The Wherehouse & Secondspin Vouchers Thread!

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 29 Feb 2008, 03:43

http://www.wherehouse.com have another Free postage voucher but this time it's also 20% off too. For those who don't know Wherehouse.com sell New and Used DVDs/CDs/HD Discs.

I've used them a few times and have found them to be reliable. Their second hand stock doesn't look brand new but the quality is fine, no major marks on the case or discs. All prices are in USD. Here's what the e-mail says (there are no extra Terms and Conditions):

"It's our biggest deal yet! For one week only, save 20% plus Free standard or international Shipping on all Used CDs & DVDs! Just use the promo code "TWFS29" at checkout - but hurry, this offer is valid only on 03/06/08!"

It doesn't say if the code can be reused but I doubt it can. There is no sale link so get looking, titles I've spotted (some are New and others Used). I've already deducted the discount:

King Kong HD-DVD - $15.19/£7.64
Dreamgirls 2 Disc HD-DVD - $19.19/£9.65
Curse of the Golden Flower BD (Region A!) - $19.19/£9.65
A Mighty Heart HD-DVD - $19.19/£9.65
300 BD - $15.19/£7.64
TMNT BD - $15.19/£7.64
Superman Returns BD - - $14.33/£7.20
Unleashed HD-DVD - $19.19/£9.65
The Last Samurai HD-DVD - $11.99/£6.03
Rundown HD-DVD - $11.99/£6.03 - Only ONE copy left!
Disturbia BD or HD-DVD - $19.19/£9.65
The Contract HD-DVD - $15.19/£7.64
A Scanner Darkly BD - $11.99/£6.03
A Scanner Darkly HD-DVD - $19.19/£9.65
Black Hawk Down $11.99/£6.03
Stealth $11.99/£6.03

But get searching!

I've gone for "Bourne Ultimatum HD-DVD Combo".

I was tempted by "Face/Off" but considering how many Paramount HD-DVD Exclusives are out there (not many compared with Universal) I don't reckon it will take long to re-release them. Face/Off BD especially considering that was all scheduled and ready to go. I'd have gone for it otherwise.

The Logout link is at the bottom of the page, on the right.

p.s - When you buy something you're added to their mailing list. Since first using them last December I've received a voucher code 4-5 times, but this is the best yet. The voucher codes are usually Free Postage or 20% Off.

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 29 Feb 2008, 09:57

cheers,these are ok i think i posted about them last year. the code works more than once as i just made 2 seperate orders for blu-rays.great deal,they must surely be losing money on this given the ridiculous over the top packaging they use.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 29 Feb 2008, 17:06

I also find it odd how you get 7-8 invoice sheets per parcel. Such a waste of paper. I cannot even re-use it in my printer as it's American Letter size.

What titles did you go for? It would be handy if we posted the bargains.

hallanthony wrote:"Just to make things clear the 20% only applies to Used stock and the code is re-useable.

I've had several used DVDs from them before one was good though the case needed replacing and the second one had several marks on the DVD; so I think its quite random as to the condition of the used stock"

Source: http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=716720

I've removed the New titles from my list.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 29 Feb 2008, 18:23

You may be happy to hear the combo dvds and most universal titles are going to be dropped in price offically early next month (4th Match), so all will cost a lot less than they do now

may be best to wait till then as they will all (apart from a few brand new ones) be below £10 easy

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 29 Feb 2008, 18:32

blimey it's romero-where have you been hiding?

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 02 Mar 2008, 20:31

FYI Face/Off 2 Disc and Bourne Ultimatum HD-DVD have sold out. I've removed them from the list.

I've also added:

300 BD - $15.19/£7.64
TMNT BD - $15.19/£7.64
Superman Returns BD - - $14.33/£7.20
Unleashed HD-DVD - $19.19/£9.65
The Last Samurai HD-DVD - $11.99/£6.03
Rundown HD-DVD - $11.99/£6.03 - Only ONE copy left!
Disturbia BD or HD-DVD - $19.19/£9.65
The Contract HD-DVD - $15.19/£7.64
A Scanner Darkly BD - $11.99/£6.03
A Scanner Darkly HD-DVD - $19.19/£9.65
Black Hawk Down $11.99/£6.03
Stealth $11.99/£6.03

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 02 Mar 2008, 20:34

i got corpse bride,swordfish,superman returns,300,blazing saddles BD's. i already have them on hd-dvd but i figure at those prices i'll make most of what i've paid back trading/selling the hd-dvds.nothing has shipped for me yet though. i also read that the code works for free shipping on new stuff-they have good pre-order prices there.

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 04 Mar 2008, 01:42

.they've shipped one of my orders and cancelled another

one to go still showing in progress.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 04 Mar 2008, 01:49

Why was it cancelled?

i also read that the code works for free shipping on new stuff-they have good pre-order prices there.

