FYE: Up to 50% off Wii and DS games after rebate, $10 off PS3 games

[SDC]

FYE and FYE.com appear to be running two mail-in rebate promotions right now.

The first is:
Up to 50% off any Wii or DS game after mail in rebate.
The % is dependant on the game.
For instance, I picked up My World, My Way for 50% off, but I checked Pokemon Platinum and Avalon code and they were 5% (!!) off.

Second:
$10 off ANY PS3 game after rebate
Pretty self explanatory.


I apologize ifthis has been posted, the search didn't bring anything up.

Secondarily, I sent in three rebates a while back for their previous $10-after-MiR promotion, and I have yet to actually get them back. I sent in the first about a month ago, andit still says "scheduled for final processing." Should I give it time, or call them up?

[s2k]

Rebates for the most part are ways to get your money and by the time you have the product for more than a month some people just give up and don't even get the rebate.

[Denbo32]

Rebates for the most part are ways to get your money and by the time you have the product for more than a month some people just give up and don't even get the rebate.

That is far from the truth. From most rebate companies that are known you should get a check. Of the 5 years I've been doing rebates and tens of thousands of dollars of rebates I've cashed only one rebate I didn't get and that because 3dConnection went under at that time.

Now if you lose track of your rebate, or forget to cash the check that a different story.

[rpgamer92]

mail in rebates have always worked for me, btw how is my world my way

[slidecage]

My FYE appears to be running two mail-in rebate promotions right now.

The first is:
Up to 50% off any DS game after mail in rebate.
The % is dependant on the game.
For i nstance, I picked up My World, My Way for 50% off, but I checked Pokemon Platinum and Avalon code and they were 5% (!!) off.

Second:
$10 off ANY PS3 game after rebate
Pretty self explanatory.

I apologize ifthis has been posted, the search didn't bring anything up.

Secondarily, I sent in three rebates a while back for their previous $10-after-MiR promotion, and I have yet to actually get them back. I sent in the first about a month ago, andit still says "scheduled for final processing." Should I give it time, or call them up?

this is why im staying away from this ... I almost spent around 160 on games last night hoping i would get 70+ back in rebates. BUT if the rebate never comes your mostly #$#$#$#$#

I think it says ALLOW 10 to 12 weeks to get rebate back... so maybe that is why you still have not gotten the 10 buck ones...

i got around 140 credit at FYE and no FYE stores in town....

Tempted to buy YS book 1-2 and order Class of heroes PSP

[Thrinn]

I bought a DS from FYE several months ago and got my $20 rebate within a week of sending it in. Some other stores that offer rebates also offer a way to track the progress of a rebate. FYE may do the same so you may want to ask them if you're having any doubts.

[SDC]

mail in rebates have always worked for me, btw how is my world my way

Haven't tried it yet. I may try to find out the status of my current rebates before I decide to really go through with this one.

[chrisflyer]

I used to do their DVD rebates religiously and never had a problem.

[Kerig]

Up to 50% off any DS game after mail in rebate.
The % is dependant on the game.
For i nstance, I picked up My World, My Way for 50% off, but I checked Pokemon Platinum and Avalon code and they were 5% (!!) off.

How do you/did you find out what percent off a particular game is?

The employees certainly don't know.

My two "$10 after rebate" rebates are also still in the valid and scheduled for final processing stage. Been in that stage for at least 27 days now.

[aem]

FYE is the only company who rejected a rebate I sent in and I've sent in a lot. I think it was a one day rebate offer. I purchased that exact day yet they rejeted it because of not purchasing it on that date when I did and my order clearly shows that I did. FYE stores already have ridiculous prices and I have no idea how they stay in business.

[slidecage]

go to FYE.COM many of the games are listed with the rebates

but the wordin is confusing it says Limit one rebate per envlope.. BuT when you print out the form there are like 10 lines to write 10 game up..

is it limit one form or limit one game per envlope

they have YS book 1 and 2 for like 18.50 after rebate

[irishsoccermbw]

10 dollars off PS3 games....wonder what their instore prices are like...

[SDC]

How do you/did you find out what percent off a particular game is?

The employees certainly don't know.

My two "$10 after rebate" rebates are also still in the valid and scheduled for final processing stage. Been in that stage for at least 27 days now.

The employee I spoke to didn't know about the promotion, asked her manager, and was able to get a list that listed the percentages. Of course, it wasn't complete. She said Avalon code didn't have a rebate, but it did (5% and not at all worth it, but still, it did have one).

[Josef]

I posted this a couple days ago in the previous FYE thread.

Anyway, OP, please update your post because it's 50% off ALL Wii games as well.

Here are the titles listed on FYE.com. Please note some titles appear to be 85% off as well:

DS games:

http://www.fye.com/DS-Rebates-P-3-09_stcVVcatId545085VVviewcat.htm?showParamList=top sell&pageView=1&listStart=

Wii games:

http://www.fye.com/Wii-Rebates-P-3-09_stcVVcatId545084VVviewcat.htm?showParamList=top sell

[SDC]

Thanks Josef, I updated the OP.

[goomba478]

Good Lord almighty there are some incredible deals here with these rebates. I thought it would be in-store only, but many of these seem available online. Too bad they charge so much for shipping. Anyone know if there's a way to get free or greatly-reduced shipping from FYE?

[Friend of Sonic]

They have a 50% off Tales of Symphonia for a Wii. It's a shame they're not using the 29.99 price point. 15 bucks would have been an instant purchase for me.

[PR Mega X]

Saw a couple that caught my eye -- not too keen on shipping costs, so I might see what's in store this Thursday.

[rarebucky]

This is a ridiculous deal, esp. for those of us with backstage passes (and if you don't have a backstage pass this is a perfect opportunity to get one).

[slidecage]

unless they screw everyone over and the rebates dont come or FYE finally goes belly up

does anyone understand the rules for the online part.. says limit 1 rebate request per

Limit one rebate submission per item (UPC) from this offer per household or address. Only one rebate
submission per envelope.
Valid only at fye.com. Valid rebate period from .
Check your rebate status at www.rebateshq.com
03/25/09 - 04/21/09


okay i can understand the limit 1 per item but what is only one rebate submiions per envleope mean

the rebate form shows like 10 slots to write in names... Can i buy 5 games and write those 5 games on the rebate or do i need to send in 5 different rebate forms

[pitflyer]

Be careful with FYE rebates. I bought two DVDs that each came with a $10 rebate, and the rebate form clearly had checkboxes for each DVD on it, and said to submit only one rebate form. However, after I submitted it, I only got ONE rebate back and after arguing back and forth with the rebate processor, I still hit the blank wall 'you only submitted one rebate' (and it was too late, obviously to submit 'another' one) so I tried to submit it again and that was conveniently ignored.

So my experience with FYE rebates has been poor - I went to FYE customer service about the problems with their rebate processor, and they told me too bad.. not our problem (despite being their promotion)

[Josef]

unless they screw everyone over and the rebates dont come or FYE finally goes belly up

does anyone understand the rules for the online part.. says limit 1 rebate request per

Limit one rebate submission per item (UPC) from this offer per household or address. Only one rebate
submission per envelope.
Valid only at fye.com. Valid rebate period from .
Check your rebate status at www.rebateshq.com
03/25/09 - 04/21/09


okay i can understand the limit 1 per item but what is only one rebate submiions per envleope mean

the rebate form shows like 10 slots to write in names... Can i buy 5 games and write those 5 games on the rebate or do i need to send in 5 different rebate forms

I'm guessing you can buy 5 games and put all 5 games on the one rebate form, but the poster below you had an experience that differs.

Try calling their customer service to see if you can get an answer.

[SaraAB]

I just read a thread where a lot of people on slickdeals are having trouble getting FYE to honor any rebate, I would rather wait for the games to drop in price than deal with rebates.

