Amazon: $50 to HD DVD owners

Amazon: $50 to HD DVD owners.

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By Henning Molbaek
FIRST ONLINE Apr 9, 2008

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Amazon.com has send an email to consumers who bought a HD DVD player before February 23rd, 2008.

Here a transcript of the email:
As someone who purchased an HD DVD player from us before February 23, 2008,* you might like to hear about a special offer available from Amazon.com.

New technologies don't always work out as planned. We at Amazon.com value our customer relationships more than anything and would like to support customers who purchased these players by offering a credit good for $50 off any products sold by Amazon.com.** Just use promotional code XXX-XXX-XXX when checking out. The code is valid through April 9, 2009, so you have plenty of time to use your credit. Purchases from third-party merchants on our site are not eligible.

* On February 23, 2008, the last manufacturer of HD DVD players announced it was ceasing production of those players.

** Offer cannot be used to pay for special-order titles, e-books or downloadable e-content, wireless service plans, gift certificates, gift-wrap, taxes, or shipping and handling charges. $50.00 promotional credit is per HD DVD player purchased prior to February 23, 2008--up to 10 units for a maximum credit of $500.00.

Why not use them on the Buy Two Blu-ray Discs, Get One Free sale?

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Wednesday, April 9, 2008

kucoloco

Member since:
September 2007

I emailed them about this as soon as I got it. to see if i can get another 50$ for my second HDDVD player.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Member since:
December 2007

Hah, haaaah! I don't know what I'll use my 50 for.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

DjfunkmasterG

Member since:
January 2008

Although I bought my HD-DVD player on Amazon, I bought it through Tiger, so no $50 for me... No biggie I got 5 cards from Best Buy this week.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Member since:
December 2007

Well I already spent my 50. One year of Xbox live and a Screen protector for my Zune. I only had to pay 1.16... and chose free shipping.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Member since:
January 2008

I didn't get an email! Where do I go to get my $50?!

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

JPSofCA

Member since:
May 2007

How awesome!

This definitely makes me feel better.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Member since:
January 2008

Did anyone NOT get the email from Amazon??

I am good with an HD-A35, and a pair of HD-A30's purchased before February 23 that were sold direct through Amazon and not any 3rd party merchants.

I never received an email from Amazon, even checked the spam filter and nothing there either.

I guess if I don't hear from them today that I'll have to call and request the $50 offer.

According to Henning's story, the $50 rebate is cumulative up to as many as 10 players, so I guess they owe me $150 of store credit

What better way to spend the credit, than to go back and buy a lot more HD DVD's on the cheap, and probably a few Blu Ray titles as well

I only hope that I get to see the email before my wife does, or I'll end up with an extra $150 of her books around the house, instead of my HD Discs.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

kucoloco

Member since:
September 2007

lol. cipher.

well guys it worked just fine. they gave me another 50. for having a second player.

this is the reply from them
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Thanks for writing to us at Amazon.com.

I checked your account and found the following orders are eligible for $50.00
promotion.

Order ID: 102-2297802-8320263:

- Toshiba HD-A3 720p/1080i HD DVD Player

Order ID: 102-7811462-4268160:

- Xbox 360 HD DVD Player

I have checked your account and can assure you that your $100.00 (2* $50.00)
promotional certificate has been automatically redeemed onto your account. You
will not receive a claim code.

When you place a qualifying order, you should see the promotional funds listed
in the order cost summary that appears just before you submit your order. As
long as the order qualifies, you will not need to do anything to receive the
promotional discount.