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How to Get the Best Deals When Purchasing Board Games
 It’s
always nice to be able to add a discount code or a
promotional savings coupon to your purchase when you order
board games online. While this is sometimes an easy task to
accomplish online, there are a number of subtle ways to find
even better coupon codes online.
So
the next time that you go online shopping for your favorite
classic games, think about these tips listed below. Here are
some of the best ways to apply coupon codes and find
discounts that you may not have ever known existed.
1.
Leaving Items in Your Shopping Cart
When you have an online account with a board game website
where you frequently shop and purchase items, you are
probably familiar with the handy “shopping cart” icon
somewhere on the page. When you add an item to your cart, it
remains in your own private checkout line, waiting for you
to administer the final purchase.
But
if you really want to haggle for a lower price, one of the
best things you can do is to leave your item in the shopping
cart. Retailers will notice that an item has been in your
cart for a while, which will tempt them to add a
coupon code
for you. Keep an eye on your email inbox too, because some
stores might send you coupon codes that way.
2. Scan Social Media Accounts
You can find subtle or not-so-subtle discounts on the social
media accounts of some game retailers. Places like Toys R'
Us and HobbyTown USA have extensive websites for board games
as well. There are certain brands that love taking an active
role over social media, and they will often post coupon
opportunities at random times.
Keep
an eye out for when this happens, because the faster you
notice it, the more likely you are to become one of the
lucky folk who receives a
promotional code.
You can simply apply the code to your checkout total when
shopping online.
3. Call a Customer Service Hotline
If you are still having trouble figuring out how to find or
apply a coupon code on your own, you can rely on the
trustworthy customer service hotlines that most retailers
have available. Best Buy has great customer service for
board game interests. With any luck, you will also be able
to chat with a representative online through an instant
messenger chat system.
Customer
service representatives can often help apply the discounts
for you and be there with you as you navigate through the
checkout system. They will make sure that the correct
pricing has been applied to your items and that you have
received the savings that you earned.
4. Ask for Price-Drop Refunds
Did you buy an item a few days ago, and then later you
notice that same item has dropped significantly in price?
You might feel like you’ve been jipped out of a lot of
money, but you can often contact a store representative and
ask for a price-drop refund.
This
refund typically comes in the amount that makes up the price
difference between your original price and the new discount.
You may receive a
discount code
to apply as well, or the money will be credited back to your
payment source.
Be
Watchful for the Next Coupon Opportunity!
Remember
that the Internet is your greatest resource. You can find
discounts on board games by using a search engine, browsing
a company’s retail page, scanning through social media, or
keeping an eye on email blasts. Plus, it never hurts to
contact a representative of the company and speak with
someone over the phone about your discount opportunities. By
staying vigilant and alert, you can save hundreds of dollars
on your online purchases!
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