Coldstone Creamery: B1G1F

Sorry guys! I have not updated this blog for quite some time.  I will start off with a nice treat for this coming Christmas to warm up those tastebuds with that special someone.  Once again , we have the BUY1GET1FREE coupon from Tim Hortons Coldstone Creamery.

Directions: PRINT , USE,  ENJOY! and don' forget to pay

Staples-Compaq netbooks (YMMV)

Christmas is the next holiday and it is time to observe deals for those bargain gifts. This weekend, I found a Compaq netbook, cq10-610ca for $97.

The specifications will not blow you away, but it may be a good toy or present. This is not an advertised special, but clearance ; so your mile may vary and price match will not work.

Happy hunting!

Via Rail: Discount Fares

Via Rail is Canada's National Railroad that stretches from BC to Novia Scotia.  It covers multiple terrains and transform them into beautiful scenic routes.

Via has dropped some prices down, and now, you can ride in style from Vancouver to Toronto for $197.  Did someone say they want to see a Winnipeg Jets game? You can get there for $123.  For other destinations, please check this link.  These seats are limited, so plan your date carefully for a ride does usually take more than 24hrs for most cross province travels.

Discover Canada through this deal.

Home Outfitters: Nespresso Coffee Machines $99

Need to wake up in the morning? Nespresso machines offer gourmet coffee with their wonderful swiss designs.  On sale they have D290, C180, C190, C185, E350 models for $99 a piece at home outfitters.  These units regular price from 299-499 and they are an excellent price for this type of hardware.  Reviews indicate that a capsule (cup) will cost around 60 cents, but the taste is just as memorable from a gourmet barista.  


The down side is, these units use proprietary capsules that even home outfitters do not carry.  These Capsules can only be purchased online or at their designated store, which there are 3 across Canada.  


Reviews indicate that these models are more reliable and better made than the new models and suggest it is because the origin is from Switzerland.  The capsule wars is similar to the BluRay vs HDDVD days; since Nexpresso is owned by Nescafe and a heavy cult of coffee drinkers, there is a chance that these will last.


Picture from Tillicum Mall, Victoria BC

HMV: Hockey Gold 2010 (bray/DVD) $10

Year 2010 was a good year for Canadians. In the East, there was the G20 summit meeting.  But for the west, the historic milestone will always be remembered with the winter Olympics in Vancouver BC.

The Olympic games brought the world to Vancouver. To the world, the winter Olympics consist of skiing, skating, boarding, etc. To Canada, hockey meant the world.

Hmv currently has the entire hockey set in bluray／DVD for $10. This set is regular priced @$69. I picked up the bluray set which contains 5 disc and it looks rather handsome on my book shelf.

This is not a regular tournament on a disc, but a piece of history.  Be a part of history by picking up this set at your local HMV store.

TS: Logitech Harmony Remotes

Total control is what you want to desire when you take command of your television set.  A common household would consist of a plethora of devices and even more than command it.  These logitech remotes allow a user to take control and engage a home entertainment system to a different level.  The Source is currently having a sale on select remotes with an additional online coupon code for us to save an additional 30% !

I was able to order a Logitech 650 and pickup at my local store with no shipping charges.

A hard copy of the coupon code is located here.  The online coupon code can be injected at checkout using code  038754.

The coupon code can be used with any purchases as well, but please read the fine print.

Harmony 650 - $41.99 after coupon code discount
Harmony 700 - $69 after coupon code discount 

Price match opportunities as well for Futureshop and Bestbuy retails these remotes at 70 and 120 respectively.

Free: Pack of Tassimo GEVALIA Dark House Blend T-Discs

Lots of freebies lately.  Instructions are simple, just like the facebook page and enter your location information for free coffee!  Reminder that you require the proprietary coffee maker to make these disc work, so this may be a good present for those who do not have one!

KFC: Free Zinger Coupon

It is pretty simple, just 'like' the kfc canada facebook page and coupons galore!  Only catch is that a drink needs to be purchased to activate the coupon.

