Comments on: Leveraging The Borders Rewards Program For Solid Savings On Entertainment Purchases http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/29/leveraging-the-borders-rewards-program-for-solid-savings-on-entertainment-purchases/ Simple, applicable personal finance advice for the modern world Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:03:21 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Katy http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/29/leveraging-the-borders-rewards-program-for-solid-savings-on-entertainment-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-108987 Katy Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:11:13 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/29/leveraging-the-borders-rewards-program-for-solid-savings-on-entertainment-purchases/#comment-108987 www.edwardrhamilton.com for checks and money orders oor www.HamiltonBook.com with credit cards. Tons of remainders and closeouts and huge markdowns on new books. Buy as many as you want with one shipping and handling fee of $3.50 Been buying from him for over 25 years! http://www.edwardrhamilton.com for checks and money orders oor http://www.HamiltonBook.com with credit cards.

Tons of remainders and closeouts and huge markdowns on new books. Buy as many as you want with one shipping and handling fee of $3.50

Been buying from him for over 25 years!

]]> By: Michelle http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/29/leveraging-the-borders-rewards-program-for-solid-savings-on-entertainment-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-21352 Michelle Sat, 28 Apr 2007 06:01:41 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/29/leveraging-the-borders-rewards-program-for-solid-savings-on-entertainment-purchases/#comment-21352 I work for a Borders store (temporarily) and would like to expand on the information Cathy gave on the new program. There are still coupons via email every week, and with your receipt every time you shop. There are still specials such as 20% or 30% off of new books, plus 3-for-2 deals. There are no more 10% personal shopping days, and no more 5% put into a Holiday Savings account for use at the end of the year. Instead you get 3% back, in the form of $5 "Borders Bucks" for every $150 you spend in a calendar year. Borders Bucks are issued the first of the month for purchases made the previous month, and expire on the last day of the month. (If you don't spend $150 in one month, the balance will roll over until the end of the year.) If you do use the coupons and you do spend a lot of money on books, the program may still be worthwhile. If not... well, it IS free. Which B&N's program is not. Corporate's explanation for the changes are that (1) the original program specifications were only intended to be a temporary introductory plan, and (2) this is supposedly to satisfy customers looking for more immediate rewards than Holiday Savings that could only be redeemed November 15 through January 31. Personally I think it's a load of bull, but others are entitled to their opinions. I work for a Borders store (temporarily) and would like to expand on the information Cathy gave on the new program. There are still coupons via email every week, and with your receipt every time you shop. There are still specials such as 20% or 30% off of new books, plus 3-for-2 deals. There are no more 10% personal shopping days, and no more 5% put into a Holiday Savings account for use at the end of the year. Instead you get 3% back, in the form of $5 “Borders Bucks” for every $150 you spend in a calendar year. Borders Bucks are issued the first of the month for purchases made the previous month, and expire on the last day of the month. (If you don’t spend $150 in one month, the balance will roll over until the end of the year.) If you do use the coupons and you do spend a lot of money on books, the program may still be worthwhile. If not… well, it IS free. Which B&N’s program is not.

Corporate’s explanation for the changes are that (1) the original program specifications were only intended to be a temporary introductory plan, and (2) this is supposedly to satisfy customers looking for more immediate rewards than Holiday Savings that could only be redeemed November 15 through January 31. Personally I think it’s a load of bull, but others are entitled to their opinions.

]]> By: Cathy http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/29/leveraging-the-borders-rewards-program-for-solid-savings-on-entertainment-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-13298 Cathy Tue, 27 Mar 2007 10:26:14 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/29/leveraging-the-borders-rewards-program-for-solid-savings-on-entertainment-purchases/#comment-13298 Their new rewards program - email issued today- doesn't work the same! Now when you spend $150 in one month - you get rewards in the next month - AND IF YOU DON'T USE THEM - THEY EXPIRE!!!! STUPID! Now if you don't remember to use them - they disappear like a magical act each month. It's probably a way to get their margins up incrementally during the year and smooth out their sales while TRYING to tell us that it's better for us. Think again. Their new rewards program – email issued today- doesn’t work the same! Now when you spend $150 in one month – you get rewards in the next month – AND IF YOU DON’T USE THEM – THEY EXPIRE!!!! STUPID! Now if you don’t remember to use them – they disappear like a magical act each month. It’s probably a way to get their margins up incrementally during the year and smooth out their sales while TRYING to tell us that it’s better for us. Think again.

]]> By: Craig http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/29/leveraging-the-borders-rewards-program-for-solid-savings-on-entertainment-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-7481 Craig Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:49:44 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/29/leveraging-the-borders-rewards-program-for-solid-savings-on-entertainment-purchases/#comment-7481 I almost never buy new but instead look for Used-Like New copies from Amazon. Buying books new is like buying cars news. Using this approach for your book list gives (prices include shipping): The Millionaire Next Door - $7.49 The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom - $5.99 Nickel and Dimed - $6.63 Make Your Kid a Millionaire - $9.44 The Total Money Makeover - $16.25 The Richest Man in Babylon - $5.16 Rule #1 - $17.24 Smart Couples Finish Rich - $10.48 The Number - $6.01 The Wealthy Barber - $6.49 Real Money - $15.44 Total: $106.62 Which is a savings of 26% over Amazon's new prices (you can, of course, save even more if you're willing to settle for copies that are in "Very Good" condition). Amazingly enough, this 26% savings is despite the fact that you're paying a total of $41.88 for shipping! I almost never buy new but instead look for Used-Like New copies from Amazon. Buying books new is like buying cars news. Using this approach for your book list gives (prices include shipping):

The Millionaire Next Door – $7.49
The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom – $5.99
Nickel and Dimed – $6.63
Make Your Kid a Millionaire – $9.44
The Total Money Makeover – $16.25
The Richest Man in Babylon – $5.16
Rule #1 – $17.24
Smart Couples Finish Rich – $10.48
The Number – $6.01
The Wealthy Barber – $6.49
Real Money – $15.44
Total: $106.62

Which is a savings of 26% over Amazon’s new prices (you can, of course, save even more if you’re willing to settle for copies that are in “Very Good” condition). Amazingly enough, this 26% savings is despite the fact that you’re paying a total of $41.88 for shipping!

