New PS3 for $250 direct from Sony

[DezNutz]

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...0q301atf337:CJ

Basically you have to apply for Playstation credit card when you buy a PS3 you get 150 discount direct from Sony.

[Chocolatejas]

I think there are a few threads about this.

[bl80]

my dad did this.. then got a note from sony that his purchase did not qualify for the 150$ back.

[phranctoast]

Im pretty sure you can get the card first.

[BluUrMyBoy!]

Originally Posted by bl80

my dad did this.. then got a note from sony that his purchase did not qualify for the 150$ back.

Where did he purchase the PS3 from? It says in the fine print you MUST purchase it from a Sony authorized dealer: "To qualify for the $150 card credit, you MUST purchase a PLAYSTATION 3 system with your new PlayStation Card ("PS3 Purchase") at an authorized Sony retailer such as Sony Style store and SonyStyle.com. "

[ThePhantomOak]

Originally Posted by bl80

my dad did this.. then got a note from sony that his purchase did not qualify for the 150$ back.

explain more plz

[AikonEnt]

Just looked at the link and it says you have to buy the PS3 from SonyStyle.com to qualify. Plus it says they have a bonus offer with Blu-rays where you buy one get one free (only until December 31st though).

Wonder if this will be available in the UK?

[kccarl]

Well, we'll see. I just applied and was given a 5000 credit. We'll see how it goes.

[Augustine864]

This worked for me last spring when I applied for the card and then made the purchase of the SonyStyle. Although back then it was only $100 off and I paid $299. Also, during the early and/or middle days of the week there is usually free shipping.

[b0bby]

Originally Posted by bl80

my dad did this.. then got a note from sony that his purchase did not qualify for the 150$ back.

no offense but your dad failed at reading or something. not only have i successfully done this but referred 4 friends who all got the same deal months back. unless things have changed it still should work. free shipping but i had to pay tax.

[bl80]

Originally Posted by b0bby

no offense but your dad failed at reading or something. not only have i successfully done this but referred 4 friends who all got the same deal months back. unless things have changed it still should work. free shipping but i had to pay tax.

no offense taken.. not sure what happened w/ his purchase.. i guess the moral is to ensure you meet all the criteria .. just not sure if that has changed since this deal started..

[b0bby]

Originally Posted by bl80

no offense taken.. not sure what happened w/ his purchase.. i guess the moral is to ensure you meet all the criteria .. just not sure if that has changed since this deal started..

My friends and I just ordered our ps3 from sonystyle.com webstore for 399.99. on our first statement it shows the -150 so total was 267 or something including tax. If he hasn't opened this "unqualified" ps3 he could still return it and use the deal. Hope this helps

[hellmonkey]

If you app for the card, do you find out right away if your approved/denied?

[DezNutz]

Originally Posted by hellmonkey

If you app for the card, do you find out right away if your approved/denied?

in most cases yes, however it may take some time if you are near the edge...

[b0bby]

Originally Posted by DezNutz

in most cases yes, however it may take some time if you are near the edge...

true, when i apped they gave me the card # info and security code etc instantly. i was able to use this for my purchase within minutes of applying. my friend on the other hand recently had applied for one of those retail store cards i think from express or something a week before applying for this sony card. it took weeks for them to process the application because of those recent credit app flags. depends on your situation.