FYE 2nd Rebate Update! 7/2 - Retro GBA SP 69.99 After rebate at FYE

[jshorr]

Not sure if this has been posted already, but didn't see it....got the new FYE flyer in today's paper at it has a CLASSIC NES SERIES section. The games are 19.99 and there's a retro SP pictured with a bubble that says "69.99 Gameboy Advance Game System after mail-in rebate.) This seems like a pretty sweet deal, i'd get it if I didn't already have an SP. These were posted before but they also have Fight Night 2004, MVP 2004, and Harry Potter (PS2 only for HP) advertised for 19.99 after $30 rebate. Non-game related but they also have some real good deals on dvd's, simpsons seasons 1-3 9.99 each after rebate, spider man deluxe w/ free SM2 tickets 9.99 AR, Scarface deluxe ed. and LOTR: TTT 24.99 after rebate, 24 Season 2 19.99 AR. Some good movies for 9.99 also.

I will definately be hitting FYE's tomorrow morning...

[jshorr]

Oh also forgot to add, Xbox live starter kit 49.99 and spinter cell and you get XIII free with purchase!

These deals all appear to be in-store only. The rebates don't seem to be available online and even if they were I don't know think they'd apply to fye.com. A rebate form I have for something else says only valid at Trans World retail stores. Fye is good in getting rebates back to you, but without the flyer and asking at the register there's no way that I know of to find out what items have rebates for them, which is lame.

[Admiral Ackbar]

Oh also forgot to add, Xbox live starter kit 49.99, looks like an older one, you get free spinter cell and XIII with purchase!

These deals all appear to be in-store only. The rebates don't seem to be available online and even if they were I don't know think they'd apply to fye.com. A rebate form I have for something else says only valid at Trans World retail stores. Fye is good in getting rebates back to you, but without the flyer and asking at the register there's no way that I know of to find out what items have rebates for them, which is lame.

Wait, you get a fee Splinter Cell AND XIII. And didn't someone once post that Microsoft also had a deal that if you purchased a Live Kit you could call them and get one of three free games free. If that's still running, you could get three games and the kit for $50. Plus whatever game the kit comes with. It may be Mechassualt. That would make it four games....

I'm just speculating, but if this can be confirmed that would be sweet.

By the way, are the two games free after rebate or free at time of purchase.

[jshorr]

Correction: Sorry misread, it's Starter kit + SC gets you free XIII.

I have a scan of the game section whats the easiest way I can get it on here.

[hitop]

Are FYE and Strawberries owned by the same company? These are the same deals as Strawberries has this week. Except you might want to re-read the Xbox Live deal, it looks like you have to buy BOTH the starter kit and Splinter Cell and you get XIII free. Not quite as good a deal.

[jshorr]

You're right. I will edit the post....

They're both Trans World Entertainment stores, yes. Same parent.

Are FYE and Strawberries owned by the same company? These are the same deals as Strawberries has this week. Except you might want to re-read the Xbox Live deal, it looks like you have to buy BOTH the starter kit and Splinter Cell and you get XIII free. Not quite as good a deal.

[meteors]

Grrrr I want this deal on the retro GBA but there's no FYE in Michigan!

[jkam]

These deals are good at Coconuts too.

[YoshiFan1]

That's a great price for the SP. If the DS wasn't coming out so soon I would have definetly gotten it.

[flizmo007]

Same deals at Warehouse music.

[Ramen_Boy]

definitely going for the Simpsons box sets :)

[lucid]

bahh! no trans world entertainment stores in phoenix! for shame! i was finally gonna get me an sp too

[xzafixz]

There are a few FYE in michigan, i know of at least 3 around me, Metro Detroit area.

[b3b0p]

Aren't the classic series games $12.99 at fry's until tomorrow? That would make this better if you have both FYE and Fry's in your area.

[bmulligan]

Grrrr I want this deal on the retro GBA but there's no FYE in Michigan!

There used to be a FYE at the Livonia mall on Plymouth Road. I believe there is also one in the Lansing mall on Saginaw Ave.

[EggViper]

Same deals at Warehouse music.

yea, is FYE just a branch of warehouse music (or vise versa) or are related in anyway?

