Free pictureka board game @ Argos with Sunday Express(£1.35)

Griizelda

Aidy wrote: »

Gutted - miserable staff in Milton Keynes said no - code at foot of voucher was different catalogue number to the 'free' ones.

Thanks to Helen Jelly anyway!!

I had this too - I was even told it was probably a different game and when I pointed to the catalogue was told it was probably in a promotional leaflet!

Not happy, as I'd made a special trip, so flounced out muttering I'd never shop in Argos again:D

Glad others managed to get it though

kitschkitty

It is a bit depressing reading that some people managed to pick up one near store closing time, when some of us couldn't get one within an hour of opening. My local branch wasn't exactly heaving either so I do wonder how many they had in the first place.

have_a_nice_day_2

nilrs wrote: »

hi

we played out freebie tonite and i have to say it is great fun.

nilrs

Thank you to op.I got a game :jand played tonight with my kids,great fun.But never will pay £15 for it.:beer:

:):):):):)

have_a_nice_day_2

redbull08 wrote: »

same here :mad:
i am in pain with a fracture but reserved mine on argos last night
went in to town
eventually tracked down a paper
walked half a mile to shop to be told
wrong code
gutted sooooo wanted this:(

Did you manage to get one?

quoia

Money_maker wrote: »

Hence the problem. Your local(ish) stores had 12, 15 and 12 games respectively. No wonder none were left at 11.30 at mine.

To make available such ridiculous amounts of 'freebies' is taking the proverbial really. I thought there would be limited numbers of games available but on these quantities they may as well not have bothered.

Well done to those who received one and to the posters who helped. I only wanted one as a family game for us, not requested by one of the children so was not too gutted that they were all gone. Just really cross that the Express made such a big fuss of such a small number of games.

But it's quite possible (most likely on my evidence) your store actually had "plenty" left at 11:30 but they were reserved and most of these stayed reserved when the shop closed.

Yes my 3 stores only had 39 between them but they only gave out 23 because of this "bulk reserving" routine.

I'm not sure that they "may as well not have bothered" ..... they have attempted to give away over 20,000 units altogether ...

there are over 750 Argos stores

mariad94

thanks op got mine at about 12:45 - had reserved it last night - 3 people in front found out that they had non left - so i went to the till and got it fine - xmas present for my nephew - thank you

nahteb20

Thanks Op I manged to get one this morning, after seeing on here that the code was different and i couldnt order online, I rang my local and asked if there was any available stock and very polite young lady told me yes there was 10 left in stock, so she kindly reserved me one over the phone so i could pop down and get it without being dissapointed when i got there.

I'm one happy Mam with one more present sorted. Thanks

invisiblecabbage

Well I reserved two last night in Telford and went over lunch time to collect. Store assistant spotted ordered item saws different code to voucher and none of the freebies were left. Market dray ton had 13 in stock so reserved 2at customer services and tootled over. Was presented with two second edition games..... Woohoo.:j

gallygirl

Money_maker wrote: »

Just really cross that the Express made such a big fuss of such a small number of games.

To be fair the take up rate on these offers is usually very low. Most people see it, think it's a good idea then forget so either don't go at all or go at such a late time that they are 1/2 expecting it to be sold. They then see it as their own fault rather than the paper's. I don't think Mr Desmond knows about MSE & the newspaper thread

joolzpop

I reserved 2 (one for me, one for friend) and bought 2 papers. Drove to the local store and was told it was a different code. So out of pocket on papers and petrol. Never mind, you win some you lose some.