[Tsukento]

This is what I gather by what it means.

Let's say I bought No More Heroes and Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World. I pay $19.99 and $39.99 respectively for the games and get my rebate submissions. I have to send out TWO envelopes with only one rebate submission in each one in order to get $10 and $20 from the two games.

From the problem listed above, it seems like he only used one rebate form.

[SDC]

I can tell you that with the last round of FYE rebates I did, multiple games on a single purchase netted me ONE rebate form with ALL the games I purhcased listed. I was able to sed out thatone form with all the upcs in the same evelope, and it was accepted.

In this sale, for some reason, buying multiple games printed up separate rebate forms for each game. So, yes you would need to send out each rebate form in a different envelope.

[Tsukento]

Here's a question that I've been wondering about. The "Members" price; does that apply to anyone who creates an account with FYE.com or is that from some sort of paid subscription?

[bob330i]

Here's a question that I've been wondering about. The "Members" price; does that apply to anyone who creates an account with FYE.com or is that from some sort of paid subscription?

Paid subscription. Used to be good when you got an additional 10% trade in but 10% off only for $20-25/year, I'm not planning to renew.

[Tsukento]

Well damn. Oh well, getting $10 back from No More Heroes is a good enough deal as is (making it $9.99 after rebate).

[bob330i]

Well damn. Oh well, getting $10 back from No More Heroes is a good enough deal as is (making it $9.99 after rebate).

no brainer.

[slidecage]

after getting Shadow dragon for 19.95 shipped im pushing off buying YS book 1 and 2... it be 20 soon enough

[mestrocker]

10 dollars off PS3 games....wonder what their instore prices are like...


i love fye personally because of the backstage pass card it takes off 10% and games cost less after tax and all at fye then gamestop or even best buy
then again i dont shop gamestop anymore plus i can get all my music releases (yeah i buy cds) and games in one place

also i find more collectors editions and rare games at fye then any other store

and one note the pass costs 20$ and on your birthday u get 25% off i think

[WaTony]

Dragon Quest V rebate was only 10% ($4).

[reicaden]

Do they pricematch? cause price matching Tales of symphonia to 29.99 and then rebating would be nice

[ryanbph]

My experiance with fye and rebates have been positive. But it usually takes a bit over 2 months. I wouldn't worry about it yet.

[groundskeeper]

FYI if the rebate is over $25.00 it comes as a Visa gift card. (Can be used anywhere)

I have not had an issue yet with FYE rebates. I usually use the UPC sticker/pricetag from FYE instead of cutting out the UPC on the game.

I did not see in this thread but is this in store. Shipping is over $7.50 for me.

[Little Green Yoda]

Hmm. Now I'm tempted to cancel my Amazon order for SMG and get it from FYE ($30 after shipping + rebate).

$10 difference for the hassle of mailing in the form and the risk of getting nothing back....

[Josef]

FYI if the rebate is over $25.00 it comes as a Visa gift card. (Can be used anywhere)

I have not had an issue yet with FYE rebates. I usually use the UPC sticker/pricetag from FYE instead of cutting out the UPC on the game.

I did not see in this thread but is this in store. Shipping is over $7.50 for me.

Yes, this is also available in store. Just did it for Avalon Code and Legacy of Y's Books I & II. I saw, but currently passed up the new Suikoden and Valkyrie Profile games.

FYI, if you do the rebate with an online order you don't even have to include the UPC. In store, you need to include the UPC, but I usually use the UPC on the price sticker.

[postureking]

So I did an experiment today at my fye. I bought two Wii games, No More Heroes and Mario Party 8. NMH is listed in the rebate section of the website; MP8 is not. The store itself also had no signage for 50% off all DS or Wii games. When I completed my purchase, a rebate form printed out for NMH and NMH only (not MP8). So I'm left believing that most Wii or DS games qualify for the rebate, but not all. I'll be returning MP8, by the way.

