Best Buy offers $50 GC to HD-DVD owners

pjc · 03-19-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Gerhard

Anybody that paid attention had to have known from the start it was a long shot that the format would last as long as it did.

Chris

Couldn't resist getting another dig in, huh?

DSNY FN · 03-19-2008, 06:16 PM

So this is a BB USA only as up here they aren't even discounting the software yet and have no plans on following the American companies lead.

mshulman · 03-19-2008, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by pjc

Couldn't resist getting another dig in, huh?

He never can seem to just make a statement without putting in a dig to HD DVD.

He also thinks blu-ray won because its the better format and consumers chose it.

junehhan · 03-19-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Gerhard

Wish I had purchased a player at Best Buy. This is sure odd. Consumer audio video formats come and go all of the time and I don't ever recall owners of one that disappeared getting treated so well. HD DVD owners got to purchase players below manufacturing cost for the most part, the players work great, they received free software and now many owners get free money. It is certainly strange in my opinion. Anybody that paid attention had to have known from the start it was a long shot that the format would last as long as it did.

Chris

This in itself has been a rather wierd year. The government and Fed are pursuing incredibly inflationary monetary and fiscal policies, most of us will get free(*ahem*, deferred) tax rebate checks later this year, and now BB is giving us free money. I don't regret my decision one bit, which is why this is like a bonus. It is something I wouldn't have even remotely expected. Perhaps BB is using this as a very expensive PR opportunity to maintain consumer loyalty to their stores. After all, they are doing something that no other retailer is currently willing to do, and that is definately going to earn them some brownie points from the more casual consumer who usually shops at BB anyway.

Betaof2008 · 03-24-2008, 09:41 AM

I went to www.bestbuytradein.com and put in my toshiba a-3 to see how much the trade in value was with 2 movies. And it was a whopping $37.50...With 11-20 movies it's $59.00.

What a joke.

Looks like i am keeping this player.
Thanks for the $50 GC though.

Chris Gerhard · 03-24-2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by junehhan

This in itself has been a rather wierd year. The government and Fed are pursuing incredibly inflationary monetary and fiscal policies, most of us will get free(*ahem*, deferred) tax rebate checks later this year, and now BB is giving us free money. I don't regret my decision one bit, which is why this is like a bonus. It is something I wouldn't have even remotely expected. Perhaps BB is using this as a very expensive PR opportunity to maintain consumer loyalty to their stores. After all, they are doing something that no other retailer is currently willing to do, and that is definately going to earn them some brownie points from the more casual consumer who usually shops at BB anyway.

I can't understand what is going on with the government, it appears this country is bankrupt and that plan is going to pull us out of the tailspin? Oh boy, I hope it does but I sure don't understand how.

I don't regret my HD DVD purchase too much, I guess in hindsight spending all of that money on Blu-ray software rather than HD DVD hardware and software and I would have more to show for it but I will keep HD DVD and use it for many years. The fact the format works really well helps and it will always be a conversation piece when people visit. People have heard of it, but nobody in my circle bought an HD DVD player except me.

Chris

caliberconst. · 03-24-2008, 11:54 AM

I dont have a receipt from my purchase cause it obviously sent that to toshiba for the five free. Didnt buy it witha credit card or use a rewards card, but I called ayway and talked to a rep just gave em my model # and phone # and she told me I should get it in 4-6 weeks. I could not beleive it with no real proof of purchase or anything, so if your in the same situation as me then give em a call you might get lucky.

**bruceames** · 03-24-2008, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pjc

Couldn't resist getting another dig in, huh?

Chris is nothing but a pathetic troll who enjoys pulling chains. His presence is nearly always disruptive and often counter-productive. Thank God for the ignore feature as I've had enough of that clown.

I bought my A1 at Best Buy on launch day and I'm pretty sure I used my reward zone card. I don't have a receipt anymore, so I'll just have to hope and wait for it to come in the mail.

hdridge · 03-24-2008, 01:28 PM

I got my email from BB also today. Look forward to getting my $50, so my A35 now goes from $119 to $69 plus the 7 free movies. I think it was fee now

hdridge · 03-24-2008, 01:55 PM

Here is the email I received todat about the gift card:

Dear Best Buy customer,

Our records show that you purchased an HD DVD player from Best Buy™.