[Mr.FoodMonster]

Grrrr I want this deal on the retro GBA but there's no FYE in Michigan!
What are you on, son? In Briarwood mall there is one. Now, how do you get the rebates, just ask for a form or something? Those Simpsons box sets have been calling my name....

[oNeWiNgEdAnGeL]

bahh! no trans world entertainment stores in phoenix! for shame! i was finally gonna get me an sp too

There are 4 Wherehouse Music stores in Phoenix, AZ:

1350 S Longmore, Mesa
937 E Broadway, Tempe
1928 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa
2095 N Alma School Rd Ste 10, Chandler

[jshorr]

They have them at the register. Just ask....

Grrrr I want this deal on the retro GBA but there's no FYE in Michigan!
What are you on, son? In Briarwood mall there is one. Now, how do you get the rebates, just ask for a form or something? Those Simpsons box sets have been calling my name....

[BackInBlack]

I dont know where i thought i read this but i heard you could only get the simpsons rebates only when season four comes out tomorrow? or could i go in today and get 1-3 with rebates?

[Akkis99]

does FYE take game trade ins? I wanna trade in some games for a GBA SP retro. Let me know ASAP. THanxs

[Sofa King Cheap]

does FYE take game trade ins? I wanna trade in some games for a GBA SP retro. Let me know ASAP. THanxs

Some do, some don't. Check the store locater at www.fye.com and I think they tell you which stores do.

[scuba]

if they have some extra rebates pick some up :)

I wouldn't mind saving 5 bucks even if you would want something small in return

[meteors]

You guys are right, there is actually a FYE in Ann Arbor, I'm so forgetful.... I was thinking of Fry's! Thanks to Indiana for the PM...

[pimp tyranny]

good time to get a GBA SP

[jshorr]

I went to Fye's with some guys from work at lunch. One friend got what looked like the last simpsons season 3, and another got a retro SP. He was looking into getting the system for a while and this morning first thing he asked me if I knew any deals on them. I picked up season 1 and 2 of simpsons, I was told there were no more of 3, but I stuck around because somehow I knew better...and sure enough someone else was restocking the shelf 5 minutes later from a hidden box. Also picked up harry potter 1 and 2 for 10 each AR. We all left happy...

[The Successful Dropout]

im seriously thinking about finally getting a gbasp thanks to this deal....i usually look the other way when it comes to portable systems for the simple fact that gaming will take over my life if i can play it outside of my house...oh well...

question:
if i buy a gbasp...what good rpgs can i get for it?

[jshorr]

My friend who got it is into RPG's and he got Harvest Moon....there's Mario & Luigi which is an action/rpg and is very good...and some others..

[jkam]

RPG's:
Final Fantasy 1 & 2 will be coming out. A lot of people like the Golden Sun Series. There is also Final Fantasy Tactics (not my thing but people like it).

[jshorr]

FYI If anyone happened to be interested in the Harry Potters at FYE be careful, the widescreen editions of Sorcerer's Stone and Chamber of Secrets were not scanning on sale at 14.99. The ad which states 14.99 - 5 rebate pictured the widescreen of Sorcerer's Stone and a generic box for Chamber of Secrets (real box has either widescreen or fullscreen across the top.) Make sure you have the cashier override the price....

[pimp tyranny]

i know of one FYE near me, but i don't think it even sells games.

[hwong3]

Went to the FYE in Midtown Manhattan and picked up Fight Night PS2 and Harry Potter 3 for PS2 (both $19.99 each after rebate).

The movies weren't listed anywhere in my flyer, how did you know about the movie deals? Can someone list them all? My flyer shows movies but no prices. Bizarre.

Also, does anyone know if the $6.50 movie ticket can be used towards the purchase of an Adult ticket ($6.50 off the price) or is it just for a Childs ticket? I had a similar coupon a long time ago for Matrix Reloaded that was good for one regular adult ticket. I was able to use ti to take $10 off an IMAX version ticket. Wondering if I can do the same with this.

Thanks!!

[jshorr]

I got the flyer with everything in it in the Sunday NY Daily News. There's too much stuff to type up right now but I will try to do it later. Too bad that FYE.COM is about as far from Fye stores as you can get. No circulars listed, prices totally different, rebates don't apply online, etc. :?

Went to the FYE in Midtown Manhattan and picked up Fight Night PS2 and Harry Potter 3 for PS2 (both $19.99 each after rebate).

