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March 20th through March 26th:


  • :ps3: 3-22 Playstation Heroes (Reg. $39.99) offer 10,000 SYWR + Save $25 instantly with purchase of Move bundle
    • Offer was extended through next week since Playstation Heroes is not arriving until the end of this week
  • :360::ps3: 3-22 Crysis 2 (Reg. $59.99) Offer Save 10,000 SYWR + Save $30 on $50 PSN or 4000 XBLA Points Card + Save $20 on Turtle Beach Head Sets
    • If the stores do not have the 4000 Points or $50 PSN represented on the sales floor send a pic of your receipt to SHC Ad Monster and we'll substitute with a $20 gift card
    • SHC Stock Boy will comment tomorrow on the Turtle Beach Head Set in-stock. This is featured in the circular so no gift card will be substituted but we will help coordinate a rain check if needed.
    • All stores will receive the LE edition of Crysis 2 for launch.
  • :360::ps3::wii::ds: 3-22 Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars 15,000 SYWR Points ($15) - 3DS not included
  • :360::ps3: Bullestorm $39.99 (Reg. $59.99)
Kmart Weekly Ad: (Circulars not effective in all stores, NYC and Offshore in particular)

March 20th through March 26th:

  • :ps3: $50 gift card with 160GB PS3 ($299.99)
    • Note: 3-27 (Next week) Killzone 3 bundle with free Killzone 2. Just want everyone to know if it affects buying decisions
  • :wii: Wii Consoles $179.99 (Reg. $199.99)
Note: Savings Coupon offers are valid in all stores

Coming Soon:

Update: Submitting Feb./Mar. offers as SYWR promotions. Will post as soon as they are approved. At the end of Mar. the coupon issue will be fixed and we'll go back to normal. For Feb . SYWR offers, there will be limit 2 per customer (the SYWR card will limit bonuses systematically).

As of Feb 6th, to earn SYWR bonuses a member has to have a valid email address on their profile and opted in before purchasing an item with a bonus offer. This has been communicated to members through SYWR emails and in the circular along with new signage indicating to receive bonus offers they have to have a valid email address on file and opted in to receive email. Opting in to receive SYWR bonus offers is not too bad: .

1. Log in to your account online
2. Click "My offers"
3. Click "More about me"
4. Scroll down to contact preferences
5. Click the boxes to receive email from (I suggest all for tomorrow). I'll post if you just have to accept Kmart in the future.


*This list is not comprehensive of every promotion that may be coming and release dates are subject to change.
 
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[quote name='Rahxephon']Question for you people out there on the webbernet. I was able to get the LBP2+DS2+MS Points deal today, but there was a bit of a hitch. The MS Point card was the last one in the store and when they were ringing it up the card was coming up "not on file". After dealing with 3 different managers they ended up putting it in manually somehow and just charging me a penny for it. My question is, should I be worried about the card not having been activated correctly due to the way they did it at the register? Should I just scratch off the blocker and punch in the code? But then, if it wasn't activated and I've scratch it, how could I prove I wasn't just trying to scam them ? Thoughts anyone?[/QUOTE]

I had the same thing happen with a Wii point card during the SMG2 deal. The deal wasn't ringing up so they adjusted the price to one cent. The card worked fine. Like salty tbone said, if the receipt shows the activation number, you're good to go.


*edit* Don't try to redeem the card. Take the card back and have them activate it.
 
[quote name='Rahxephon']I don't see the word "activated" anywhere. It doesn't even list it as MS Point card. It says "Home Electro" I think they just threw in some generic place holder to ring it up.[/QUOTE]

I bought a MS point card last Sunday and my receipt says "Card Account# 1234 Active".
 
Bringing it back was the last thing I wanted to do. 1) I have little faith that they'd be able to get it right the second time around. and 2) It is an hour drive to my Kmart.
 
[quote name='Rahxephon']Bringing it back was the last thing I wanted to do. 1) I have little faith that they'd be able to get it right the second time around. and 2) It is an hour drive to my Kmart.[/QUOTE]
That sucks. Just get in touch with Josh and he should take care of it with a gift card. It's not the same but driving back would kill the deal for you.
 
