Results 1 to 10 of 10
  1. 08-07-2008, 10:15 AM #1
    Russ
    Russ is offline
    Super Moderator Russ's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Michigan
    Age
    51
    Posts
    3,870
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    41

    Default Borders books - sneaky

    Got an email from Borders with a coupon for 25% off my purchase.
    Cool, there is a book I want and plus they have free shipping......

    ... until you apply the coupon code. So your 25% off turns into about 10% off.

    Very sneaky.
    Russ

    Truck payments: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 WAHOO!
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 08-07-2008, 10:18 AM #2
    Michelle
    Michelle is offline
    Super Moderator Michelle's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2001
    Location
    Mass.
    Posts
    21,293
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Blog Entries
    69
    Rep Power
    48

    Default

    I am confused...why does it turn into only 10%?
    *~*Michelle*~*

    "You can't have your best health without exercise. It's just not possible" ~ Leslie Sansone, WATP


    Follow us on Twitter!


    Become a Fan of Frugal Village on Facebook!
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 08-07-2008, 10:22 AM #3
    Russ
    Russ is offline
    Super Moderator Russ's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Michigan
    Age
    51
    Posts
    3,870
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    41

    Default

    no coupon used - free shipping
    If you use the coupon, they charge you shipping.
    Russ

    Truck payments: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 WAHOO!
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 08-07-2008, 11:17 AM #4
    YankeeMom
    YankeeMom is offline
    Moderator YankeeMom's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2005
    Location
    Northern NY
    Posts
    9,436
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    33

    Default

    That's why I always bring those coupons at the store. It's only a couple miles from my house and worth the printer ink to bring it in rather than pay shipping & wait for it to get here.

    I love Borders
    Last edited by YankeeMom; 08-07-2008 at 11:17 AM.
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 08-07-2008, 12:26 PM #5
    suebeehoney
    suebeehoney is offline
    Registered User suebeehoney's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    a little country town, Michigan
    Age
    41
    Posts
    262
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    5

    Default

    That stinks!

    Rcannon, have you ever checked out Paperbackswap.com for books you want? I often find good used copies of newer books I want there.
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 08-07-2008, 12:45 PM #6
    Russ
    Russ is offline
    Super Moderator Russ's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Michigan
    Age
    51
    Posts
    3,870
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    41

    Default

    This is a book called "I maintain the right".The 307th Airborne Engineer Battalion in WW II.- my fathers unit

    This is probably not something found at that website.

    However, I will forward that info to my MIL and SIL. They read a lot of paperbacks.
    Russ

    Truck payments: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 WAHOO!
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 08-07-2008, 01:03 PM #7
    G'MaDebbie
    G'MaDebbie is offline
    Registered User G'MaDebbie's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Michigan
    Posts
    324
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    6

    Default

    That's rotten that they do stuff like that.
    When the world knocks you to your knees, remember that your in the perfect position to pray.


    DR Plan
    BS 1 $1000/1000
    BS 2 working on those medical bills ......ugghhhhh
    BS 3
    BS 4
    BS 5
    BS 6
    BS 7
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 08-07-2008, 02:38 PM #8
    azangie
    azangie is offline
    Registered User azangie's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Sunny Arizona
    Posts
    349
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    6

    Default

    The same thing just happened to me at E-Bags. Pretty darn sneaky!!!
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 08-08-2008, 11:57 AM #9
    JanieD
    JanieD is offline
    Registered User JanieD's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Southeast
    Posts
    1,347
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    16

    Default

    Well, I also have my issues with Borders! I got one of those emails around Christmas to save a certain % (maybe 30, can't remember) on the 20 best sellers. I went in the store 1 day after I got the email coupon & the offer had changed. Only the top 10 received that % percent off. The book I needed for a present was not in the top 10. Not to nice of them... false advertising really. I complained at the store & by email & got no where. Barnes & Nobles has the same discount without printing a coupon in my case (best sellers). Always seems to be a catch with Borders offers, so I shop Barnes & Nobles most of time.


    May Groceries $238/250 Pet Supplies $111/125
    Coupons $50.08
    April Groceries $253/250 Pet Supplies $109/125
    Coupons $34

    Coupon Saving 2012 $165.61
    2011 $376.25


    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 08-08-2008, 12:02 PM #10
    ri*smom
    ri*smom is offline
    Registered User ri*smom's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Midwest
    Posts
    345
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Blog Entries
    2
    Rep Power
    6

    Default

    They don't have it posted right now, but you can add it to a wishlist if you start an account. HTH.

    http://www.paperbackswap.com/book/de...alion+in+WW+II
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. Trying to be Sneaky........
    By many houseapes in forum Christmas
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 09-11-2011, 11:44 AM
  2. Citibank credit card - sneaky, sneaky
    By madhen in forum Debt Reduction & Money Management
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 11-12-2008, 08:46 AM
  3. Sneaky Dog
    By AmyBoz in forum Pets
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 12-26-2003, 12:08 AM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules