Free PELICAN 1010 micro case with purchase of CAD 25 or more at RCSS [Archive]

kcjchan

Mar 5th, 2006, 09:38 AM

For those who don't know, Pelican cases are near indestructible and have LIFETIME warranties. You break it - it gets replaced. Period.

Someone demo-ed the power of this thing by rolling over it with a SUV. The box cracked but the PDA inside survived. Pelican shipped a replacement to the reviewer no questions asked!

nounou23

Mar 5th, 2006, 09:46 AM

I got my RCSS flyer here in Moncton but it said you get it free if you buy the kodak camera. But on the coupon in small print it said you have to buy for 25$ or more..

kcjchan

Mar 5th, 2006, 09:52 AM

I got my RCSS flyer here in Moncton but it said you get it free if you buy the kodak camera. But on the coupon in small print it said you have to buy for 25$ or more..

I think what they were trying to do was make the Kodak deal more attractive but placing the FREE with purchase ad on it but did not neccessarily mean you had to purchase the camera to get the free deal.

fallleave

Mar 5th, 2006, 09:57 AM

just cut the coupon and show the coupon to cashier

u don't have to buy a camera, any grocery purchase above 25 is ok.

I got 2 already, nice gift

bobor

Mar 5th, 2006, 03:20 PM

Customer Service desk has a posted sign saying that the case is free WITH purchase of camera. Maye deal is dead now?

P.S. Where were the cases displayed? I couldn't fine them at the Don Mills/Lawrence location

jlo mein

Mar 5th, 2006, 03:30 PM

Is this nationwide? Do they have multiple colours?

The solid colour cases are more protective, because they have a 1/4 inch black foam pad stuck to the inside of the lid, while the clear cases do not.

I've been wanting to pick one of these up for a while now but iffy on the price tag.

fallleave

Mar 5th, 2006, 03:34 PM

u can find it near the camera bag section
just the yellow color is free

gmark2000

Mar 5th, 2006, 04:02 PM

I just got back from the Oakville Stupidstore and they had run out of the yellow 110 cases. The clerk in the electronics section gave me the last blue one and said that the coupon could be used for it too (despite the coupon expressly saying 'yellow'). Nevertheless, upon checkout the clerk didn't bat an eye to discount the $16.xx from the total bill.

This loss leader worked. I ended up buying $170+ in groceries today.

FZZ

Mar 5th, 2006, 08:03 PM

I just got back from the Oakville Stupidstore and they had run out of the yellow 110 cases. The clerk in the electronics section gave me the last blue one and said that the coupon could be used for it too (despite the coupon expressly saying 'yellow').

F**K! I've been there approx. same time with you, or even 30 min earlier!
I took a whole cart of groceries and presented the coupon to cashier and she looked at me as I were an alien. She didn't know how to use the coupon. Then I went to the Service desk and was told that this is an error in RCSS flyer and the deal is with purchase of Kodak camera only. I asked to call a store manager and when he came he told me same thing :mad:
I asked him to write his name and phone on the back side of my groceries cash register receipt. Don't know what to do else :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

YLSF

Mar 5th, 2006, 08:57 PM

Gmark was LUCKY to get that blue unit. I bought one from the Oakville store just before 1pm. I didn't see the sign there (maybe didn't look) but there were two guys that were happy to get it. I asked if it was limited to one per customer. He said something like "well, if you come back later, I won't remember you and I will give you another". Well... I went to buy some stuff non-grocery items and checked out with the free case. I was going to do some shopping at some other stores and then I would come back and buy my groceries and pick up a second one for my sister. Well, when I went to the electronics area some lady helped me and when I asked for it she was going to ring it up on that cash. I asked if I could take it out of the department since I wanted to buy some other items. She asked if I was going to use the coupon and I responded "yes" and she said that there was a correction e-mail they received in the morning!! (and pointed to the sign)... This was around 3:00pm I guess.... Anyway, I am glad some other RFDer got in on the deal.

I guess this is dead deal..... if anyone gets word from RCSS that it should have been valid please post here so I can let my sister know.....

WhatADeal!

Mar 5th, 2006, 08:58 PM

Hit the RCSS @ Steeles/Dufferin late evening. Got the yellow micro case. Still a few left. The case is even smaller than my wallet, but may still come in handy during camping trips.

mahjongmaniac

Mar 5th, 2006, 09:43 PM

looks like deal is for both west and east RCSS:

http://realcanadian.netservices.ca/include/ShowCoupon.asp?C={B6BBCCCA-B96D-4D37-91C1-8AA2F7394407}

link to coupon: http://realcanadian.netservices.ca/images/%7BB6BBCCCA-B96D-4D37-91C1-8AA2F7394407%7D.gif

http://realcanadian.netservices.ca/images/%7BB6BBCCCA-B96D-4D37-91C1-8AA2F7394407%7D.gif

thx4posting OP.

Steeve Urkel

Mar 5th, 2006, 10:10 PM

Well,
hopefully I can get one of these at the Ottawa RCSS.

Will call before going to make sure they have these as its across town for me.