[Tavohl]

i went to two FYE today and i saw a lot of dvds and discs, used, at 50% off. they also had a lot of new dvds and blu rays in discount. wish i have checked the adult section.

[crunchewy]

My god, this deal is insane. I put in most of the games I'm interested in and the total (before rebates) is about $330. Not that I can really afford all that, even if I'd get about half back in rebates. I'm definitely tempted, but will try a local Fye, as paying for shipping on a single item ruins the deal (it doesn't take it all back, but you are paying something like $7.50 more up front, plus tax.)

What's my odds of finding Chrono Trigger at a Fye? If I could get that with this deal, I'd be quite happy.

[crunchewy]

Some of the DS highlights (IMHO of course):

New International Track & Field [Nintendo DS]$
After Rebate: $9.99

Space Invaders Extreme [Nintendo DS]$
After Rebate: $9.99

Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles -- Ring of Fates [Nintendo DS]$
After Rebate: $19.99

Final Fantasy IV [Nintendo DS]$
After Rebate: $14.99

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen [Nintendo DS]$
After Rebate: $14.99

LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures [Nintendo DS]$
After Rebate: $14.99

Elebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero [Nintendo DS]$
After Rebate: $14.99

Guitar Hero: On Tour [Bundle] [Nintendo DS]$
After Rebate: $19.99

Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood [Nintendo DS]$
After Rebate: $17.49

Guitar Hero: On Tour -- Decades [Nintendo DS]$
After Rebate: $17.49

Retro Game Challenge [Nintendo DS]$
After Rebate: $14.99

Guitar Hero: On Tour -- Decades [Bundle] [Nintendo DS]$
After Rebate: $24.99

Hotel Dusk: Room 215 [Nintendo DS]$
After Rebate: $9.99

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia [Nintendo DS]$
After Rebate: $14.99

Legacy of Ys: Books I & II [Nintendo DS]$
After Rebate: $18.49

Chrono Trigger [Nintendo DS]$
After Rebate: $19.99

Disgaea DS [Nintendo DS]$
After Rebate: $14.99

[crunchewy]

Wii hilights (IMHO, of course):

Boom Blox [Wii]$
After Rebate: $19.99

LEGO Batman: The Videogame [Wii]$
After Rebate: $24.99

Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party 2 [Bundle] [Wii]$
After Rebate: $34.99

No More Heroes [Wii]$
After Rebate: $9.99

The House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return [Wii]$
After Rebate: $14.99

Skate It [Wii]$
After Rebate: $19.99

Nerf N-Strike [Wii]$
After Rebate: $19.99

Super Mario Galaxy [Wii]$
After Rebate: $24.99

Shaun White Snowboarding: Road Trip [Wii]$
After Rebate: $24.99

SimCity Creator [Wii]$
After Rebate: $19.99

Backyard Football '09 [Wii]$
After Rebate: $14.99

Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop [Wii]$
After Rebate: $19.99

Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers [Wii]$
After Rebate: $14.99

Tenchu: Shadow Assassins [Wii]$
After Rebate: $24.99

Rayman Raving Rabbids: TV Party [Wii]$
After Rebate: $24.99

My Fitness Coach [Wii]$
After Rebate: $14.99

Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World [Wii]$
After Rebate: $19.99

LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures [Wii]$
After Rebate: $24.99

Wario Land: Shake It! [Wii]$
After Rebate: $24.99

[Josef]

Even sicker is if you have a Backstage Pass. According to the website, all the $29.99 titles drop to $11.99, all the $39.99 titles drop to $15.99, etc, after rebate, of course.

[Josef]

Only a week left for these rebate deals. I started receiving some of the rebates in the mail for the $9.99 DS game promotion they ran a few months ago. They came in the form of $20 debit cards. I promptly used one on Chrono Trigger DS making my out of pocket price $15.99 (I have Backstage Pass) with another $20 rebate expected in the mail.

