May 2012 BB @Gamer - $10 Assassin's Creed Rev., $20 NCAA12

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Coupons are valid 5/6 thru 6/2

Borderlands 2 is on the magazine's cover

***You DO NOT have to be "UNLOCKED"($15 PAID MEMBERSHIP) to use the coupons & it's NOT tied to your RZ account just buy the mag and use the coupons***

***DETAILS REGARDING THE PROCESS/PRICES OF BEING UNLOCKED(GCU), GAMERS CLUB(FREE/PAID/DIGITAL) & @GAMER MAG CAN BE FOUND BELOW****

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Coupons DO STACK with SALE prices(no override should be needed since they now state "valid on sale prices")
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Coupons DO STACK with the 10% discount on USED games for GCU($15 PAID MEMBERSHIP)
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Coupons DO NO STACK with PRICE MATCHES, "PACKAGE" deals (buy 2 get 1, etc), other coupons on the same title or other promotions (monthly 10% off, etc)
:joystick:Coupons DO NOT WORK with ONLINE ORDERING yet BUT if enough people "KUDO" below in the links in the BLUE section BestBuy will change the coupons accordingly like they did with coupons stacking with sale prices.
:nottalking:BestBuy allowing a single coupon to be used on 2 copies of the same game is COMPLETELY YMMV but per the wording on the coupon 1 per game.

PROVIDE FEEDBACK DIRECT TO BESTBUY REGARDING ISSUES THAT WILL BENEFIT CAG'S OF ALL PURCHASING TYPES(DAY 1, SALE PRICE, BUDGET PRICED, HIGH CREDIT, HIGH TRADE IN VALUES, COUPONS)

BE SURE TO "KUDO" THE IDEAS YOU LIKE TO SPEED UP THE PROCESS

Solution for those who have trouble finding the mags in-store(feel free to post other suggestions that I maybe missing)
http://forums.bestbuy.com/t5/Reward-Zone-Gamer-s-Club/solution-for-Gamer-mag-coupons/td-p/494841

:pray: PROVIDE FEEDBACK on getting the @Gamer Coupons to work ONLINE(WOW ONLY 82 KUDO'S I guess BB has solved their used game issues & every store is now perfectly stocked equal to BB.com)
http://forums.bestbuy.com/t5/Best-Buy-IdeaX/Allowing-Gamer-Coupons-to-be-used-online/idi-p/475807

:pray: PROVIDE FEEDBACK(26 KUDO'S) ON GETTING WELCOME KITS/COUPON PACKS ISSUE IN-STORE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE INSTEAD OF IN THE MAIL. JUST WALK IN THE STORE, GET UNLOCKED & USE THEM OR GET SPONSERED COUPONS FOR MONTHLY DEALS ON THE SPOT TOO.
http://forums.bestbuy.com/t5/Best-B...n-packs-should-be-avail-in-store/idi-p/510811


:pray: Getting BB to offer a service similar to Amazon's "Alert Us" direct access to BB promo reps(6 KUDO's)(Instant DOTD's more or less for those who have trouble getting price match's w/o the hassle :argue:)
http://forums.bestbuy.com/t5/Best-B...-Reps-interacting-with-customers/idi-p/495459

:pray: PROVIDE FEEDBACK on what YOU WANT(31 KUDO's) to see from an Official BestBuy rep here on CAG:
1-Exclusive coupon packs w/ B1G1, B2G1 & Buy 1 get 40%-50% off
2-10% off weekly ad prices w/codes/coupons In-store/Online
3-CAG Only:Early access & Extended sales for Holiday/Special sale events including Black Friday!!!
4-Deal of the Day, Week & Month that can only be accessed thru CAG
http://forums.bestbuy.com/t5/Best-Buy-IdeaX/An-Official-BestBuy-rep-joining-CAG/idi-p/475221
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9420240#post9420240