[quote name='Interfeci']Hardware has almost no profit margin. BB is making money off the accessories, not the iPads themselves. The only reason they're sold in BB stores is because Apple wants to sell iPads while BB wants to sell accessories, so a deal is worked out between themselves.[/QUOTE]

which doesn't change my point whatsoever -- if it works for Ipad and other digital only devices, it can work for the PSP2... even were the psp2 digital only... which it isn't.

i also question this 'low profit margin' concept. there are plenty of articles on the net about how much apple makes per Ipad sale. for example:
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9150045/Apple_makes_208_on_each_499_iPad

if apple is making over $200 per sale, i'd argue BB would get a nice piece of that. i don't know the specifics, but i do know common sense, and so unless you work for BB or can provide links, i'm hesitant to believe you.

but again, whether they make $1 or $100, it doesn't matter -- the point is that retailers happily sell devices with no retail software, so i don't see why it's an issue for psp2... which has flash card software in addition to digital distribution.
 
[quote name='chriscolbert']Wow... straight from the OP:

Update: Submitting Feb./Mar. offers as SYWR promotions. Will post as soon as they are approved. At the end of Mar. the coupon issue will be fixed and we'll go back to normal.[/QUOTE]

anyways......there was talk about using your SYWR card to get these coupons as a form of cutting down on fraud....i was just looking for an update

i was looking for SHC to answer the question and not for your dumb ass answers
 
[quote name='aleraiders']anyways......there was talk about using your SYWR card to get these coupons as a form of cutting down on fraud....i was just looking for an update[/QUOTE]
Until the 3DS launch (and possibly later), THERE ARE NO COUPONS. PERIOD. END OF STORY.

The deals for February and March are SYWR points, just like it says in the OP. As in, you scan your card (or give your phone number), and get the points on it at the end of the transaction.
 
I got my copy of Dead Space 2 with the Gift Card. They didn't have any $20 cards so they let me get a $50 card and pay the difference, which was nice.
 
[quote name='jaysapathy']Hah. Went in to my local KMart to see if they had LBP2 yesterday with the wife.. Just in time to see the store manager throw her name badge at the district manager and quit. The woman had been with the company 13 years. Sounds like a fantastic place to work.

That aside, my store got 2 copies of LBP2, and don't carry any PSN/Xbox Live cards at all. Picked mine up at Best Buy and got a free Sackboy plushie with it "just because". Traveled 5 miles out of my way to buy it.

Best Buy won my money (and my future business) just by having the game in stock. Your numbers sound fantastic Josh, but 2 per store just isn't cutting it when you're running deals that look almost too good to be true.

You should also consider educating the employees who work in electronics (via Pebble or some such in store training) about what's coming out, what promotions are there, etc so that at the VERY least they can hang up a sign that says "this promotion is not applicable at this store." Half the time, they have no idea what's going on, and no signage came through. I can't speak for the company itself, but if this store is any representation of how the company works as a whole, it's no wonder you're taking such drastic financial hits. :/[/QUOTE]
Hi! We definitely sent more than 2 per store of LBP 2; it was over 9 on average. We were above 98.5% through yesterday on the promotion. I am sorry they ran out though at this particualr store and it sounds like there was some extra drama to boot!

I have created a Kmartgamer pebble group for internal associates and try to keep it updated as much as possible. We also have created signage for each event we have created. It has been downloaded to the store, whether the store puts it out is another matter unfortunately. I know that there needs be dramatic improvement, it has been needed since we started this thing all the way since last April. There does seem to be some internal traction this week in particular that could lead to some cool improvements.
 
[quote name='affa']which doesn't change my point whatsoever -- if it works for Ipad and other digital only devices, it can work for the PSP2... even were the psp2 digital only... which it isn't.

i also question this 'low profit margin' concept. there are plenty of articles on the net about how much apple makes per Ipad sale. for example:
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9150045/Apple_makes_208_on_each_499_iPad

if apple is making over $200 per sale, i'd argue BB would get a nice piece of that. i don't know the specifics, but i do know common sense, and so unless you work for BB or can provide links, i'm hesitant to believe you.

but again, whether they make $1 or $100, it doesn't matter -- the point is that retailers happily sell devices with no retail software, so i don't see why it's an issue for psp2... which has flash card software in addition to digital distribution.[/QUOTE]

The difference between the iPad and the NGP is that, as Altanis said, Sony would be selling them at a loss. It's always happened, and it'll probably still happen. If they're selling them at a loss, retailer profits are minimal. This is also what made the GO a failed venture for both consumers and retailers. Digital distribution, and not too many accessories for it. I'm sure as an employee that sells this stuff, you'll easily be able to name at least 10 accessories for the iPad.

I did mention that SMs are the ones telling me about hardware sales and low profit margins. It's not like I have access to their spreadsheets to tell them 'You're making around $50 per iPad. Shut up.' But for retailers, accessories are king. That's my only point.

As an example, look at the GO and the NGP. If you tell a company that they can make $30 from selling the GO, or you tell them they can make $30 off of the NGP plus an additional $5 for every game they sell, which one looks like the more profitable venture? No software and no accessories make it harder to continue to sell stuff and keep people as customers. Which is why there's so much B&M fear of digital distribution.
 
[quote name='aleraiders']anyways......there was talk about using your SYWR card to get these coupons as a form of cutting down on fraud....i was just looking for an update

i was looking for SHC to answer the question and not for your dumb ass answers
[/QUOTE]

Well then send Josh an email. I really wasn't trying to be a smart ass, but the fact is you seemed to know about the SYWR deals coming up, so I assumed you read the OP, which is put together by Josh. Just think of it as me directing you where to look for Josh's response that was there the whole time.

Again, this is a thread that is obviously here because of Josh, but some of us have more time than others to read every damn post while we sit bored at work and can actually provide accurate answers based on experience or things Josh has already addressed. But if none of our answers are going to be good enough then like I said earlier, just send Josh an email. His address is also in the OP.
 
[quote name='affa']which doesn't change my point whatsoever -- if it works for Ipad and other digital only devices, it can work for the PSP2... even were the psp2 digital only... which it isn't.

i also question this 'low profit margin' concept. there are plenty of articles on the net about how much apple makes per Ipad sale. for example:
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9150045/Apple_makes_208_on_each_499_iPad

if apple is making over $200 per sale, i'd argue BB would get a nice piece of that. i don't know the specifics, but i do know common sense, and so unless you work for BB or can provide links, i'm hesitant to believe you.

but again, whether they make $1 or $100, it doesn't matter -- the point is that retailers happily sell devices with no retail software, so i don't see why it's an issue for psp2... which has flash card software in addition to digital distribution.[/QUOTE]
Hopefully I can help here. In the gaming industry every single console or handheld in the market currently only sells for 5% or under from a margin perspective.

It is only in accessories and games that there is more room (and in many cases it's not a lot). Gaming in particular is not a huge profit play in general.

The Apple strategy in gaming does not work. If the NGP were to come out without a retail software strategy it would ultimately fail like the Go as currently the consumer demand is still expressed through retail channels. One day that may change, but I don't see it occuring in the next few years at least.
 
[quote name='Rahxephon']Question for you people out there on the webbernet. I was able to get the LBP2+DS2+MS Points deal today, but there was a bit of a hitch. The MS Point card was the last one in the store and when they were ringing it up the card was coming up "not on file". After dealing with 3 different managers they ended up putting it in manually somehow and just charging me a penny for it. My question is, should I be worried about the card not having been activated correctly due to the way they did it at the register? Should I just scratch off the blocker and punch in the code? But then, if it wasn't activated and I've scratch it, how could I prove I wasn't just trying to scam them ? Thoughts anyone?[/QUOTE]
I can help; shoot me this in email if you haven't already.
 
[quote name='SHC-Gamer']Hopefully I can help here. In the gaming industry every single console or handheld in the market currently only sells for 5% or under from a margin perspective.

It is only in accessories and games that there is more room (and in many cases it's not a lot). Gaming in particular is not a huge profit play in general.