Offer expires Oct 16.

Lenovo Multimedia Remote/ Keyboard - $39

The Lenovo Keyboard N5902A is a micro wireless keyboard that can serve well in your living room.  I use this wonderful device for gaming consoles.  It more functional and cheaper than what the OEM gaming consoles keyboards have to offer featuring a full qwerty layout. I use my consoles to browse online and access my share media content, and having this around really makes like easier.

This device does require 2 batteries, and the USB dongle has a nice compartment on the remote.  Please use coupon code : CAPRFD57Y6678  upon checkout to make the deal happen with the supplied link.

Price Drop! Blackberry Playbook , 299 for 16, 399 for 32, 499 for 64

Looks like the tablet wars have started, and with a $200 price drop on the playbooks, it is just the begining. 
The deal is true at Futureshop, Best Buy, and the Telus Team store.

This Tablet features a fast dual core processor with dual cameras.  When paired with a blackberry device, it can be your best friend.

Here are the links at futureshop:
Playbook 16GB
Playbeook 32GB


Please be aware that the additional discount would be valid when it is added to cart.

For the Telus Team store price, you would need to visit link: http://teamwebstore.telusmobility.com/ and inquire ebonq2@yahoo.ca for login credentials.

Quizno's Coupons

Lots of competition from fast food chains.  Today, we have Quizno's joining the coupon game.  Quizno's offer exquisite gourmet sandwhiches, and the coupons can be found on their website.  You have 2 months to enjoy these!

MTF Pricematters - Nintendo Sale (GVR only)

Nintendo is one of the pioneers of home entertainment and handheld gaming consoles.   With games for all ages and innovative technology, it is a formula that wins millions of gamers.  This weeks sale is all about Nintendo: A notable mention is the Nintendo 3DS - $134.99 - retails $169, recently dropped from $249 and nintendo will include 10 free games when registered online

Wii packages and DS XL are all under 100, but check there website for this nintendo marathon.

Clearlycontacts.ca - Free glasses, Sept 16th

Once again, ClearlyContacts is giving away another round of free glasses to first time participants.  Lets synchronize our calendars for Sept. 16, 6AM PST with code FREEGLASSES916CA to gain a generous pair of glasses that only cost shipping.   View the vast selection in advance and have your prescription handy.




http://www.clearlycontacts.ca/glasses/ccouponeligibleglasses.html

Blockbuster Video Clearance

Blockbuster is closing..
Clearance across Canada!! one left in Victoria - Oak Bay.  Discounts will increment Evey week till it is all clear.

EDIT: They are currently clearing out at 40%.  Notable items: PS3/XBOX/Wii accessories (controller, Motion, keyboard, bluetooth 2.0, ETC).  

Clearlycontacts.ca - Free glasses, Sept 9th

For those that missed out the last dozen rounds of free optical eye ware, fear not!  Clearcontacts.ca is offering another round of free glasses starting Sept 9th, 6am PST.

Browse there large selection here, and remember to use the coupon code upon checkout.

Sears: ony® Cyber-Shot 12MP Camear $39

This little camera makes a nice gift or present.  It offers good value and great reviews.  I had to refresh the page a few times just to make sure it is not a price error.

This camera retails @  $200 for most places, but it is discontinued.  How bad can a 12MP camera be? This camera utilizes sony's proprietary memory cards but can now accept starnd SD memory cards.

Buy now think later!

A&W Coupons (GVR only) restaurants

A&W offers family oriented burgers with its distinct names. The family consist of the teen, mama, papa and grandpa.  Often the spicy mama visits along with the uncle and chubby pet!!

Here are the latest coupons for A&W restaurants  in the GVR area.  Enjoy!

For snacks that include poutine for $3 and floats for $2, check out this link.