:pray: PROVIDE FEEDBACK on getting back the perks from the old free Gamers Club + even better deals(33 KUDO'S)
1-10% ALL gaming products and/or 10% back in instant BB giftcard or RZ points
2-Extra $10-$30 pre-order on all CE/SE/LE priced over $60
3-20% off ALL USED gaming items
4-Coupons that allow YOU to pick games that come with $10-$20 pre-order credit
5-Make your own 5 for $80 deal or 5 for $100 deal(PS3/360/Wii/PSVIta/3DS)
http://forums.bestbuy.com/t5/Best-B...ver-quot-tier-to-the-Gamers-Club/idi-p/492283


ALL COUPONS ARE FOR NEW GAMES UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE

BESTBUY.COM
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Electronics/Video-Games/abcat0700000.c?id=abcat0700000


:ps3::360: $40 off NCAA Football 2012 - $60 MSRP $20 AFTER COUPON
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...##3##4&list=y&usc=All+Categories&nrp=15&iht=n

:ps3::360: $20 off Assassin's Creed Revelations - $40 MSRP $10 AFTER COUPON(Starting on 5/27 $30 sale price)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...656d73&list=y&usc=All+Categories&nrp=15&iht=n

:ps3::360: $10 off Ninja Gaiden 3 - $60 MSRP $50 AFTER COUPON
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...id&qp=&list=n&usc=All+Categories&nrp=15&iht=n

:ps3::360::wii::3ds::ds: $10 off Wipeout 2 - $50/$40/$30 MSRP $40/$30/$20 AFTER COUPON
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...p=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960

:ps3: $40 off Rocketfish PS3 Premium Bluetooth Mono Headset $70 MSRP $30 AFTER COUPON
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Rocketf...964&skuId=1151063&ref=39&CJPID=1312731&loc=01

:360: $20 off 8Gb Xbox 360 Flash Drive - $40 MSRP $20 AFTER COUPON*****(READ BELOW)******
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...p=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960

16 GB HP PREMIUM USB Drives $25(has been on sale for $20/$17) or $12
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...p=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960

USED GAMES ONLY:Take off an additional 10% if you're a GCU member($15 Paid Membership)
"After coupon" prices DO NOT reflect the additional 10% discount


:ps3::360: $15 off pre-owned Battlefield 3 - $45, $30 AFTER COUPON
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Battlef...p?id=1218450048872&skuId=4029039&st=pre-owned battlefield 3&lp=2&cp=1
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Battlef...p?id=1218450050430&skuId=4029145&st=pre-owned battlefield 3&lp=1&cp=1

****YMMV****Battlefield 3 LE(SKU # 2107458) is an outlet center item $25 NEW(X360 only OOS) but I know some may be able to get a pm on this and/or PS3 copies or reg. BF3 but again COMPLETELY YMMV*****
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Battlef...id=1218310010131&skuId=2107458&st=battlefield 3&lp=2&cp=1

$10 off ANY Pre-Owned title $29.99+
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Pre-Own...es/pcmcat232900050017.c?id=pcmcat232900050017
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...p=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960

MAGAZINE DETAILS

Mag Prices - $5 single issue, $15 year sub of 10 issues not 12(2 months of coupons overlaps)
$15 also covers BB unlocked bonuses(10% off used + 10% extra trade-in)

SUBSCRIBING - (In-Store vs Online)
In-Store - You get the current months mag for FREE JUST HAVE THEM SCAN IT when you bring the subscription receipt($15) from the gaming pre-order kiosk. Keep this receipt in the event you don't get the next months mag & a gaming rep MAY allow you to use a store copy until you start getting yours in the mail. It's usually 6-8 weeks BEFORE you should start receiving your 1st issue.

Online - You pay the $15 subscription price just as you do in-store but you don't get the free instant copy(EVEN IF YOU GO IN-STORE AFTER DOING IT ONLINE) & it's usually 4-6 weeks BEFORE you should start receiving your 1st issue.