Well,
I guess I'll have to buy more groceries then....just did some tonight :lol:

I can always use more food though!

and a case for my electronics!

jlo mein

Mar 6th, 2006, 12:46 AM

went to Coquitlam RCSS on lougheed highway in BC, sold out. This was before closing on Sunday night.

Either this is a really popular deal or RCSS is pulling stock due to a printing error. (does sound like they intended it for purchase with the camera, giving it away with a $25 purchase is too cheap).

bobor

Mar 6th, 2006, 08:57 PM

Hey! I just looked at a copy of the Loblaws General Mechandise flyer and it also has the exact same coupon!

Anyone want to try it and hope that Loblaws' cashiers didn't get the "correction" notice?

porkchopbread

Mar 6th, 2006, 10:57 PM

i asked the electronics person if they had any, but she said the same as what someone else in this post said, it's only free with the purchase of a camera...i was thinking, what a hoax, printing out these coupons and not honouring it...

and then i saw 2 stashed by the batteries (they were actually the 1020, not the 1010, but i didn't know at the time...) so i went to the cashier, she rang the pelican up to $23 and then took off $17 for the camera....i was like, there's something wrong, she showed me the model number on the coupon and the one on the case...so i couldn't really argue about that...anyways, long story short, i got the 1020 model (a bit bigger) and paid about 6 bucks for it with the coupon...not bad i guess...although the 1010 would have been perfect for my camera or even ipod, this 1020 is a bit big....

DitchTwicker

Mar 7th, 2006, 10:38 AM

Last Pelican case I bought was guaranteed against anything except shark attacks, bear attacks, and children under 5.

BlueMax

Mar 7th, 2006, 10:43 AM

Last Pelican case I bought was guaranteed against anything except shark attacks, bear attacks, and children under 5.

That's the official line. I always get a kick out of it! :D

Man.... they must know some seriously destructive kids!

mefreakboy

Mar 7th, 2006, 02:02 PM

Just came back from RCSS in Mississauga. Had 3 pelicans 1010's left (2 Red, 1 Blue) in the electronics department. Bought some Fuji CD-R Photo 10-packs (planning on getting the rebate posted on another thread) to bring my total above $25 (didn't buy a camera a some hve mentioned above). Cashier didn't even blink an eye, and didn't question the colour (I didn't even read that part). He must have known about the $25 minimun though since he checked my purchases total to make sure. Funny thing though, as I just checked now that I'm back at work, is that he forgot to originally add the price of the pelican case on to the bill, but he did subtract the $16.98 amount from my total purchases, so I ended up getting more free stuff than I bargained for. My lucky day :lol:

Vinman

Mar 7th, 2006, 02:13 PM

is that he forgot to originally add the price of the pelican case on to the bill, but he did subtract the $16.98 amount from my total purchases, so I ended up getting more free stuff than I bargained for. My lucky day :lol:

So you not only got a free case, but ripped off the store for $16.98 and you're HAPPY? Man, I'd be back there so fast, making good on the error, it wouldn't be funny - I can't stand scamming someone, even if it was their error. If you want to rip off RCSS, then feel free, but I wouldn't shoot my mouth about it on here.

And yes, I actually go back and give any "error money" back, from extra change and correcting errors, to walking back into the grocery store when I miss an item under the cart. I just feel better knowing I'm not one of the "those people".

mefreakboy

Mar 7th, 2006, 02:30 PM

So you not only got a free case, but ripped off the store for $16.98 and you're HAPPY? Man, I'd be back there so fast, making good on the error, it wouldn't be funny - I can't stand scamming someone, even if it was their error. If you want to rip off RCSS, then feel free, but I wouldn't shoot my mouth about it on here.

And yes, I actually go back and give any "error money" back, from extra change and correcting errors, to walking back into the grocery store when I miss an item under the cart. I just feel better knowing I'm not one of the "those people".

I totally agree with you and have gone back to correct mistakes made. I never once said I was happy, just lucky. I didn't notice the error until I was back at work (which I did mention), so haven't had a chance to go back to the store and correct it. You are acting as if it was my fault that they made a mistake. I never once said I meant to rip them off. I was just in a rush and didn't have time to check. BTW, I feel better knowing that I'm not one of "those people" who jump to conclusions.

EJF777

Mar 7th, 2006, 07:15 PM

Picked up the last Pelican case (they only had a blue one left but it was the same model #)at the Mission BC store. Thanks OP!

jdewit

Mar 7th, 2006, 07:55 PM

Airdrie store had no cases, were expecting some but could not give an ETA. My wife asked customer service for a raincheck and they told her it was a misprint, only available with camera purchase. We'll see if they get any in before the week is out.

Vinman

Mar 7th, 2006, 08:53 PM

I never once said I was happy, just lucky. I didn't notice the error until I was back at work (which I did mention), so haven't had a chance to go back to the store and correct it.

Nice try, but if you're actually going to hit the store and give them back the money, why in the world would you be LUCKY? Personally, I'm pissed when that happens and I think "why did they have to screw up my order?"

I feel extremely UNLUCKY when a store screws up and I need to spend my time and gas to head back there and correct their error. The only way anyone in this position would feel *lucky* is if you're going to keep the money.

