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The Deal on UsedVictoria.com
Check out the The Deal countdown on UsedVictoria.com!
Hey UsedVictoria.com users, you asked for it, you got it! On Monday, October 3rd at 9 AM, UsedVictoria.com is launching a deal site called (appropriately) “The Deal”.
Yeah, yeah, we know – ANOTHER deal site. But “The Deal” is different! First, it’s us. You know us! We’re local and we love local business. That’s why, we charge a very reasonable flat rate for local businesses interested in offering you a deal. Unlike that other big-green-monster-of-a-deal-site-that-shall-not-be-named, we aren’t in it for a cash grab. This is good news for smaller, boutique businesses looking to get involved. And good news for you as a consumer who wants to support the businesses in your community.
We won’t spam you! Skip the daily delete. We give you the gift of autonomy! When you feel like saving a ridiculous amount of money, you visit the site. Simple.
But really, the most important thing is that we’re going to be offering killer deals. In fact, the first deal on Monday is soooo good… I’m tempted to tell you what it is ahead of time… Okay, twist my arm – [spoiler alert] it’s a $20 Thrifty Foods Smile Card for $10! You pay $10 for $20 worth of products available at any Thrifty Foods location! Come on. That’s pretty sweet.
Right, so now that you know what The Deal is, you better make sure you set your alarm clocks for Monday morning. The deal starts at 9 AM sharp and it will sell out fast!
We can’t give away the URL just yet, but come Monday morning you can get there via UsedVictoria.com. (see the awesome screen capture above)
Not in Victoria? Want “The Deal” in your town? Let us know!
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Bestbuyman
I’m there!
JD
Does that mean on Monday, as an individual, I can sell my Brand New, Chic red leather, Never Used, computer briefcase/purse to a boutique owner?
Jennifer Aikman
Hi JD,
No, sorry! Although, that does briefcase sounds lovely! The Deal is similar to other collective buying sites in that UsedVictoria.com presents significant discounts to buyers from the merchants.
Jennifer
Andy
Will it require a credit card?? -_- Or will debit work? or a prepaid vanilla mastercard??
Jennifer Aikman
Hi Andy,
For now you will need to use a credit card.
Jennifer
Jim Eason
How many will be available?
Jennifer Aikman
Hi Jim,
That information is confidential (between UsedVictoria.com and the merchant), however, I can tell you Monday’s deal will probably sell out sooner rather than later!
–Jennifer
NWSanta
Yay! Can’t wait
DangerCat
Is there a limit to how* many you can buy?
Jennifer Aikman
Hi there,
Yes, there is a limit of one card per household.
Jennifer
Renata
I would like to purchase the Thrifty’s daily deal but when I click on the link nothing happens…. help!
Jennifer Aikman
Hi Renata,
Due to the great response, The Deal is experiencing technical difficulties. We’re working to get this problem fixed, so please check back soon! Sorry for the inconvenience!
Peter
Hi there,
It’s not even 9am and the deal is sold out?? That doesn’t make sense. How did that end up happening?
Jennifer Aikman
Hi Peter,
The Deal hasn’t sold out, but we are experiencing technical difficulties. We’re working to fix this up quickly, so please check back. Thanks for your patience!
anne-marie frandsen
Is it just the victoria locations. I live in duncan as wondered if they are doing the deal too?
Jennifer Aikman
Hi Anne-Marie,
Right now The Deal is being piloted in Victoria. However, we are looking in to other markets. Stay tuned!
anne-marie frandsen
can’t read the reply that Jennifer sent??????
Erin
So where’s the deal, usedvic? It’s 9am and no dice.
Jim Eason
What a fraud!!!!
It was sold out before it opened.
Jennifer Aikman
Hi Jim,
We do apologize for the inconvenience, but due to the overwhelming response to The Deal, we’re experiencing technical problems. We’re working to fix this problem ASAP. So sorry for any inconvenience.
VicGirl
Is the website not loading for anyone else?
Erin
Yeah, what ^he said.
Good luck getting my business, usedvic, when there’s about ten other sites all offering deals that last longer than four minutes.
Jennifer Aikman
Hi Erin,
We’re sorry for the inconvenience. However, we are working hard to fix the problem and we’re hoping to have The Deal up and live soon!
Candice
Doesn’t seem to be working…
shannon
waited to check this out but how the heck do you get the deal, at least i am able to write a comment. i even signed up for the email notification and no email
wendy b
whats going on i tried to buy??
Jennifer Aikman
Hi Wendy,
Due to the huge response to The Deal, we’re experiencing technical problems. Please check back. We should have things fixed up shortly. Thanks for your patience!
krista johnson
just wasted 15 minutes trying to open it!
Jennifer Aikman
Hi Krista,
Sorry for the inconvenience! We’re working to fix the problem…
Cindy Luchka
What happened? I’ve been trying since 9:00am and nothing is even loading on the page.
Jennifer Aikman
Hi Cindy,
Because of the overwhelming response to The Deal, we are experiencing technical difficulties. Our web team is working tireless to fix the problem. Check back soon and it should be fixed up. Sorry for the inconvenience!
mel
At least you could get the page to load! I still can’t!
Jennifer Aikman
Hi Mel,
We’re having technical problems here and we’re working to fix it! Please stand by… Thanks for your patience!
Linda Ballendine
I started trying a few minutes before 9am and all I got was a blank page.
It couldn’t have sold out BEFORE 9AM!
Jennifer Aikman
Hi Linda,
You are right, The Deal did not sell out before nine. Due to the huge response from buyers, we are experiencing technical difficulties. Our web team is working to fix the problem and we should be up and running soon. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Cheryl
Entered at 9:00 sharp and sold out – Please!!!!!!!!!!
Jennifer Aikman
Hi Cheryl,
The Deal hasn’t sold out. Unfortunately, because the demand is so high we’re experiencing technical difficulties. Please keep checking back. We hope to get this sorted out ASAP! Sorry for any inconvenience!
ping
Is the Thrifty’s deal sold out???Never even got on to check
Martin
When is this deal going to start in 2 minutes or 2 hours or 2 days?
Martin
Jennifer when I click on the link it takes me to this page.
http://uedev.bpsrvr.com/countdown-to-the-deal-3-more-sleeps/
Linda
Double boooo now….like we have to go to Broughton Street to pick up the card? Ridiculous waste of life for $10.
Jennifer Aikman
Hi Linda,
Sorry you’re unhappy with The Deal! In the future, most deals will not have to be picked up at our office. This was the arrangement we made withThrifty Foods for this particular deal. I hope you’ll give us another shot!