There's Always Another Sale Thread -- Discussions Only Pt 5

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  • WolfwoodWolfwood Posts: 827

    So, what i see good from this sale:

    * Extra free character bundle(Thanks) Seem same code gives 15% off gift card with no buy in? Not the 20% i was hoping, but close enough. 

    * I'm not fan of the daily stacking for better discounts. But from free items and seems to not reset, then i can't complain on that front. Good change.

     

    What i don't like:

    Inconsistency from sales in each year by reusing name concepts in a very different way. Wasn't last year(and in general) 'doorbuster' very cheap items? Now are regular items.

    Stacker discounts are 'instead of', not extra discounts over introductory discount. So the stacker discount while better does not carry a 'wow' factor. 55%? Come on, 55% percent for 'recent' PA items may not be every day, but is very common all year long.

    More naming inconsistency:

    * Debut items are now called Doorbuster

    * Last couple days used to be 'Still new' are called 'Debut' (my guess today is 2 days because of the weekend, then it may be just 'last day' doorbuster)

    * Slighty more than a day or two still new are called....Still new. Well that's what still new used to be, several prior days, not just one like recently. Make up your mind!!!!!!

     

  • TorquinoxTorquinox Posts: 4,239

    Wolfwood said:

    * Debut items are now called Doorbuster

    Doorbusters used to be bargain-priced special items, like the Golden Ticket items. No idea what Daz is doing there.

  • N-RArtsN-RArts Posts: 1,603

    Oh, wow. If I hadn't read this thread, I wouldn't have known about the extra Character bundle coupon (I just skimmed over the promo page this morning). I got Toshi 9 with it. 

  • SilverGirlSilverGirl Posts: 2,760
    edited October 6

    butterflyfish said:

    Torquinox said:

    WendyLuvsCatz said:

    unfortunately I get overwhelmed with thrse sales

    I could join DAZ+ for a month but then there is all the half price Outlet stuff as well as all the deals and I simply cannot afford everything no matter how cheap

    so in the end it is cheaper to not buy anything crying

    I am thrilled with stuff I bought the past month heart

    Same boat! Too much RL expense lately. crying  Stuff I got over the last month or two is quite nice, though. smiley

    +1 I'm planning to mostly sit this one out. 

    Same... the stacker idea is cool, and I definitely appreciate that it's not a discount requiring a buy-in. I'll be grateful for and appreciate the freebies, including that $6 for D+ folk (and I'm liking the Outlet/QG discount, should QG eventually show up today - grr) but fundage is not currently abundant for further digital splurges. 

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  • tsroemitsroemi Posts: 3,455

    It's nice of DAZ to start the sale off with a freebie, that's for sure, and if it really works the way it's reading on the promo, it will be extra nice to be getting another one each day, AND have that create bonus discounts. I'm still a bit suspicious if it'll function that way, but the general idea is cool for a 25 year celebration with the members, no?

  • SilverGirlSilverGirl Posts: 2,760

    Quick Grab finally up!!

  • FrankTheTankFrankTheTank Posts: 1,481

    WendyLuvsCatz said:

    unfortunately I get overwhelmed with thrse sales

    I could join DAZ+ for a month but then there is all the half price Outlet stuff as well as all the deals and I simply cannot afford everything no matter how cheap

    so in the end it is cheaper to not buy anything crying

    I am thrilled with stuff I bought the past month heart

    I couldn't resists the 1 year Daz+ at $51.75. At an average cost of $4.31 a month, and a $6 coupon to use guilt-free each month, not to mention another $6 coupon to start things off on day 1 today, means $78 of DO stuff, even if I buy nothing else. So it felt like old times with a decent deal for a Daz Plus membership finally. 

  • SilverGirlSilverGirl Posts: 2,760
    edited October 6

    If anyone finds it helpful, the 10% off gift card doesn't seem to be tied to the code. So if you want to do your GC purchase separate from your $6 code (so you can use a gift card on that one, for example) then that's an option. Presumably you could also get multiples, if you really wanted.

     

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  • SilverGirlSilverGirl Posts: 2,760

    Okay, I know Daz is fond of making its own definitions, but... how is something a debut when it's a day old??? The breadth of the English language, all the options available, and THAT is what they picked??

    <Inigo Montoya> "You keep using tht word. I do not think it means what you think it means." <Inigo Montoya>

    If they had made up a word with random Scrabble tiles, it would've seemed less illiterate.

  • XiousDsXiousDs Posts: 553

    Okay, I know Daz is fond of making its own definitions, but... how is something a debut when it's a day old??? The breadth of the English language, all the options available, and THAT is what they picked??

    <Inigo Montoya> "You keep using tht word. I do not think it means what you think it means." <Inigo Montoya>

    If they had made up a word with random Scrabble tiles, it would've seemed less illiterate.

    Well you see as a door buster it hadn't actually made it's way to the party yet. It was at the door trying to bust it open. The next day it actually made it's way onto the scene properly to be debut new. And it will determine when it doesn't think it is debut new anymore and wants to be called still new. This new generation of items...they have their own way of doing things, am I right? Lol
  • richardandtracyrichardandtracy Posts: 7,077

    I have a query about the stacking gifts. I got the balloons yesterday and have got the heavy vase today too. Yet, I'm listed as having zero stacker savings while expecting 1 or 2. Is this right or a glitch? It's possible I don't understand the point entirely. Or at all. If it's meant to combine with a purchase to get the stacker gift savings, then I have missed wherever it says this completely and utterly.

    Regards,

    Richard

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  • ElorElor Posts: 3,133

    richardandtracy said:

    I have a query about the stacking gifts. I got the balloons yesterday and have got the heavy vase today too. Yet, I'm listed as having zero stacker savings while expecting 1 or 2. Is this right or a glitch? It's possible I don't understand the point entirely. Or at all. If it's meant to combine with a purchase to get the stacker gift savings, then I have missed wherever it says this completely and utterly.

    We're all in almost the same situation and we're waiting for the moderators to hear back from Daz (likely after someone get back into office).

    Theorically, you should have 1 (from what I understand, stackers are only increased at the start of a new day, not when you actually get a freebie), and you can check if it's the case by looking at the discount applied on Doorbuster: if it's 45%, you do have the correct amount of stackers even if the number shown on the sale page is bugged.

  • richardandtracyrichardandtracy Posts: 7,077
    edited October 7

    Thanks, I'd skipped the 150+ unread comments in the thread and just went to the end to add one. Explains things a bit. I have to confess I'm unlikely to take DAZ up on the offer, with all new stuff being for G9 and me mostly sticking with G8, just want to understand what's going on and verify it's right.

    Seems that the standard discount is replaced with the one in the list. I see now, it's not a stacking discount on the standard discount.

    Regards,

    Richard.

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  • LeanaLeana Posts: 12,735

    Yes, the discounts on the table for your "stacker lever" replace the base discount on each category, it's not an additional discount this time.

    Regarding the counter, it's apparently broken in various ways depending on the people (mine is stuck at 0, some have it stuck at 10 or 11, ...). So far the store seems to be giving the right discount level for the number you actually should have though, which is the most important.

  • FrankTheTankFrankTheTank Posts: 1,481

    So it's basically gonna take 21 days before Stackers reach maximum discount for Daz+ Members of 70% off Doorbusters. They should have called them "Slackers" not Stackers imo.

     

  • TorquinoxTorquinox Posts: 4,239
    edited October 7

    Maybe in 3 weeks I'll be in a position to participate? Nothing big, but that's normal for me. So is dragging my feet on these promos. Oh well...

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  • mdingmding Posts: 1,640

    But: 21 freebies!

  • Cam FoxCam Fox Posts: 245

    I'm excited for the freebies and don't mind the slow buildup! Spent a bit more than anticipated in the last sale so the budget welcomes the break.

  • joannajoanna Posts: 2,178

    For those hesitating to get the anniversary bundle because you own some of the stuff already: the bundle follows the new bundle rules and discounts for the items owned.

  • TorquinoxTorquinox Posts: 4,239

    mding said:

    But: 21 freebies!

     Very true! laugh

  • XiousDsXiousDs Posts: 553
    Torquinox said:

    mding said:

    But: 21 freebies!

     Very true! laugh

    It's a sales participation that both you and your wallet can happily agree on!
  • tsaristtsarist Posts: 1,635
    Torquinox said:

    Wolfwood said:

    * Debut items are now called Doorbuster

    Doorbusters used to be bargain-priced special items, like the Golden Ticket items. No idea what Daz is doing there.

    Yes, They lost me on that one too
  • nonesuch00nonesuch00 Posts: 18,714

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    Get 1 more FREE character bundle
    with Coupon Code:
    25-SPECIALTY-PREMIER
    15% off a Gift Card

    Is this supposed to actually work again today? That seems a bit too crazy. I am a Premier member.

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 41,837
    edited October 8

    ...hmm, no Daz+ for a Day this time around, disappointing.  No BYOB either.

    Also no regular Daz+ new releases in the main store which for this event used to qualify as items that would unlock extra discounts in the Featured Artists sale.  Now to get deeper discounts one has to shell out more on a Door Buster, Debut, or Still New release . So  it basically feels like any other Daz sale with the gimmick of Stackers.

    About half of the Select Daz+ Items are Gen4 era as well. Sad as this used to be one of the best sales events of the year.

    Seems the value of membership continues to decline..

    Fortunately I only subscribed for a single month for this event .

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  • barbultbarbult Posts: 26,157

    kyoto kid said:

    ...hmm, no Daz+ for a Day this time around, disappointing.  No BYOB either.

    Also no regular Daz+ new releases in the main store which for this event used to qualify as items that would unlock extra discounts in the Featured Artists sale.  Now to get deeper discounts one has to shell out more on a Door Buster, Debut, or Still New release . So  it basically feels like any other Daz sale with the gimmick of Stackers.

    About half of the Select Daz+ Items are Gen4 era as well. Sad as this used to be one of the best sales events of the year.

    Seems the value of membership continues to decline..

    Fortunately I only subscribed for a single month for this event .

    Since marketing took over Daz+, it has been just another sale. 

  • LeanaLeana Posts: 12,735
    edited October 8

    nonesuch00 said:

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    Get 1 more FREE character bundle
    with Coupon Code:
    25-SPECIALTY-PREMIER
    15% off a Gift Card

    Is this supposed to actually work again today? That seems a bit too crazy. I am a Premier member.

    The coupon is one use only, not one new bundle each day.

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  • tsroemitsroemi Posts: 3,455
    edited October 8

    barbult said:

    kyoto kid said:

    ...hmm, no Daz+ for a Day this time around, disappointing.  No BYOB either.

    Also no regular Daz+ new releases in the main store which for this event used to qualify as items that would unlock extra discounts in the Featured Artists sale.  Now to get deeper discounts one has to shell out more on a Door Buster, Debut, or Still New release . So  it basically feels like any other Daz sale with the gimmick of Stackers.

    About half of the Select Daz+ Items are Gen4 era as well. Sad as this used to be one of the best sales events of the year.

    Seems the value of membership continues to decline..

    Fortunately I only subscribed for a single month for this event .

    Since marketing took over Daz+, it has been just another sale. 

    I'm also not seeing so much incentive to spend. There's no particular interesting theme to the new releases, it's just the everyday mish mash, and i'm not seeing any good discounts in my wishlist. I grab the freebie and then basically wander around the store aimlessly, looking for something to do, and finding not very much. Strange way to conduct a sale. But maybe I'm just not getting it, or I've got too much stuff already so I don't see the appealing deals. I MISS the proper BYOBs SO MUCH! I would spend hours with these, and discovered so many interesting and cool items ... crying 

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  • ecks201ecks201 Posts: 478

    The stacker counter is working for me, finally showing the correct 7 this morning, then increased to 8 after I got today's stacker.

  • richardandtracyrichardandtracy Posts: 7,077

    Yep, seems to be working for me too. 

    Regards,

    Richard

  • maikdeckermaikdecker Posts: 3,037

    Usual DAZ day routine

    • Open shop page
    • about everything calls for a buy-in
    • about everything to be a buy-in is either G9 or something I would never ever need
    • check wishlist
    • see nothing being reduced below 50%
    • close shop

    Yep, no-business as usual.

    And no, getting a "free balloon" every day doesn't get me as excited as the DAZ sales office might expect wink

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