New Digital Mag/Coupon FAQ
http://forums.bestbuy.com/t5/Best-Buy-Gaming-News/GAMER-Magazine-Goes-Digital/ba-p/501887

Complete BB Gamers Club Unlocked FAQ'S + Details
https://myrewardzone.bestbuy.com/earning/?gamersClub
http://forums.bestbuy.com/t5/Reward-...11/td-p/320180

You will now start earning RZ points for trade-ins as well starting 3/1
http://forums.bestbuy.com/t5/Reward...s-Issued-for-Video-Game-Trade-Ins/td-p/452753

BestBuy Trade-in Estimator
http://www.bestbuytradein.com/bb/QuoteCalculatorVideoGames.cfm?platform=PS3&upc=799007770206

The (March) coupon thread has a far more extensive OP & should answer most general questions about Gamers club & the coupons overall
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=316177
 
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enuf waiting for welcome packs, coupons packs in the mail vote here to get BB to offer them in-store when you sign up so there's no issues.
http://forums.bestbuy.com/t5/Best-B...n-packs-should-be-avail-in-store/idi-p/510811


Link has been added to the OP in the blue section along with the other "fixing BB links" thanx to all for the kudos as this has opened BB's eyes to alot of things that will make the GC bigger, better, cheaper(along with less hassle for all). I'm trying to get them to offer as many deals on the spot as possible that way people won't have so many issues going forward but people have to vote for these.

Sponsered coupons packs would also allow for bigger coupon discounts like over $20 since they're already "paid" for as is & that means the stacks will be even bigger hopefully leading to more $10 games.
 
Hopefully they can get around to fixing the 10% GCU discount for multiple preowned copies for in-store purchases. I'm surprised it's taking them so long to fix it.
 
Been 3 weeks since i subscribed, so I figure I'll start with June issue.

Which issues do they double up on? Since there is only 10 a year

[quote name='slowdive21']I got the coupons snail mailed to me today (digital subscriber).[/QUOTE]

I thought that you got digital one time use coupons? I don't want digital then
 
Haven't gotten mine yet guess I'll see monday and if not I'll call or email them. It's weird since I've gotten all the other issues on time
 
[quote name='sninh']Haven't gotten mine yet guess I'll see monday and if not I'll call or email them. It's weird since I've gotten all the other issues on time[/QUOTE]

Same here. Been a subscriber since December and have gotten all my issues early except this one.
 
They shoud fix this> "It's usually 6-8 weeks BEFORE you should start receiving your 1st issue."

Unless I can get the first AND second magazine in store. Otherwise, that's an issue for those who want to partake in the deals.
 
[quote name='Kadamas']Hopefully I can get that USB drive for free tomorrow...I could use a free USB stick.[/QUOTE]

I just saw this too. Kinda hoping the same thing. Couldn't hurt stopping by early tomorrow and checking it out. Guess my plans for tomorrow before work just changed.
 
[quote name='Kadamas']Hopefully I can get that USB drive for free tomorrow...I could use a free USB stick.[/QUOTE]

How? Isn't it $20 after coupon?
 
[quote name='tepro']How? Isn't it $20 after coupon?[/QUOTE]

Last week it was on sale for $20.

This week (today being the first day the coupons are valid) it's back up to $40...so with the coupon it is again $20. While free may have been asking a bit much, it seems rather lame when one of the coupons for the special program is essentially just extending a sale from a previous week that was available for everyone.
 
[quote name='Skydude']Last week it was on sale for $20.

This week (today being the first day the coupons are valid) it's back up to $40...so with the coupon it is again $20. While free may have been asking a bit much, it seems rather lame when one of the coupons for the special program is essentially just extending a sale from a previous week that was available for everyone.[/QUOTE]

Just saw this too. Ahhh booo, Best Buy!
 
[quote name='mrclutch']This months coupons are weak. Unless we have a super surprise sale this will go down as the weakest coupons ever.[/QUOTE]

AC:R went on sale way too many times to believe it will stick at 40.

