DragonSlayer1500 Posted November 18, 2005 Posted November 18, 2005 I recently bought like $100 worth of Best Buy Bucks from EBay. However, after purchasing something at Best Buy, I was told that you are only allowed to use $20 Best Buy Bucks per transaction. I went to their website and it said you can use up to $300 in a day and on non-media items (DVD, CDs etc.) you can use up to $300 as long as it doesn't exceed the price prior to tax. Has anyone here used more than 20 BBB on a single item or heard anything about the problem I'm having?
MarkRaby Posted November 18, 2005 Posted November 18, 2005 Are you by any chance in Indiana? I've heard that Best Buys there are horrible for redeeming the BB Bucks because of some big decision laid down by the head of several district offices. What you need to do is call 1-888-BEST-BUY (corporate number), tell them at what Best Buy you had your unjust experience, and they will contact the Best Buy and let them know that they can't change the rules. Also stand your ground at Best Buy. Take a copy of the rules with you (there's also a clause in there that states that Best Buy employees and managers are not allowed to change the rules). Don't take no for an answer! -Mark-
Avdan285 Posted November 18, 2005 Posted November 18, 2005 I've seen people use $150+ in some transactions. That $20 limit they're giving/telling you is BS.
MarkRaby Posted November 18, 2005 Posted November 18, 2005 I've seen people use $150+ in some transactions. That $20 limit they're giving/telling you is BS.Yep. I've used $36 for one purchase, $45 for another, also $72, $144, and $300 each in different trips to Best Buy and have received nothing but pleasant cashiers with incredible checkout speed and service. You should be treated like I've been, and not like a common criminal. -Mark-
stiltman Posted November 18, 2005 Posted November 18, 2005 when the bb bucks came out the store by me had a limt of 75.00 per day! i talked to the manager. and told him i eatting that junk for the bb bucks i told him it is stated 300.00 in the rules. he said they had a problem with younger kids comming in with 400. + the day it started. how in the heck they got 400. in a day beats me. but anyway he said he has no problem with me bringing 300.00 in. so talk to the manager and bring the rules he will have to honor them.
DragonSlayer1500 Posted November 18, 2005 Author Posted November 18, 2005 Are you by any chance in Indiana? I've heard that Best Buys there are horrible for redeeming the BB Bucks because of some big decision laid down by the head of several district offices. What you need to do is call 1-888-BEST-BUY (corporate number), tell them at what Best Buy you had your unjust experience, and they will contact the Best Buy and let them know that they can't change the rules. Also stand your ground at Best Buy. Take a copy of the rules with you (there's also a clause in there that states that Best Buy employees and managers are not allowed to change the rules). Don't take no for an answer! -Mark-Yep...I'm in Indiana. Thanks for the info.
saturnboy01 Posted November 18, 2005 Posted November 18, 2005 Can the BestBuy Bucks be used on the $149 computer?
RossMAN Posted November 18, 2005 Posted November 18, 2005 Also stand your ground at Best Buy. Take a copy of the rules with you (there's also a clause in there that states that Best Buy employees and managers are not allowed to change the rules). Don't take no for an answer! -Mark-That's a great idea, do you have a link to the official rules, terms and conditions?
DragonSlayer1500 Posted November 18, 2005 Author Posted November 18, 2005 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp;jsessionid=RIMWOZGLJTBVRKC4D3IVAGI?id=cat12085&type=page&sc=ALL&qs=best+buy+bucks&cp=1&sp=Relevance&mipp=25&uq=best+buy+bucks&_requestid=49693 Terms and conditions are on there
saturnboy01 Posted November 18, 2005 Posted November 18, 2005 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp;jsessionid=RIMWOZGLJTBVRKC4D3IVAGI?id=cat12085&type=page&sc=ALL&qs=best+buy+bucks&cp=1&sp=Relevance&mipp=25&uq=best+buy+bucks&_requestid=49693 Terms and conditions are on therethat link doesnt work.....
saturnboy01 Posted November 18, 2005 Posted November 18, 2005 Seems they threw the "terms and conditions" out the window now..hmm HOW INTERESTING!
Cindlu Posted November 18, 2005 Posted November 18, 2005 I went to BB in Illinois yesterday and I was only allowed to use one $3 towards a Gilmore Girls 4th season dvd set. What a bummer. I was told that its in the rules only one BB per dvd. Is that true? Or was I once again swindled? I have a great Bath and Body Works story that I called Corporate BBW. I truely was wronged by a salesclerk....just to make a sale.
