Free $10 Gift Certificates From EBGAMES

[Valkryst]

Because TheDealMasterX is trying to scam fellow CAG's out of their hard earned money with this trick
(on the trading boards he's charging $5 per cert.)
Scam 1 (http://cheapassgamer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10415)
Scam 2 (http://cheapassgamer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10441)
I am posting it here so everyone can use it without having to pay.

Pre-order any game EBgames.com

After you submit your order click on the "claim your $10 certificate" button.

Then enter your email address and you get a $10 certificate.

Cancel your pre-order.
(its easy to do online, just go to order status on the EB page)
Call reservation rewards at 1-888-688-5995
and cancel your account (its free for the 1st 30 days then they charge you)

rinse and repeat as needed.

you end up with as many free $10 certs as you want.

[scuba]

ah, too lazy. :)

[sexdrugsandrocknroll]

can you use free shipping or 25% off used games coupons plus the $10 off?

[Valkryst]

It takes about 1 minute total (the phone call is uber fast and they are polite)

and I do not think they are stackable w/other coupons.

[C_A]

God dammit no wonder someone sold me a EBGames gift certificate for 6. That asshole. :-P

[Wario64]

Why do you have to call the phone # and cancel the account? Can this step be optional or is it required?

[punqsux]

God dammit no wonder someone sold me a EBGames gift certificate for 6. That asshole. :-P

6?

he sold to me for 4.50, you really did get hosed

[C_A]

Yes I did. Oh well can't do anything about it now. :-P

[imacheapasstoo]

I'm too honest to do such a thing but I do appreciate the fact that you let us know how he was getting the certs.

I hope people aren't going to abuse the free gift cert offer. If EB catches on then they may discontinue any such offers in the future. No I'm not saying I've never taken advantage of an unusually great deal (I bought some EA games during their stackabe coupon fiasco a while back, for example). I'm just saying I hope people won't abuse this to the point where EB will stop offering such deals. We're all entitled to our own opinions, and this is just my 2 cents.

[magilacudy]

Damn, I was planning to do that but I forgot all about it. Like they say, a fool and his money are soon parted.

(Before I get flamed, I was one of those fools. Oh well, its only $5)

[sexdrugsandrocknroll]

Damn, I was planning to do that but I forgot all about it. Like they say, a fool and his money are soon parted.

(Before I get flamed, I was one of those fools. Oh well, its only $5)

Yeah, but in a way, you could have gotten $15 off something at ebgames.com

[rumblebear]

can you use more than one gift voucher on a ebgame order?

[magilacudy]

can you use more than one gift voucher on a ebgame order?

I don't think they're stackable. :(

[Wario64]

If they were stackable, everyone would totally be abusing it.

Can anyone answer my question? Why is the phone call required if you can just cancel the order online?

[imacheapasstoo]

I hope people aren't going to abuse the free gift cert offer. If EB catches on then they may discontinue any such offers in the future.

On second thought, if the entire $10 for the gift cert is being paid by that "rewards" company, people should get all the certs they want. I hate those rewards companies. They do nothing but con people and send them spam. :evil:

[TheDealMasterX]

Check out these complaints:

http://www.ripoffreport.com/results.asp?q1=ALL&q4=&q6=&q3=&q2=&q7=&searchtype= 0&submit2=Search%21&q5=Reservation+Rewards&submit= Search

http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/ripoff72381.htm

http://www.lurid.org/compare/archives/000227.html

Does that sound like something you want to do?

[sm04as]

Cancel your pre-order.
(its easy to do online, just go to order status on the EB page)
Call reservation rewards at 1-888-688-5995
and cancel your account (its free for the 1st 30 days then they charge you)

.

Sounds like there are 2 cancellations. The online one is the cancellation of the pre-order. The phone in one is Reservation Rewards.

[magilacudy]

If they were stackable, everyone would totally be abusing it.

Can anyone answer my question? Why is the phone call required if you can just cancel the order online?

It takes longer for the online request to go through, and some people haven't got e-mails back. At least with the phone call you can get instant verification that everythings cancelled.

[punqsux]

magilacudy seriously...lay off that damn coffee!! 1k in under 2 months?!.....damn

[Shadows916]

I got a few of these last month, used them for my ps2 headset (can't use more then 1 at a time), and some old gameboy games i wanted to replace the coupon is only good for 10.00 or more, so those 9.99 games/items don't work( had to buy the .99 cents giftwrap)so stuff was only costing me .98 cents

[magilacudy]

magilacudy seriously...lay off that damn coffee!! 1k in under 2 months?!.....damn

Damn posting gets addictive. Especially when I'm supposed to be doing work... :?

