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Sales, Contests, and Coupon Codes
submitted over 9 years ago by kirktBring on the Diacetyl, baby

This is an experiment; let's see how it goes. It will be a strictly moderated thread. If it works, it may become a permanent feature.

Rules:

  • Top-level posts are vendor posts only. No requests - violation will result in bans.
  • Vendors must be on the verified vendors list to participate.
  • Vendors may have at most two active promotions at any time.
  • When the sale / contest / code is over, vendor is required to delete the top-level comment announcing the promotion.
  • Announcing your promo in the main sub is verboten. Readers who want access to promos are expected to check this thread.
  • Format of your promo is up to you - whatever works best. Text, link, PMs, etc.

Failure to follow the rules will limit your ability to participate in future promos.

This post will be linked in the sidebar for up to 6 months. After 6 months posts are closed to new comments, so a new thread will be created at that time.

If you wish to comment on this idea or its execution, there will be ONE top-level post for commentary. Reply to that post only. This method of allowing promos without cluttering up the sub was created as a result of feedback from an earlier thread.

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10 points
 
by Botboy141over 9 years agoGunner's Gold Gourmet E-Juice

Sure, let's give the new thread a little whirl.

Coupon Code "DIYReddit7" is always good for 7% off concentrates @ GGG. Mainly good for the lazy DiYers out there.

6 points
 
by kirktover 9 years agoBring on the Diacetyl, baby

Comments or suggestions about this post, format, rules, etc? Reply to this comment.

4 points
 
by Discchordover 9 years agoConfirmed Kills: XXX

While I disagree profoundly with allowing this sort of thing here at all, I respect the rules and the way you've presented them here.

But I expect this will go a different way.

5 points
 
by kirktover 9 years agoBring on the Diacetyl, baby

Love it. Could also post 10-cent beer night at Cleveland Stadium.

And FWIW if it does take a wrong turn, the post gets pulled. So here we go...

1 points
 
by _thisisadream_over 9 years ago

Wow!! I've never seen the 10-cent beer night, but one of my professors showed me the destruction of disco night.

Thanks for the watch, that was awesome!

Also, was generally against this type of thing here, but fwiw think the rules are very well constructed. I hope it works out! Thanks for always adding to the community!

3 points
 
by RedDread1973over 9 years ago

Rules look reasonable. I hope this generates some good promos. Thanks you for putting this together.

2 points
 
by abdadaover 9 years agoI will rip you a new one if you don't use the sidebar & search.

I'd be fine with it but it's more work for you because you know someone will ignore the thread rules and go ham on making their own top level comments.

4 points
 
by kirktover 9 years agoBring on the Diacetyl, baby

The ban-hammer is at hand for just such an occasion.

2 points
 
by Xexistover 9 years ago

I dont expect to really get many opportunities from this (being in Canada with rather limited options) but that is noones fault. Good on you guys or trying something new for you, and hope it works out for ya.

1 points
 
by igrowheathensover 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

Is everyone pissed off? The wording makes me feel like a little kid that got in trouble.

Edit: I don't mean to sound ungrateful. Thanks for all the work you do for us.

8 points
 
by kirktover 9 years agoBring on the Diacetyl, baby

Many readers, myself included, don't want this content here at all. It's worded a little harshly because we are allowing a trickle into the sub rather than opening the floodgates. Strict rules today = less work tomorrow.

1 points
 
by Trill-Murrayover 9 years ago

I think this is a great way to handle it... Having the info accessible while not cluttering the sub, and only from verified vendors. Thanks.

1 points
 
by deckartcainover 9 years ago

Don't make it a fucking thread, its so unorganized and useless. Won't be properly formatted, expired stuff will have to be deleted, timely, by vendors..

Make an updated spreadsheet and just put some guy in charge of it.

3 points
 
by tranceinateover 9 years agoIn a good mood for now - don't piss me off.

