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Boxing day prices WITHOUT lining up at FS and BB!!!

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Boxing day prices WITHOUT lining up at FS and BB!!!

Perhaps there's already a thread on this but I can't find it so here goes...FS and BB may have made a mistake by letting these flyers out early because now you can get what you want NOW from the Futureshop or Bestbuy Boxing Day flyers without lining up and likely in stock!

Here's how:
Both FS and BB have price guarantees that protect you against their own prices for 30 days after a purchase (Futureshop protection and BestBuy protection ). Since we already know what's going on sale why not simply go down and buy what you want NOW (might not be possible with rebates) and get refunded the difference anytime after Boxing Day? There is no stipulation that you can't do this on the Boxing Day flyer.

Lastly, even if there is a loophole that doesn't let you do this, many credit cards (like CitiBank's Mastercard) have price protection for item purchased as well...a bad person might even double dip and get two refunds. :twisted: (honestly...don't do this though)

Thoughts?
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Starturtle wrote:Here's how:
Both FS and BB have price guarantees that protect you against their own prices for 30 days after a purchase (Futureshop protection and BestBuy protection ). Since we already know what's going on sale why not simply go down and buy what you want NOW and get refunded the difference anytime after Boxing Day? There is no stipulation that you can't do this on the Boxing Day flyer.
The reason you can't do this after Boxing Week is because their PM policies say:
"Once our staff is able to verify that the item is in stock and available for immediate sale and delivery at the advertised price, you will receive your refund."

You have to price match while the sale is on.

You could argue that the " If our own price is reduced within 30 days of your purchase, we will refund the difference to you" portion of their PM policy doesn't say you have to come in at the time of the sale to have the price reduced, but you'll probably have a very tough time winning that argument.
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Also most of the sale is having MIR. So if we buy early it may not be possible to get the MIR and then it is not a deal
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Okay so what you'd have to do is still line up but while everyone is racing for the stock, you race for customer service for your refund.

Alternatively, you can argue Rehan's point or there's still the credit card protection route.
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Starturtle wrote:Okay so what you'd have to do is still line up but while everyone is racing for the stock, you race for customer service for your refund.

Alternatively, you can argue Rehan's point or there's still the credit card protection route.

Customer service will be closed....so.....meh! to that idea... :lol:
I'm not MEAN!....I'm just careful... ;)
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mizer wrote:Customer service will be closed....so.....meh! to that idea... :lol:
But alas, customer service will be open but there will be no returns for a few days.
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I think they've thought of this already.
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... then what do you think they'll do about it, if cust. service will be in fact open?
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Why don't you just add the items to your cart online and press refresh at 12:01am to checkout? Isn't that possible?
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kcjchan wrote:Why don't you just add the items to your cart online and press refresh at 12:01am to checkout? Isn't that possible?
And watch the server crash while all the other smart asses attempt the same move.
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[QUOTE]Our get it for less guarantee does not apply to advertising errors or misprints, special educational prices, restricted offers, mail order offers, rebates, coupons, premiums, free or bonus offers, OEM products, limited or minimum quantity or limited time offers, close-outs, liquidations, clearances and special financing offers.[/QUOTE]

according to that... boxing day & boxing week specials might fall under limited time & limited quantity. so no PM.
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Starturtle wrote: Lastly, even if there is a loophole that doesn't let you do this, many credit cards (like CitiBank's Mastercard) have price protection for item purchased as well.

Have you ever tried to get the difference back from Citi? I'm just curious as they're taking a long time honouring an extended warranty.
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Customer Service will be closed for the 26 and 27. The reason why this is happening is because all the reps are doing cash because of the amount of people.
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Remember they still need to have the item in stock for you to PM. If you buy now and they're out of stock for the entire week, your only option is to keep the item at regular price or return for a full refund.
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here's an idea!

I think all of these sales apply for "boxing week" (so mir last for the whole week), so you can buy the item now then go to customer service on the 28th, 29th, or 30th (...when nobody is there :) ) and:
a. ask nicely if you can return then rebuy the product, which someone will probably do, just tell them you bought it before chirstmas and now there is a mail in rebate
b. return it, then have a family member try and buy the item
c. think of something else creative to do a return then repurchase, giving you the mail in rebates
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dammit... i was about to go out and buy the lg dvd player and price match later.

Wonder if they will withhold new stock for 30days, so that we cant pricematch within 30days since there would be no stock.
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Here's my thoughts,

Even if this MIRACULOUSLY works, you already took the first step in letting the FS and BB staff know about your little plan by posting it on here LOL. They check this site as well =) Probably have some set of internet team to see if they made any errors in their prices and other policies. LOL.

So better luck next time =)


Starturtle wrote:Perhaps there's already a thread on this but I can't find it so here goes...FS and BB may have made a mistake by letting these flyers out early because now you can get what you want NOW from the Futureshop or Bestbuy Boxing Day flyers without lining up and likely in stock!

Here's how:
Both FS and BB have price guarantees that protect you against their own prices for 30 days after a purchase (Futureshop protection and BestBuy protection ). Since we already know what's going on sale why not simply go down and buy what you want NOW (might not be possible with rebates) and get refunded the difference anytime after Boxing Day? There is no stipulation that you can't do this on the Boxing Day flyer.

Lastly, even if there is a loophole that doesn't let you do this, many credit cards (like CitiBank's Mastercard) have price protection for item purchased as well...a bad person might even double dip and get two refunds. :twisted: (honestly...don't do this though)

Thoughts?
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It won't work.

Back in 2002 and 2003 when I was employed at Best Buy during both Boxing Days, we indicated that those prices were effective for the Boxing Day week stock only. No pricematches were allowed on items bought previous to that timespan.

You can argue it with a CS representative if you wish, but you'll lose.
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sully wrote:It won't work.

Back in 2002 and 2003 when I was employed at Best Buy during both Boxing Days, we indicated that those prices were effective for the Boxing Day week stock only. No pricematches were allowed on items bought previous to that timespan.

You can argue it with a CS representative if you wish, but you'll lose.

Here is what BB says on their website:

Holiday Price Protections

To serve you better, we are unable to accept or process any requests for price protections on December 26th and 27th (but we'll be happy to accept and process them from December 28th onwards as normal). We will, of course, extend the claim timeline accordingly.

The link is here:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/helpsection/docum ... =EN#lowest

I sent two emails to BB and FS seperately regarding this issue, I will keep your guys posted if get an answer in time.

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