[chwang0129]

the online cancellation is instant at Reservation Rewards
They'll send you an e-mail instatly after cancellation.

[Wario64]

the online cancellation is instant at Reservation Rewards
They'll send you an e-mail instatly after cancellation.

Did you cancel by email or phone?

[chwang0129]

the online cancellation is instant at Reservation Rewards
They'll send you an e-mail instatly after cancellation.

Did you cancel by email or phone?

I canceled by clicking a few links on R.R.

1. Click on FAQ.
2. Click on General Questions.
3. Click on "How to Cancel xxxx" and proceed

:)

[Mr_hockey66]

Sounds to good to be true then it is. I thought this was a scam. Here is a ten dollar bill for your silver penny ( its worth like a gizallion on ebay ha ha h a)

Anyways gald I didn't take the bait! Oh can we BAN users who scam their fellow cheapass? Just a thought!

[GSJaia]

Not only did I buy 4 of them for 17.50, he cancelled the payment and asked for 18.50 (the extra dollar to cover the PayPal fees!)

Oh well, I would have never cancelled the rewards membership and would have been hosed that way, so no big deal. You would hope that people wouldn't try to scan other members. :) Besides, I got the complete set of McFarlaen 3" MLB duos for like 20 bucks total thanks to this.

[punqsux]

id agree, i dont feel scammed, im fine with it and i bought 4 of them for 18$

while what he did was a lil sneaky, it wasnt illegal or unjust, and it was actully a pretty good grift. dont ban him, we paid for a service and got what we paid for

[st0neface]

I did it, but I'm keeping my preorder. They don't bill the POs until they ship do they?

[MorganWebbLover]

magilacudy seriously...lay off that damn coffee!! 1k in under 2 months?!.....damn




LOL . Seriously I've never seen a thread where he hasn't posted.

[m_d_amore]

magilacudy seriously...lay off that damn coffee!! 1k in under 2 months?!.....damn

Damn posting gets addictive. Especially when I'm supposed to be doing work... :? yo man do you ever play your games?

[The_Continental]

I can't find the "redeem your $10" button. Am I an idiot? I pre-ordered and everything.

[The_Continental]

Is the $10 cert only available with certain pre-orders?

[magilacudy]

yo man do you ever play your games?

haha...Over Spring Break I got to play some since I had the flu. But normally I don't get to play at all. This weekend I just got into D&D Heroes with my friend, but thats about it. Its more fun getting deals and posting about them and other random crap. How pathetic does that sound?!

[The_Continental]

huh,... I think the reservation rewards system is dead...

[Dane]

I agree...you need to get a job, lol

[Tyler Durden]

You people that paid that guy to get it are absolutely gullible.

[Valkryst]

I bookmarked the page.. and its still up.

After you submit your pre-order you'll see a link near the bottom of the order summary table.

It will say something like "click here to claim your free $10 gift certificate" in small text

EDIT:
No they don't bill till the PO's ship.

[Valkryst]

whoops.. double post :oops:

[Valkryst]

So predictable, he's trying his luck on the ign boards now LOL

http://boards.ign.com/message.asp?topic=55111284&start=55128394

[pimpinc333]

Hey this company charged my paypal( in which i paid for my games for ebgames.com) 2 $1.00 charges for no reason be careful. I just reported my paypal virtual credit card stolen and that takes care of that!!

[SolinariDotCom]

I suppose you're not too familiar with credit cards... It's a "holding" or "verification" charge. It'll go away.

[Valkryst]

^^
yup

[-Never4ever-]

heh, I used the Cert to snag a free copy of Primal :)

[ZarathosNY]

I just tried doing it and I didn't get the coupon. I clicked on the $10 gift link and signed up for RR. Who sends you the coupon EB or RR?

[Scoobert]

The coupon is a pop up, it's instantly after you put your e-mail and verify it. In the pop-up would have your name and a password in red letters. Scroll down a bit and your coupon code is right there. It is easy to miss.

[telemundus]

They also send it to you in an e-mail with your "member benefits." I didn't get this with one of the e-mail accounts I used and missed the pop up from my blocker. If that happened, it should still be in your history under "one-time offers..."

[ZarathosNY]

Oh crap. I'm using mozilla stopping the pop-ups. Do I do this all over again, or is there a way of findiing out what my code was?

