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It's back: $25 off orders of $100+ @ BestBuy.com w/ Visa Checkout (ends 2/22)
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Triforce141
Member
Yep, it's over
Don't really understand when it says "Due to popular demand, this offer is no longer available, but you can still pay with Visa Checkout on BestBuy.com anytime."
People were demanding Best Buy to stop giving them $25 off with Visa checkout?
Ah, okay.
At least I'll get some GCU discount on Kingdom Hearts when that activates
There is probably only a limited allotment of money they set aside for the promotion. Costs them money to run it.
Marty Chinn
Member
This is the third time in the last three months it has been available. Each time it ended early. People should know by now to not wait.
They mean there was a finite number of discounts that were being offered. Because of demand, those number of discounts have been used up.
thebigmachine
Member
was able to put in 2 orders and you know what this ending early saves me from spending over 200 dollars this week. I'll definitely check out this offer if it pops up again in a few months.
Shrike Alvaron
Member
Well shit am I glad that my GCU activated today, then. Sucks for those who couldn't get in on time, but at the rate they've been having these promotions they should run it again in a month or two anyway. Guess I can stop contemplating getting a Switch Pro Controller with the 200GB MicroSD card now XP
Yeah, I remember last time they ran this promo they wound up extending it like 3 days, then ultimately ended it a day early from the extended date.
The good news is this promo has been showing up pretty regularly (feels like it's shown up at least once a month since December), but next time I'd probably make your purchases soon after the deal goes live, since I wouldn't count on the deal lasting until the end date.
Goose_Se7en
Banned
It sucks that it's over but that's why I got in as many orders as I could. All in all this was my final haul.
Order#1
Mass Effect Andromeda Deluxe Edition (PS4) $52.79
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller $57.15
Total: 109.94
Order#2
MLB The Show 2017 $39.19
Danganronpa 1-2 Reload $26.12
Danganronpa Another Episode:UDG $20.67
Total: $85.98
Order#3
Nioh $39.19
Yooka Laylee (PS4) $26.12
Rime (PS4) $20.67
Total: $85.98
Order#4
Prey (PS4) $36.23
Halo Wars 2 Ultimate Edition $47.58
$10 reward cert
Total: $83.81
Order#5
BulletStorm Full Clip Edition (PS4) $32.65
Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy $26.12
Best Buy GCU 2 Year Sub $23.00
Total: $81.77
GCU and Visa Checkout is the best and I didn't even include orders from the past Visa checkout promotions.
Order#1
Mass Effect Andromeda Deluxe Edition (PS4) $52.79
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller $57.15
Total: 109.94
Order#2
MLB The Show 2017 $39.19
Danganronpa 1-2 Reload $26.12
Danganronpa Another Episode:UDG $20.67
Total: $85.98
Order#3
Nioh $39.19
Yooka Laylee (PS4) $26.12
Rime (PS4) $20.67
Total: $85.98
Order#4
Prey (PS4) $36.23
Halo Wars 2 Ultimate Edition $47.58
$10 reward cert
Total: $83.81
Order#5
BulletStorm Full Clip Edition (PS4) $32.65
Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy $26.12
Best Buy GCU 2 Year Sub $23.00
Total: $81.77
GCU and Visa Checkout is the best and I didn't even include orders from the past Visa checkout promotions.
Swass
Member
Just a small correction.. the last time this was offered it actually lasted the entire promotion and then got extended.. the extension then ended early.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
OK, I got my Solid State drive in my PS4 Pro and it shows I'm using 750 mb of 408gb? Shouldn't it read as more than that? My 2tb Firecuda also reads as 1.84tb.
GotchaForce
Member
The GCU discount worked on my first purchase, but hasn't showed up in 3 days. I read it sometimes takes that long, but that's ok since the deal ends on the 22. Now I see it's gone early? Fucking hell. I hope I can call BB tomorrow and have them give me the deal, I had several other games I was going to buy.
ShadowFox08
Member
Maybe they should put a limit on amount of orders? People who are ordering like 5 different orders are the ones that making it end prematurely.
Shrike Alvaron
Member
I wouldn't be surprised if there's people who put in dozens or even a handful with hundreds of orders under these promotions. Resellers have got to love it.
Marty Chinn
Member
Nah, keep it as is. It's been available for almost a week. No real excuse for missing out on it. Plus, it's been available a few times over the last few months. Why ruin it for everyone else?
There's a strict limit of 3 per game item. If you go over that too many times, Best Buy will ban your account. It's happened to several people already on Slickdeals.
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
Ah well, tits and ass. I had some items in my cart Saturday night, decided to sleep on it, and then promptly forgot about it. I was gonna put in an order today on my lunch break.
Oh well, guess I'll hold off on major purchases until the next one rolls around. (I was ready to pre-order practically every Nintendo first-party Switch game.)
Oh well, guess I'll hold off on major purchases until the next one rolls around. (I was ready to pre-order practically every Nintendo first-party Switch game.)
mysocksarepink
Banned
SHIT IS IT OVER =(
I was about to put in my order!!!!
I was about to put in my order!!!!
Triforce141
Member
GCU finally activated, at least I still got the 20% off on Kingdom Hearts 2.8, 1.5 + 2.5 and the remaining Zelda amiibo
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
Ironically a gift card was what was fucking me up in the first place. There's a $10 gift card tied to my account that was taking my $103 cart down to $93 and killing the visa order. I decided to look around to see how to best fill in that $7 spot and in the process the deal died. Meh.
secretanchitman
Member
I couldn't reset my password due to putting in the incorrect answers to the security questions, so I contacted customer support. I emailed them on the 15th and just this morning got a reply back saying that they cancelled my account so I can create a new one.
Of course the deal expired while I waited
Of course the deal expired while I waited
ShadowFox08
Member
Its the people who are ordering several that are ruining it for everyone else.
Marty Chinn
Member
If this thing died within hours, I'd think you'd have a case. The fact that it lasted for several days to me is plenty of time for people to jump in on it. So no, don't ruin it for everyone else because some people didn't jump on a deal that was around for awhile.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
Oh well, didn't order the switch accessories I was debating. Hopefully they'll have it again eventually but didn't need to get the accessories technically anyhow. No loss.
ShadowFox08
Member
How am I ruining it for everyone else? If there's a limit to greed, then everyone would have the chance to get it.
mobilesworking
Member
I freaked out over how much I'd spent on this promo, canceled a bunch of orders, and then came crawling back only to find that it had ended. I'm not sure if I'm glad, disappointed, or both.
Because one of the best aspects to this deal is being able to use it multiple times.
Don't procrastinate and you'd be fine.
Marty Chinn
Member
Because using it multiple times is part of what makes the deal so good. It's value goes down significantly if it's a one time use. It changes from 25% off to only just 25% off $100 one time. Even if you limited it, people would still miss out on the deal. All you do is just ruin it for everyone else who doesn't procrastinate. Again, it's been available for days and it's not the first time it's been available. It's been around several times over the last few months. There has been plenty of opportunity for people to take advantage of it. Limiting it would just extremely ruin the deal for everyone.
digitalrelic
Banned
This promo has to end at some point. I'm certainly not banking on it returning again next month, but who knows.
brickarts295
Member
Maybe they are cashing in on Tax season. So maybe once more in March before they call it quits. I honestly want them to stop and come back after E3, so that Best Buy can add more games to pre-order XD.
The Last Wizard
Member
If I cancel part of my order do I lose the promotion?
dragonflys545
Member
The Last Wizard
Member
Thanks
Booker.DeWitt
Member
Damn it, thanka for bumping the thread,I thought it was back
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