DragonSlayer1500 Posted November 18, 2005 Author Posted November 18, 2005 That's true. Media purchases are limited to only $3 per.
kelemvor Posted November 18, 2005 Posted November 18, 2005 I went to BB in Illinois yesterday and I was only allowed to use one $3 towards a Gilmore Girls 4th season dvd set. What a bummer. I was told that its in the rules only one BB per dvd. Is that true? Or was I once again swindled? I have a great Bath and Body Works story that I called Corporate BBW. I truely was wronged by a salesclerk....just to make a sale.There is a $3 limit on DVDs and CDs. I don't know if Software applies to that as well or not though.
saturnboy01 Posted November 18, 2005 Posted November 18, 2005 I guess I will have to call about the $149 computer thing and see how much you can use on that. I have $85 dollars..not sure if I can use it all though?
DragonSlayer1500 Posted November 18, 2005 Author Posted November 18, 2005 I just talked to Best Buy Corporate...they called the store I went to and said that they have to accept the rules issued on BestBuy.com Thanks Mark for the info. Now, I should be set to go again on BF.
DragonSlayer1500 Posted November 18, 2005 Author Posted November 18, 2005 Yeah...I tried to put a link to the rules but they just pop up in a tiny little window that doesn't have a URL. If you wanna read em, go to Bestbuy.com and search for Best Buy Bucks. The second hit is terms and conditions.
saturnboy01 Posted November 18, 2005 Posted November 18, 2005 Best Buy Bucks™ Terms and Conditions 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® 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. 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. 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® audio products, DIRECTV service, Apple® 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. ©2005 Best Buy. All Rights Reserved. Best Buy, BestBuy.com, Best Buy Bucks, Reward Zone, Geek Squad, and the tag design are trademarks of Best Buy.
DragonSlayer1500 Posted November 18, 2005 Author Posted November 18, 2005 Wtg SaturnBoy...that'll help, lol.
saturnboy01 Posted November 18, 2005 Posted November 18, 2005 I just hope there is no "loop hole" on the computer thing this coming up BF.......you know how these Corporations work. Any way to screw you over!
DragonSlayer1500 Posted November 18, 2005 Author Posted November 18, 2005 "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." That encompasses BF. They better not try to pull a fast one.
saturnboy01 Posted November 18, 2005 Posted November 18, 2005 Then grab your merchandise and find a seat somewhere until the "normal business hours kick in" at 10am or whatever. I WILL NOT GET SCREWED on this deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!
erh12275 Posted November 18, 2005 Posted November 18, 2005 "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." That encompasses BF. They better not try to pull a fast one.Now see I read this as being a loop hole. Best buy is not NORMALLY open at 5am...so I could see how they could say that you could not use them til regular opening time.
gatorbeetle Posted November 18, 2005 Posted November 18, 2005 There was a local story that some kids were "dumpster diving" behind McD's all over town for Best Buy Bucks. One kid actually went on Camera, greasy and covered in ketchup, and bragged he found over $150 behind one store one night. People were just throwing these things away. I don't know how you guys did it, I only got $34 before I got sick of eating that junk!!!
erh12275 Posted November 18, 2005 Posted November 18, 2005 There was a local story that some kids were "dumpster diving" behind McD's all over town for Best Buy Bucks. One kid actually went on Camera, greasy and covered in ketchup, and bragged he found over $150 behind one store one night. People were just throwing these things away. I don't know how you guys did it, I only got $34 before I got sick of eating that junk!!! I worked very briefly for McDonalds in the mid 90's. The Monoply game was going on and I would find free item coupons everywhere. When you work there you are not allowed to use them..but I would give them away to friends to use. They loved me for it. Wonder if it's like that w/ the BBB's.
erh12275 Posted November 18, 2005 Posted November 18, 2005 Then grab your merchandise and find a seat somewhere until the "normal business hours kick in" at 10am or whatever. I WILL NOT GET SCREWED on this deal!!!!!!!!!!!!! As long as you don't have any where else you need to be it sounds like a plan to me. Then they have to accept them.
saturnboy01 Posted November 18, 2005 Posted November 18, 2005 There was a local story that some kids were "dumpster diving" behind McD's all over town for Best Buy Bucks. One kid actually went on Camera, greasy and covered in ketchup, and bragged he found over $150 behind one store one night. People were just throwing these things away. I don't know how you guys did it, I only got $34 before I got sick of eating that junk!!! Well then I guess that kid that was all "greasy and covered in ketchup" will have a FREE computer come BF....DAMN IT!!! Ha Ha.
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