Originally posted by: mikedx42
Been watching this one closely.
I want to do it very badly, but I live nowhere near a CC. Can someone verify that the $25 GC (that is, Gift Certificate) can be used online?
I am aware that this should be possible, but there is a caveat about the card having a PIN so that it will be useable for online purchases and it would be great if someone who did this deal could verify.
Thanks!
Best forum in the world, BTW.
Mike
You can sort of do this a BB - I did it today, but I had a liberal service rep. You best bet is to just PM CC.
But what I did was first get a BB gift coupon that gives you $5 off a game or accessory. I then Price Matched Metroid to Target at $19.99. So I got Metroid for $14.99.
I bought a Platinum Gamecube, which they were selling at $139.99 automatically to as a competitor match if purchased with Metriod. So I paid $155 + tax today.
I really don't understand how the Gamecube just automatically rung up at $139.99 though. If the guy wanted to be an ass he could said that the $139.99 Gamecube was already a pricematch for buying Metroid and he could have raised the price of Metroid to $29.99. He could have also denied me use of my $5 off coupon.
I got the distinct feeling that BB has some real big sales targets to meet and they are being liberal to meet them. I also get the feeling that Nintendo has reduced the cost of the Gamecube (please correct me if I am wrong) and it
seems like a price cut or some really major christmas deal is coming up.
Also check out today's Toys 'R us deal - you have many ways to PM and deal your way into getting what you want. Don't be disheartened - just get your Metroid!