Are you sure?

i got corpse bride,swordfish,superman returns,300,blazing saddles BD's. i already have them on hd-dvd but i figure at those prices i'll make most of what i've paid back trading/selling the hd-dvds.

Are you future proofing?

I've just done the same with Goodfellas. I bought the BD from Amazon.com Market Place for £10.80 (the cheapest I could find it) and sold the HD-DVD on eBay for £10 total (so about £8.50 after costs). I don't mind losing a bit to switch to BD.

I'll likely do the same when Batman Begins is released. I only have a handful of Warner HD-DVDs.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 05 Mar 2008, 00:36

FYI:

Can I make changes to an order?
No, unfortunately once an order is placed and finalized no changes can be made. You can contact Customer Service at customerservice@wherehouse.com if you have any questions.

Someone over at AV Forums found out when they tried to cancel. I'd quite like to cancel my Bourne Ultimatum to get it cheaper at MovieTyme but for £2 difference I'm not that bothered.

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 05 Mar 2008, 02:15

bradavon wrote: Are you future proofing?

if i can get the BD at minimal exchange cost i will do.but i have 67 hd-dvds

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 05 Mar 2008, 02:22

Yikes. That is a lot. How many BDs?

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 05 Mar 2008, 13:53

bradavon wrote:Yikes. That is a lot. How many BDs?

i currently have 75 BD's.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 16 Mar 2008, 08:21

The www.wherehouse.com offer is now over but www.secondspin.com have the same deal instead:

Free Postage + 20% Off - Code: TWENTY314 - Runs out 16/03/08

Phil-YAI wrote:Wherehouse.com & Secondspin.com appear to be pretty much the same company (they share the same address anyway ) except one sells new & second hand, the other just second hand.

I've been using them for about 6 months, when they've had the free shipping offers on, and my experience so far has been pretty good. Out of the second hand discs I have received all have been in good condition although one had a tatty plastic cover, which could easily be replaced if I wanted.

I have also bought some CDs from them which were all in very good to excellent condition. However, they do send them without the jewel cases (which i'm not too bothered about as i've got stacks of them which i've collected over the years).

With regards to customs, they are NOT friendly as they declare the full price you paid for the good on the packaging and delivery takes between 2-4 weeks in my experience.

Source: http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=716720

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 16 Mar 2008, 13:27

i had a look over there but couldn't see any BD's i wanted really.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 16 Mar 2008, 20:23

Unlike Wherehouse.com they seem to sell almost exclusively DVDs and CDs

. They do sell the odd HD Disc:

Curse of the Golden Flower
Speed
Volver

Are all £9.82/$19.92 delivered after discount.

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 17 Mar 2008, 20:04

my first order from wherhouse came today,Blazing Saddles looks in good condition and Swordfish was actually new complete with security tags

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 25 Mar 2008, 01:48

Here's another Wherehouse.com offer:

For one week only, get Free Standard or International Shipping on every order from Wherehouse.com! Just use the promo code "FSWH21" at checkout. But hurry - this offer is valid for one week only. Use the promo code as many times as you want or forward it to a friend. Offer expires 03/27/08.

Source: E-Mail.

A NEW copy of American Gangster HD-DVD Combo is £10.87/$21.58 Delivered.

I've gone for it.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 01 Apr 2008, 19:03

My American Gangster arrived today, 11 days from despatch no bad. Is there a list somewhere that details what and where the new American Gangster Extended cut scenes are?

I'm still waiting for my Bourne Ultimatum though, which shipped on the 5th of March.

degeneration · Post by **degeneration** » 01 Apr 2008, 20:06

I ordered something from Wherehouse on 29th feb and it still hasn't arrived!

Think something has gone wrong there!!!

and still waiting on one from second spin from 16th march...

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 04 Apr 2008, 23:37

My American Gangster only took 11 days from Despatch to arrive but I am still waiting for Bourne Ultimatum.

I read over at AV Forums you need to leave it 20 business days before contacting them, which is today. It has also had well over 4 weeks to arrive.

I will be asking for a replacement, as clearly by this point it has definitely been lost in the post. I don't want a refund as Bourne Ultimatum is now expensive again everywhere else. I see they have Used copies in stock.

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 05 Apr 2008, 09:17

i wouldn't say it was definitely lost in the post.i'm still waiting for my 2nd order. my underworld evolution took over 4 weeks to arrive last year.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 05 Apr 2008, 11:40

Fair enough.

When I was say lost in the post I don't mean literally, as I've even had things eventually arrive months later, but I'm not prepared to wait that long. They quickly replied asking to confirm my postal address, which they knew was correct. Checking out the replies over at AV Forums no one seems to get the same reply twice when they contact Customer Services.

I'll still continue to use them though.

degeneration · Post by **degeneration** » 05 Apr 2008, 15:47

My Scrubs arrived today... 1 month from when it was (allegedly) posted!

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 05 Apr 2008, 15:50

Thats the mail for ya.