[quote name='ChunLiBarbie']They shoud fix this> "It's usually 6-8 weeks BEFORE you should start receiving your 1st issue."

Unless I can get the first AND second magazine in store. Otherwise, that's an issue for those who want to partake in the deals.[/QUOTE]

Well it certainly sucks for me + others who missed last month since it had the Kid Icarus cards. However I had absolutely no problem talking 1 BB employee into letting me use the coupon for Homefront on day 1. Later in the month I also bought another item and the guy was like "wow gamer unlocked... very nice!", I was like I guess and complained I missed out on the Homefront deal. Mind you I was talking about the slow send speed over really complaining, but the guy was very quick to just ring me up a free copy of the magazine.
 
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[quote name='ChunLiBarbie']They shoud fix this> "It's usually 6-8 weeks BEFORE you should start receiving your 1st issue."

Unless I can get the first AND second magazine in store. Otherwise, that's an issue for those who want to partake in the deals.[/QUOTE]

Well it certainly sucks for me + others who missed last month since it had the Kid Icarus cards. However I had absolutely no problem talking 1 BB employee into letting me use the coupon for Homefront on day 1. Later in the month I also bought another item and the guy was like "wow gamer unlocked... very nice!", I was like I guess and complained I missed out on the Homefront deal. Mind you I was talking about the slow send speed over really complaining, but the guy was very quick to just ring me up a free copy of the magazine.
 
[quote name='admiralvic']AC:R went on sale way too many times to believe it will stick at 40.[/QUOTE]

I know that's right. It was $20 at BBY and Target. Then it was $10 if you were able to do the trade 2 promo. All Ubisoft games drop really fast. That's why anyone shouldn't buy them day one. Just a heads up.
 
[quote name='Skydude']Last week it was on sale for $20.

This week (today being the first day the coupons are valid) it's back up to $40...so with the coupon it is again $20. While free may have been asking a bit much, it seems rather lame when one of the coupons for the special program is essentially just extending a sale from a previous week that was available for everyone.[/QUOTE]

It's just marketing. You know when you visit a city's tourist district and they are having a going out of business sale? (they're not really going out of business. )
 
[quote name='confoosious']It's just marketing. You know when you visit a city's tourist district and they are having a going out of business sale? (they're not really going out of business. )[/QUOTE]
The program to get the coupons or buy the magazine cost money, so if it was a coupon available to everyone you could say, it's just marketing. Right now, it's just shitty.

Still a great program, but that coupon is sand in the face.
 
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[quote name='bajingo']The program to get the coupons or buy the magazine cost money, so if it was a coupon available to everyone you could say, it's just marketing. Right now, it's just shitty.[/QUOTE]



+1... I have yet to see anything even touching the awesomeness of any of the March coupons though.

I just wish I bought/traded in more copies of arkham city to GS
 
[quote name='CheapAssHustla']I know that's right. It was $20 at BBY and Target. Then it was $10 if you were able to do the trade 2 promo. All Ubisoft games drop really fast. That's why anyone shouldn't buy them day one. Just a heads up.[/QUOTE]This the exact reason that YOU SHOULD BUY on day to get the pre-order credit then price match to the sale price. I got this for $30 w/$20 credit & had chances to trade it in for close to $40 credit.
 
[quote name='Enuf']This the exact reason that YOU SHOULD BUY on day to get the pre-order credit then price match to the sale price. I got this for $30 w/$20 credit & had chances to trade it in for close to $40 credit.[/QUOTE]

That's an interesting point. I'm glad I waited on Rayman though. Got it for $10 with Target's coupon. Didn't want to gamble with the chance that it might hit $10 30 days after I bought it. I'm extremely cheap, that's why I wait until there's a huge drop. I usually won't get to the game right away.
 
