Free Daz Originals?

Salem2007Salem2007 Posts: 513
edited June 2016 in The Commons

I saw this in my messages today, but I'm confused.  It reads "Free Daz Originals" but it's actaully a 4$ off coupon. Am I missing something?  I couldn't find another thread about this, so maybe it's just a goof.

 

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  • xyer0xyer0 Posts: 6,333

    When I had two Daz accounts, I used to get offers like these on the account that I rarely used. It was marketing to encourage a site visit and possible purchase. For $4 you can get at least two older PC+ items. Don't let it go to waste since no qualifying purchase is required. It won't apply until you put it in your cart.  

  • LeatherGryphonLeatherGryphon Posts: 12,090

    It's done with smoke & mirrors but you have to provide the smoke and mirrors.

  • ThatGuyThatGuy Posts: 797

    Judging by the way it was written up, perhaps what it was offering was $4 off DAZ Original items that were once offered as a "free" item.  Every week, there's a free item available (don't know if it's free for all users or just PC+ members).

  • jakibluejakiblue Posts: 7,281

    Small print says 'excludes PC items'

    It's a strange one - saying 'free' daz originals and then saying you get $4 off. Think something went wrong somewhere.  

    xyero said:

    When I had two Daz accounts, I used to get offers like these on the account that I rarely used. It was marketing to encourage a site visit and possible purchase. For $4 you can get at least two older PC+ items. Don't let it go to waste since no qualifying purchase is required. It won't apply until you put it in your cart.  

     

  • Charlie JudgeCharlie Judge Posts: 13,251
    ThatGuy said:

    Judging by the way it was written up, perhaps what it was offering was $4 off DAZ Original items that were once offered as a "free" item.  Every week, there's a free item available (don't know if it's free for all users or just PC+ members).

    In general, the weekly freebies are free to everybody with purchase of another item and completely free to PC+ members without an additional purchase

  • Salem2007Salem2007 Posts: 513

    It must have been a misfire. 

    If there were anything on the offer page at 4 dollars or less, I'd use it; but, I'm not going to buy something I don't want just to save 4 bucks. 

  • L'AdairL'Adair Posts: 9,479
    Salem2007 said:

    It must have been a misfire. 

    If there were anything on the offer page at 4 dollars or less, I'd use it; but, I'm not going to buy something I don't want just to save 4 bucks. 

    Ah, but it doesn't exclude new releases! Any Daz Original you'd like that would be more affordable for $4 less?

  • ThatGuyThatGuy Posts: 797
    ThatGuy said:

    Judging by the way it was written up, perhaps what it was offering was $4 off DAZ Original items that were once offered as a "free" item.  Every week, there's a free item available (don't know if it's free for all users or just PC+ members).

    In general, the weekly freebies are free to everybody with purchase of another item and completely free to PC+ members without an additional purchase

    That's just it...they're not free forever, so if you missed out on getting them the week they were free, then they are no longer free.   I wasn't offered this "sale", so I wouldn't know what "Free" DAZ Originals were being offered. I'm just guessing that was what the marketing was for, $4 off an item that was once offered as a freebie.

  • Salem2007Salem2007 Posts: 513
    L'Adair said:
    Salem2007 said:

    It must have been a misfire. 

    If there were anything on the offer page at 4 dollars or less, I'd use it; but, I'm not going to buy something I don't want just to save 4 bucks. 

    Ah, but it doesn't exclude new releases! Any Daz Original you'd like that would be more affordable for $4 less?

    Good point.  It looks like I have a few days before it expires---I'll look around just to be sure.

  • Dream CutterDream Cutter Posts: 1,224
    edited June 2016

    Try adding V7 to the cart :D

     

    I got this same message, and I see that she is free in the cart!

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  • Salem2007Salem2007 Posts: 513

    Try adding V7 to the cart :D

     

    I got this same message, and I see that she is free in the cart!

    I have V7 already, but I tried a few other items.  It looks like it's just $4 off for me.  I'll try some others to see what happens.

