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psyko514
Nov 5th, 2009, 12:15 PM
I was at the FutureShop on Yonge/Dundas yesterday looking at some TVs. When I informed the rep I was in the market for something in the 47"-52" range, he mentioned that they're holding another VIP invite-only sale on 11/26 and gave me an invite.

Has anyone been to these? What type of deals can I expect during these sales? Would it be worthwhile to buy a TV during this sale or hold out another month for Boxing Day?
rhill03
Nov 6th, 2009, 04:28 PM
Was it an invite to go to the store or online?
Badman
Nov 6th, 2009, 05:57 PM
it's most likely going to be just their regular friends and family sale.

Just expect 10% off a tv.
psyko514
Nov 7th, 2009, 09:16 PM
Was it an invite to go to the store or online?

In-store with an appointment.
CalvinM
Nov 7th, 2009, 09:39 PM
So you can't just walk in and get the same prices as the invited ones, I assume?
number8888
Nov 8th, 2009, 10:08 PM
I don't recall any of the F&F sales to be invite-only.
Technic
Nov 9th, 2009, 05:14 PM
Did you mention that you were a Free Mason?

Sounds interesting.
avp77
Nov 9th, 2009, 07:20 PM
Sounds like a way to sucker a bunch of buying-motivated people into a high-pressure situation. I think you're handing over a lot of your power as a consumer away when you start letting the store dictate when and where you show up. Most people aren't going to want to leave empty-handed, which means more power for the seller.
Jon Lai
Nov 9th, 2009, 07:33 PM
it's most likely going to be just their regular friends and family sale.

Just expect 10% off a tv.

Maybe a few years ago. For the last year or two FS/BB have been doing the "Save the GST on TVs" instead of 10% off.
brunes
Nov 9th, 2009, 08:12 PM
It'll be 10% off, but they will jack the price up the night before, so it will be more like 5% off tops. Typically this is what happens in FS BS sales.
nickwuu
Nov 20th, 2009, 05:58 PM
This event may be a little bit different as the invitation card has not only the sales' name, also the schedule. I talked to a salesman and barely found a good time slot for both of us, and he promised there would be some deals as hotas south's black friday. Let's see... :lol:
GVRtrader
Nov 21st, 2009, 05:11 AM
This event may be a little bit different as the invitation card has not only the sales' name, also the schedule. I talked to a salesman and barely found a good time slot for both of us, and he promised there would be some deals as hotas south's black friday. Let's see... :lol:

Which FS was this? I want an invite just to see how hot the deals are although i would probably be lining up @ the border during the event...
nickwuu
Nov 23rd, 2009, 03:04 PM
Which FS was this? I want an invite just to see how hot the deals are although i would probably be lining up @ the border during the event...

Robson st, Vancouver. Every sales has around 20(?) invitations to give. I talked to the guy in home audio/video dept, and it's like everyone was booked off already.
rickdl
Nov 24th, 2009, 04:44 PM
I got one of these too.

I was visiting a futureshop in Markham, Ontario.

On leaving the store someone stopped me and asked if I'd like an Invite to a VIP event Nov 26th and that they'd have boxing-day prices for me on that day.

I had to give them my name and phone number, and he said he'd call me back tomorrow (Nov 25th) to arrange a time on the 26th to come in.

He also asked me if there was any special item I was interested in (I told him Sony Receiver, which I am interested in. There STRDH800 is already on sale, so just curious if maybe I'll luck out with the invite and get it even at a better price or something. With my luck, probably not, but I figure I have nothing to lose. The store's not that far from my work so hopefully I can make a lunch-hour type appointment and just see what they offer.