Best Buy - Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Blu-Ray)

One of the most anticipated Blu-Ray disc is finally making into stores.  Star Wars, the entire sci-fi movie series includes all 6 films plus a plethora of additional features.  Most places are selling this masterpiece for $99.99, but best buy has it for $79.99.  If purchased/pre-ordered this labour day weekend, the price comes down to $67.99 with the 10% discount.   Actual release date is mid-month.  You can own a part of history by using the force and clicking this link.

Futureshop Labour Day Sale Countdown

Futureshop's Labour Day sale is counting down.  This sale will only last 41hrs long, Online only, while quantities last.  So get your finger ready.

Various products are marked down from Ipods to refrigerators, while most items have a minimum discount of 10%.  



Here is a nice list of items to look for and please view this FUTURESHOP LINK for feature deals.


Cameras & Camcorders
FREE camera case & 8GB SD card with select digital cameras
FREE DSLR backpack & tripod with select digital SLRs ($80 value)
SAVE 10% on select digital cameras
SAVE 10% on select digital SLRs
SAVE 10% on all lenses & flashes
SAVE 10% on select digital memory
SAVE 10% on select high-def flash camcorders
SAVE 10% on select sports & helmet camcorders
SAVE 10% on select pocket camcorders
SAVE 10% on select camcorders
SAVE 20% on select camera cases
SAVE 20% on select starter kits
SAVE 20% on select camcorder starter kits
SAVE 20% on select camcorder accessories
Home & Small Appliances
2 FREE syrups with the purchase of any Soda Stream machine
SAVE 25% on all Hoover and Miele vacuums
Buy one, get one 50% off All Keurig K-Cup and Tassimo T Discs
Buy a Circolo coffee maker and get a three-pack of coffee FREE
Laundry
save 15% on all laundry pairs
Kitchen
save 15% on all cooking
save 15% on all refrigerators
save 15% on all dishwashers
TV & Video
FREE Home Theatre Kit with any TVs.
SAVE 30% on select HDMI cables
SAVE 10% on all media streaming devices.
Audio
SAVE 20% on the lowest ticketed price of all Velodyne subwoofers
SAVE 10% on the lowest ticketed price of all in-wall and in-ceiling speakers
SAVE 10% on the lowest ticketed price of all outdoor speakers
SAVE 10% on all Polk Audio clearance.
SAVE 20% all Harman Kardon receivers.
FREE Home Theatre Kit with any receivers.
iPod & MP3 Players
Buy one, get one FREE on all Sennheiser and Klipsch headphones.
SAVE 15% on all MP3 players* (excludes iPods)
SAVE 15% on all Archos media players
Computers
SAVE 15% on all eReader accessories
Cell Phones
SAVE 30% on select Mini/MicroSD memory cards
SAVE 20% on select Bluetooth Accessories
SAVE 30% on select cellular accessories
SAVE 15% on select prepaid phones
Movies
SAVE 15% on Blu-ray movies
Gaming
SAVE up to $30 on select gaming accessories
SAVE up to $40 on select games

Mcdonald's Coupons

The golden arch maybe a deal breaker for some, but it is something to crave for others.  This round of coupons only applies for BC only.  They can be found here and  printed off for submission to your nearest McDonald's.

Do not forget that Mcdonalds also has $1 Soft Drinks and Ice coffee for any size throughout summer.   Supersized Root beer ( $1) +  Small ice cream ($1.39) = Very Large Root Beer Float for $2.39

Subway - Free 6" sub when you purchase a $25 gift card

Right now, subway is having an Extra Credit Event.  Buy a $25 gift card and get an 6" sub of your choice.  It is not really a free lunch, but then again it is?

Please visit your nearest subway for detail

Staples DOOR CRASHERS - Saturday Aug 27.

Staples is overing a limited sale for Saturday August 27.
These sales are limited and IN-Store only.   They have been doing this for quite some time, but this week is a notable mention to gear up for school.

