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[tristanstewart]

i made three orders yesterday afternoon (korea time)
kung fu panda, wall e (3 disc set), iron man

transformers, speed racer, incredible hulk

21, madagascar, blow

i sent in 3 separate emails to get the 'promotion price' and two were honored immediately (within minutes). they didnt honor it on the 2nd order...i contacted them this morning and they replied within a few minutes telling me no and that i referenced a nonexistant sale.

so i sent an email telling them that they already honored 2/3 and also included a picture of the email. not long later i received an email dropping the price of hulk. worked out well because that was actually the most expensive movie in the order.

overall, this was a good 'sale'...even though it was human error. and as usual, amazons customer service was pretty awesome too. minus that person that told me no...

[jurassic_pork]

Originally Posted by Louisville Slugger

Yeah, it's pretty obvious when hundreds of people order box sets and movies that don't normally show up on the Buy 3 for 2 selection, and then try to e-mail or phone Amazon to get the third movie free!

That's why I took advantage of this deal by ordering box sets. You rarely see box sets in a Buy 3 for 2 deals.

Actually they used to show up regularly in the sales during the format war but the caveat was that you usually didn't have 3 boxsets eligible for the sale. So you wouldn't be able to get the free item to be a boxset unlike here.

[project-blu]

Originally Posted by tristanstewart

overall, this was a good 'sale'...even though it was human error. and as usual, amazons customer service was pretty awesome too. minus that person who was correct and had the huevos to stand up and say "nuh uh, i ain't fallin' for that."

fixed it for ya

[sunstar715]

Originally Posted by n8boss87

fixed it for ya

LOL

[timego]

dammit, I should've ordered you don't messed with zohan and couple more...but oh well.

[toxie321]

I ordered around 1 PM yesterday and finally received an email back just now. They gave me the email saying it was human error and the sale was over but I wrote them back saying I ordered within the time frame and many other people got the same deal, so unless I receive the discount I'll just cancel the order.

[utl768]

anyone get a shipping notice yet?

[nyc20012001]

Originally Posted by toxie321

I ordered around 1 PM yesterday and finally received an email back just now. They gave me the email saying it was human error and the sale was over but I wrote them back saying I ordered within the time frame and many other people got the same deal, so unless I receive the discount I'll just cancel the order.

That's why you call them and get it changed on the spot.

[snakeeater69]

Originally Posted by metsfan1545d

anyone get a shipping notice yet?

All my orders are shipped. 2 order coming tomorrow and 1 on Wednesday.

[ao7996]

My two orders still havent shipped... listed as expecting to ship on the 26th, all of the films are current, in stock, no pre-orders. I'm still not sounding the alarm, I have faith they'll come through

[Nightfury82]

Still waiting for a response from them. Been over 24 hours since I placed my orders...

[messin18]

Originally Posted by Nightfury82

Still waiting for a response from them. Been over 24 hours since I placed my orders...

Send another e-mail to the promotions department.

I'm surprised so many people bought stuff in stock. Guess you missed out on the B1G1 sale at columbia house? This deal was only really good if you used it on box sets or disney stuff that columbia house can't get.

[chameleontongue]

Originally Posted by messin18

Send another e-mail to the promotions department.

hey u guys i just called them since they never repsonded to my email and i was finally givin the discount for my 3 pre-orders.. wall-e, dodgeball, & prince caspian.. caspian was the free movie in the offer


Delivery estimate: November 18, 2008 Price
1 of: Wall-E (Two-Disc) [Blu-ray] [Blu-ray]
By: Jeff Garlin (Actor), et al
Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC
$24.95

Amazon Prime: Two-Day Shipping is free
- 1 item(s) Gift options: None




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Delivery estimate: December 11, 2008 Price
1 of: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story [Blu-ray] [Blu-ray]
By: Ben Stiller (Actor), et al
Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC
$25.95

Amazon Prime: Two-Day Shipping is free
- 1 item(s) Gift options: None




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Delivery estimate: December 4, 2008 Price
1 of: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian [Blu-ray] [Blu-ray]
By: Simon Andreu (Actor), et al
Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC
Price not available (Before shipping, we'll e-mail the price to you for your approval.)


Item(s) Subtotal: $50.90
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
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Total Before Tax: $50.90
Estimated Tax: $0.00
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Grand Total: $50.90

[FLskydiver]

Oddly, I just received a response (to what, I'm not sure, as they didn't quote me) that apologized for the error, and explained they were afraid they couldn't extend the offer to me, and included all the new terms now listed on the ad page "details" link.

Of course, adjustments have long since gone through on my re-grouped pre-orders and my two "3 for 2" orders of in-stock titles have already shipped. Checking my account, they didn't take any of my deals away. Maybe they just want to warn people not to try and get "slick" with their pre-orders. And right they should.

So those of you still looking to hear something, you might be disappointed.

[FLskydiver]

Originally Posted by messin18

I'm surprised so many people bought stuff in stock. Guess you missed out on the B1G1 sale at columbia house? This deal was only really good if you used it on box sets or disney stuff that columbia house can't get.

What kind of deals were to be had at CH? I managed some great in-stock titles for less than $13 each (especially with Prime's fast free shipping and no tax) which seems just fine to me. I've paid as much or more for used in the trade forum. Even there it's hard to find good 's less than $15. The CH offer was better?

(forgive me for not reading the whole CH thread )

My UPS guy should get a chuckle Wednesday. I've got 5 different boxes (11 dif. items) due (all from Amazon). Of course, I was able to warn him as he also delivered one today. I think I need an intervention.