Recently, Toshiba announced that they will no longer produce HD DVD players, and movie studios decided they will no longer release new movies in HD DVD.

At Best Buy, we are dedicated to making sure you always have the right technology for you. That is why we will be mailing you a Best Buy™ gift card in the upcoming weeks. If you haven't received your gift card by May 1, please call us at 1-888-BEST BUY (1-888-237-8289).

If you are interested in trading in your HD DVD player and HD DVDs, check out our technology trade-in service at BestBuyTradeIn.com where we will accept HD DVD hardware and software in exchange for a Best Buy gift card based on its market value.

We truly appreciate you as a customer. If you have further questions, please go to BestBuy.com/hddvd.

Chris Gerhard · 03-24-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bruceames

Chris is nothing but a pathetic troll who enjoys pulling chains. His presence is nearly always disruptive and often counter-productive. Thank God for the ignore feature as I've had enough of that clown.

Pretty funny and pathetic post Bruce, but nothing new for you.

Chris

jkkyler · 03-24-2008, 05:43 PM

BB has some weird policies listen to what else they did. I bought my xbox360 from them (after waiting 8 mos after release) and bought a product replacement extended warranty from them. 1st time I ever bought an extended warranty and now that I am on my 3rd xbox360 money well spent. (this last one has been going strong for quite a while now). During this process each time I have gotten new controllers and cables swapped out as well. But the greatest was when last time I went in for exchange and since their had been a price reduction between when I bought my xbox360 and what they were selling for now I got an $80 store gift card to make up the difference (which I promptly used to defray the cost of my BD player)

**bruceames** · 03-24-2008, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hdridge

I got my email from BB also today. Look forward to getting my $50, so my A35 now goes from $119 to $69 plus the 7 free movies. I think it was fee now

I didn't get an email because I purchased my A1 before November, 2006. They say purchases made before then don't qualify. Fortunately I bought an add-on last year there but didn't use my reward zone card. So I called an got my transaction # so I just need to go to Best Buy with that and my ID to get my receipt. I don't know if they give me my $50 card right there and then or if they'll send it in the mail. But at least I'll get mine.

junehhan · 03-24-2008, 08:06 PM

Well, it involves some relatively simple macroeconomic principles involving aggregate supply and aggregate demand. The problem is that *if* we are in a recession, it is definately a supply side recession rather than a typical Keynesian demand side recession. The last time we went through this type of recession was in the mid 70's. The problem is that the cost of inputs such as oil are making production less profitable, so the supply curve has shifted to the left and production has gone down. What this means is that we have lower employment, and higher price levels. What they are trying to do now could work, but it will very likely be highly inflationary, which is scary. What they are trying to do is the shift the bitch(the demand side) to the right which would return us to a higher level of output, and a lower level of unemployment. However, the equilibrium is at a much higher price level due to inflation. As a person that prefers to follow the Monetarist viewpoint, this is darn right scary as inflation can have very destabilizing effects.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Gerhard

I can't understand what is going on with the government, it appears this country is bankrupt and that plan is going to pull us out of the tailspin? Oh boy, I hope it does but I sure don't understand how.

I don't regret my HD DVD purchase too much, I guess in hindsight spending all of that money on Blu-ray software rather than HD DVD hardware and software and I would have more to show for it but I will keep HD DVD and use it for many years. The fact the format works really well helps and it will always be a conversation piece when people visit. People have heard of it, but nobody in my circle bought an HD DVD player except me.

Chris

jazzmaster221 · 03-24-2008, 09:58 PM

my estimate from best buy for my a2 and 60 hdvd's was 169 dineros..trade in i think i'll keep my a2 and my a35 i got from frys for 159 .i've got well over 100 hdvd's so i'll wait till bd gets it's act together before i step into the light and behold the blue ray ....aaaamen..
...all bow down before the great god sony ..the almighty

and behold the blue ray

03-19-2008, 06:16 PM	#17
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03-24-2008, 09:41 AM	#20
Betaof2008 How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 18	50 gift card I went to www.bestbuytradein.com and put in my toshiba a-3 to see how much the trade in value was with 2 movies. And it was a whopping $37.50...With 11-20 movies it's $59.00. What a joke. Looks like i am keeping this player. Thanks for the $50 GC though.