Toshiba 15.6" Laptop, 2.1GHz 2nd Generation Intel Core i3-2310M, 4GB RAM, 640GB HDD (C650-00M) - $399


eMachines E180HV 18.5" LCD Monitor - $49.92

Aluratek LIBRE eBook Reader PRO - $49.91  Seagate Free Agent Goflex 500 GB External HDD - $39

HP Touchpad, $99 -16GB, $149 -32GB

Tablets are becoming very popular in today's society.  The popularity of tablets are uncanny, while some are successful  and some are not.  HP's touchpad uses its own webOS that includes wifi and function of a similar fashion to an Android or Apple. HP have announced the discontinuation of support to the webOS on Aug 19th, 2011.  This has caused a major price drop to major retailers.

Hp touchpad 16 GB from $399 -> $99
Hp touchpad 32 GB from $459 -> $149


Futureshop, Best Buy, The Source, London Drugs and Staples have already implemented the price drop while online stock has been depleted.  Your mile may vary, and strongly suggest visiting your local retailer if your heart desires one of these.

Here are the links
Futureshop 16GB
Futureshop 32GB
Best Buy 16GB
The Source 16 GB

For full specifications, please visit the HP website.

Good luck!  You may also consider to attempt a price match if a retailer has not dropped its price yet.

Telus Mobility back to school deals

http://teamwebstore.telusmobility.com/

Telus Team Webstore is offering competitive phones and plans for back to school.  Friends and family can all take part of this deal, but will require a login which can be provided below.


Offer starts now and ends Sept 30th, 2011, while supplies last.




Great selection on phones with a 3 year term:


HTC Desire HD - $0
Nexus S - $0
iPhone 4 16GB (BLACK OR WHITE)  - $1.65 
Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G - $10.49
BlackBerry Torch 9810 - $39.99
BlackBerry Bold 9900 - $55.49




Great selection on plans, notable mention is the Student 55+ (Apparently, you do not need to be an active student to get this plan) which includes:

Unlimited Nationwide Family Calling

^{200 Daytime minutes}

Unlimited local nights and weekends starting at 6pm

Unlimited outgoing and incoming text, picture and video messaging

Unlimited nationwide talk with your 10 favourite numbers

Up to 1 GB is $55, 

Call waiting

Conference calling

Voice mail 3

Unlimited local calling on your birthday

Unlimited local calling for up to 1 month

For details, please email: ebonq2@yahoo.ca  to obtain a login pass.  Please visit this link at the telus webstore ( http://teamwebstore.telusmobility.com/) for login info

Westjet - Bluetag sale

This is a very time- limited deal, and most of the readers may only catch a dead link.

Westjet are offering seats as low as $49, so act fast.  Please visit this link on the westjet website for more details.


Here are some examples on these single fare deals.  Prices does not includes applicable taxes.

Vancouver		Grande Prairie London, ON Moncton Ottawa Quebec City Saskatoon^		$95 $109 $145 $119 $125 $75
	Victoria		Calgary		$69

Dyson Vacuums and Fans

As a modern household cleaning product, having a Dyson in the living room closet is like having a Mercades-Benz in the garage.  They both possess an elegant design, powerful engine, and precision handling - it is something to desire.

Dyson has gracefully introduced a line-up of refurbished products on its Canadian website.  Free shipping and a 2 year warrenty is included with these limited devices. 

-Dyson DC07 retails @ $389, but it can be had for $269.

-Dyson DC30 retails @$199, but it is now featured at $119.  

Dyson also manufacturer innovative desktop fans with a $100 off.  Please view the link below for more details

-Dyson AM01 $100 off

EDIT: AUG 24:  You can get an Animal Clean-Up Kit,( $77.96) for free with this purchase if you use coupon code CLEAN at checkout. The Clean-Up Kit includes a stiff bristle brush, Dyzolv spot cleaner, Zorb carpet maintenance powder and a Zorb groomer.

Costco : 8 cents photo prints

Costco is having a promotion for photo prints.  They use high grade photo paper backed by their excellent return policy to guarantee a smile. The promotion for 8cents a photo is a great deal for those who like to keep those nostalgic summer moments on the wall.  If you are a new member, an additional 60 prints are free upon first order.  I have taken advantage of this offer and made a scrapbook of my boy.

