[DEAD]April BB @Gamer Mag $55 360 headset $30 Darkness 2, USED-$3 Homefront/$15 R3

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Coupons are valid 4/8-5/5

Prototype 2 is on the Cover of this months mag

***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 59 KUDOS 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(7 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(2 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(21 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(24 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: $10 off Darkness II NEW $40 MSRP, $30 AFTER COUPON
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...##5##6&list=y&usc=All+Categories&nrp=15&iht=n
:360: $25 off Tritton Xbox Wireless Headset $80 sale, $55 AFTER COUPON
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...p=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960
:ps3: $10 off Yakuza Dead Souls $60 MSRP, $50 AFTER COUPON
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...p=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960
:wii: $30 off Metroid Other M/Sin and Punishment 2 each title is $50, $70 AFTER COUPON(Metroid SKU 9903855 Sin & Punishment SKU 9903846)(coupon reads that BOTH GAMES NEED TO BE PURCHASED when it should be either or so YMMV at this point)(Metroid is $10 USED, Sin & Punishment is $35 USED but the $10 off coupon makes it $25)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...p=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...p=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960
:3ds: $20 off Steel Diver OR Pilot Wings $40 each MSRP, $20 each AFTER COUPON
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...p=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960
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 Homefront $17.99, $3 AFTER COUPON
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...p=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960
:ps3: $20 off Pre-Owned Resisitance 3 $34.99, $15 AFTER COUPON
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Resista...p?id=1218346763702&skuId=2718158&st=pre-owned resistance 3&lp=1&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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[quote name='blazenumb1']Enuf, any word on what's next months deals are going to be?[/QUOTE]not yet I'll make the thread towards weeks end & someone will post it there.
 
So I was told at my best buy that even though it was stated on the mag that you can get it free with a prototype 2 pre-order that I had to choose between getting said mag or the poster. Told her the issue about about how the mag would not ring up free with the poster and she still would not budge.
 
My worst buy wouldn't stack the 10% off used games (gamers unlocked) with the $10 off 29.99 or higher used game. Can't wait until they go belly up.
 
[quote name='HitmanPham']My worst buy wouldn't stack the 10% off used games (gamers unlocked) with the $10 off 29.99 or higher used game. Can't wait until they go belly up.[/QUOTE]

Mine didn't either. Because they scanned things in the wrong order. The manager up front wouldn't price adjust, either.

Here's where our experiences differ:

I decided to take a route other than complaining about it at this point - I called up the RZ hotline.

The CSR was very nice, told me to go to my home store and to have them call RZ if there was any issue whatsoever about giving me a price adjustment. She also game me 500RZ points ($10) for my trouble.

The next day, I went into my BBY and got my $8 back.

...and that's how I got Halo Anniversary for $10.
 
[quote name='Gabrius']Mine didn't either. Because they scanned things in the wrong order. The manager up front wouldn't price adjust, either.

Here's where our experiences differ:

I decided to take a route other than complaining about it at this point - I called up the RZ hotline.

The CSR was very nice, told me to go to my home store and to have them call RZ if there was any issue whatsoever about giving me a price adjustment. She also game me 500RZ points ($10) for my trouble.

The next day, I went into my BBY and got my $8 back.

...and that's how I got Halo Anniversary for $10.[/QUOTE]

that sounds like a lot of work. it's much easier to complain and wish the place goes out of business. :|
 
[quote name='sgr76']This is what i want to know[/QUOTE]
This ....plus..... People on eBay can be very stupid
 
[quote name='sgr76']This is what i want to know[/QUOTE]

Bought them a couple weeks ago with the coupon...

Sound quality was okay... not on par with TB x32's. The earcups on the Primer are extremely small, and sit on your ears vs over them. This caused discomfort fairly soon into a session.

I returned them and bought the x32's, which are a ton more reliable than the x31's. The new wireless tech they included have reduced all of the cutting out/popping that plagued the older models.
 
[quote name='slowdive21']Went to BB ans was able to PM the twitter price for Darkness 2! I was able to use my coupon as well, so I got it for $10![/QUOTE]

Did the coupon require an override? PMs arent supposed to stack.
 
[quote name='slowdive21']Went to BB ans was able to PM the twitter price for Darkness 2! I was able to use my coupon as well, so I got it for $10![/QUOTE]

Mind linking the tweet?
Can't seem to find it.
 