[punqsux]

wow i just tryed this and it works well, the cancelation is so simple, i apologize to those i disagreed with

just picked up rygar and backyard baseball 2001 (had to get over the 10$) for 98 cents!

[telemundus]

Awesome deal Valkryst. I just picked up Rygar and have UT2k4 for only $10 and change after rebate. Thanks a lot.

[doraemonkerpal]

Oh crap. I'm using mozilla stopping the pop-ups. Do I do this all over again, or is there a way of findiing out what my code was?

all the information on the pop up (including the 10 dollar code) will be e-mailed to you. :D

[The_Continental]

Just learned something.
The "redeem your coupon" link won't show up in OS X.x.x.

Mac users, to get this to work, you'll need to find a PC.

[PapiChullo]

I'm gonna give this a try. I also noticed that it says one per household, how do you get around that the second time you try?

[doraemonkerpal]

i never remembered it saying that... maybe they changed their policy? when i did it, i just used different e-mail addresses.

[GSJaia]

how long until the code is e-mailed to you?

[doraemonkerpal]

how long until the code is e-mailed to you?

everytime i tried it, the codes were e-mailed to me within 2 minutes. :shock:

[lilboo]

Hm.. that was fun and easy. I just got a $10 coupon.. YAY!

[GSJaia]

Wow, I joined the site and I still have not had a coupon mailed to me. Oh well, now to cancel it.

[lilboo]

Aaaahhhhh!

So I pre-ordered Half Life 2. Got my code, and canceled both the game and my rewards stuff. That's a $10 for me.

I did the same thing with Alias. Another $10.

Um, now I did it with Fable..and when I check my orders it says open. Why isn't it there an option to change it because I just placed the damn order??

Has this happened to anyone before?

[lilboo]

Anyone? :cry:

[stapleking]

Aaaahhhhh!

So I pre-ordered Half Life 2. Got my code, and canceled both the game and my rewards stuff. That's a $10 for me.

I did the same thing with Alias. Another $10.

Um, now I did it with Fable..and when I check my orders it says open. Why isn't it there an option to change it because I just placed the damn order??

Has this happened to anyone before?

Don't know... My orders always have the option to cancel for a while, and then switch to just 'open'; I'm not sure of the amount of time in between since I've never measured it. Anyway, you don't have to make a new order and cancel it everytime you want a coupon. Just copy the shortcut from the silver button link and use it each time - you'll get a unique code each time, provided you've cancelled your account from before.

[GSJaia]

Call them up and cancel. I pre-ordered Zelda 4-swords for the GC. I was going to order it anyway, so basically I got Rygar for free. :) If I see any deals on 4 swords prior to release I will cancel my order, but otherwise I will just get it from EB.

[lilboo]

Anyway, you don't have to make a new order and cancel it everytime you want a coupon. Just copy the shortcut from the silver button link and use it each time - you'll get a unique code each time, provided you've cancelled your account from before.

What do you mean exactly? That sounds specific and all, but I'm really not following it (lol) So could you explain to me what you mean??

[lilboo]

I GUESS on the bright side.. is that I DO want Fable...so even if they do give me crap about canceling it.. at least it'll be ok :)

And I shouldn't be surprised.. I was looking at the past 3 orders...LMAO
I did one order + cancel at 5:20. Then at 5:40 and then at 5:49. 5:49 is Fable, the one I "can't" order.

[stapleking]

Anyway, you don't have to make a new order and cancel it everytime you want a coupon. Just copy the shortcut from the silver button link and use it each time - you'll get a unique code each time, provided you've cancelled your account from before.

What do you mean exactly? That sounds specific and all, but I'm really not following it (lol) So could you explain to me what you mean??

When you click on the silver button on your EB confirmation page, it'll take you to the initial Reservation Rewards page where you type in your email address twice. Just copy the text in your address bar when you're on that page and paste it in a text document or something for later. You can then paste it back into your browser when you want another code.

[doraemonkerpal]

So predictable, he's trying his luck on the ign boards now LOL

http://boards.ign.com/message.asp?topic=55111284&start=55128394

LOL, and again he put "nt" after you called him out. :P

[GameDude]

You guys just cancelled on the site, right?