The Apple strategy in gaming does not work. If the NGP were to come out without a retail software strategy it would ultimately fail like the Go as currently the consumer demand is still expressed through retail channels. One day that may change, but I don't see it occuring in the next few years at least.[/QUOTE]

Wow, I thought consoles would peak at 10%. 5% is pretty low. Now, here's something I wonder. If a console is only sold at a 5% margin, but an employee discount is used, who's at a loss? Is it (Sony/MS/Nintendo) or the company?
 
[quote name='cleaver']I'm never going to KMart again. Store 4399 in Silver Spring, MD was told not to accept gift vouchers from anyone fitting my description. I've never been more offended. Emailing.[/QUOTE]
Followed up with you for a few more details, I'd definitely like to dig into this issue with you as soon as possible.
 
[quote name='Interfeci']Wow, I thought consoles would peak at 10%. 5% is pretty low. Now, here's something I wonder. If a console is only sold at a 5% margin, but an employee discount is used, who's at a loss? Is it (Sony/MS/Nintendo) or the company?[/QUOTE]
Company actually.
 
[quote name='chriscolbert']Well then send Josh an email. I really wasn't trying to be a smart ass, but the fact is you seemed to know about the SYWR deals coming up, so I assumed you read the OP, which is put together by Josh. Just think of it as me directing you where to look for Josh's response that was there the whole time.

Again, this is a thread that is obviously here because of Josh, but some of us have more time than others to read every damn post while we sit bored at work and can actually provide accurate answers based on experience or things Josh has already addressed. But if none of our answers are going to be good enough then like I said earlier, just send Josh an email. His address is also in the OP.[/QUOTE]
:applause: :applause: :applause:

Well said.
 
[quote name='Interfeci']Wow, I thought consoles would peak at 10%. 5% is pretty low. Now, here's something I wonder. If a console is only sold at a 5% margin, but an employee discount is used, who's at a loss? Is it (Sony/MS/Nintendo) or the company?[/QUOTE]

Just from personal experience in the retail world, employee discounts are not applied to hardware. I'm sure there are the exceptions out there though.
 
[quote name='zensation']Just from personal experience in the retail world, employee discounts are not applied to hardware. I'm sure there are the exceptions out there though.[/QUOTE]

I was asking due to receiving them from my own experiences. Always wondered who offered the incentive of buying discounted hardware. This is why I assumed they'd break even. But now I know better.
 
How exactly do I take advantage of these deals?

Will the employees know what I'm talking about with ME2 being $44 and getting LBP2 for half off?
 
You simply go to the store and buy the items. (Really, this has been asked like 10-15 times. I don't get what's so confusing about that).

As for whether they will know about it, it's 99% guaranteed they're going to be clueless. Just keep your mouth shut, buy the games, and the discount will some off at the register. If by some chance it doesn't, contact Josh via email and things will be taken care of.
 
Josh, I've got a question that you may or may not be able to answer regarding the 3DS, and hopefully I can word it in an understandable way:

Since it's possible that anyone who wants a 3DS might not want any of the launch titles and would therefore not buy a 3DS right away, instead choosing to wait until the title(s) they want come out in the months leading up to E3, and buy the system then, would you possibly create another deal for the 3DS system (to entice those who didn't buy it right away) somewhere down the road, and if so, do you think it would be similar to the one for the 3DS's launch date?

*whew* I can reword that if you have trouble interpreting it. ^_^;;;
 
[quote name='Vigilante']Josh, I've got a question that you may or may not be able to answer regarding the 3DS, and hopefully I can word it in an understandable way:

Since it's possible that anyone who wants a 3DS might not want any of the launch titles and would therefore not buy a 3DS right away, instead choosing to wait until the title(s) they want come out in the months leading up to E3, and buy the system then, would you possibly create another deal for the 3DS system (to entice those who didn't buy it right away) somewhere down the road, and if so, do you think it would be similar to the one for the 3DS's launch date?

*whew* I can reword that if you have trouble interpreting it. ^_^;;;[/QUOTE]
Totally understand; we'll try and promote the 3DS consistently from launch and throughout it's life. Nothing is planned though past launch just because I don't know allocation flow and details like that to work anything out just yet.