I've had this magazine since like the third issue and have yet to use a single coupon out of it.....they even gave me a free extra year for being an "early subscriber". I paid $15 for my subscription initially so it was nice to have gotten that extra year but I still want to use a coupon....I feel I've overlooked some great deals in the past though.

I'm was gonna get Homefront for 360....since it would let me have it for $1.29 BUT can't use online and I'm not driving across town.


Why won't they let you use these coupons online? I know my local BB has a terrible in-store used game selection.
 
[quote name='derrtaysouth95']I've had this magazine since like the third issue and have yet to use a single coupon out of it.....they even gave me a free extra year for being an "early subscriber". I paid $15 for my subscription initially so it was nice to have gotten that extra year but I still want to use a coupon....I feel I've overlooked some great deals in the past though.

I'm gonna get Homefront for 360....it's $3 out of pocket. That's worth it.

Why won't they let you use these coupons online?[/QUOTE]
Really? I've used TONS of the coupons. I guess it just depends on what you feel is a good enough deal and the type of game(s) you play regularly.

For me though, I've used the Rage, Bulletstorm, Mass Effect 2, Rocketfish headset, Batman: Arkham City and many, many other coupons and many of them MULTIPLE times.
 
[quote name='derrtaysouth95']I've had this magazine since like the third issue and have yet to use a single coupon out of it.....they even gave me a free extra year for being an "early subscriber". I paid $15 for my subscription initially so it was nice to have gotten that extra year but I still want to use a coupon....I feel I've overlooked some great deals in the past though.

I'm was gonna get Homefront for 360....since it would let me have it for $1.29 BUT can't use online and I'm not driving across town.


Why won't they let you use these coupons online? I know my local BB has a terrible in-store used game selection.[/QUOTE]

You have definately missed some great deals then, especially Arkam City for $10. However, you can switch your subscription to digital though and they will email you the coupons and you can use those online.
 
To anyone that has received their Gamers Club Unlocked Welcome Packet:

In my packet came a coupon for a B2G1 on new games for console or PC. The coupon states that it can be up to a $39.99 value, so does that mean my free game can only $39.99 and under?
 
[quote name='LemonJelllo']To anyone that has received their Gamers Club Unlocked Welcome Packet:

In my packet came a coupon for a B2G1 on new games for console or PC. The coupon states that it can be up to a $39.99 value, so does that mean my free game can only $39.99 and under?[/QUOTE]
I would assume so, B2G1 never let you get the higher value game free
 
[quote name='LemonJelllo']To anyone that has received their Gamers Club Unlocked Welcome Packet:

In my packet came a coupon for a B2G1 on new games for console or PC. The coupon states that it can be up to a $39.99 value, so does that mean my free game can only $39.99 and under?[/QUOTE]
That is correct. Good coupon to use on 3DS or Vita games.
 
[quote name='htz']That is correct. Good coupon to use on 3DS or Vita games.[/QUOTE]

Interesting, I've never seen anyone put a limit on the free game of a B2G1, only seen the whole equal or lesser value thing. Guess I'll have to pick up an HD collection or something since I don't have a Vita or 3DS. Anyone happen to know if the coupon stacks with sale prices? I'm guessing not.
 
[quote name='LemonJelllo']Interesting, I've never seen anyone put a limit on the free game of a B2G1, only seen the whole equal or lesser value thing. Guess I'll have to pick up an HD collection or something since I don't have a Vita or 3DS. Anyone happen to know if the coupon stacks with sale prices? I'm guessing not.[/QUOTE]
The coupon worked for me on Black Friday on Rage, Need For Speed: The Run and Assassin's Creed Revelations. All of which were on sale that day for $29.99 to $34.99, down from MSRP, which is what they were at just before BF.
 
[quote name='LemonJelllo']To anyone that has received their Gamers Club Unlocked Welcome Packet:

In my packet came a coupon for a B2G1 on new games for console or PC. The coupon states that it can be up to a $39.99 value, so does that mean my free game can only $39.99 and under?[/QUOTE]
So what exactly do you get from the Gamers Club Unlocked Welcome Packet?
Besides the B2G1 free coupon...if you don't mind me asking?
 