[quote name='CheapAssHustla']That's an interesting point. I'm glad I waited on Rayman though. Got it for $10 with Target's coupon. Didn't want to gamble with the chance that it might hit $10 30 days after I bought it. I'm extremely cheap, that's why I wait until there's a huge drop. I usually won't get to the game right away.[/QUOTE]BB 60 pm policy goes into effect in June which pretty much makes all new releases $40 or less right from the start so just get games you really really want day 1 & ones with high credit offers that you would sell on CL for $450-$50 cash or $40 credit. Keep doing it & you'll have tons of RZ points coming monthly that'll also reduce cost going forward.
 
Subscribing to the magazine is a no brainer. You easily make back your $14.99 on 10% bonus to trades or off used games or 1 coupon. Anything beyond that is icing.
 
[quote name='Enuf']BB 60 pm policy goes into effect in June which pretty much makes all new releases $40 or less right from the start so just get games you really really want day 1 & ones with high credit offers that you would sell on CL for $450-$50 cash or $40 credit. Keep doing it & you'll have tons of RZ points coming monthly that'll also reduce cost going forward.[/QUOTE]

Yes, but I thought the 60 pm policy was for Prem Silver members, which requires a rather large entry point.
 
I actually got my magazine in the mail. (Yellow Borderlands 2 Cover)
Although, I'm probably going to call in CS anyways and ask if they can extend my subscription for an additional 2 months since I didn't get a magazine the month I signed up (they ran out of Mar magazines) and I didn't get anything for April.

I actually still haven't gotten my welcome packet so I might make inquiries about that as well.
 
Got my magazine on Saturday (red cover), stopped by this morning and picked up NCAA 12 for $5 (used $15 RZ certs).

Was hoping to pick up a used copy of NCAA 11, but none in store. Coulda picked it up from their webpage for $20 but I feel extra dirty paying that price used for a year's old game. I hope to find it elsewhere cheaper...
 
[quote name='cancermatt']Got my magazine on Saturday (red cover), stopped by this morning and picked up NCAA 12 for $5 (used $15 RZ certs).

Was hoping to pick up a used copy of NCAA 11, but none in store. Coulda picked it up from their webpage for $20 but I feel extra dirty paying that price used for a year's old game. I hope to find it elsewhere cheaper...[/QUOTE]

You mean you picked it up for $20 and the new one comes out in 2 months. Uhhh nice one?
 
[quote name='preston181']Meh, got the better deal on BF3 for $19.99 new during Monday's sale. Already own AC:R, and the others don't appeal to me.[/QUOTE]

Same here. I can't complain too much because there have been a lot of good deals the past two months. Too bad I couldn't find resistance 3 last month.
 
[quote name='admiralvic']Yes, but I thought the 60 pm policy was for Prem Silver members, which requires a rather large entry point.[/QUOTE]

Not if you have the RZ mastercard. Every purchase, anywhere counts towards the $2500 a year. Just put gas on it and you'll get that. With twins coming, I have about hit my $2500 for this year already with the help of baby stuff.

I have never paid interest on a credit card( well i think, maybe, a few cents once) and so they end up paying me to use it.
 
I bought this month issue today from a closing store for 1.49. Used the coupon in there for Wireless Headset and it came out free. So the coupons work at closing stores even if the amount is lower than the amount on the coupon.
 
[quote name='Enuf']This the exact reason that YOU SHOULD BUY on day to get the pre-order credit then price match to the sale price. I got this for $30 w/$20 credit & had chances to trade it in for close to $40 credit.[/QUOTE]

except you have to go back to best buy numerous times to have it price adjusted and you still have to drop 60 day 1.
I'd rather wait while I play other games and drop 20 or less out of pocket later down the line.
 
[quote name='WeaponX2099']I bought this month issue today from a closing store for 1.49. Used the coupon in there for Wireless Headset and it came out free. So the coupons work at closing stores even if the amount is lower than the amount on the coupon.[/QUOTE]

:eek: went to one yesterday and they had a ton of ncaa 12s! In for free/cost o$$$azine!
 