Some of the cheaper games after rebate (all Wii):

Myth Makers: Super Kart - $1.99 AR ($0.79 AR for Backstage Pass members)
http://www.fye.com/Myth-Makers--Super-Kart-GP--Wii--Wii-Rebates-P-3-09_stcVVproductId46835663VVcatId545084VVviewprod.h tm

Offroad Extreme: Special Edition - $3.49 AR ($2.29 AR for members)
http://www.fye.com/Offroad-Extreme--Special-Edition--Wii--Wii-Rebates-P-3-09_stcVVproductId46835661VVcatId545084VVviewprod.h tm

Rock 'N Roll Adventures - $3.49 AR ($2.29 AR for members)
http://www.fye.com/Rock--N--Roll-Adventures--Wii--Wii-Rebates-P-3-09_stcVVproductId46835659VVcatId545084VVviewprod.h tm

[bojay1997]

Only a week left for these rebate deals. I started receiving some of the rebates in the mail for the $9.99 DS game promotion they ran a few months ago. They came in the form of $20 debit cards. I promptly used one on Chrono Trigger DS making my out of pocket price $15.99 (I have Backstage Pass) with another $20 rebate expected in the mail.

Some of the cheaper games after rebate (all Wii):

Myth Makers: Super Kart - $1.99 AR ($0.79 AR for Backstage Pass members)
http://www.fye.com/Myth-Makers--Super-Kart-GP--Wii--Wii-Rebates-P-3-09_stcVVproductId46835663VVcatId545084VVviewprod.h tm

Offroad Extreme: Special Edition - $3.49 AR ($2.29 AR for members)
http://www.fye.com/Offroad-Extreme--Special-Edition--Wii--Wii-Rebates-P-3-09_stcVVproductId46835661VVcatId545084VVviewprod.h tm

Rock 'N Roll Adventures - $3.49 AR ($2.29 AR for members)
http://www.fye.com/Rock--N--Roll-Adventures--Wii--Wii-Rebates-P-3-09_stcVVproductId46835659VVcatId545084VVviewprod.h tm

Were they generic debit cards or specific to FYE? I've never heard of a rebate paid in any form other than a check.

[Josef]

Were they generic debit cards or specific to FYE? I've never heard of a rebate paid in any form other than a check.

It was an FYE branded debit card that can be used anywhere debit cards are accepted. FYE started giving them out instead of checks when the rebate amount is $20 or greater.

[Cloggerdude]

I just read a thread where a lot of people on slickdeals are having trouble getting FYE to honor any rebate, I would rather wait for the games to drop in price than deal with rebates.

Pretty sure the thread you are talking about is the iPod Touch thread at Slickdeals. People were buying the second generation Touch, even though the rebate was meant for the first generation only.

A few people originally got by with it, but as more people started to try it, they began to clamp down more. Thus, people got mad at FYE, but they should have known what they were getting into in the first place. It's like using a coupon with MS Cashback; sure, you may get by with it, but they also might reject your Cashback.

[Tavohl]

i just ordered from fye.com. Dragon ball origins(ds), kirby(ds), rock n roll adventures and off road(from josef post)

[crunchewy]

I visited a local Fye in the hope of finding Chrono Trigger, but they didn't have it. However, they did have Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars showing as being eligible for the rebate, $17.99 or some such price after rebate. I almost bought it, but didn't and I'm glad I didn't because this game doesn't show up as being eligible on fye.com. Hmm.

[Game_Dude_3]

It's a trap!

[bojay1997]

It was an FYE branded debit card that can be used anywhere debit cards are accepted. FYE started giving them out instead of checks when the rebate amount is $20 or greater.

That's not a good deal. It forces you to buy more merchandise somewhere else. Checks are the standard for rebates and I am not aware of an easy way to deposit a debit card in your bank account.

[Josef]

That's not a good deal. It forces you to buy more merchandise somewhere else. Checks are the standard for rebates and I am not aware of an easy way to deposit a debit card in your bank account.