Please visit the costco website for details, and yes - membership is required.

London Drugs: up to 75% off seasonal items.

It is mid-August, and many London Drugs locations has started to declare a summer clear out sale on assorted seasonal products.  A lot of these products can still be used after the summer expiration period and may be good for keeping stock.

Here is a web link to view a portion of London Drugs clear out.  Selection may vary per store.

Here are a few notable sale items courtesy of redflagdeals:

• Cuisinart BBQ Grill Platter - $25, was $49.99
• Cuisinart Simply Grilling Non-Stick Grilling Wok - $10, was $19.99
• Coleman RoadTrip Full Size Aluminum Griddle - $35, was $69.99
• Char-Broil Stainless Steel Grill Cleaner - 16oz - $5, was $9.99
• Char-Broil Rib Rack - $5, was $9.99
• Char-Broil Premium Electric Rotisserie - $35, was $69.99
• Char-Broil Chef's Delite Porcelain Cooking Grid - $12.50, was $24.99

Shaw Cable VS Telus Optik

This post is a review with Shaw and Telus.  These two companies represent the main providers for internet and television in the Greater Victoria area.  I have based this review on service, installation , and quality.

Shaw Cable:
I have used shaw in the past and was impressed with its fast stable internet.  I recently moved to my new home and without hesitant, i chose shaw.

Hardware:

Internet - SMC8014WN Modem/ Router.  This is a 4 port wireless router/ modem.  The interface is the same as all SMC's from the last decade and setting it up was quite easy.  Shaw really cheeped out on this modem, offering only 10/100 wired ports on the router.  I purchased an additional Gigabit switch to utilize modern Ethernet speed.  When i ran speed test, i have never achieved near the advertised 25mbps, but usually under 20mbps.  I also had to reboot this router on average once a week for it would just freeze.

Television - Shaw DC758D HD receiver  with external Western Digital 500 Gig HDD.  This unit was long and bulky, but had lots of functions.  It was connected via coaxial from the source and to hdmi to the panel.  The interface was easy to navigate and as a PVR, it worked pretty well.  Once in a while, the audio would just disappear.  I would need to reboot the receiver to regain audio.  Believe it or not, the time function on the lcd front display is something i miss the most from this unit.

Installation - It was rather not so great.  One technician came out but I ran the cable, I pulled the cables from my crawl space while the Shaw technician just fed wire to me.  I had to re-pull it twice for the technician cannot account how long the cable run was going to be and he kept looking for shortcuts to make the job quicker.  He did not know how to operate the router and does not comprehend its capabilities.  Example, i wanted to know the login password for the router and whether or not it is a gigabit lan: and he told me to call technical support.  I read through the SMC manual and the default values did not work.  The information was in fact embeded on the router itself.  After I ran the cable, he made the ends for connections.  The technician did not clean up after his mess and only hooked up one TV.  He replaced all my wall connector plate with nothing.  So when the installation was done, i had a hole and a wire from the wall.  The technician also tried to sell me Shaw Extreme, but it was something that was ordered so it threw me off.

Service - I told Shaw what happened and they would not finish the installation.  They indicated to me it would cost them too much to send someone to install a wall connector plate and told me to go source it myself.   To be honest, i did not really care how much it cost them, the installation was incomplete.  They also confirmed Shaw Extreme is what i have.  I literally moved one block away, and from my previous shaw experiance, i was constantly achieving speeds above 20mbps.  When indicated to support, as long as my speed is above 7.5mbps, it is merely content.  Eventhough i used their supplied speed testing software from shaw's website.

I discontinued shaw after a few months for the product was delivering to my expectations.  I was not paying too much either since i had a few more months of promotion pricing.
-wired internet frequently freeezing.  (i do not even use the wireless function available)
-no audio from PVR was getting annoying
-even though the value of the wall plate was less than $5, i never got around to filling it up.  Every time i look at the wall, it gave me displeasure.