Like that honey guy

3 points
 
by gremlinjuiceabout 9 years ago

GremlinDIY.com - DIY Sale - Today, 7-12-16 only.

The coupon code is diysale and is good for 15% off your order. This is more of a social experiment, so there is no real reason for it other than to see how many people see this thread for vendors to advertise sales. :)

So, if you are reading this and want to save a bit of money today, head over to GremlinDIY.com and don't forget to use "diysale" as a coupon code.

Even if you don't need anything at this time (I know most of you stocked up during the 4th of July sale) please let us know you were here.

This sale ends at midnight Pacific time. Thank you for your time and your business!

Rich and the Gremlins

EDIT: Well, the final stats are in. After a full day of a sale the total number of coupon code uses still sits at zero. :( This makes the customer count that saw this, one. :) The next major sale is scheduled for the beginning of August for our one year anniversary. (hard to believe it's been a year!)

2 points
 
by kirktabout 9 years agoBring on the Diacetyl, baby

Was gonna offer you to post it in the main but that defeats your point. I'm interested to see if this gets any attention as well.

Please, anybody that reads this today 7/12, do us a favor and upvote Rich's post even if you don't order today. I'm curious to see how many people check the thread on a random Tuesday.

2 points
 
by CrimsonQuill157about 9 years ago

Dang I'm a few days late! Getting ready to get into DIY and I definitely would have used this.

1 points
 
by Moneyworks22about 9 years ago

Ive got no money to start DIYing, but I am one of the people to check this thread randomly. XD Actually this is my first time coming to this sub :o

1 points
 
by gremlinjuiceabout 9 years ago

:) Welcome, good to see ya. Thank you for letting us know you saw this.

1 points
 
by skiddlzninjaabout 9 years agoThat one moderator. You know, the honey guy.

We're evaluating our sales and promotion standards for vendors that contribute to the subreddit in non-commercial ways. Sincerest apologies for the lack of results for this sale.

1 points
 
by gremlinjuiceabout 9 years ago

No worries, The sale really was to test the sales thread to see if it is being used by the members. I really do think that it will be used during a holiday weekend when they are expecting a sale, just not on a daily basis on any given random Tuesday. :) I just want to help out where I can. As the post said, it was more of a social experiment than an actual sale.

"This was a test of the emergency sales network. Had this been an actual sale, you would have been instructed on where to tune in..."

1 points
 
by hardknox_about 9 years agoOne of "The Damned"

A day late and a dollar short or I would've definitely taken you up on this. Thanks for trying.

2 points
 
by gremlinjuiceabout 9 years ago

Gremlin DIY One Year Anniversary Sale - Coupon Code "1year" for 10% off.

It's not a mind blowing super sale, but I wanted to share our happiness that we have now been here for a full year! I seems like yesterday that we started the DIY business, and it seems like 5 years at the same time.

Use the coupon code "1year" to save 10% on your order. This is going from now until officially midnight on Sunday (But you might sneak in an extra order or two until Monday morning!)

Thank you to everyone that has been part of our success. We have enjoyed meeting many of you in person, and promise to do our best to keep the doors open and the lights on for many years to come.

I said on day one, and I will say again... This is YOUR store, we are just keeping it open for ya.

Let's have another awesome year!

Rich and the Gremlins

1 points
 
by kirktabout 9 years agoBring on the Diacetyl, baby

Once again Rich - you are welcome to post this on the main page. Congrats on your first year in business!

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by [deleted]over 9 years ago

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by BCV_Jeffover 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

BCV Loves Reddit!

We really do appreciate all you guys and gals over here in the DIY Subreddit. I wish I had more time to sit here and talk with everyone on a daily basis.

For everyone here I made a coupon code exclusively for you. Use the coupon code "Reddit6" , without quotations of course, for 6% off your entire order. This coupon code will always be active and valid.

1 points
 
by Chrisdvr1over 9 years ago

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