Best Buy Reward Zone Member Event Oct 22 2006

[bigjimslade]

I got this email from BB about an private reward zone member event. Since I have my card mailed to my address in Texas it lists Dallas locations. I wanted to give everyone the heads up on this event so they can check there emails as well. This event in Dallas is on Oct 22, 2006 7:30pm to 9:30pm.

 

Email Invite Link: http://emailinfo.bestbuy.com/P/v3/Microsite.asp?E=6076;188006;815194271;1;02&R=T1_ONL&A=1007

 

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[Gurnee Al]

Yep, got one of these for 3 locations in the Chicago area. Closest one to me is about 35 miles.

[bigjimslade]

Yep, got one of these for 3 locations in the Chicago area. Closest one to me is about 35 miles.

Thanks for the update. I just removed Dallas from the title since I know it is in other cities.

[First Lady]

I haven't gotten one yet

[red69]

I didn't get this email yet. Maybe it's not nationwide?

[wnielsen1]

I did get one, but I also live in the Chicago area.

[hoits2000]

I did get one, but I also live in the Chicago area.

Chicago? Which stores are they? Any of them in chicago? Let me know. Of post it like the first guy did.

 

Thanks

 

Eric

[he8765]

I'm on the east coast, and I didn't get this invitation.

[wnielsen1]

Chicago? Which stores are they? Any of them in chicago? Let me know. Of post it like the first guy did.

The stores they have listed are Downers Grove, Schaumburg, and one in Chicago (1000 W North Ave).

[Gurnee Al]

Here is the Chicago area invitation.

 

 

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[wnielsen1]

Interesting - mine didn't show the Old Orchard location. I have rewardzone for business, so it only shows me the BB for business locations.

[beccaj0]

I got this email from BB about an private reward zone member event. Since I have my card mailed to my address in Texas it lists Dallas locations. I wanted to give everyone the heads up on this event so they can check there emails as well. This event in Dallas is on Oct 22, 2006 7:30pm to 9:30pm.

 

Email Invite Link: http://emailinfo.bestbuy.com/P/v3/Microsite.asp?E=6076;188006;815194271;1;02&R=T1_ONL&A=1007

 

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m207/davedfw/core_main.jpg

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m207/davedfw/A2_Dallas.gif

I did not get one .. I am in Kentucky

[BEE4]

I was wandering if you could post a link, cause you can't print that invite...Thank you

[no one]

I got one for up here in Minnesota.

Wonder what they have planned

[jediliz]

Its probably not nationwide as I didn't receive one. Wouldn't be able to go anyway as i'm going to my brother's for dinner for my dad's birthday.

 

I'd love to win a $50 gift card though!

[r_russ08]

I got one for up here in Minnesota.

Wonder what they have planned

 

What MN stores? Is it too late to become a member and get in the stores later today?

[KatieW]

I'm also east coast and havent gotten that

[Novac]

So, Big Jim, how was this event? (Once you get back from it, of course. There are time differentials at play here.)

[wnielsen1]

I just got back from the event at one of the stores in the Chicago area and I can definitely say it was a major disappointment. I arrived early (about 6:50 PM for a 7:30 PM start time). At that time I was about 10th in line. The line quickly grew to about 200 - 300 by 7:30 PM. The temperature was in the 30s with a brisk wind. About 5 - 10 minutes before the event starts, the BB employees came out so you could fill out your information for the gift card drawing ($50 GC every 15 minutes - 8 drawings in all). Also the first 100 RZ members got a slip of paper that entitled them to the evenings giveaway - a RZ stainless steel travel mug (my approx value - about $5). Once you could enter the store, they had 12oz plastic bottles of Coke products for your enjoyment. After that it was just like shopping at BB any other time except that it was easy to find an employee to help you. The major problem? The deals! Or should I say, the LACK thereof. In fact, the only deal that I was aware of was is the 250 bonus points you got for every $100 you spent. And you knew that before you had even arrived because it was in the e-mail invite. There was nothing on sale just for the event. On my way out, I received a $2 BB GC by filling out a very short survey about the event. So unless you wanted some personal attention (which would be useful if you were in the market for a big TV, etc.) or had a large purchase in mind so you could score the bonus points, the event was a large .

[Gurnee Al]

Thanks for the update. I figured there wasn't going to be any special pricing over and above the normal sale items they have today. Sell your mug on eBay in about 30 years. It may be worth $10 by then. :)

[wnielsen1]

Thanks for the update. I figured there wasn't going to be any special pricing over and above the normal sale items they have today. Sell your mug on eBay in about 30 years. It may be worth $10 by then. :)

 

It is too bad because they got a ton of their most dedicated customers in the store and gave them no motivation to spend. They had this long queue set up to go checkout and it was virtually empty. Besides, I just got the e-mail on Wednesday 10/18 for the event. When i got the e-mail, was I thinking, "I think I'll go to Best Buy during a two hour special event a few days from now and do all of my research and drop three grand on a new HDTV so I can get a few bonus points?" I don't think so. I should note that the BB employees were great and the negative reaction that I have to this event does not reflect on the BB employees. I also believe this was a test run - I'll be happy to send some feedback to someone who has the authority to consider making changes.

[peachysquirt21]

I just got back from the event at one of the stores in the Chicago area and I can definitely say it was a major disappointment. I arrived early (about 6:50 PM for a 7:30 PM start time). At that time I was about 10th in line. The line quickly grew to about 200 - 300 by 7:30 PM. The temperature was in the 30s with a brisk wind. About 5 - 10 minutes before the event starts, the BB employees came out so you could fill out your information for the gift card drawing ($50 GC every 15 minutes - 8 drawings in all). Also the first 100 RZ members got a slip of paper that entitled them to the evenings giveaway - a RZ stainless steel travel mug (my approx value - about $5). Once you could enter the store, they had 12oz plastic bottles of Coke products for your enjoyment. After that it was just like shopping at BB any other time except that it was easy to find an employee to help you. The major problem? The deals! Or should I say, the LACK thereof. In fact, the only deal that I was aware of was is the 250 bonus points you got for every $100 you spent. And you knew that before you had even arrived because it was in the e-mail invite. There was nothing on sale just for the event. On my way out, I received a $2 BB GC by filling out a very short survey about the event. So unless you wanted some personal attention (which would be useful if you were in the market for a big TV, etc.) or had a large purchase in mind so you could score the bonus points, the event was a large .

Does sound like a waste of even going. Too bad they dont have better things for this.