[lilboo]

yes. Go to FAQs..then "General" then "How do I cancel my account?"
There ya go. It gives ya a link to cancel and that is it.
:)

[nachzeher]

Heh, check this out. Might be the same guy.

http://fatwallet.com/forums/messageview.php?catid=18&threadid=293378&highlight _key=y&keyword1=game

he even used the nick 'Cheapazzgamer'. For shame. :oops:

[GameDude]

yes. Go to FAQs..then "General" then "How do I cancel my account?"
There ya go. It gives ya a link to cancel and that is it.
:)

Thanks. That's what I did before, but I was just checking to make sure that I wasn't the only one. :P

[punqsux]

ok heres what i ordered:

primal + goal storm = 1.04
rygar + backyardbaseball = 1.04
wario land + msg2 guide = 1.04

im just trying to use the ones i paid for, incase eb decides not to honor these anymore, i dont want to be out 18 bucks

[lilboo]

This $10 thing is really like .. the best thing ever lol \:D/

[longislandlady]

I did it and was supposed to get the coupon code but never did. I got all the emails EXCEPT the one with the coupon code. Oh well. :(

[doraemonkerpal]

I did it and was supposed to get the coupon code but never did. I got all the emails EXCEPT the one with the coupon code. Oh well. :(

the very first e-mail is the one with the coupon code. it's a longgggggggggg e-mail with a lot of info and near the middle (more towards the bottom) is the code. check it again b/c it's probably lost between all the small writing.

[doraemonkerpal]

ok heres what i ordered:

primal + goal storm = 1.04
rygar + backyardbaseball = 1.04
wario land + msg2 guide = 1.04

im just trying to use the ones i paid for, incase eb decides not to honor these anymore, i dont want to be out 18 bucks

hi punqsux, i don't think you'll have a problem. i've already got 3 gamecube controllers (reg 11.99) from them and a few games and i've never had a problem. :P

[lilboo]

If you are getting a 9.99 game.. will the coupon still work, or no?

Even though paying 99 cents for shipping and getting a game for 98 cents is not a bad deal AT ALL..I was just wondering.

I'm thinking about Dark Angel. I mean.. for 98 cents I can't be THAT ripped off lol. I just like them kind of games.. so yeah, 98 cents isn't a big deal.

[longislandlady]

I did it and was supposed to get the coupon code but never did. I got all the emails EXCEPT the one with the coupon code. Oh well. :(

the very first e-mail is the one with the coupon code. it's a longgggggggggg e-mail with a lot of info and near the middle (more towards the bottom) is the code. check it again b/c it's probably lost between all the small writing.

OMG, how stupid am I? You are right! Big duh! And a big THANK YOU! :)

[punqsux]

If you are getting a 9.99 game.. will the coupon still work, or no?

Even though paying 99 cents for shipping and getting a game for 98 cents is not a bad deal AT ALL..I was just wondering.

I'm thinking about Dark Angel. I mean.. for 98 cents I can't be THAT ripped off lol. I just like them kind of games.. so yeah, 98 cents isn't a big deal.

whatever you need to tell yourself to justify buying it ^^

[cag1000]

are these stackable

[sm04as]

Apparently not stackable on each other or coupon code. :cry:

[lilboo]

whatever you need to tell yourself to justify buying it ^^


LMAO is it THAT bad ??!?

[punqsux]

i dunno im just busting your balls, get it im sure its worth 98 cents =oD

[guerrila_gamer]

wait, are you supposed to also cancel your membership to reservation rewards. too? i dont want no hidden fees! :(

[lilboo]

yes yes yes! Cancel!

You can do so by calling that number..
OR

Go to their website and go to "FAQs"....THEN... go to "General"...THEN .."How do i cancel my account?". It will have a link there and show you what to do.

But please do so you don't get charged $9 a month!

[guerrila_gamer]

alright thanks buddy! :)

[imacheapasstoo]

Even if y'all do cancel (or think you're cancelleling) that "rewards" program, don't be surprised if you do see charges from them on your credit card in another month or so. Many of those "rewards" companies are well known for telling people their accounts were cancelled yet still charging them weeks later. Some of you may have to file claims with your credit card companies.

I'm passing on this so-called deal because the aggravation isn't worth it.

[King Bahamut]

You can easily streamline it using the History menu bar (activate it by clicking the history button on Internet Explorer) and go back to your purchase page info through the history have you cancelled membership via website.

[MightySlacker]

Thanks everyone. I got Primal, and Compton's Encyclopedia for $0.40 shipped.

I only tacked on the encyclopedia because I needed filler. I tried just to get primal, and it said the order had to be over $10.

I'm kinda wary of doing it more than once. Each time you do, they get all your billing info right from EB Games. They are bound to notice that you've done their "free trial" ten times in one day. Now, I'm not sure what they really can do about it, but it still seems like a risk. Or I might just be a big wuss.