[quote name='IAmTheCheapestGamer']The coupon worked for me on Black Friday on Rage, Need For Speed: The Run and Assassin's Creed Revelations. All of which were on sale that day for $29.99 to $34.99, down from MSRP, which is what they were at just before BF.[/QUOTE]

Cool. :D I'll probably head over to my local BB that's closing and check out their sales along with the weekly sales.
 
[quote name='blazenumb1']You have definately missed some great deals then, especially Arkam City for $10. However, you can switch your subscription to digital though and they will email you the coupons and you can use those online.[/QUOTE]

I remember that coupon but at that point I already had the game. It was purchased for me so I wasn't bummed about the pricing.
 
[quote name='iduncurr']So what exactly do you get from the Gamers Club Unlocked Welcome Packet?
Besides the B2G1 free coupon...if you don't mind me asking?[/QUOTE]

I signed up late Jan or early Feb and just got my welcome package too. They expire July 7th. It comes with four coupons 1. B2G1 up to 39.99 value 2. B2G1 on pre-owned games 3. Save 10% on a digital gaming purchase up to 14.99 4. 50% off any Strategy Guide. You also get two small stickers that have your Unlocked/Reward Zone barcode to stick anywhere you want.
 
[quote name='iduncurr']So what exactly do you get from the Gamers Club Unlocked Welcome Packet?
Besides the B2G1 free coupon...if you don't mind me asking?[/QUOTE]
B2G1 free game ($39.99 max) - New games only (console or pc)
B2G1 free game (no limit) - Used games only
10% off a DIGITAL gaming purchase ($14.99 max)
50% off any strategy guide

Edit:
Er... posted one minute late.
 
[quote name='iduncurr']So what exactly do you get from the Gamers Club Unlocked Welcome Packet?
Besides the B2G1 free coupon...if you don't mind me asking?[/QUOTE]

I can answer that question!

B2G1 New Games (Console or PC) Valued up to $39.99.

Save 10% on a digital gaming purchase up to $14.99
(What a terrible coupon)

B2G1 on Preowned Games.

Save 50% on any gaming strategy guide.

They expire on 7/7/12 for me, I signed up right when the whole Batman fiasco was starting up. Only usable in store, not online.

I also got some stickers to put on my long-lost Reward Zone card.
 
[quote name='slowdive21']I haven't gotten a packet yet. I signed up around when the batman ac deal went live.[/QUOTE]

I signed up in like October and I haven't gotten anything.
 
[quote name='slowdive21']I haven't gotten a packet yet. I signed up around when the batman ac deal went live.[/QUOTE]
Wait a little I just got mine.
 
Oh wow, so pretty much PUR < GCU? I mean the coupons in the magazine was tipping the scales as it is but with the welcome packet.
I guess you only get one Welcome packet with GCU while the B2G1 free coupon is available every year with renewal for PUR?
 
If any of you guys have played Kingdoms of Amalur, what are you're thoughts on it? It fell beneath the radar for me and I just started hearing that it's a blast to play. Tempted to pick it up and try it. :whistle2:k
 
[quote name='manoverboard21']Is this Twitter link legit?? Is it run by Bestbuy??[/QUOTE]
I think it is legit, it has a "verified profile" checkmark.
 
[quote name='LemonJelllo']If any of you guys have played Kingdoms of Amalur, what are you're thoughts on it? It fell beneath the radar for me and I just started hearing that it's a blast to play. Tempted to pick it up and try it. :whistle2:k[/QUOTE]
try the demo first.
 
[quote name='taylort3']try the demo first.[/QUOTE]

I thought the demo was bug ridden (crashed on me twice, a lot of audio issues), but it will give you a feel for the combat. I am about 80 hrs in and think it is pretty good. The best part is the art, combat, and crafting/salvaging aspect. The story is not good. I find myself skipping all dialogue.
 
[quote name='LemonJelllo']If any of you guys have played Kingdoms of Amalur, what are you're thoughts on it? It fell beneath the radar for me and I just started hearing that it's a blast to play. Tempted to pick it up and try it. :whistle2:k[/QUOTE]

It's top notch, gameplay, storytelling, and even the side quests are fun. I'm sucking every juicy bit of fun out of it, taking my time as I go.
 
[quote name='htz']I think it is legit, it has a "verified profile" checkmark.[/QUOTE]

are we discussing this again? it was a typo.. good luck on getting them to honor a tweet
 
If I don't get my packet by the end of this month, I'll call the RZS hotline and have them comp me some credit.