In conclusion, As a consumer, shaw no longer delivers the price, service, and products that meet my needs.

Telus:

I have not dealt with Telus since the BC tel days.  I had to place my order online and took advantage of an Xbox 360 250gig promotion if i signed for 1year.

Internet -  Actiontec V100H Modem/ Router.  I have utilized telus's new OPTIK internet service which was advertised at 15mbps.  I ran speed test right away and it is indeed correct.  The modem looked much more modern than the SMC.  It offers a 5 port Gigabit Lan and as a router, it has more options than the SMC.  The speed is a bit slower than shaw extreme, but the price reflects it as well.

Television - Telus CIS430 HD receiver w/ 320gigs.  The physical unit is much smaller than the shaw, and it does not require any expansion for hard drive space.  The interface seems light years ahead from Shaw's mono blue/ white menus and the previews are really useful to find out what channels are available.  The receiver is fed with a cat5e via hdmi to the panel.  I have not experienced any problems with the receiver for it is still fairly new.

Installation -Two technicians came.  They analyzed the house and checked everything thoroughly before doing any work.  They noticed I had no phone lines but the work order indicated phone hook up, and if this is an error, i should call telus.  They replaced old service cables with new ones to insure quality of service for my components.  One of the cables was located up a 30ft pole from the power lines to the house while the other cables were mostly phone cables.  They tested and toned all my jacks and replaced all old jacks with new ones.  My home was already pre-runned with cat5e and only one jack was available near the TV, they supplied a switch for multiple connections to the designated area which is great! I can now connect more stuff in.  Overall, the installation was great and provided follow ups after the installation.  The installation is clean and I can tell they took the effort to ensure it was done right.

Service - I do not know what is going on with my Xbox 360.  During order, there was indication it will be brought during installation.  The technicians indicated it will be mailed.  I called customer service to cancel my phone and to follow up on my Xbox.  The phone cancellation was fine, but they seem confused about the Xbox.  In the end, they told me to wait 4 weeks and will be arriving via Canada post.  I hope they don't give me an outdated model.  

In conclusion, the installation was above expectation and the products offered seem promising.


EDIT: August 18th, 2011.  Service manager called me regarding my Xbox, he was polite and provided me his direct line.  He indicated something was indeed wrong with my account and it was all cleared up.  It will be shipped purloater in 4 weeks.  Will update this thread when it comes.  Thanks Telus

EDIT: August 25th, 2011.  Xbox received.  Thanks TELUS

Clearlycontacts.ca - Free glasses, Aug 10th

Optical glasses are essential to many individuals in their daily lives.  I have wore glasses throughout my life, and when purchased locally, they average $300CAD a pair out the door.

http://www.clearlycontacts.ca

Clearlycontacts.ca changed my perspective for spectacle eye ware and yes, free glasses do exist.  I have ordered from them in the past with positive experience.  The only catch, time. The promotion starts on August 10th, 2011, 0600hrs PST and will expire when they give away 10000 pairs.  For details, please visit this LINK for eligibility  The promotional offer is valid for selected frames and standard 1.5 index lenses while upgrades will have an additional charge (coatings, transition, etc).  Please use coupon code: FreeGlassesCA8 upon checkout to implement the promotion.  Shipping charges do apply, so the final bill will be around $12 for Victoria residents.

When i received my free pair of glasses, i was surprised to see an array of additional essentials that came with the order.  Normally. i would just expect a pair of glasses and case.  In additional, it also came with: micro fiber cloth, frame soft pouch, screw driver (to tighten the screws of the frame), and a contact lens holder.

The last time i utilized this promotion, i made haste and placed a wrong order for my lenses.  I called their customer service line and they sent me the corrected version the next day while providing a return waybill for my error at no extra cost.  I have recommended all my family and friends to clearlycontacts.ca and they all love it.  Even when they are not giving away free glasses, the nominal price is still cheaper than your local optical store.  For those who do not require optical lenses, just ordering it for the frame is also valid. 