[punqsux]

dreamcast and n64 consoles would be 10$ shipped after coupon

would it be possible to preorder a game with 10 off then continute putting codes on it until its free?

[lilboo]

alright thanks buddy!

No problem 8) Let me know how you manage with it.
And make sure you get the confirmation "CANCEL" in your e-mail as well.

[cag1000]

sweet just did it twice wondering how many more i should do
also wondering what i should buy with my new found money
anyone have an enticing deal they used their 10 for??

[lilboo]

Well.. with these wonderful codes.. all Greatest Hits, and Platinum Hits are now $10!

Um.. all new games are $40 and can be shipped free.
I don't think Ninja Gaiden $40 shipped free is a bad deal at all.

I don't have Viewtiful Joe, and now I can get that for $20.
And Panzer Dragoon Orta for $10.. yay!!

[punqsux]

everyone share what youve ordered for $1, it'd be nice to hear and maybe get some ideas

[King Bahamut]

Pokemon Puzzle League (N64) used for $3!!!! (excellent game!)
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages used for $5
Final Fight One (GBA) new for $10
Mega Man Zero 2 (GBA) new for $10
Lunar Legend (GBA) new for $10
Top Spin (X Box) $20 (I think this applies to all of those recently released XSN games)

Lots of deals to be had

[doraemonkerpal]

if you're buying something for 9.99, some great fillers are:

metal gear solid 2 interactive strategy guide(99 cents),

backyard baseball 2001 (99 cents),

or the 99 cent gift wrap that you can add to your order.

[stapleking]

Baldur's Gate 1 Collection for $1 +
Baldur's Gate 2 Collection for $10 =
Entire Baldur's Gate Collection for $11 (huge amount of gameplay there).

[guerrila_gamer]

alright thanks buddy!

No problem 8) Let me know how you manage with it.
And make sure you get the confirmation "CANCEL" in your e-mail as well.

yeah i got them cancelled. thanks again!!! :) though i'm just wondering do i also cancel my benefits or just keep them? I cancelled them three times..

oh and you dont have to pre order any other titles if you want to get another $10 CC. After I ordered Breath of Fire PS2 (14.99-10=5), I got a link for another $10 EB Games rebate from them again. So I ordered The Getaway and got another one. Just wanted to let everyone know!

[Mr Unoriginal]

This may be asking a lot, but would anyone mind getting me one of the coupons? I don't have my own credit card so I don't want my parents flipping out if something wacky happens.

PS. I'll be your best friend.

[King Bahamut]

Use the code wisely ^^.

[longislandlady]

I bought a used version of Clock Tower 3 and Primal. Came to twelve dollars and change - shipped free. :)

After I completed that order, I got the same link to sign up with Membership Awards and get a $10 coupon, so I signed up again with the same email address that I signed up/canceled with before and got another coupon.

If they try to charge my card later on for the $9, I'll dispute it and show the emails I received confirming cancelation of my account and that I owe nothing.

[lilboo]

Ok I just bought Dark Angel for 98 cents.. what the hell, huh? LOL
And I got my $10 coupon back.. I'm seriously OBSESSED and IN LOVE with this whole thing!

I wish I wasn't so broke right now.. I don't get paid until Thursday.. so I gotta be pretty tight on money..(Even though these prices ARE cheap..but still. I gotta manage the next few days lol)

But when I do.. this is what I think my next set of orders are going to be.

Beach Spikers (Gamecube), Hunter: The Reckoning (Gamecube), Panzer Dragoon Orta (Xbox) and Resident Evil(GCN) all for $30 SHIPPED FREE! :D

How EXCITING?!?!

[King Bahamut]

Oh shit, I just got my Mega Man Anniversary Collection for $20!

[lilboo]

I wish they had Skies of Arcadia Legends on this somewhere.. even if they did it have for it like $30+.. :cry:

[cag1000]

i want mega man anniversay collection for 20 but gamestop.com has a free tshirt offer with the preorder
i dont know what to do
10 off
or free tshirt
dam ebgames for not having the cool incentives that gamestop has

[SolinariDotCom]

I'd like.. a T Shirt.

[punqsux]

everybody make sure your buyiong through cheapys ebgames link on the main page

no reason not to

[lilboo]

Hey how is Rayman Arena?
Cheap ass link
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx_assets/thumbnails/214766.gif (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=FKSJxY2VJAk&offerid=54879.114441248&type=10&subid=)

It's $9.99 brand new as well..

