarding, but I have a little brothe who would do this if I gave him some $$$
ever happen? I mean if your bb bucks exceeds the total. It couldn't if they limit it to 1/2, now could it?If the total purchase amount is less than the total value of the promotional codes you enter, the balance will be forfeited.
Originally posted by: WhipperSnapper
Originally posted by: MaxDepth
Don't forget - only 49% (or is it 50%), pre-tax, pf an item can come from from these coupons.
If true, then this is huge. Now the discount goes from 60% off (at the low-end, getting $1 for every $0.40 worth of stamps and envelops) down to 30%. That's still worthwhile if you really want something specific from Best Buy or if you shop there all the time, but is it worth all of the time and effort?
If you have to mail them an SASE, then your discount is cut down to 10% ($0.80 of stamps and envelops for $1).
On the otherhand, if they're allowing people to double-dip again (in-store and online) then it's better, especially if a SASE isn't required.
Originally posted by: labgeek
We got screwed at lunch. A few of us got a prem. chicken sand deal. We should have gotten 2 BB Bucks things - 1 for the sandwich and 1 for the lg fries. At least according to thier rules. The used the old box for the sandwich and ripped us off for the BB Bucks and 2 monopoly pieces. :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :|
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And the fries were cold! :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :|