Pre-Order Modern Warfare 2, get $10 off any +$39.99 title - Bestbuy.com

[YoUnGKiLlAh]

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat181500050016)

PlayStation 3 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9276295&type=product&id=1218073194477)

Xbox 360 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9276473&type=product&id=1218073194412)

PC (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9276543&type=product&id=1218073195024)

[dchrisd]

What's with the misleading thread title. Should have put the condition in the title. The "..." doesn't cut it. Not trying to crap on your post, but a little clarity will be helpful, and it's not that hard. Suggestion: "Pre-Order Modern Warfare 2, get $10 off any +$39.99 title"

[Wildcat1080]

is this in store too?

deal is completely useless if you're counting in shipping $ and the fact that you won't get the game on launch day

[Fyren]

You also get $5 bonus on your RZ card.

The OP didn't bother linking the BB ad pages nor the required RZ. I plan on going tomorrow, preorder , pick up SFIV for 30 bucks and cancel the preorder right away. Wasn't even going to bother till TE sticks were readily available, meh; I think $30 for SFIV is worth it.

[Disneyboy]

You also get $5 bonus on your RZ card.

The OP didn't bother linking the BB ad pages nor the required RZ. I plan on going tomorrow, preorder , pick up SFIV for 30 bucks and cancel the preorder right away. Wasn't even going to bother till TE sticks were readily available, meh; I think $30 for SFIV is worth it.
Actually, I believe you get a bonus $10 on your reward zone.

[PCWONK]

I won't even begin to think about pre-ordering this game until I know more about the details of the Collectors/Special Edition.

[CaoPi]

that would be sweet getting $10 off any game then cancelling your pre-order, yeah sounds too good to be true

[aznguyen316]

it's in the ad, I'm gonna have to re-read it to see. Do we save $10 off a $39.99+ game AND get 250points on our reward zone card??

[poker360]

it's in the ad, I'm gonna have to re-read it to see. Do we save $10 off a $39.99+ game AND get 250points on our reward zone card??

yeah, im pretty sure this is right

[jeremiahpreston]

I have a buddy to is a manager and verified that the deal is in-store also.

[Dijital]

Wow! This is a really great deal! Considering I have $40 in RZ Gift Certificates, the problem is I don't know what to use the $10 to off on.

[Osiris11235]

is this in store too?

deal is completely useless if you're counting in shipping $ and the fact that you won't get the game on launch day

Why is getting the game on launch day so important, especially if you save a few bucks in this economy? If you get it a few days later, your life (hopefully) won't be any worse off. If it is, you should rethink a few things.

[disillusion386]

Wow! This is a really great deal! Considering I have $40 in RZ Gift Certificates, the problem is I don't know what to use the $10 to off on.

SFIV, Skate 2, Resistance 2, and COD4 GOTY are all on sale this week at $39.99 each. I'm sure there are more $40 games you can find.


The ad mentions that you get 250 bonus reward zone points for preordering the game as well. Now if I were to preorder the game and get the 250 points, will the points disappear if I were to cancel the preorder?

[ninja dog]

SFIV, Skate 2, Resistance 2, and COD4 GOTY are all on sale this week at $39.99 each. I'm sure there are more $40 games you can find.


The ad mentions that you get 250 bonus reward zone points for preordering the game as well. Now if I were to preorder the game and get the 250 points, will the points disappear if I were to cancel the preorder?


that's what I was wondering. I bet the points are tied to the pre-order on your RZ page like any other purchase. It would not be like bestbuy to just give away $20 if you lent them $5 for a day.

[knightsdwn]

The ad mentions that you get 250 bonus reward zone points for preordering the game as well. Now if I were to preorder the game and get the 250 points, will the points disappear if I were to cancel the preorder?

I have a feeling that canceling the preorder will not allow you to get the 250 points since it will be tied to your RZ account.

I'm thinking that once you receive the $5 RZ certificate and use it, then you can cancel the preorder.

[ninja dog]

I'm thinking that once you receive the $5 RZ certificate and use it, then you can cancel the preorder.


I'll have to try that out. Hopefully it works :)

[disillusion386]

I have a feeling that canceling the preorder will not allow you to get the 250 points since it will be tied to your RZ account.

I'm thinking that once you receive the $5 RZ certificate and use it, then you can cancel the preorder.

Well I was thinking that since it takes around 30 days for points to get posted on your account that I would cancel the preorder then. It's not like a return or anything. But if it is indeed tied to my account then I might just have to spend that $5 as soon as I receive it.

[Treythalomew]

So it's a good for preordering and getting g some for 39 and canceling? I'm not a rewards zone member so I'm not worried about points.

I already had my eye on resisntance 2 for 40 and at 30 it would be done.

[UberNinjaz]

...So I just walk in, get my copy of Resistance 2, preorder MW 2 & R2 will be $30 at the registers? Not an RZ member or whatever Best Buy has, I'm a regular customer who pays with cash & only cash.

[Fatbot3]

So is it confirmed as a 10$ gift certificate? I'd jump on R2 if I knew it was ultimately 30 bucks but I thought I remembered Best Buy having a system in place that required the purchase of the pre-order or the deal was void.

[alanamaslama]

So is it confirmed as a 10$ gift certificate? I'd jump on R2 if I knew it was ultimately 30 bucks but I thought I remembered Best Buy having a system in place that required the purchase of the pre-order or the deal was void.

AD (http://bestbuy.shoplocal.com/bestbuy/default.aspx?action=entryflash&site=bestbuy.shoplocal.com)

The ad says that you just save $10 off any game marked 39.99 or more, RZ member or not. The whole $5/points thing only applies to RZ members.

[mattfoley7]

Lets not forget the great financing offer as well.

[hotrocks]

on the website you have to pay the full 60$ to pre order, and i dont see the bonus 250 online, and it took 10$ off my 10$ nba 09 the inside that was in my cart......hmmm so im gonna do this in stores so i only have to pay 5$, and so the deal is correct

[poker360]

Lets not forget the great financing offer as well.
:lol:

[skubish]

I don't understand not being a RZ member. It's free and gives you free GCs and access to special coupons.

[ryheeles]

Don't know if anyone's interested, but this will work on Wheelman as well even though it's on sale (at least it works online). Brings it down to $19.99

[xxDOYLExx]

Do you have to use the $10 off offer at the same time as the MW 2 pre order? (I am taliking in store)

[help1]

I thought that they were dropping the call of duty notation?

[Wildcat1080]

Why is getting the game on launch day so important, especially if you save a few bucks in this economy? If you get it a few days later, your life (hopefully) won't be any worse off. If it is, you should rethink a few things.
I see no point in pre-ordering a game if you're not interested in getting it on launch day. It's the excitement of playing a game day-one, going to a midnight store pickup, being part of the initial playing hype, etc. It's the same reason people get so uppity to go see a movie's midnight opening or on it's first Friday night. It's just the "experience."

[aznguyen316]

I see no point in pre-ordering a game if you're not interested in getting it on launch day. It's the excitement of playing a game day-one, going to a midnight store pickup, being part of the initial playing hype, etc. It's the same reason people get so uppity to go see a movie's midnight opening or on it's first Friday night. It's just the "experience."

word.

[Angelwatch]

Walked in, bought Resistance 2 and the Pre-Order. My total came to $37 and change. Even if I don't use the pre-order, I still saved money overall. Plus I got a $5 coupon coming may way.

Seriously thinking about Street Fighter IV with a 2nd pre-order.

[joshnorm]

I wonder if there is anything I can pick up for cheap. I will be buying Wheelman this week for the cheap price. I want to preorder COD: MW2 but damn dont know if there is anything to get to stack that $10 off with....all else I get to take $5 off MW2

[SilentSinr]

This works in-store? or is this an online only deal?

[joshnorm]

This works in-store? or is this an online only deal?

According to the ad. Both....easier in store since you only put up $5

[SilentSinr]

According to the ad. Both....easier in store since you only put up $5


awesome that is what i was hoping for, Thanks, probably going to pick up little big planet with the $10 off

[Bezerker]

I picked up the Resistance 2 Collectors Ed w/ the pre-order and R2 came out to $29.99, so i can definitely confirm it works in-store.

You also get a bonus $5 RZ cert for pre-ordering the game, and come November 14th if you dont pick up the game, you can get your $5 back for the pre-order.

[emeraldgsl]

I guess from everyone's posts it means you have to use the coupon at the time of reservation? There isn't like a coupon inside the pre-order case? Does it automatically take $10 off when they scan the COD Sku?

[Pyrazor]

Got this and SFIV, the discount applied to SFIV even with it on sale. Game totalled to 30 and the reservation remained at 5. This was done in store.

[hypertek]

hmm im wonderin if i should go pc or ps3.. lol
i had cod4 on pc.. loved it.. but all my ps3 friends where tellin me to pick it up for ps3 when i already have the pc version (im not fond of buying a game that i already own)..
"Dude you need to get COD4 on ps3"... im like "I already have it on pc". lol

PS3= i get to play with my friends
PC= i like keyboard and mouse controls for my FPS games.

Now if they allow you to use keyboard and mouse on the ps3 game, ill get that. lol

[pureheat101]

Just did this with cod4 and walked away from the store with only 35 bucks outta my pocket

Probably will cancel preorder during the summer.

I was tempted at getting a newer game with the deal but then decided I've enjoyed
Cod4 more than any other game in the world

[Thrinn]

Now if they allow you to use keyboard and mouse on the ps3 game, ill get that. lol
The only game I've ever heard of allowing this is UT3 on the PS3. I really, really wish more console games would allow that. People raised on console FPS games don't know the amount of accuracy they're missing out on by not having a mouse. :)

[thepik241]

I picked up the Resistance 2 Collectors Ed w/ the pre-order and R2 came out to $29.99, so i can definitely confirm it works in-store.

You also get a bonus $5 RZ cert for pre-ordering the game, and come November 14th if you dont pick up the game, you can get your $5 back for the pre-order.

The Collector's Edition of R2 is also $39.99?

[splintercell]

So has anybody tried this on Wheelman in store? That shouldn't work with the coupon, since after this week's discount the price is below the $39.99 minimum required for the offer.

Also, does the receipt indicate something about the pre-order being tied to the $10 off? I was wondering if when eventually cancelling the pre-orders, BB may require a return/adjustment of the discount on the other game somehow (thus not making it a free $10 off coupon like it seems to be).

As a reminder, Godfather II is also on sale this week for $49.99, giving people another potential game to use the offer with.

[Bezerker]

The Collector's Edition of R2 is also $39.99?

It may be YMMV, basically the CE is being clearanced slowly, so its gradually dropping and the current price is $39.99, chances are its going to go lower.

[cek12345]

Was it ever clarified if the $10.00 is for a gift card or is the game you buy automatically discounted by $10.00 after you pre-order MW2? Will this work on another pre-order and not a game already released? I would like to get UFC Undisputed as cheap as possible.

[ryheeles]

Was it ever clarified if the $10.00 is for a gift card or is the game you buy automatically discounted by $10.00 after you pre-order MW2? Will this work on another pre-order and not a game already released? I would like to get UFC Undisputed as cheap as possible.

it's automatic discount. should be taken off at the register. I can't confirm, but based on past experiences I'd say this is for current releases only.

[Angelwatch]

it's automatic discount. should be taken off at the register. I can't confirm, but based on past experiences I'd say this is for current releases only.
Correct. It was an automatic discount for me.

[$hady]

I saw this is the BB ad preview and took advantage of it today. The cashier rang up the game and then the preorder and the promo box appeared on the screen without my saying a word about the deal. Bought CoD4 for $29.99 + $5 for the preorder before lowering it even more with the $5 RZ gc I had.

Even if you don't want the CoD6 preorder just do it anyway and you'll still save about $6 today and you can cancelled the preorder later. They might take away or put a hold on your RZ card for 250 points from the preorder bonus but you'll have already saved money from the $10 discount. Or you could just not pick the game up and break even since they already gave you $5.

I want this on release day for sure so i'll just keep my BB preorder and earn more points on the final purchase unless somewhere has a crazy preorder deal or nice bonus.

[Crono51]

awesome that is what i was hoping for, Thanks, probably going to pick up little big planet with the $10 off

...Or get LittleBigPlanet from GraveyardDeals.com for $34 shipped. The deal is still active. I ordered mine from there on the 4th, and received it on the 8th.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=223413

http://www.graveyardmall.com/libigplforpl.html

[Killbomb]

Wish there were some new games I wanted coming out this week to go along with this deal. Got Skate 2 today but I have pretty much everything else I'm interested in.

[Dolemite1]

I'm doing this deal to get MLB09. and as for the preorder, when the game comes out, just apply the 5$ down you paid to a different game if you don't want the Modern Warfare 2.

[Wario64]

how long does this deal last? best buy can take preorders until the game comes out, which could be a way to save $10 off any game from now till then

[dafunkk12]

So has anybody tried this on Wheelman in store? That shouldn't work with the coupon, since after this week's discount the price is below the $39.99 minimum required for the offer.
In the Sunday ad thread, I noted that I tried this with Empire: Total War (also on sale for $30 this week but normally priced above $40), and it didn't give me any additional discount. I figured I'd try my luck after seeing that the loophole worked on the website.

[ninja dog]

how long does this deal last? best buy can take preorders until the game comes out, which could be a way to save $10 off any game from now till then

probably this week only. $10 off until release would be super exploitable and too good to be true.

[Tomeeboy]

I'd say this probably isn't worth jumping on, as you'll eat up most of the $10 "savings" in tax/shipping/markup on the two games you're going to buy anyway. Even if you can get away with cancelling the pre-order and keeping the $10 discount, chances are you could find a comparable deal on the game you kept without having to jump through hoops or giving money to BestBuy :)

Besides, I have a feeling that this game will get used as a price leader (Best Buy did the same thing with CoD: World at War, and also CoD4 I believe)... and if anyone does that, you'll likely be able to grab it on Amazon cheap. If all else fails, I'll keep a copy from Gamefly for ~$45 or so, but I think we'll being seeing better deals on a game this highly anticipated.

[Ma12kez]

Thanks OP. I'm debating whether or not to get SFIV with this offer.

[O.P.P.]

I tried it with Street Fighter IV, but it didn't work. The employee even tried ringing me up as an RZ member even though I'm not one and it was still full price. The manager said something about it not working because SF4 is on sale this week.

[bh47]

I tried it with Street Fighter IV, but it didn't work. The employee even tried ringing me up as an RZ member even though I'm not one and it was still full price. The manager said something about it not working because SF4 is on sale this week.

Not true. I just got SFIV in store for $10 off w/ the MW2 pre-order box. My RZ scanned in too.

[simp1ysimon]

this deal was tempting since it worked for COD4 on their website, but i dont wanna pay in full for a game that's half a year away. you'll never know if they might delay it. n the local best buy from me is like 40 mins. away. the money i'll save on this deal will probably be spent on gas, so not worth it for me.

[my2k2zx2]

I've got a $20 gc and have my eye on Dead Space for $10. Any negatives if I decide to cancel my pre-order down the road?

[jordanv99]

If you do this online you can get Empire: Total War for $19.99 since it's originally a $49.99 game. Just thought I'd throw that out there. It might work in-store too.

[udryguy]

I guess from everyone's posts it means you have to use the coupon at the time of reservation? There isn't like a coupon inside the pre-order case? Does it automatically take $10 off when they scan the COD Sku?

I was also wondering about this. Do you have to buy 2 games at the time of pre-order or is it a coupon where you could get the $10 off at a later date?

[skubish]

It takes it off at the register. There is no coupon to use later. The deal is $10 any game $39.99 and up with preorder of COD MW2. If you do the deal online you have to pay the full price of COD. If you preorder in store you pay $5. Strangely, the $10 off didn't show up until they scanned my RZ card. It may have been because the cashier didn't total or something.

[breakingcustoms]

worked no problem for me...bought the preorder and got COD4 for $30

[donteatsoap7]

Since I missed out on the recent $10 sale, I decided to save my reward zone points for (who would have thought) SF4.
So I'm just confirming that the preorder (250) bonus points along with the $10 discount worked great.
SF4 for 30 bucks and a preorder for MF2.
Wow. Screw you, GAMESTOP.

[imfromwisconsin]

I hope this helps a little bit.

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Save $10 on any video game $39.99 and up on any platform when you pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

It's one of the most anticipated gaming titles of the fall! And here's a special offer that is perfect for all Call of Duty fans.

Just pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for PC, PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 and you can save $10 on any game $39.99 and up for any gaming platform!


Follow these steps:

Select a game for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PC, PSP, Nintendo DS or PS2 priced $39.99 and up.
Return to this page.
Select Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 below.
Click the Add Items to Cart button at the bottom of the page.

Items will ship separately. See offer details.

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Save $10 Offer Details

Excludes prior purchases. May not be valid in combination with other offers.

Savings will be reflected in your cart when all offer requirements are met. If you remove any of the qualifying items from your cart or cancel all or part of your order, you will not receive the promotional savings. Valid on in-stock items only. Items may ship separately. Offer subject to change.

Best Buy's Return Policy on Quantity Discounts applies to this purchase.

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[Oktoberfest]

is the PC version seriously $60?

[Boeing 747]

Anyone know if this works for preorders?

inFamous for about $45 seems great, but.. doesn't work in the cart :-(

[aznguyen316]

^ are you an ECA member and fan of Amazon? If so 48.xx shipped right to your door on release date. + a few more dollars if you're in a state Amazon charges tax for.

*edit* forgot to mention release date delivery is for prime members. but yeah, still a good deal.

[jollydwarf]

Preorders don't have the $10 deal link attached to them, unlike released games $39.99 and up.

Since Modern Warfare 2 is a game I planned on getting (basically) Day One, this was a good deal for me. Got Street Fighter IV in-store for $30 (plus tax). I hear it's a halfway decent game.

P.S. While they might be able to look up your preorder with your Reward Zone purchase, if you take advantage of this in-store, my advice is to take the receipt, put it in the preorder empty snapcase, and throw that sucker in your sock drawer for the next six months. Sure, it's only five bucks and you'll certainly be able to get the game Day One even without it, but losing it kind of defeats the purpose of the deal, no?

P.P.S. I have to say, unless one plans on taking advantage of this for a critically-acclaimed game like Street Fighter IV that's already on sale, I can't really recommend the deal. Best Buy is pretty much significantly overpriced for most games that have been out for more than a couple months. Gotta be a "devil customer", you know.

[aznguyen316]

....wrong thread?

what makes you say so? I was thinking he was wondering if the $10 off instantly works on BB pre-orders and the $5 rewards points toward that too, making it ~$45 before taxes.

[disillusion386]

what makes you say so? I was thinking he was wondering if the $10 off instantly works on BB pre-orders and the $5 rewards points toward that too, making it ~$45 before taxes.


Yeah sorry, I deleted my post.

[anumeric]

anyone know if this deal will work next week? i plan on picking up UFC next week @ BB and would love to save another $10 plus preorder MW2.

[eau]

Got the deal in store. Bought COD4:GOTY PS3 for $30 plus $5 down for the preorder.

My freakin' GOTY edition doesn't have a download code for the map pack. WTF! What's the point of having a GOTY edition if it's the same as the original one with no bonus at all.

[aznguyen316]

Got the deal in store. Bought COD4:GOTY PS3 for $30 plus $5 down for the preorder.

My freakin' GOTY edition doesn't have a download code for the map pack. WTF! What's the point of having a GOTY edition if it's the same as the original one with no bonus at all.

lol yeah I think they stopped doing that awhile back.

[klew]

Might have to take advantage of this. After the demo, and reading impressions, can't wait to pickup Wolverine.

[freshzen]

This is going to be a huge release. I'm holding for for a better deal, hopefully another $20 giftcard at TRU.

[thepik241]

How long is this offer valid?

I want to use this on inFAMOUS (or Killzone 2) and use my $20 RZ Certificate when the game comes out.

Anyone have any suggestions on if I should get inFAMOUS or Killzone 2 if this offer is still valid?

[Free2game]

I just noticed something, is this the first $60 PC game?

[Oktoberfest]

I just noticed something, is this the first $60 PC game?

not sure, I did some looking around and Best Buy, Gamestop, and Amazon all have it for $60. But Walmart has it for $50.

[asthmatic]

my ps3 cod4 goty is going back. i took a peek from the top and there is no extra insert for the maps. I might as well just rebuy using GS's CAG16, SAVER, edge, and store credit.

[hotness123]

my ps3 cod4 goty is going back. i took a peek from the top and there is no extra insert for the maps. I might as well just rebuy using GS's CAG16, SAVER, edge, and store credit.
is there anyway to get the map tokens from the bestbuy cod4? or its ymmv.

i bought sfiv for 40... forgot about this deal... shucks.. anyway around it? lol

[eau]

is there anyway to get the map tokens from the bestbuy cod4? or its ymmv.

i bought sfiv for 40... forgot about this deal... shucks.. anyway around it? lol
Buy it again with the preorder deal. Then turn around, return the sealed SF4 with the old receipt.

[hotness123]

Buy it again with the preorder deal. Then turn around, return the sealed SF4 with the old receipt.
ahhh so simple yet genius. thanks for the help.

[WuGgaRoO]

wait so i am confused... the GOTY edition doesn't automatically have the map pack? Its not prepackaged within the game? I am confused...

also... is this dead yet... because I noticed that COD4:GOTY is 39.99 at gamestop (printable coupon)... and I am assuming I could still get the 10 off this thing....

I guess we will see what happens

[hotness123]

wait so i am confused... the GOTY edition doesn't automatically have the map pack? Its not prepackaged within the game? I am confused...

also... is this dead yet... because I noticed that COD4:GOTY is 39.99 at gamestop (printable coupon)... and I am assuming I could still get the 10 off this thing....

I guess we will see what happens
yeppers to ur first comment. apparently they took out the map token. their making ur purchase it through psn or live for 10 dollars for the extra maps. unless you can still find the older versions. ymmv good luck.


anyway for me to still grab resistance 2 ce for cheap? all da bestbuys in ny seem to have it at retail lolol.

[ps360wii]

Just Reserved my copy of COD: MW2 and bought SFVI for $29.99 plus i had a $10 Reward Certificate, which dropped it down to $19.99.

GT: casper663
PSN ID: casper663

[eau]

Just Reserved my copy of COD: MW2 and bought SFVI for $29.99 plus i had a $10 Reward Certificate, which dropped it down to $19.99.

GT: casper663
PSN ID: casper663
Actually, it dropped down to $21.XX since a small portion of the $10 cert went to the $5 preorder. I'm not sure how it works when you pick up the preorder with the receipt. Do they just refund you $3.XX instead (and the $1.XX paid by the cert goes back to your RZ account)?

[thelwig14]

Has the deadline for this deal been confirmed yet?

[arctic00]

I'd say this probably isn't worth jumping on, as you'll eat up most of the $10 "savings" in tax/shipping/markup on the two games you're going to buy anyway. Even if you can get away with cancelling the pre-order and keeping the $10 discount, chances are you could find a comparable deal on the game you kept without having to jump through hoops or giving money to BestBuy :)

I've got a $20 gc and have my eye on Dead Space for $10. Any negatives if I decide to cancel my pre-order down the road?


This will be an interesting test for anyone who plans on cancelling their pre-orders from this offer after 30 days. In the past, Best Buy has always adjusted the prices of returned items (returning an item in a bundle that was offered at a special price or returning an item that was sold with a free item).

If anyone cancels their pre-order but doesn't return the discounted game, I'll bet that Best Buy will not refund the $5 deposit for an in-store pre-order or only refund $50 ($60 less the $10 off discount) from an online pre-order - they'll remove the $10 off discount from the other game and charge you the difference since your purchase will no longer meet the T&C of their offer. As for the RZ bonus points, they'll automatically deduct the 250 bonus Gamers Club points from the cancelled pre-order and deduct the necessary regular RZ and Gamers Club points after they synch up their systems (can take a week). If you've already redeemed these points, your account may show a deficit.

[eau]

Well, you can always pick up the preordered game and then return it for a full refund. When you pick it up, they'll just do a return on the $5 down and then charge you for the game.

[thepik241]

Does anyone know when this deal ends?

[no_exit]

Does anyone know when this deal ends?
I would guess it's a one week promotion like all other sales - if that is the case, then Saturday would be the last day.