Is it a fun game? Should I even spend the 98 cents on it??

[punqsux]

i also picked up unlimited saga for $3 shipped

[SolinariDotCom]

3? My math must be bad..

Oh. You bought it used?

[punqsux]

yeah, i didnt think a drakengard demo was woth a 66% price increase ^^

[SolinariDotCom]

99% positive that if I ordered a used game from EB..

I'd get a case with some holes in it, manual missing pages, and a disc with a few scratches the size of the grand canyon. So.. I don't risk it.

[waxHead]

as I don't think it'll ever drop in price, or if it does I'll miss it, I couldn't resist picking up Golden Sun: The Lost Age for the GBA for $20 ;)

[punqsux]

fyi

anyone looking for an extra item to get over the 10$ order the pc version of backyard baseball 2001 for 99 cents and donate it to a charity or something, im putting one in with every order i need it on, i work at a childrens museum and am going to give them all the copies

if you really want to be a cheap ass im sure you could get some kind of write off for it too

[ayolykewhoa]

Beyond Good and Evil: $10
Beyond Good and Evil Guide: $5
YEEEESSSS!!!

[lilboo]

lol I need to stop.. I just bought Hunter: The Reckoning for $4.99

I am done with this until Thursday! And I DO go to EBgames.com through CAG.. to help the site out a little bit :)

So when do those new wave of Player's Choice games come out? I know F-Zero is going to be $20, same as Metroid Prime. I belive Mario Golf is going to be $30..and Wario World is going to be $20 as well?

I wouldn't mind picking up F-Zero and Mario Golf for $30 :D

[punqsux]

im really broke so i just keep spending $1 there

[mgsvr]

Can I just do all the steps and get as much code as I want. Then later I'll use those code next month because my credit card will be acessable next month.

[rumblebear]

Looks like everyone is catching on to how to abuse the offer. I wonder how much $$ the bargin site will lose until they realize this abuse :D

[lilboo]

Hahaha :)
It IS good to abuse things sometimes

[King Bahamut]

But I heard this constitutes wire fraud....:(

[punqsux]

how so king?

i buy something, sign up for an advertised bonus, cancel the service and keep the bonus

i havent dont the pre-order then cancel thing

[MightySlacker]

It might constitute fraud, depending on what their Terms and Conditions say. If there's anything in there that limits the amount of memberships (ie 1 free trial per 6 months), they have every right to charge your card for the memberships, and all of your cancellation emails won't mean a thing. It all depends on what they do about it when/if they find out.

You really won't have a defense either. They'll have a record of you signing up for the same trial however many times in a day. It's all the same billing info that they get from EBGames, even if you change the email.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to preach, just warning people to be prepared for the potential consequences. Usually the people who brag the most about abusing the deal are the ones that whine the loudest when things don't go exactly as planned.

That being said, I've used the code 5 times. I just got my girlfriend and other friends to do the sign-up, all with different billing info so it's legit.

[Valkryst]

wow some great ideas here...

This deal is so tempting to horde all the games you wanted but never got.

LoL just don't waste too much money on a good thing :P

[punqsux]

then im off to read the terms ^^

[NJYAJ09]

what do the terms say?

I'm thinking of doing this, but I've got to convince my older brother that not too much $$$ will be put on his credit card.

[punqsux]

heres the closest thing i could find, loophole, its the same merchant ^^


This service is available through a number of different merchants. You may join this service through a single merchant. You may not accumulate benefits through different merchants.


if anyone could verify this it would be great, im no lawyer
https://www.reservationrewards.com/features/default.asp?pg=terms&ctx=oto

[PapiChullo]

We may be in the clear then :D

[suffah]

Anyone have a couple of extra codes? I'll pay $5 paypal for 2 of em... :)

[King Bahamut]

Well lucky us then :).

[MightySlacker]

Nope, you are NOT in the clear. From section 6:

"A canceling member is prohibited from re-enrolling in the service for at least six (6) months. "

Additionally, when you first sign up, it does indicate only one code per household. They can nail you if they want.

The problem is if they do decide to go after you. Even if you somehow find a way where you are right, it's way too much hassle to do anything about it. Recourse is definately limited in cases like this.

The only reason I think about this is because of a similar company. I don't know how many people are familiar with the free DVD sites, but there used to be trials of places liek Lotto and Psychic sites, and it was easy online cancels, and you'd get a ton of points. Problem was, that people did them on each of the different sites, and then the company nailed them for doing 2 free trials within 6 months. Those poor saps got charged $40 bucks a pop, and I think there was 7 different "free trial" programs. Ouch. Those companies had the same "6 month clause" as this does.