Think about it.

Nice try though. :lol:

lint

Mar 7th, 2006, 10:58 PM

Nice try, but if you're actually going to hit the store and give them back the money, why in the world would you be LUCKY? Personally, I'm pissed when that happens and I think "why did they have to screw up my order?"

I feel extremely UNLUCKY when a store screws up and I need to spend my time and gas to head back there and correct their error. The only way anyone in this position would feel *lucky* is if you're going to keep the money.

Think about it.

Nice try though. :lol:

Dude, just give it up.

You're the only one who is noble enough to go back to the store to give back money.

We get it.

mahjongmaniac

Mar 8th, 2006, 11:14 PM

p/u 1 today... it's damn hard/sturdy alright... lol

i had about $20 groceries but added some junkfood here and there to bump it up to $25 ....

WhatADeal!

Mar 9th, 2006, 12:22 AM

The Superstore at Eglinton/Don Mills won't allow me to get the case without buying a camera. They said there's error in the ad.

Superstore at Steeles/Dufferin allowed me to grab the bigger 1020 and pay the price difference.

zoomzoom

Mar 9th, 2006, 12:45 AM

For those of you who managed to get one of these, did you find it in the camera/electronic department hanging next to the camera bags as was posted eariler? Or did you find it somewhere else? The stockboys I ask are clueless as to where these would be located. :confused:

Steeve Urkel

Mar 9th, 2006, 12:57 AM

Well,
the ottawa superstore wouldn't give out any of the cases!

As others have mentioned it was a printing error.
they should have at least posted a correction notice in the store!
or sent out an email.

I know the reg loblaws sends out emails if they make mistakes sometimes!

WhatADeal!

Mar 9th, 2006, 01:17 AM

Yeah the cases can be found in the photo/electronic department, but the actual location of the cases within the department may vary from store to store.

The Eglinton/Don Mills store did claim they have put up an ad error notice at the front door. But I got in and out through the side door so didn't bother to verify.

kcjchan

Mar 9th, 2006, 02:27 AM

So the deal is still on at some places? Seems like most cashiers don't know about the correction and the PLU code for the POS system still works.

Mar 9th, 2006, 01:54 PM

anyone managed to pick one up in Vancouver?

mahjongmaniac

Mar 9th, 2006, 08:13 PM

anyone managed to pick one up in Vancouver?

it's Thurs.

last day is 2moro to redeem coupon.

i was too surprised that i found 1... fortunately, i got the last 1 too :razz:

i'd doubt any of RCSS stores have any left... they're either OOS or if the store knew about the "error", they'd prbly have corrected the error by now.

g'luck finding any. :)

jlo mein

Mar 10th, 2006, 05:08 AM

argh...I bet out of everyone here, I was the only person that was actually going to BUY one of these before the free giveaway haha...

I'm still looking to buy a black one. I've seen them at London Drugs, but only in solid colour yellow.

Has anyone in Vancouver seen them for sale in black?

jackass_ca

Mar 10th, 2006, 05:48 AM

What if you just go to the Automatic cashier thing, where you scan your own, then after you are done, just put it in your bag and give the coupon to the monitor person...
I am hoping that in my little hamlet, I will be able to get one or two today. Our store is new enough that they are not aware of some ways of doing things. First time I returned AN item, it took nearly an hour.

WhatADeal!

Mar 10th, 2006, 11:00 AM

No, you'll actually have to scan the case, and then bring the monitor person to reimburse the charges for you by typing in the coupon code. Because the coupon is for more than $10, a manager will usually need to called to input a passcode also.

What if you just go to the Automatic cashier thing, where you scan your own, then after you are done, just put it in your bag and give the coupon to the monitor person...
I am hoping that in my little hamlet, I will be able to get one or two today. Our store is new enough that they are not aware of some ways of doing things. First time I returned AN item, it took nearly an hour.

jackass_ca

Mar 10th, 2006, 06:02 PM

kcjchan

Mar 10th, 2006, 06:30 PM

Dead deal, right beside the display there is their disclaimer, stating that it was a misprint, and that you have to buy the camera... How do you get a misprint that is that detailed... Specifying the amount you have to purchase, but not drugs, smokes, etc... It's ridiculous really... Not like the coupon was misprinted to read the wrong model, or anything, a completely different deal!

They just use a stupid template to create coupons and someone in the promotional department was too lazy to create one specific for this coupon.

mahjongmaniac

Mar 10th, 2006, 08:49 PM

Dead deal, right beside the display there is their disclaimer, stating that it was a misprint, and that you have to buy the camera... How do you get a misprint that is that detailed... Specifying the amount you have to purchase, but not drugs, smokes, etc... It's ridiculous really... Not like the coupon was misprinted to read the wrong model, or anything, a completely different deal!

AFAIK, every wk when RCSS has these "coupons" on the flyers, all the terms/conditions are the same (or v. similar)

like kcjchan said, they've been using generic templates for all their coupons...

regardless of whether the store has the disclaimers/signs up or not, i'd imagine that even if it wasn't, most stores would be OOS by now....