]]> By: Kimberly http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/29/leveraging-the-borders-rewards-program-for-solid-savings-on-entertainment-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-4640 Kimberly Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:54:56 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/29/leveraging-the-borders-rewards-program-for-solid-savings-on-entertainment-purchases/#comment-4640 Just in case you see a bump in traffic, we selected you as a top financial blog. We tried our best to make sure that the blogs selected were actually in the state we thought they were in, so I apologize in advance if we accidentally put you in the wrong spot. http://www.yourcreditnetwork.com/blog/TheStatesOfCredit.aspx Just in case you see a bump in traffic, we selected you as a top financial blog. We tried our best to make sure that the blogs selected were actually in the state we thought they were in, so I apologize in advance if we accidentally put you in the wrong spot.
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]]> By: Martin http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/29/leveraging-the-borders-rewards-program-for-solid-savings-on-entertainment-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-4474 Martin Tue, 30 Jan 2007 15:15:56 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/29/leveraging-the-borders-rewards-program-for-solid-savings-on-entertainment-purchases/#comment-4474 Buy.com usually has around 10% off of Amazon price, and Overstock has at least 5% of Amazon. I look at these places first and compare to Amazon before I buy any book. Buy.com usually has around 10% off of Amazon price, and Overstock has at least 5% of Amazon.

I look at these places first and compare to Amazon before I buy any book.

]]> By: Ed http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/29/leveraging-the-borders-rewards-program-for-solid-savings-on-entertainment-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-4466 Ed Tue, 30 Jan 2007 14:43:50 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/29/leveraging-the-borders-rewards-program-for-solid-savings-on-entertainment-purchases/#comment-4466 Wow nice post. I also have prime and in three days of shopping have saved the membership fee in shipping charges. I go to used book stores a lot here in Charlottesville. The library also sells books. Interesting titles not necessarily what I am looking for. Abe Books and Alibris also are good sites to hunt for titles you are in search of. Lots of options on saving money on books. Wow nice post. I also have prime and in three days of shopping have saved the membership fee in shipping charges. I go to used book stores a lot here in Charlottesville. The library also sells books. Interesting titles not necessarily what I am looking for. Abe Books and Alibris also are good sites to hunt for titles you are in search of. Lots of options on saving money on books.

]]> By: Chuck http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/29/leveraging-the-borders-rewards-program-for-solid-savings-on-entertainment-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-4459 Chuck Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:40:58 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/29/leveraging-the-borders-rewards-program-for-solid-savings-on-entertainment-purchases/#comment-4459 You could also use a book search engine such as AddAll.com or BookFinder.com - these usually work best for older releases or if you are looking for a used copy. You could also use a book search engine such as AddAll.com or BookFinder.com – these usually work best for older releases or if you are looking for a used copy.

]]> By: Trent http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/29/leveraging-the-borders-rewards-program-for-solid-savings-on-entertainment-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-4421 Trent Tue, 30 Jan 2007 01:31:59 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/29/leveraging-the-borders-rewards-program-for-solid-savings-on-entertainment-purchases/#comment-4421 I actually used a coupon on a bestseller marked 30% off just a few days ago and got a total of 37% off. I don't know whether it's certain coupons or not, but I do know you can do that. I actually used a coupon on a bestseller marked 30% off just a few days ago and got a total of 37% off. I don’t know whether it’s certain coupons or not, but I do know you can do that.

]]> By: Charles Ngo http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/29/leveraging-the-borders-rewards-program-for-solid-savings-on-entertainment-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-4415 Charles Ngo Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:32:32 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/29/leveraging-the-borders-rewards-program-for-solid-savings-on-entertainment-purchases/#comment-4415 I prefer Amazon in my situation. I have Prime which gives me free 2 day shipping, beats driving to Borders for me. I love the bookstore experience but I get that since B&N is next to my classes and I go there between breaks. Nice post I prefer Amazon in my situation. I have Prime which gives me free 2 day shipping, beats driving to Borders for me. I love the bookstore experience but I get that since B&N is next to my classes and I go there between breaks.

Nice post

]]> By: Cecil http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/29/leveraging-the-borders-rewards-program-for-solid-savings-on-entertainment-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-4414 Cecil Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:32:17 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/29/leveraging-the-borders-rewards-program-for-solid-savings-on-entertainment-purchases/#comment-4414 So my strategy boils down to this: I often shop at Borders for new releases (they usually have a 30% off by default, which I can make lower with a coupon, making their price very similar to amazon I don't think you can use the coupons on new releases, but they do give out great coupons like, 3 for 2 and what not. So my strategy boils down to this: I often shop at Borders for new releases (they usually have a 30% off by default, which I can make lower with a coupon, making their price very similar to amazon

I don’t think you can use the coupons on new releases, but they do give out great coupons like, 3 for 2 and what not.

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