What I find even MORE curious is when I checked out their affiliate program. it states "You'll receive $7.00 for every qualified trial registrant referred from your site!". That means that if they are giving out $10 gift cards, EB Games is eating $3.00 of this. Additionally, as far as referrals go, "Every qualified trial registrant" means UNIQUE person. That means EB Games isn't getting the $7 referral fee everytime you do it, because your SAME BILLING INFO is going to Reservation Rewards. What that means is that after the first code, EB Games is eating the whole $10 for every additional code. That also gives EB a right to go after you if they want.

I don't know the likelihood of these companies taking action. It's more likely they will just shut down the promotion. But before this I was thinking about getting a 2nd code, but I think I'll pass.

[waxHead]

MightySlacker -

yeah, I just saw that as well. as I've used a few codes on games I've really wanted, so I don't mind paying the additional money back to EB for those. but, the possibility exists that fines could be levied on top of that, so this could become a rather costly decision. I hope this is not the case, but if so, I'll certainly take full responsibility for my actions.

then again, this was posted just over two days ago, so it's possible we won't hear anything back, and the promotion will simply be removed.

only time will tell, but I definitely won't be using any additional codes.

[King Bahamut]

:(

[PapiChullo]

Wow, ok, looks like I've used my last code.

[MightySlacker]

I'm not saying it's definately what's gonna happen. I just want everyone to know that at least it's a possibility, and now you can make an informed decision on whether the risk is worth it.

There's a good chance they'll just cancel the promotion. Unfortunately, when companies get burned, they are hesistant to offer additional promotions like that. Additionally, other recent promotions that are similar "Foxstore, the MTV $10 code" all they did was stop the promotion, and cancel some orders. Although some people are gonna get charged full price for gift cards. I dunno if EB has gift cards, but I hope no one tried to get them with this code.

But, with the related experience I posted earlier, that's what scares me. There are a LOT of similarities between the two cases. I'm going to try and verify, but I think the wording on the "6 months clause" is the exact same. I have no idea what EB might do about it if they find out. They cant put more on to your card, but they could blacklist you (I guess)).

[MightySlacker]

MightySlacker -

yeah, I just saw that as well. as I've used a few codes on games I've really wanted, so I don't mind paying the additional money back to EB for those. but, the possibility exists that fines could be levied on top of that, so this could become a rather costly decision. I hope this is not the case, but if so, I'll certainly take full responsibility for my actions.

then again, this was posted just over two days ago, so it's possible we won't hear anything back, and the promotion will simply be removed.

only time will tell, but I definitely won't be using any additional codes.

Oh, and I think someone on FatWallet posted this a while ago. I'm surprised they didn't kill this before it even got to this site.

[magilacudy]

Good thing I bought a card off somebody else then. :)

[waxHead]

Oh, and I think someone on FatWallet posted this a while ago. I'm surprised they didn't kill this before it even got to this site.

I'm surprised about that as well. I can only imagine how many ppl have taken advantage of this by now, and it's a safe bet EB knows about it. kind of hard to miss when who-knows-how-many orders come in, all with $10 off.

[guyver2077]

magilacudy seriously...lay off that damn coffee!! 1k in under 2 months?!.....damn

agreed...dam is that possible

[Valkryst]

They won't go after the consumers that used ita couple times.

The coupon code is independant from the account data therefore there is no link between the two.

They can't tell if the coupon code you were given was redeemed.

To test this I called EBGames and asked if they could track the origin of the coupon code, they said they couldn't and they could only say if it was active or not.

Anyway gamestop used to take any games back after 14 days... many people abused this and they changed their policy to unopend games with reciept within 7 days.

What will happen is that this deal will be discountinued soon.

Also:

The account specifics (every 6mo) are not present in the nitty gritty when you enter your email address, therefore it can only be applied to members who sign up through the RR site.

my 2cents.

[st0neface]

It would be quite funny if TheDealMasterX got busted for the eighty billion of them he's acquired. Good thing I only did it once.

[thatstoobad]

The account specifics (every 6mo) are not present in the nitty gritty when you enter your email address, therefore it can only be applied to members who sign up through the RR site.

if you (might) have to get into technicalities to defend yourself and deal with a headache just to get this deal, it's totally not worth it.

but, if everything works out for the best, good for you guys.

