[DEAL OVER] WD 80GB 7200rpm Hard Drive 8MB cache ~$54 NET COST (MSN Dollars incl.) @ Circuit City

[theshamu]

AT Cicuit City web site only (can't get MSN reward at B&M stores):


Western Digital Internal EIDE 80GB 7200RPM Hard Drive (8 MB cache)
Brand/Model: WDC WD800JBRTL

$119.99 - $40 Circuit City MIR = $79.99 +Tax & FREE SHIPPING
(sorry don't know how to link because of CC's session IDs)

Go through MSN Holiday Rewards to get back 20%:
($119.99 + TAX) x 20% = approx $26 MSN Dollars (depending on tax rate)

MSN Dollars are NOT cash so it's not money back to you, but you can spend it like cash at participating store(s) when the promotion is over (Feb 03).


Net cost

$119.99 - $40 Circuit City MIR - $26 MSN Dollars = approx. $54 NET EXPENSE


Go through a portal like ebates or upromise, save additional 1% also: ~ $1.3 (for those who say every bit helps)

 

[QTPie]

how to get MSN Holiday Rewards ?
order at CC 's website first?

 

[theshamu]

You order at CC's web site, choose "checking out with MSN wallet".

Here's more INFORMATION on MSN REWARDS.

 

[Growltiger]

Originally posted by: QTPie
how to get MSN Holiday Rewards ? order at CC 's website first?

Just sign in with MSN wallet. For more info go here.


EDIT: theshamu beat me to it.

 

[QTPie]

From MSN's site:
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? You'll be able to redeem your MSN Dollars in February 2003
? We'll send you an email in February 2003 notifying you that your reward is available. There'll be a quick & easy activation process, after which you can immediately spend your MSN Dollars using your MSN Wallet at any participating store(s).
* Promotion runs from 11/25/02 - 12/16/02. The dates are subject to change.
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hmm... it's not cash.

 

[spanky]

so the rewards thing... its not like they cut u a check or credit ur CC... they just put $ in ur msn wallet and u have to spend it again, without the option to take the cash and pocket it?

 

[Growltiger]

Originally posted by: spankyOO7
so the rewards thing... its not like they cut u a check or credit ur CC... they just put $ in ur msn wallet and u have to spend it again, without the option to take the cash and pocket it?

Correct.

 

[gr1]

arghhhhhh

The MSN Wallet service is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later.

 

[spanky]

Originally posted by: Growltiger

Originally posted by: spankyOO7
so the rewards thing... its not like they cut u a check or credit ur CC... they just put $ in ur msn wallet and u have to spend it again, without the option to take the cash and pocket it?

Correct.

thanx

 

[IBhacknU]

$24 shipping to Hawaii.

BASTARDS!

 

[HyTekJosh]

Thanks I snagged one. While I was on the phone w/ my CC company updating my zip, they ran out of shippable ones, so I get to take a trip to the store and pick it up today.

 

[WebDude]

Nice deal! They don't seem to have any for shipping, but the local instore pickup is easy, and you get it faster too.

Something extra for those into DVD-audio. CC seems to have the best prices around on these discs (saw it posted on an audiophile site yesterday). I picked up the Eagles' Hotel California for $13.99, minus the 20% for using my MSN wallet. Free shipping on these too, so final cost was $11.19 plus local tax. Not bad at all!

WebDude

 

[Eltano1]

NM, I found the rebate, I'm sorry.

best regards

eltano

 

[MaximusH825]

I noticed that the MSN Wallet thing says you get "up to $100 back". Is that total, or per purchase?

 

[Growltiger]

Originally posted by: MaximusH825
I noticed that the MSN Wallet thing says you get "up to $100 back". Is that total, or per purchase?

Total per account

 

[theshamu]

The total $100 rewards per account can be doubled to $200 per household, just set up another MSN wallet - if so desired.

 

[Oportunist]

The MSN Wallet sucks, but even without it the drive for $79 isn't bad.

 

[Yo2]

Too bad it's oos online - so most of us will have to pay sales tax - otoh it's available right away

 

[nydoofus]

Just wondering. I ordered two, one for me, one for my friend. Will that be valid for rebate purposes?

 

[Lichee]

gosh. this is a nice deal. Newegg has them for $114 free S&H. i picked up the 80 gig to match my other one and after tax and what not...it should be $130-$40MIR=$90 total. not bad at all. this is also the first time ive ever picked up a RETAIL HD. in the past, it has always been a new OEM packaged one from the net.

thanks for the heads up theshamu.

 

[theshamu]

Just wondering. I ordered two, one for me, one for my friend. Will that be valid for rebate purposes?

That may be invalid. Here's part of the fine print on the rebate form:

The above listed items must have been purchased during
the listed sales dates. Forms must be postmarked within
30 days from date of purchase. By submitting a rebate form you
certify that the above rebate items are for personal
use only and not for resale. Allow 8 weeks from
postmark date for processing of your rebate. Rebate is
valid for customer name on sales receipt only. Not
responsible for lost or misdirected mail. This rebate
form and sales receipt will not be returned.

thanks for the heads up theshamu.

You are welcome!

 

[WebDude]

Just picked mine up, and was surprised (and happy) to see it's an 8meg cache model. Don't know if all 7200 80gig WD's are that way, but I wasn't expecting it, so it's a bonus.

WebDude

 

[F155mph]

I think the MSN thing actually give you money back last year.

 

[udonoogen]

would it be possible to pricematch the rebate price with staples? i hate rebates... coupons + pm seems like a better deal. think it'd work?

 

[T2T III]

Originally posted by: F155mph
I think the MSN thing actually give you money back last year.

Yeah, 2 years ago we received actual $$ off of the purchase. Instant discounts are nice.