[quote name='akir']except you have to go back to best buy numerous times to have it price adjusted and you still have to drop 60 day 1.
I'd rather wait while I play other games and drop 20 or less out of pocket later down the line.[/QUOTE]
:applause:Exactly. This is also why I almost never did the Kmart deals. It was MSRP outta pocket to get coupons for a discount on another game or gaming item, which kept you having to buy stuff there perpetually to keep feeling like you were getting a 'deal'.:roll: Worst of all, you only had the option to pay with cash there, since their game trade program never got off the ground.:whistle2:#
 
[quote name='akir'] Except you have to go back to best buy numerous times to have it price adjusted and you still have to drop 60 day 1.
I'd rather wait while I play other games and drop 20 or less out of pocket later down the line.[/QUOTE]But the bottom line deal is this I'll get the same deal as you get by waiting on day 1 + $20 credit & the ability to get another $45-$50 cash on craiglist or $30+ trade in credit. The extra trip is well worth it since it makes that purchase & your next purchase super cheap day 1.

You get a $20-$30 & have to wait for the next one to reach the same price where as I have the $20 pre-order credit along with the $20-$40 cash back from price matching which makes the 2nd game less than the $20 you'll pay on it & I still get another $20 credit & $20-$40 cash back again. If you keep "floating" money/credit this way you'll save on games & amass a huge backlog w/o going broke in the process. But to each their own I just prefer to get the most outta my $ on the front, middle & backend.

[quote name='IAmTheCheapestGamer']:applause:Exactly. This is also why I almost never did the Kmart deals. It was MSRP outta pocket to get coupons for a discount on another game or gaming item, which kept you having to buy stuff there perpetually to keep feeling like you were getting a 'deal'.:roll: Worst of all, you only had the option to pay with cash there, since their game trade program never got off the ground.:whistle2:#[/QUOTE]The kmart deals are nothing like price matching since the better deal is price matching.
You'll spend $60 to get a $20 coupon to make the next $60 game $40 so 2 game for $100.

I'll get the same $60 but pm it down to $40 or less & still have the $20 credit, then take the pm money along with the credit & make the 2nd $60 $30 or less day 1 & still be able to get some of the $30 that I spent back in another pm. So the end result could easily be 2 games for $60 instead of 2 for $100. $40 is alot since you can get most new releases for $40 w/i a month of release so that $100 means 3 games where as kmart deals is just 2.
And that doesn't even take into account the RZ points, GC points & RZ silver bonus points which are quite alot for me with the total # of games I get.
 
[quote name='Enuf']
The kmart deals are nothing like price matching since the better deal is price matching.
You'll spend $60 to get a $20 coupon to make the next $60 game $40 so 2 game for $100.

I'll get the same $60 but pm it down to $40 or less & still have the $20 credit, then take the pm money along with the credit & make the 2nd $60 $30 or less day 1 & still be able to get some of the $30 that I spent back in another pm. So the end result could easily be 2 games for $60 instead of 2 for $100. $40 is alot since you can get most new releases for $40 w/i a month of release so that $100 means 3 games where as kmart deals is just 2.
And that doesn't even take into account the RZ points, GC points & RZ silver bonus points which are quite alot for me with the total # of games I get.[/QUOTE]

Well your Kmart argument makes sense if you are only buying two games, but when Kmart Gamer was really going strong literally every new release I was interested in came with at least $15 in credit (usually more). So I would pay $60 for one game in like September, but then never have to pay full price for a new release through Christmas (plus I'd never have to go back for a price match, which is not even guaranteed to happen). There were some obvious downsides, like having to be in a Kmart and deal with the people that work/shop there.

BB has stepped up its game tremendously these last several months, though, and Kmart Gamer is gone. So price matching and having an unlocked membership seems to be the best choice for a CAG.
 
[quote name='gamererik']so can i use the 20 dollars off flash drive coupon on that 12 dollar flash drive[/QUOTE]

.............

no.
 
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