[punqsux]

im really glad someone poitned this out before some of us got in over our heads...are you lissening dealmaster? ^^

[YoshiFan1]

I was going to try this offer but wasn't sure about it since I don't have a credit card (I use my Paypal virtual mastercard # for any credit card online purchases) but since Paypal is tied to my bank account I didn't want to take a chance. Now I'm glad I didn't sign up for the offer a few times or at all since chances are nothing will happen, I would hate to have my Paypal account get messed up.

[lilboo]

I dunno..
I think if it KNEW about our information and blah blah blah.. Wouldn't it make sense for it to NOT allow us to get the code when we made another purchase?

I mean.. it doesn't make any sense.
It's like..you buy something, and you are given this option to join a program and get a coupon off of your next purchase. So you join, and you get this reward..

But the next time you shop, and you use the coupon.. when the transaction is over you can sign up alll over again. So why would they offer it??

Before I made another purchase at EBgames.com, I made sure my membership was canceled and all.. so maybe.. it knew I wasn't a member and it wanted to give me the chance to "join again?".
So this is what I want to know: Has anyone purchased something, joined Rewards..got the code...DIDN'T cancel..made another purchase on EBGames.com? If so, was that program still there for you to join? If so..were you able to join again??

It just doesn't make sense that.. if you CANCEL your membership..that you are getting charged. I understand how shady it looks and everything but still.

[Cmosfm]

Anyone else having a problem entering your codes and claiming your codes. I try to enter them, and I get a "youve used your maximum allotment for this promo" error. and when I try to claim a code I get a "You've already claimed this" error.


odd

[punqsux]

i agree, if you cant (by the terms) sign up for it more than once in 6 months, y would they allow you to sign up again?

and in the cencelation confirmation it specifically states that you owe nothing

[King Bahamut]

Anyone else having a problem entering your codes and claiming your codes. I try to enter them, and I get a "youve used your maximum allotment for this promo" error. and when I try to claim a code I get a "You've already claimed this" error.


odd

How many damn codes did you use???

[lilboo]

Yeah.. how many times did you use it????

[punqsux]

i used 5, 4 from deal master and one of my own, and have 2 more, havent had trouble yet

[lilboo]

I've used 4 so far. I just LOVE how I got 4 games for $7.93!! lol 4 games for $7.93!
(Rayman Arena, Hunter The Reckoning, Dark Angel and Rygar)

GOD I can't wait until I get paid this weeeeek!

[King Bahamut]

I used 5, but gave away like 15...to peeps on the OCR forums, and different people.

Edit: Also I didn't abuse it as much as SOME people :wink: . I bought Mega Man Anniversary Collection for $20, Final Fight GBA for $10, Mega Man Zero 2 for $10 (for a friend), Rygar for a few cents, and Breath of Fire V: Dragon Quarter for $5.

[suffah]

Thanks King B, I put the codes to good use. :)

[Valkryst]

Also if you try to enter your email twice before canceling the first account it'll say.

"you can't redeem this offer today, try again tomrrow"

Seems a little odd they'd be telling you to come back the next day.

[King Bahamut]

That'd be funny if you used other people's email addresses.

[Sofa King Cheap]

I've used 4 so far. I just LOVE how I got 4 games for $7.93!! lol 4 games for $7.93!
(Rayman Arena, Hunter The Reckoning, Dark Angel and Rygar)

GOD I can't wait until I get paid this weeeeek!

Too bad only one of those games are worth your time (Rygar).

[lilboo]

meh for $8 it really isn't that much of a waste. I've heard Hunter is actually really good.. but alot better with multiplayer. I know I've heard Dark Angel was pretty bad..but I much rather spent 98 cents to see then a few dollars to rent it.

[Murcielago77]

Could someone PLEASE get one or two for me becuase i dont have a credit card and well yea. Please :cry:

[Sofa King Cheap]

meh for $8 it really isn't that much of a waste. I've heard Hunter is actually really good.. but alot better with multiplayer. I know I've heard Dark Angel was pretty bad..but I much rather spent 98 cents to see then a few dollars to rent it.

Well, yeah, any game's worth 98 cents. With so many good games out there, though, who has time for mediocre to bad games? I guess my moto is a penny towards a bad game is a penny that could have been put towards a good game. Not to mention the time wasted with a bad game. Because of that, I quit buying mediocre/bad games just because they are cheap a long time ago.

Just wish there was more hours in a day to play the darn things. TV competes for my leisure time, mainly. Darn you The Sheild and Sopranos!