The movies weren't listed anywhere in my flyer, how did you know about the movie deals? Can someone list them all? My flyer shows movies but no prices. Bizarre.

Also, does anyone know if the $6.50 movie ticket can be used towards the purchase of an Adult ticket ($6.50 off the price) or is it just for a Childs ticket? I had a similar coupon a long time ago for Matrix Reloaded that was good for one regular adult ticket. I was able to use ti to take $10 off an IMAX version ticket. Wondering if I can do the same with this.

Thanks!!

[The Successful Dropout]

my fye doesnt have the classic gbasp...bastards...i wanted this really bad with this deal too...on top of that...they wouldnt take my go go hypergrind because they said it was used, even though it was in mint condition...he even said it was in perfect condition, he just wouldnt buy a used game, "its company policy", wtf?

[goldengraham]

Does anyone know if FYE will take in trade-ins of a regular GBA? And if so, how much they give. I would like to take advantage of this, and have no use for my GBA if I can get it with some game tradeins

[cjmunoz]

I went to 2 different FYE stores in the area, and neither of the employees I spoke to had any idea what Gameboy I was even talking about. All they had in stock were cobalt and onyx. I guess I'm out of luck on this one.

[The Successful Dropout]

I went to 2 different FYE stores in the area, and neither of the employees I spoke to had any idea what Gameboy I was even talking about. All they had in stock were cobalt and onyx. I guess I'm out of luck on this one.


after very bad luck with the only fye close to me...i called 6 other ones that were pretty far away to see if they had the classic nes version...they all didnt even know what i was talking about...some thought i was referring to the original gameboy system...others thought i was talking about the actual original nes...dumb bastards...in the end, none had them in stock...can you get a raincheck on these?

[jshorr]

The rebate deals at FYE's (like the xbox $30 off one) are usually good for quite some time. I will try to check with my friend who bought it how long the rebate is for. But I would keep checking back, they'll get them in stock eventually. Also you might want to go to some of those stores anyway...when someone tells me something over the phone I only 50% believe what they might say.

[UberCAG]

What are the rebates? Instant, in store or mail in?

[RavenHawk]

Hey jshorr,

Does the ad (or rebate form) specifically state that the rebate is only for the retro SP?

...got the new FYE flyer in today's paper at it has a CLASSIC NES SERIES section. The games are 19.99 and there's a retro SP pictured with a bubble that says "69.99 Gameboy Advance Game System after mail-in rebate.)...

[The Successful Dropout]

i never saw the ad...but i saw the rebate at the store...its not only for the retro...its for all of the gbasp's

[RavenHawk]

Thanks trustcompany!

My FYE has never even heard of the retro SP (big suprise there), but they do have the platinum and black.....

Does anyone know if FYE trade-in credit is store specific?

[oNeWiNgEdAnGeL]

I went to Wherehouse Music and I got all the stuff I wanted, but then my mom said, "You know your suppose to rip the bar code from the box to send, right?" I was shocked. I asked, and it was true. I just ended up getting Champions of Norrath for the PS2 that's used for $15.99 with a 20% off used CDs, DVDs, and video games. I also traded in Haven: Call of the King and got either $4.00 or $4.50 for it, I forgot. It was even sealed, but that's all they gave me. The top clip that's holds the manual in place has been broken off, but at least the piece was in the box. :roll: The box is in decent shape, and the manual and CD are in great shape.

I also got The Simpsons: The Completel Fourth Season for $36.99, and if I want, I can rip the bar code off to send in for a mail-in rebate to get $10, but I'm not going to do that. I might return it and get it from another store where my mom has store credit, but I don't know yet.

Mail-in rebates suck.

[Akkis99]

dude thats a myth about the barcode. You dont have to rip anything. Just photocopy. thats what i have always done and it workls

[jshorr]

It's true. Keep everything, and even if they tell you you need the original UPC you can contact customer service and fax over a copy.

[jshorr]

Broke down and picked up a retro SP...tomorrow's the last day of the rebate. My sick justification is that I'm not going to use it except for when friends come over to play Four Swords....I'll keep it in super mint condition while I continue to use my platinum SP for day to day use...and then when the DS comes out they'll probably have some kind of deal like trade in your SP and some games and get X dollars off a DS. So I'll let my then worn platinum go and have the retro to keep/use. Do I sound convincing?