For me it's more convenient than a check. For a check I have to go to a bank or ATM, fill out a deposit slip, and wait for the money to be available in my account. (Yes, I can also cash it, but it still requires me to go to a bank and wait in a line to cash it). For a debit card I just use it when I go shopping. Just make sure you use the card within 6 months as they start charging a $3 fee each month it is inactive after that. Then again, a check usually gets voided after 90 days if it is not deposited or cashed.

[Purkeynator]

The thing I don't like about the debit cards is that someone could steal your mail and go spend you debit card whereas a check they cannot deposit into their own bank account.

[bojay1997]

For me it's more convenient than a check. For a check I have to go to a bank or ATM, fill out a deposit slip, and wait for the money to be available in my account. (Yes, I can also cash it, but it still requires me to go to a bank and wait in a line to cash it). For a debit card I just use it when I go shopping. Just make sure you use the card within 6 months as they start charging a $3 fee each month it is inactive after that. Then again, a check usually gets voided after 90 days if it is not deposited or cashed.

Where do you bank, the 1970s? Nowadays, all you have to do is stick the endorsed check in a deposit envelope at an ATM and your account will be credited within 24-48 hours. Heck, most banks will go ahead and credit your account immediately if you are a fairly good customer. Paying full price for these games and then waiting several weeks only to get a debit card which has to be used on other products is a horrible way to manage your money. I don't even think they should be calling this a rebate since you aren't getting cash back, you're getting a gift card that just happens to be useable at a lot of stores.

[pmanningrocks]

Hey guys, the rebate deal for FYE is actually pretty easy.

- Most stores that have rebates should have a form print out from the register that comes with a second receipt. On the form, if more than one of your items are listed, you can send them in with one envelope. However, if you get more than one form, they must be sent in separately.

- If your store gives you a generic form, you should send them in separately, just to be safe. Send in an extra receipt with each.

- You can use the yellow and white price sticker for the UPC instead of cutting out the UPC from the game itself. This definitely works, I do this for games and movies all the time.

- The rebate takes about two months to come back, typically. This seems like a while, but usually by the time you get it, you've forgotten about it, so it's a nice surprise.

- The rebate comes in form of a check. If the rebate is for $20 or more, it comes in a VISA prepaid credit card in your name. It can be used anywhere VISA is accepted (I got a $30 MIR from them a couple months ago for MGS 4 and got it on a card, no issues with using it anywhere).

I do these rebates all the time. I have their discount card and got http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/iconps3.gifResident Evil 5 for $53.99 instantly, plus a $10 rebate that I just sent in. Can't beat $44 for a brand new game. People like to complain about these rebates, but I've never had a single issue with them. I've never had one rejected, denied, disputed or anything from either the store or the rebate company. The hardest part is actually filling it out and sending it in, which takes a little more effort than I'd like to put forth. Oh well, a discount is a discount.

(P.S. if you're lucky enough to find it, Rock Band Special Edition for Wii [$99.99] has a 50% rebate on it. Haven't found one yet myself, but hopefully I will before the promo runs out.)

[Josef]

Where do you bank, the 1970s? Nowadays, all you have to do is stick the endorsed check in a deposit envelope at an ATM and your account will be credited within 24-48 hours. Heck, most banks will go ahead and credit your account immediately if you are a fairly good customer. Paying full price for these games and then waiting several weeks only to get a debit card which has to be used on other products is a horrible way to manage your money. I don't even think they should be calling this a rebate since you aren't getting cash back, you're getting a gift card that just happens to be useable at a lot of stores.

Again, it is more convenient for me. I go to stores nearly every day. I'm lucky if i get to a bank once a month. I'd rather not have to make a separate trip to the bank each time I get a rebate check when I can just use the debit card at any store I visit normally daily.

[simpleblur]

Hey guys, the rebate deal for FYE is actually pretty easy.