Thanks for the question!
 
[quote name='ludwigfrech']Hi Josh, i know that the MF2+DS2 for 75$ is happening tomorrow, but i wan't to ask if it has been tested to work?[/QUOTE]

It's impossible to test due to us not being from the future. Tomorrow we'll know for sure.
 
[quote name='Interfeci']It's impossible to test due to us not being from the future. Tomorrow we'll know for sure.[/QUOTE]

the LBP 2 and MF2 where tested and confirmed to work the day before the launch... go and search dude! ;) and please, if for any chance you are going to try this early tell us how it went!
 
I think the next step for kmart is to do an actual pre order instead of requesting stockboy to send a X amount of CE over and hope you get it.

I'm sure if the 3ds have a deal, people will want to get on the deal but will also be reluctant cause it's first come first serve.

I myself would be worry if I go to kmart for the deal and it's all gone already (highly possible). Who knows when the next inventory will come in for the 3ds.

Still, kmart is outclassing every store right now with their deal. So, no complains here. Just suggestions
 
If you could buy them when ME2 was $60, there is no reason why you cannot buy them when ME2 is $45.

Josh himself said that the deal will still work.
[quote name='nzgc']I think the next step for kmart is to do an actual pre order instead of requesting stockboy to send a X amount of CE over and hope you get it.

I'm sure if the 3ds have a deal, people will want to get on the deal but will also be reluctant cause it's first come first serve.[/QUOTE]

Kmart.com does preorders. While it would be nice for Kmart's stores to do it, I don't think it's necessary. Even with preordering at GameStop for example, you aren't always guaranteed what you preordered (or any promo items attached to it). If you want something that badly, you'll be there the first day anyway to get it.
 
[quote name='Altanis']If you could buy them when ME2 was $60, there is no reason why you cannot buy them when ME2 is $45.

Josh himself said that the deal will still work.


Kmart.com does preorders. While it would be nice for Kmart's stores to do it, I don't think it's necessary. Even with preordering at GameStop for example, you aren't always guaranteed what you preordered (or any promo items attached to it). If you want something that badly, you'll be there the first day anyway to get it.[/QUOTE]

Thanks hope for it to work the righ way... and altantis i know that you are trying to help here and it is apreciated, so i recomend you to don't le yourself fall into the troll's game... they're feed by that.
 
[quote name='ludwigfrech']Hi Josh, i know that the MF2+DS2 for 75$ is happening tomorrow, but i wan't to ask if it has been tested to work?[/QUOTE]
I have received confirmation that it is live. Fun fact, only instant conditional offers and coupons can be tested before hand but we should be good to go.
 
Hey Josh, do you know if I will have an issue price matching something at a Kmart other than the one where I made the original purchase? I plan to PM Two Worlds II tomorrow but I will be closer to a different Kmart.
 
[quote name='Killbomb']Hey Josh, do you know if I will have an issue price matching something at a Kmart other than the one where I made the original purchase? I plan to PM Two Worlds II tomorrow but I will be closer to a different Kmart.[/QUOTE]

Didn't the Two Worlds sale end tonight (Saturday night) at close?
 
[quote name='Scorch']Didn't the Two Worlds sale end tonight (Saturday night) at close?[/QUOTE]

The $39.99 sale starts tomorrow actually. It was $59.99 all this week.
 
[quote name='Killbomb']Hey Josh, do you know if I will have an issue price matching something at a Kmart other than the one where I made the original purchase? I plan to PM Two Worlds II tomorrow but I will be closer to a different Kmart.[/QUOTE]
I don't know if you read this, but you do know that Josh said that PMing Two Worlds II might be a problem right?
 
[quote name='ludwigfrech']the LBP 2 and MF2 where tested and confirmed to work the day before the launch... go and search dude! ;) and please, if for any chance you are going to try this early tell us how it went![/QUOTE]

Oh, I know. It should work 100%, but we all know somewhere in the world someone is going to say something. I was trying to make a joke, but it seems it didn't come out properly. Oh well.
 