If it doesn't arrive by the end of May, I'll repeat.

Say what you want about BBY's glitches and problems... they take very good care of their customers. Sometimes you just have to ask to be taken care of :)
 
Yes they take care of their Silver members. If and when you lose that you're returned to crap general population level. Trust me, everytime I asked silver anything they gave me reward certs, now I'm lucky to get a response.
 
The ad for 4/29 doesnt have a darkness 2 deal to stack the coupon with. The only reason why i havent thrown out my darkness 2 coupon yet is because im preying for an unadvertised deal to show up :(
 
[quote name='strait edge follower']The ad for 4/29 doesnt have a darkness 2 deal to stack the coupon with. The only reason why i havent thrown out my darkness 2 coupon yet is because im preying for an unadvertised deal to show up :([/QUOTE]

You can try to pm the 19.99 tweet. I was able to get the pm and use a coupon at one store with an override.
 
[quote name='iduncurr']Oh wow, so pretty much PUR < GCU? I mean the coupons in the magazine was tipping the scales as it is but with the welcome packet.
I guess you only get one Welcome packet with GCU while the B2G1 free coupon is available every year with renewal for PUR?[/QUOTE]There TIV's are higher & they do more 50%-60% extra(combined w/the GCU 10%) deals, GS doesn't do any pre-order credit deals like BB's $10-$20 & the 30/45/60 price match means your always covered on deals in the near future w/o having to wait a games your really want.
https://myrewardzone.bestbuy.com/offers/?gamersClub

[quote name='FadeToOne']I signed up in like October and I haven't gotten anything.[/QUOTE]You need to be emailing/calling @gamer mag RIGHT NOW!!!
https://w1.buysub.com/pubs/IM/GMR/c...id=1335384628595&lsid=21161510285038459&vid=1
1-800-678-3643
[quote name='derrtaysouth95']I've had this magazine since like the third issue and have yet to use a single coupon out of it.....they even gave me a free extra year for being an "early subscriber". I paid $15 for my subscription initially so it was nice to have gotten that extra year but I still want to use a coupon....I feel I've overlooked some great deals in the past though.

I'm was gonna get Homefront for 360....since it would let me have it for $1.29 BUT can't use online and I'm not driving across town.


Why won't they let you use these coupons online? I know my local BB has a terrible in-store used game selection.[/QUOTE]Vote in the blue section of the OP to get online use of the coupons.

Wow where have you been there's been tons of deals even before the coupons stacked. Were you following the @gamer threads the whole time? NFS shift/NFS Hot pursuit both were $20, DA2 $15, Batman AA GOTY $15...all these were when these games were $30-$40 not longer after release. The 50% off used game coupon last April/May netted tons of deals/flips(YMMV on in-store selection) but many many CAG's used this issue to stack credit for the 5 for $100 deal 2-3 over. For as long as you've been subscribed you should've made $ easily...what are the last 10 games you've bought in general maybe it's just your gaming taste?



[quote name='cabhills']So I was told at my best buy that even though it was stated on the mag that you can get it free with a prototype 2 pre-order that I had to choose between getting said mag or the poster. Told her the issue about about how the mag would not ring up free with the poster and she still would not budge.[/QUOTE]What you should've done was NEVER MENTIONED getting the mag free since the system would've done that for you automatically anyways. Worse case scenario they deny the poster but you could always come back & say you didn't get it. But it would be much tougher to get the mag free after purchase.
 
[quote name='Enuf']There TIV's are higher & they do more 50%-60% extra(combined w/the GCU 10%) deals, GS doesn't do any pre-order credit deals like BB's $10-$20 & the 30/45/60 price match means your always covered on deals in the near future w/o having to wait a games your really want.[/QUOTE]

Yes! Bestbuy is the reason I started trading in games - couldn't resist the 60% bumps. Also getting Mass Effect 3 for $20 (PM and GC) was awesome.
 
For those who have picked up Resistence 3, does this have a online pass code? So does this mean if it does and the code is either not there or used, I will not be able to play online?
 
[quote name='GeorgeCostanza']For those who have picked up Resistence 3, does this have a online pass code? So does this mean if it does and the code is either not there or used, I will not be able to play online?[/QUOTE]

Yes it requires a online pass. Bestbuy's used games rarely include one. You'd have a better chance waiting for Gamefly to have a deal because they 99% of the time give you the online pass.
 
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