On a side note, I hope they make the DS interchangeable with the GBA for games like four swords....can you link a GBA and a regular GB/GBC together to play GB/GBC multiplayer games?

[oNeWiNgEdAnGeL]

Can you guys say that you've photocopied the bar code and sent it in and you got your rebate?

Anyways, it's too late. The sale ended on 06/16/04.

[RavenHawk]

There seems to be a discrepancy in the rebate dates. Some forms say the 16th, some the 19th, and the one I have goes until the end of the month (but requires a $14.99 game purchase).

[Sofa King Cheap]

Can you guys say that you've photocopied the bar code and sent it in and you got your rebate?

Anyways, it's too late. The sale ended on 06/16/04.

All you need is the UPC sticker with the price on it from the TWEC stores.

[jshawnd]

Does anyone have scans of the rebate forms for the Simpsons DVDs? They didn't have any forms left when I hit the store at 8:45 the last night of the sale and scored all 3 seasons for $15 each... :D

Edit: Found one over at FW. Thanks!

[maddfrog]

My friend and I are haven't a lot of problems with this rebate deal. We went to FYE and bought 3 GBA's (one for each of the people that wanted one). So we went there and to our surprise we found out the deal really is that you have to buy a system (GBA or GameCube) WITH a purchase of a $14.99 or more game.

We went back to the store thinking that we would be able to trade the unopened games for a copy of Legend of Zelda: Four Swords and two link cables (which would be more than what we paid for the games and were willing to pay for the difference). When we got there, they refused to trade the games that were unopened.

So now we figured that the rebate doesn't say anything about buying GBA games for buying a GBA system, so would try use the games FF:CC and Four Swords instead of the game that we bought for the GBA. We called ahead of time, and even though the rebate says nothing of buying games for the systems you bought, the store manager (which we already talked with twice about this) said that it wasn't possible. So I'm asking all the cheap asses out there for your help, and advice on how we can come out some what on top. Thanks to anyone that helps!!!!! :D

[jshorr]

I'd like to help but you have to be a little bit clearer. The ad I saw, in addition to the rebate form I completed, mentioned nothing about having to buy any games. Im looking at it right now in fact. It has the GBA's, MVP Baseball, Fight Night, Harry Potter, and Xbox systems. All seperate rebate amounts for each.

If you purchased any games from FYE and you have your receipt just return them if you don't want them.

I'm not really sure what your problem is...but if you have a different rebate form than the one I described I can scan a copy and email it to you...there's nothing that says the rebate form can't be reproduced, in fact FYE often runs out and has to make photocopies.


My friend and I are haven't a lot of problems with this rebate deal. We went to FYE and bought 3 GBA's (one for each of the people that wanted one). So we went there and to our surprise we found out the deal really is that you have to buy a system (GBA or GameCube) WITH a purchase of a $14.99 or more game.

We went back to the store thinking that we would be able to trade the unopened games for a copy of Legend of Zelda: Four Swords and two link cables (which would be more than what we paid for the games and were willing to pay for the difference). When we got there, they refused to trade the games that were unopened.

So now we figured that the rebate doesn't say anything about buying GBA games for buying a GBA system, so would try use the games FF:CC and Four Swords instead of the game that we bought for the GBA. We called ahead of time, and even though the rebate says nothing of buying games for the systems you bought, the store manager (which we already talked with twice about this) said that it wasn't possible. So I'm asking all the cheap asses out there for your help, and advice on how we can come out some what on top. Thanks to anyone that helps!!!!! :D

[maddfrog]

Thanks for your help jshorr, it is a very confusing thing I know. I think that what you came up is the best plan. So if you wouldn't mind sending me a copy of your rebate. I will send you mine if you want to compare it. I think its strange that the same store would have the same kind of deal, but different rebates, if that makes any sense. Well thanks again.

[jshorr]

FYI I didn't forget, just been very busy. I will send this to you tonight or tomorrow.

[california1967]

Man too bad i just saw this thread today, i would have picked one up!

[maddfrog]

Man too bad i just saw this thread today, i would have picked one up!

According to the rebate that I got, you had until the 30th of this month to cash in on it. Off course mine was the one where you had to buy a game for it also.