- Most stores that have rebates should have a form print out from the register that comes with a second receipt. On the form, if more than one of your items are listed, you can send them in with one envelope. However, if you get more than one form, they must be sent in separately.

- If your store gives you a generic form, you should send them in separately, just to be safe. Send in an extra receipt with each.

- You can use the yellow and white price sticker for the UPC instead of cutting out the UPC from the game itself. This definitely works, I do this for games and movies all the time.

- The rebate takes about two months to come back, typically. This seems like a while, but usually by the time you get it, you've forgotten about it, so it's a nice surprise.

- The rebate comes in form of a check. If the rebate is for $20 or more, it comes in a VISA prepaid credit card in your name. It can be used anywhere VISA is accepted (I got a $30 MIR from them a couple months ago for MGS 4 and got it on a card, no issues with using it anywhere).

I do these rebates all the time. I have their discount card and got http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/iconps3.gifResident Evil 5 for $53.99 instantly, plus a $10 rebate that I just sent in. Can't beat $44 for a brand new game. People like to complain about these rebates, but I've never had a single issue with them. I've never had one rejected, denied, disputed or anything from either the store or the rebate company. The hardest part is actually filling it out and sending it in, which takes a little more effort than I'd like to put forth. Oh well, a discount is a discount.

(P.S. if you're lucky enough to find it, Rock Band Special Edition for Wii [$99.99] has a 50% rebate on it. Haven't found one yet myself, but hopefully I will before the promo runs out.)

Thanks for clearing things up. I thought it was an online promotion only at (according to the online form). Too bad there's no in-store locator.

[rarebucky]

As an FYI, the one game I REALLY wanted from this was Tales of Symphonia Wii and it's sold out now. Would have been $6.99 after backstage pass. Ridiculous!!!

[bonds25]

Just a quick question. I know this promotion ends tomorrow, but does that mean the rebate form has to be postmarked by that date or is that the last day to be able to buy something and be eligible for a rebate?

[SDC]

Just a quick question. I know this promotion ends tomorrow, but does that mean the rebate form has to be postmarked by that date or is that the last day to be able to buy something and be eligible for a rebate?

Tomorrow would be the last day to buy. They will give you some time to get the necessary info mailed out, don't worry.

[rarebucky]

I got my rebates back today. That was REALLY quick. Like one week. Only problem is I didn't get back the right amounts...$20 back on a $50 game.

[Josef]

I got my rebates back today. That was REALLY quick. Like one week. Only problem is I didn't get back the right amounts...$20 back on a $50 game.

Could it have been for an older rebate? Did you buy any of the $9.99 DS games after rebate? I'm just getting rebates now for the games I bought in the $9.99 DS deal back in February.

Otherwise, some of the rebates were for under 50% off. Check the website to see the amounts for each title.

[cranguy]

As an FYI, the one game I REALLY wanted from this was Tales of Symphonia Wii and it's sold out now. Would have been $6.99 after backstage pass. Ridiculous!!!Tales of Symphonia is back in stock. I just ordered one. Last day!

[rarebucky]

Could it have been for an older rebate? Did you buy any of the $9.99 DS games after rebate? I'm just getting rebates now for the games I bought in the $9.99 DS deal back in February.

Otherwise, some of the rebates were for under 50% off. Check the website to see the amounts for each title.

Yes it was for the other rebate. My bad!

[rarebucky]

Tales of Symphonia is back in stock. I just ordered one. Last day!

Thanks for the heads up - just ordered one as well! I can't believe this sale hasn't gotten more interest. This is probably better than 99% of the deals posted this year. There are some real steals in the lot.

[bojay1997]

Thanks for the heads up - just ordered one as well! I can't believe this sale hasn't gotten more interest. This is probably better than 99% of the deals posted this year. There are some real steals in the lot.

