make sure your friend at best buy knows the official rules
especially the part about him not being able to participate in any more intel promotions, if he sells you the cpu-mobo combo
here are the official rules, straight from intel:
Intel Retail Edge Program
Get Yours Promotion
Special Limited Offer for Qualified Retail Sales Representatives
Terms and Conditions
These are the terms and conditions for the Intel Retail Edge Limited Purchase Program Offer for qualified Retail Sales Representatives. Complete 6 of 8 Episodes in the Intel Retail Edge Program Get Yours promotion to be eligible. Those qualified Representatives who successfully complete 6 of 8 episodes by 11:59:59 on January 23, 2003 will be eligible for this special offer while supplies last.
Intel Product Bundle Limited Offer
Persons who qualify may purchase one Intel product bundle at the indicated special price. The offer is limited to stock on hand. Bundles are not for resale. If bundles are resold you will become ineligible for future purchase programs through the Intel Retail Edge Program
Limited offer good between October 23, 2002 and January 23, 2003
The Intel product bundle is available for $175.00 plus shipping/handling plus sales tax (if applicable) and consists of:
One (1) boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 2.53Ghz
One(1) boxed Intel® D845EBT with 533MHz bus
3-months of Intel Technical Support from time of purchase plus 3-year warranty support.
For Canadian residents: GST and applicable duties remain the responsibility of the purchaser
Other Products Limited Offer
From time to time Intel may offer other products at special prices, while quantities last. Products, regardless of manufacture, are not for resale [NFR]. If products are resold you will become ineligible for future purchase programs through Intel Retail Edge or Intel Expert programs. Only a qualified person pursuant as defined in each offer will be eligible to purchase up to one of each item offered.
Specific information on additional Limited Offer purchase opportunities will be posted on the Retail Edge web site between October 23, 2002 and January 23, 2003.
Products are offered at reduced prices. Shipping and handling are additional and will vary based on the size and weight of individual products or total purchases.
Qualifications for These Limited Offers
To qualify for the program, you must meet each of the following requirements:
You must be 18 years or older, and live and work in the United States or Canada.
You must be employed in one of the following qualifying positions during the term of this offer.
PC Salesperson (on retail floor, in phone sales, or outbound)
Software Salesperson
Computer Peripherals Salesperson
Computer Service Technician
PC Training Personnel
PC Department Manager
Store Manager
You must successfully complete 6 of 8 of the episode at
www.intel.com/retailedge by January 23, 2003.
Once you have completed your 6th episode you will be notified by email and on your purchase program page how and where to purchase your processor and motherboard. Please note:
You will receive a special promotion code upon completion of the sixth episode.
Method of payment is limited to: Visa or MasterCard
Applicable sales tax needs to be added for all states EXCEPT Alaska, Delaware, District of Columbia, Louisiana, Maine, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming
For Canadian Residents: GST and applicable duties remain the responsibility of the purchaser
Allow up to 10 working days for delivery - may be longer for Canadian Residents
All orders must actually be received by Intel by 11:59:59 pm PDT, January 23, 2003.
Void Where Prohibited
How to Receive Your Intel Processor/Motherboard As Quickly As Possible:
We are anticipating a great response to this attractive offering. In order to ensure that you receive your Intel Processor/Motherboard as quickly as possible, please double-check that you have done the following. Remember, this is a limited time offer while supplies last.
Payment:
Ensure your Credit Card has the appropriate funds available for the entire cost of the processor/motherboard combination. The on-line order form allows for instant Credit Checks.
Verification of Employment:
All orders and employment claims are subject to verification. Falsification of employment and/or job title will be taken very seriously.
Order Form:
The order form must be completed in its entirety. No exceptions. You must fill in all fields on the form. Any incomplete forms will not be processed.
Additional Limitations
Intel reserves the right to offer additional products subject to availability. No substitutions, refunds, or cancellations.
All orders are subject to auditing and confirmation.
Intel is not responsible for orders not received due to lost failed, delayed, or interrupted connections or miscommunications, or other electronic malfunctions, or due to lost, late, mutilated, illegible, complete, postage due, or misdirected mailed orders or mail.
Limited Offer by: Intel Corporation, Retail Channel Marketing, 2200 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, California.