[jshorr]

Ok I scanned the rebate form. All I actually had left was a photocopy of my submission, since I sent out the original. I had to use paint to remove my info (I am not artist sorry) and it's sloppy but im sure it's fine for submission. Like I said FYE often runs out and has to photocopy. If anyone needs it PM me with your address and I'll email it. The valid dates are 6/11 - 6/19 and it's all GBA's plus some XBoxs and other stuff....but no game requirement for the GBA's.

[jshorr]

Just wanted to confirm for everyone that I just got the emails back from the first set of FYE rebates I sent in the week before last. They were for 7 DVD's I bought that had rebates. I didn't want to cut the UPC's off any of my products, so I photocopied the UPC's from the boxes, and included the original price stickers which also have the UPC's on them. I got 7 emails that linked to rebateshq and said this:

Your rebate is valid and is in the final stages of processing. You should receive your rebate per the terms and conditions listed on the coupon.

Anything can happen until the rebates are actually in-hand, but I think it's safe to say everything was accepted and I'll be getting all of my rebates shortly, without having to deface my stuff! I used the same method sending in my GBA SP rebate and I think everything will be fine with that as well.

Jake

[jshorr]

Just wanted to mention, in case anyone else runs into this......

All the MIR on dvd's from FYE I did were accepted no problem with the price sticker (which has the UPC on it) instead of the actuall box UPC. However, the GBA SP Retro MIR I filled out came back as invalid / missing original UPC. I called their toll free number 1-888-221-4692. I had to mess around in the system a bit to get a live person, I think I told it I received an invalid form, and had sent it in more than 6 months ago (otherwise it hangs up on you.) When I got a person, I explained to her that I did not want to deface my original box, and that when I purchased the item they said that the price sticker UPC was good enough. The CSR said no problem and validated my rebate on the spot, now when I check the website the invalid stuff is gone and it says valid - processing. I'd say once again I'm pretty happy with FYE rebates.

[PrinceNeil]

I think these rebates are still going on. I just bought an Online Pack PS2 for $119.99 after rebates and all I have to send in for the UPC is the price sticker. They said that the price stickers are valid as UPC's so you don't have to cut up your game covers. I did see the MVP and Fight Night with the $30 rebates, and XBox also has the $30 rebate.

[PrinceNeil]

Whoops....just checked the rebate form for the PS2 and it was only good until 6/30. So I guess the rebates are done with.

[Richter]

I called their toll free number 1-888-221-4692. I had to mess around in the system a bit to get a live person, next time, just try hitting '0'

[jshorr]

I did, wasn't doin shit :? I dunno....

I called their toll free number 1-888-221-4692. I had to mess around in the system a bit to get a live person, next time, just try hitting '0'

[fireball343]

is the Reno 911 season 1 for 9.99 still going on?

[Akkis99]

Is this still going on?

[pimp tyranny]

i hope so

[Akkis99]

can anyone confirm. I want to buy it tom.

[abitteroldman]

The $30 MIR on Playstation 2 and X Box is still going on at Strawberries, I'm not sure if it's still ongoing in all FYE and affiliate stores.

I just purchased an X Box and the MIR is valid from July 1 to August 31.

Also, I traded in a bunch of old CD's I had lying around and got $100 credit, so after the rebate the X Box will have cost me a whopping 20 dollars.

[b0bx13]

I was in FYE today
GBA SP Retro rebate is NOT good anymore (;-;)
and for whoever asked about Reno 911, it is on sale for $21.99 w/ a $10 MIR

[Akkis99]

Thats weird. I called yesterday and they said the rebate is still on for the GBA SP.

[jshorr]

There were 2 different rebates on the SP's. One was with a game, one without. ALso, keep in mind untill you actually see the form in-hand you never know if someone on the phone is giving you the wrong info.

This thread was just for the GBA SP and some movie deals that ran a few weeks ago, I think someone should start a new thread for other fye stuff.

Thats weird. I called yesterday and they said the rebate is still on for the GBA SP.

[pimp tyranny]

i just found out today the FYE at the closest mall closed.

last time i was there was around christmas i think.

[Indiana]

Grrrr I want this deal on the retro GBA but there's no FYE in Michigan!

At the Great Lakes Outlet mall North of Detroit there is an FYE.