Still weird, how Kmarts in Puerto Rico (all of them) are still charging around 14% over retail price (along with the 7% tax), on games. [Example: $59.99 games are priced usually at $68.49 +7% tax means the game ends costing $73.28]

What is weird is that the moment a game is lowered, or as an offer (or the shopper) and appears listed here; it is the same price (and coupons and everything); but if the game is not in offer; the regular price is always raised. So they seem to follow the prices from the US, but when it comes to stocked games, they raise the price.

Sucks also during special offers like the buy one get one 50% off on Kinect games.
At the MSRP the offer would be $49.99 + $24.99 = $74.98 + 7% tax = $80.22
At the "Kmart Puerto Rico price" was $56.99 + $28.50 = $85.49 + 7% tax = $91.47
So, with the offer it basically ends costing as much as buying both at regular price, at any store.

Gamestop, Best Buy, sell the games at the MSRP prices ($59.99 = $59.99, etc.); so I don't know if something unique to Kmart or even why they do it.
 
[quote name='Altanis']I don't know if you read this, but you do know that Josh said that PMing Two Worlds II might be a problem right?[/QUOTE]

Ok, that was amidst the part of the thread I skipped over yesterday. I don't see why it would be an issue though because they should just be able to type the UPC off the receipt and see that the game is now ringing up $39.99 even if it's not advertised.
 
[quote name='Killbomb']The $39.99 sale starts tomorrow actually. It was $59.99 all this week.[/QUOTE]

Sorry. Brain shuts off near midnight.
 
[quote name='Interfeci']Oh, I know. It should work 100%, but we all know somewhere in the world someone is going to say something. I was trying to make a joke, but it seems it didn't come out properly. Oh well.[/QUOTE]
ho man, i was trying to make a joke too... hope you didn't feel ofended, if so, i'm sorry for that. and it has been confirmed it'll work:bouncy:
 
[quote name='ludwigfrech']Hi Josh, i know that the MF2+DS2 for 75$ is happening tomorrow, but i wan't to ask if it has been tested to work?[/QUOTE]

[quote name='SHC-Gamer']I have received confirmation that it is live. Fun fact, only instant conditional offers and coupons can be tested before hand but we should be good to go.[/QUOTE]

Good to hear.


[quote name='ludwigfrech']the LBP 2 and MF2 where tested and confirmed to work the day before the launch... go and search dude! ;) and please, if for any chance you are going to try this early tell us how it went![/QUOTE]

I called my local store for a stock check on Mass Effect 2 shortly before closing time and they said they only had one left :hot:, so I'm getting up early and going to be there before the store opens up. Assuming they didn't sell it in those last few minutes before closing I should be buying it at 8 AM. I'll be sure to report back my experience once I can tear myself away from the game (assuming all goes well and I get it).
 
[quote name='ludwigfrech']ho man, i was trying to make a joke too... hope you didn't feel ofended, if so, i'm sorry for that. and it has been confirmed it'll work:bouncy:[/QUOTE]

Looks like we're both failed comedians. And of course i'm not offended. It's the internet. :)
 
I'm a bit late to the party. I get the part about ME2 for $44.99 and a 2nd game for 50% off. Where's the part about the PSN card that comes with it or was that an older deal already?
 
[quote name='boneless']I'm a bit late to the party. I get the part about ME2 for $44.99 and a 2nd game for 50% off. Where's the part about the PSN card that comes with it or was that an older deal already?[/QUOTE]

The points card deal involved buying Dead Space 2 this week (it ended tonight). When you bought Dead Space 2 you could get a $20 points card (PSN or XBLA) for free.

That deal's dead, although you can still buy ME2 and DS2 this week for $75.
 
[quote name='Altanis']The points card deal involved buying Dead Space 2 this week (it ended tonight). When you bought Dead Space 2 you could get a $20 points card (PSN or XBLA) for free.

That deal's dead, although you can still buy ME2 and DS2 this week for $75.[/QUOTE]


To be more precise its games 59.99 not just DS2 that qualify for the half off deal.
 
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