When you consider that the cheapest shipping option is $5 and that tax applies in most states and that you don't even get the money back in the form of a check anymore and it takes two months to get anything back after filling out and mailing in a physical piece of paperwork, I don't think even $20 off Symphonia is worth it. I'm not gonna have FYE hold onto almost $40 of my money in hopes that I will get $20 back at some point down the road. Heck, in a couple months Symphonia will be $20 anyway, so who cares?

[rarebucky]

Net price of Symphonia is $6.99 to those of us with backstage pass. And I've gotten my rebates back much sooner than 6 weeks, more like 4 weeks. Never had an issue with their rebates. This deal is TOTALLY worth it!

[bojay1997]

Net price of Symphonia is $6.99 to those of us with backstage pass. And I've gotten my rebates back much sooner than 6 weeks, more like 4 weeks. Never had an issue with their rebates. This deal is TOTALLY worth it!

Right, so above when you discovered that the rebate you were talking about was from the February sale, that was just four weeks ago? That's two months ago now and the backstage pass isn't free and as far as I know, you don't get free shipping and no tax when you use it. Plus, there is no way to cash out the cards they are sending you now into a bank account, so this isn't really even a rebate per se. If FYE really wanted to run a deal, all they had to do was an instant rebate. Of course, they know that all the barriers they put up and the general laziness of most people will mean that they just sold a ton of games at full price.

[ferant316]

$6.99 for Tales of Symphonia and $6.99 for 14 Oliver Stone movies on DVD, plus with free shipping for them sending me an empty CD case on a used item 18 months ago (amazed it still worked, had to go back 41 pages in my email to find it.)

For East Coasters: it's 9:34 for FYE so little over 2 hours left

EDIT: Deal dead.

[Tavohl]

dang it, i dont remember the rebate amount of the games i ordered. any one know where i can find the rebate amounts. thanks

[KLeete]

So I ordered Time Shift and GRAW2 for PS3 but I can't find the form anymore, anyone have a link for it?

[derspiess]

Didn't know if it was worthy of a new thread, so I'm posting it here. My FYE has All-Pro Football 2K8 (360) & Spiderman 3 (360) for $5 each. Looks like they also have a deal on Halo 3 for $19.99 after rebate. Not sure how much the rebate is, but I think they also have the Collectors Edition for $19.99 AR as well.

Not sure if the $5 games are YMMV or not.

[cranguy]

My Tales of Symphonia rebate was approved. Wohoo!

[enterwhy]

I went there today looking for Chrono Trigger. No luck but instead I found Castlevania: PoR for $20 and it had the 50% rebate. So a pretty good deal.

[hobbes4444]

I ordered two Pokemon games that had rebates, Mystery Dungeon Exp of Darkness and Shadows of Almia. The rebate folks only processed Almia. They said Mystery Dungeon (a $20 rebate) wasn't vaild. I know it was eligible for a rebate, but it doesn't show up in the list linked earlier in this thread. Did anyone have a similar experience, or know if the Dungeon games were part of another rebate offer?

Thanks

[Red Hedgehog]

Is the rebate deal still in effect? The links still work and the banners are still at the top of those pages, but when I go to check out, there is no indication there are rebates on those games.

[Josef]

Is the rebate deal still in effect? The links still work and the banners are still at the top of those pages, but when I go to check out, there is no indication there are rebates on those games.

Online, no it doesn't look like it. There would need to be a link to the actual rebate form and it doesn't look like they are there anymore. In store, I think the deal is back on. I saw signs to that effect but haven't tried it again myself yet.

[Purkeynator]

It is in effect in store. I went today and bought House of the Dead Overkill advertised as $25 after rebate and Retro Game Challenge advertised as $15 after rebate. There were little yellow rebate stickers on everything and there was even a display of rebate games at the front of the store. The rebates printed out with the receipt as expected.

On another note I signed up for the new Backstage Pass card. Apparently they charge you $10 a month to have it but you get a free 30 day trial along with a $20 gift card just for trying it for the month. I will try it for the month, cancel the service and then use the gift card to buy a regular 1 year backstage pass!