  • xyer0xyer0 Posts: 6,333
    jakiblue said:

    Small print says 'excludes PC items'

    It's a strange one - saying 'free' daz originals and then saying you get $4 off. Think something went wrong somewhere.  

    xyero said:

    When I had two Daz accounts, I used to get offers like these on the account that I rarely used. It was marketing to encourage a site visit and possible purchase. For $4 you can get at least two older PC+ items. Don't let it go to waste since no qualifying purchase is required. It won't apply until you put it in your cart.  

     

    Thanks, jakiblue. Darn fine print! In that case, there's still something you can get for nothing or next to nothing out of Daz Originals, unless you've already bought all the cheapies.

  • DaremoK3DaremoK3 Posts: 798

    Dream Cutter, I guess you got lucky, but it doesn't work for me.  Got the same message, took your advice, but I only get $4.00 off of V7, so I guess I won't be getting her for free.

     

    I'll probably also lose my $4.00 discount when I cancel this, because it states it is a one time use only.  Oh well, C'est la vie...

  • Cris PalominoCris Palomino Posts: 12,480
    DaremoK3 said:

    Dream Cutter, I guess you got lucky, but it doesn't work for me.  Got the same message, took your advice, but I only get $4.00 off of V7, so I guess I won't be getting her for free.

     

    I'll probably also lose my $4.00 discount when I cancel this, because it states it is a one time use only.  Oh well, C'est la vie...

    Using it means you did the actual purchase.  If you have not purchased, you have not used it, you still should have the ability to use it.

    An inquiry has been sent on the text wording.

  • McGyverMcGyver Posts: 7,085

    This is one of the pitfalls of having CAPTCHA generate advertisement text... But hey, handsome octopus pineapple friend... Am I bathtub?

  • StratDragonStratDragon Posts: 3,273
    edited June 2016

    Thanks Chris for looking into this, but a lingering question remains. Is Daz aware of how much confusion they cause with these promotions that are misunderstood by a good portion of their customer base on an almost daily basis?

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  • Oso3DOso3D Posts: 15,085

    The nice thing is that lost sales is impossible to measure accurately, so marketing never has to deal with the fallout! WIN!

     

     

  • ByrdieByrdie Posts: 1,783

    Well, I did manage to get a Daz Original free with this offer ... when I threw my PC coupon into the mix. Good thing I hung onto it so long.

  • TaozTaoz Posts: 10,258
    DaremoK3 said:

    Dream Cutter, I guess you got lucky, but it doesn't work for me.  Got the same message, took your advice, but I only get $4.00 off of V7, so I guess I won't be getting her for free.

     

    I'll probably also lose my $4.00 discount when I cancel this, because it states it is a one time use only.  Oh well, C'est la vie...

    It won't be used until you actually check out.

  • 3WC3WC Posts: 1,140

    I think the rule is just to put "free" into every advertisement.  :)

  • Salem2007Salem2007 Posts: 513

    I just noticed that the link in the message takes me to "popular" daz originals.  I was able to change that and now I see more options....nothing free, but more options than before. 

    Like I said before..it's probably just an error. 

  • Cris PalominoCris Palomino Posts: 12,480

    Those who received the message are basically receiving a gift of $4 when used on DazOs.  Depending on the item chosen, this may cover the full cost or partial.  

  • jakibluejakiblue Posts: 7,281

    If you want V7, if you buy any of these new releases, you can get her for $3

    http://www.daz3d.com/06-26-we-all-have-our-secrets ;

    DaremoK3 said:

    Dream Cutter, I guess you got lucky, but it doesn't work for me.  Got the same message, took your advice, but I only get $4.00 off of V7, so I guess I won't be getting her for free.

     

    I'll probably also lose my $4.00 discount when I cancel this, because it states it is a one time use only.  Oh well, C'est la vie...

     

  • DaremoK3DaremoK3 Posts: 798

    Thank you, guys and girls.  Much appreciated.

     

    jakiblue:

    That is an awesome incentive, but I couldn't find anything I wanted from the new releases.  V7 will just have to wait until another time.  No worries, I used the promo on another item.

     

    Thanks again, everyone.

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