Baby starters

The cost of maintaining a new born is like an automobile.  Although, the baby is not fuel efficient, requiring to fuel up frequently while oil changes are scheduled every few hours.  The cost of parts are often overlooked, wondering why it cost so much.  Today's post is focused on newborn supplies that can be had for little as free.

If you go to Nestle Baby's Wesbite, they offer a free starter kit.  The starter kit includes the following:

• Diaper Bag
• Diaper Mat
• 6 x Good Start Ready to feed milk
• Can of New born starter formula
• Coupons and guides

For free, this is well worth it and does not cost a dime for shipping is free as well.  

For new born's may be sensitive to different type of formulated food, it does not hurt to explore the market for free.  Here is a link for free sample kit from Similac.  Products received for free are the following:

• Can of New born starter formula 
• Can of Ready to feed milk
• Coupons

When your baby get's older, sign up at Enfamil to receive a free can of formula for 12-36months toddlers.  

For around the house, here are a few good products at your local walmart at unbelievable prices.
Check out this link to find the following::

Coldstone Creamery Ice Cream

Coldstone Creamery is a very unique ice cream parfait in Victoria.  The location is integrated with Canada's coffee chain, Tim Horton's.

If an 'ice cream bartender' exist, it can be found at Coldstone Creamery.  The skillful use of an ice cream scoop takes this frozen dessert to a different level.  The ice cream presentation is similar to Marbleslab with a 20% discount.

Coldstone Creamer presents customers with an array of signature creations, just reading the menu can take a good 5-10mins. With temperature reaching near 30 degrees, any item will surely hit the spot.

You can now enjoy a signature creation item @ 50% off bringing the average item under $3.  (It works, Confirmed)

Edit: For non believers, Link can be found here from the Tim Hortons website 50% off.

Price matching, how far will they go?

Retailers often advertise and promote 'Price match' or 'We will match the competitors price and beat it by x%'.  I am always one of those people who refuse to pay retail and always looking for a deal.  This allowed to put retailers to practice.

Being in Victoria, BC - i dived into the new Uptown shopping center which features retailers such as : Walmart, Futureshop, Best Buy and Shoppers Drug Mart.



Future shop had the Sony Giiq Headband Headphones (MDRPQ2Z)on sale for $9.99 from $59.99.  I took the advertisement and browsed around the mall to find Walmart had the same item for $54.99.  They looked at the ad, confirmed model numbers and the bill was $9.00 + applicable taxes.  Great! I was in and out in less than five minutes.

I browsed around walmart and found a Logitech Webcam C270 was on sale for $15.00 where Futureshop had it for $49.99.  I then applied the same shopping tactic and went to Futureshop.  Since this item was not on the weekly, I went online and printed the item out as an advertisement and took a few pictures with my phone having my drivers license next to it so it does not look like a random picture online.

I've quickly located the item and went to the cashier at Futureshop.  The cashier was very hesitant in applying the item and called a supervisor.  They then started browsing online at walmart which showed the item at the price of $15.00 and called the store.  After waiting for 5 minutes of idle time, I just had to say something and a different manager came over.  The manager indicated that Walmart was selling it under cost and would only match the price for me @$15.  Futureshop had banners all over the store indicated they will beat the competitor by 10%.  I was expecting $49-$15=$34 difference multiple by 10% which should be $3.40 of savings bringing the total to $15-$3.40 = $11.60 + applicable taxes.  Futureshop did not honor their slogan and I had to wait even though i provided the advertisement and stock was available at the competitor store.

Summery of Price Match Experience.

: Great, would do it again..

: Waited a long time, did not honor full price match.  Customer service was polite though.  I do not think i'll do this again at this store.  I still bought the item so I can keep the receipt as reference as a failure.  This was store outlet #10.  False advertisement experience.