Best Buy offers $50 GC to HD-DVD owners

Stew4HD · 03-25-2008, 05:17 AM

BB calculated my A2 to be worth 44$! F*&k that!! I paid (gulp) $499 for it a year ago. It isn't like BB is giving cash, just store gredit.

I am sure that we'll hear how 44$ is better than nothing. IMO, this smells of BD "goodwill".

Superman · 03-25-2008, 06:08 AM

When do we get these gift cards? Ive seen nothing.

Stew4HD · 03-25-2008, 07:00 AM

I don't think we will get them. My guess it that this IS a trade-in only program.

pjc · 03-25-2008, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Stew4HD

I don't think we will get them. My guess it that this IS a trade-in only program.

If you bought your player from Best Buy, you will get the $50 gift card. If you DID NOT buy from Best Buy and want to get rid of player, you can use there trade in program and basically get nothing back.

Stew4HD · 03-25-2008, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by pjc

If you bought your player from Best Buy, you will get the $50 gift card. If you DID NOT buy from Best Buy and want to get rid of player, you can use there trade in program and basically get nothing back.

The email I got said that since I bougfht my player from BB, I could trade it in. If I get a free 50$, then cool, if not.. no biggie. I would be shocked to get a free 50$ from them.. just seems to good to be true is all I am saying

mschupp · 03-25-2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Superman

When do we get these gift cards? Ive seen nothing.

Believe it or not, I just picked up a telemarketer call (I'm starting to pick up, say hello, and then put the phone down when they start talking just to piss them off like they do me) and it was a canned message from Best Buy informing me of the $50 gift card offer. They had me call 800-best-buy to confirm the address and asked me to verify the date of purchase (have receipt handy). If I understand things properly, Reward Zones members should get them automatically but everyone else needs to call.

The buy-back offer is a joke. I went to the site for fun (have not intention of taking advantage of it). An A3 in "excellent" condition with 20 movies is worth $66.

Edit: full details here: www.bestbuy.com/hddvd

mschupp · 03-25-2008, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Stew4HD

I don't think we will get them. My guess it that this IS a trade-in only program.

Nope. If you bought a player from BB *before Feb 23, 2008* they're offering a gift card. See www.bestbuy.com/hddvd.

ssgoku · 03-25-2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DSNY FN

Hmm I wonder if they will do this up here for the Canadian customers LOL not likeley if they do I have 50 bucks coming my way for a few more HD DVD movies. Actually that would be 100 bucks as my second A2 was also purchased from them.

I just checked the Canadian Best Buy website. The $50 gift card offer is available to Canadians.

Now that this offer is available to us Canadians, I'm left with one question. Does this offer also apply to the Microsoft HD DVD add-on?

Stew4HD · 03-25-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mschupp

Nope. If you bought a player from BB *before Feb 23, 2008* they're offering a gift card. See www.bestbuy.com/hddvd.

I am happy to be wrong on this one! I had a message on my answering machine when I got home.. keep an eye out for the gift card, it said .. Not bad at all

jkkyler · 03-25-2008, 11:08 PM

As far as the microsoft HD-DVD question - yes. I received the 'famous' e-mail from best buy yesterday informing me that my hd-dvd player (xbox add-on) qualifies me for a $50 gift card that I should receive nlt May.

Superman · 03-26-2008, 06:59 AM

I havent gotten an email or call.

mschupp · 03-26-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Superman

I havent gotten an email or call.

Call 888-bestbuy. Have receipt handy.

Mase · 03-27-2008, 08:49 AM

I would urge everyone to call that has not been contacted, I bought 3 players online with my reward zone and I was not on the list.. After calling yesterday I am now on the list and will recieve the gift cards in the coming weeks..

You dont need a receipt so long as you have your debit card or credit card that you purchased it with.. They can look up any and all transactions you made with a card dating 2-3 years back so unless you paid cash a receipt is not necessary..

HDoofus · 03-28-2008, 11:12 AM

I got the call the other day. I saw on the caller ID that it was them, but I didn't pick it up, assuming I was late on my payment or something. When I listened to the message, I was pleasantly surprised. They said it would just arrive in the mail at some point.

They didn't say the amount though. I was thinking it would be like $10. Looking here, I discovered it was $50. Can't complain about that. The other day I was in BB, and I saw they had the A-30 for $99. That stings. All the titles were 50% off as well. Heroes season one for $50. I'd get it, but I assume season two will never be released on HDDVD.

I'll save my GC for a combo player when the prices drop enough.