03-24-2008, 11:54 AM	#22
caliberconst. waylin rules Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 229	I dont have a receipt from my purchase cause it obviously sent that to toshiba for the five free. Didnt buy it witha credit card or use a rewards card, but I called ayway and talked to a rep just gave em my model # and phone # and she told me I should get it in 4-6 weeks. I could not beleive it with no real proof of purchase or anything, so if your in the same situation as me then give em a call you might get lucky. __________________ Panasonic 50x1 Toshiba Hd-A2 PS3 Denon 557 Comcast dchx3400 hd dvr Yamaha RX-V1400 7.1 Center Polk cs1 Fronts Polk R-300 Surrounds Polk R-150 10" ENERGY esw-10

03-24-2008, 01:28 PM	#24
hdridge High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 319	I got my email from BB also today. Look forward to getting my $50, so my A35 now goes from $119 to $69 plus the 7 free movies. I think it was fee now __________________ Toshiba HD-A1SN XBOX 360 HD DVD Add-On Pioneer Pro-520HD, Outlaw 1050 Receiver Paradigm Reference 60 Surround Samsung HL-S6187W , Denon 3808 FiOS HD DVR Logitech Harmony 880 Universial Remote Toshiba XA2 Paradigm Millenia 200's Russound Whole House Audio Toshiba HD-A35 - fire sale spare deck PS3

03-24-2008, 01:55 PM	#25
hdridge High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 319	Here is the email I received todat about the gift card: Dear Best Buy customer, Our records show that you purchased an HD DVD player from Best Buy™. Recently, Toshiba announced that they will no longer produce HD DVD players, and movie studios decided they will no longer release new movies in HD DVD. At Best Buy, we are dedicated to making sure you always have the right technology for you. That is why we will be mailing you a Best Buy™ gift card in the upcoming weeks. If you haven't received your gift card by May 1, please call us at 1-888-BEST BUY (1-888-237-8289). If you are interested in trading in your HD DVD player and HD DVDs, check out our technology trade-in service at BestBuyTradeIn.com where we will accept HD DVD hardware and software in exchange for a Best Buy gift card based on its market value. We truly appreciate you as a customer. If you have further questions, please go to BestBuy.com/hddvd. __________________ Toshiba HD-A1SN XBOX 360 HD DVD Add-On Pioneer Pro-520HD, Outlaw 1050 Receiver Paradigm Reference 60 Surround Samsung HL-S6187W , Denon 3808 FiOS HD DVR Logitech Harmony 880 Universial Remote Toshiba XA2 Paradigm Millenia 200's Russound Whole House Audio Toshiba HD-A35 - fire sale spare deck PS3

03-24-2008, 05:43 PM	#27
jkkyler High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Age: 40 Posts: 367	BB has some weird policies listen to what else they did. I bought my xbox360 from them (after waiting 8 mos after release) and bought a product replacement extended warranty from them. 1st time I ever bought an extended warranty and now that I am on my 3rd xbox360 money well spent. (this last one has been going strong for quite a while now). During this process each time I have gotten new controllers and cables swapped out as well. But the greatest was when last time I went in for exchange and since their had been a price reduction between when I bought my xbox360 and what they were selling for now I got an $80 store gift card to make up the difference (which I promptly used to defray the cost of my BD player) __________________ HT- Panasonic TH-50PZ800U 1080p plasma, Panasonic PT-AX200u LCD projector, Elite Vmax Electric 100' screen, Onkyo TX-NR905 AVR, Paradigm Titan Monitor v5 fronts, Paradigm CC-190 v6 center, Paradigm Atom Monitors v5 surrounds(x4), HSU research VTF-2 sub, xbox360+hd-dvd player ,Sony BDP-S550 blu-ray, D*tv H21 HD-DVR Bedroom: Insignia NS-lcd26, Samsung BDP-1400 blu-ray Whether you think you can, or think you can't - You're Right

03-24-2008, 09:58 PM	#30
jazzmaster221 How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 28	my estimate from best buy for my a2 and 60 hdvd's was 169 dineros..trade in i think i'll keep my a2 and my a35 i got from frys for 159 .i've got well over 100 hdvd's so i'll wait till bd gets it's act together before i step into the light and behold the blue ray ....aaaamen.. ...all bow down before the great god sony ..the almighty and behold the blue ray

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