Louiseven · 03-28-2008, 04:25 PM

The $50.00 gift card is a good idea and I appreciate it. The trade-in program sucks however. I did not invest heavily in HD Movies so I am okay that way. Unfortunately I will not be receiving my five free rebate DVD's because the GF was to supposed to mail it in and forgot!!!

I did get five free movies at purchase and I later bought the Blade Runner special edition. I do not see myself buying a standalone BD player either. If I do decide to get BLu-Ray it will be a PS3. I am going to get an Apple TV or VUDU or both not sure. But I am leaning more that way now.

03-25-2008, 05:17 AM	#31
Stew4HD High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 9,068	BB calculated my A2 to be worth 44$! F*&k that!! I paid (gulp) $499 for it a year ago. It isn't like BB is giving cash, just store gredit. I am sure that we'll hear how 44$ is better than nothing. IMO, this smells of BD "goodwill". __________________ ___________________________________

03-25-2008, 06:08 AM	#32
Superman HD makes my pants tight Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 35 Posts: 2,603	When do we get these gift cards? Ive seen nothing. __________________ Samsung 56" 720p DLP HDTV Olevia 42" 1080p LCD HDTV Onkyo TX-SR674 Receiver Onkyo TX-SR606 Receiver Velodyne CHT Front Row 5 piece speakers Sony SS-SR305 for 7.1 surround sound BIC H-100 subwoofer RCA HDV5000 HD DVD Player Toshiba HD-A3 HD DVD Player Samsung BD-UP5000 BD/HD DVD Player Xbox 360 Pro PS3 60 gig My own personal AV/HD forum

03-25-2008, 07:00 AM	#33
Stew4HD High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 9,068	I don't think we will get them. My guess it that this IS a trade-in only program. __________________ ___________________________________

03-25-2008, 11:08 PM	#40
jkkyler High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Age: 40 Posts: 367	As far as the microsoft HD-DVD question - yes. I received the 'famous' e-mail from best buy yesterday informing me that my hd-dvd player (xbox add-on) qualifies me for a $50 gift card that I should receive nlt May. __________________ 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

03-26-2008, 06:59 AM	#41
Superman HD makes my pants tight Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 35 Posts: 2,603	I havent gotten an email or call. __________________ Samsung 56" 720p DLP HDTV Olevia 42" 1080p LCD HDTV Onkyo TX-SR674 Receiver Onkyo TX-SR606 Receiver Velodyne CHT Front Row 5 piece speakers Sony SS-SR305 for 7.1 surround sound BIC H-100 subwoofer RCA HDV5000 HD DVD Player Toshiba HD-A3 HD DVD Player Samsung BD-UP5000 BD/HD DVD Player Xbox 360 Pro PS3 60 gig My own personal AV/HD forum

03-27-2008, 08:49 AM	#43
Mase Way of the Samurai Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tempe,Az Posts: 2,566	I would urge everyone to call that has not been contacted, I bought 3 players online with my reward zone and I was not on the list.. After calling yesterday I am now on the list and will recieve the gift cards in the coming weeks.. You dont need a receipt so long as you have your debit card or credit card that you purchased it with.. They can look up any and all transactions you made with a card dating 2-3 years back so unless you paid cash a receipt is not necessary.. __________________ PlayStation 3 : legnd Killer Xbox 360: Legnd K1ller Steam ID: Legnd_Killer Currently playing Uncharted 2(PS3) Borderlands (360) NBA2k10 (360) COD4/WaW (360)

03-28-2008, 11:12 AM	#44
HDoofus High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 30	^ I got the call the other day. I saw on the caller ID that it was them, but I didn't pick it up, assuming I was late on my payment or something. When I listened to the message, I was pleasantly surprised. They said it would just arrive in the mail at some point. They didn't say the amount though. I was thinking it would be like $10. Looking here, I discovered it was $50. Can't complain about that. The other day I was in BB, and I saw they had the A-30 for $99. That stings. All the titles were 50% off as well. Heroes season one for $50. I'd get it, but I assume season two will never be released on HDDVD. I'll save my GC for a combo player when the prices drop enough.

03-28-2008, 04:25 PM	#45
Louiseven How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 21	The $50.00 gift card is a good idea and I appreciate it. The trade-in program sucks however. I did not invest heavily in HD Movies so I am okay that way. Unfortunately I will not be receiving my five free rebate DVD's because the GF was to supposed to mail it in and forgot!!! I did get five free movies at purchase and I later bought the Blade Runner special edition. I do not see myself buying a standalone BD player either. If I do decide to get BLu-Ray it will be a PS3. I am going to get an Apple TV or VUDU or both not sure. But I am leaning more that way now.

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