Lenovo coupon is dead!!

I just tried to get in Lenovo using a passcode on the lenovo.com/cpp website. It's dead!!!
It worked for me during the last 1-2 years. Does anyone have an alternative passcode?

Thanks

 

ouch. that really sucks, as I had a couple people on the fence about getting a Thinkpad. Losing that (it doesn't work for me either) will mean a lot of new Dell Latitude purchases.

 

There's gotta be a new passcode...If you purchase on VISA, their code is pretty awesome: 10% + 25% off and free shipping...

 

Yeap, Visa Perks

 

Too bad the Visa Perks and the friends / family one couldn't be stacked...That would be freakn' insane..HA!!!

 

you can always use the spp...

 

What is spp?

I wish I had a code because I am about to pull the trigger on a 14" and I have been looking at the cpp site until now.

 

Hi...may I know what is the code you use on the VISA perks? I only get the 10% on the US site. THanks a lot!

 

http://visa.ca/visaperks/shopping/Lenovo/index.jsp

The code is there, and you have to use their portal to get into the site. (click on the yellow button).

The code is printed right above. This is the Canadian site though, and I think someone has pointed out in another thread that this doesn't work on the US site.

 

Um...That's too bad. I tried that site and it does not ship to CA. And indeed there is only 10% on the US site. Thanks though.

I wish someone has discovered a US side of the whole deal.

 

Try www.lenovo.com/visa

No coupon needed, since it is basically CPP.

 

Thanks. I have the Corporate Perks somewhere else. But it's 'only' 10%, while the Canadian site gives an extra 25% off from the already 10% discounted price with the coupon code...that's the one I miss.

 

the Visa benefits (at least the american program) are far from the cpp benefits.

 

I am talking T410 & "familyandfriends" CPP

You CPP won't cut that much there either with the T410

 

if 7% difference is not that much, then yes....

 

Thanks for the visa code. Anything else?

 

Whats the difference between CPP and SPP?

What kind of discount would someone get with this passcode in Canada?

 

I don't think the passcode works in Canada...Canada has the better visa perks right now anyway at 10% + 25%

 

Note to all: lenovo.com/cpp no longer takes "familyandfriends" as a passcode; however, Lenovo has obviated that particular site by setting up a new one:

http://www.lenovo.com/familyandfriends

No passcode needed.

That is all.

 

prices went up on the new site (10% or so) - to now resemble the visa's discount

spp is still better

 

You get additional 7% off? Even for the T410?
WOW!
Yes, then I apologize.

 

The spp deal is better. But do you really need to be a shareholder? The site lets you register. Does anybody every confirm your shareholder status?

 

So if I spend $6 on a share of Lenovo stock, I can get SPP? If so, how much is SPP and how long does it take to get teh code?

 

When I registered on the spp site (lenovo.com/spp), it didn't ask me for any confirmation re purchase of stock. I took the purchase all the way to the part where I needed to put in a credit card. Wasn't ready to purchase yet, but as far as I can tell, it's an honor system.

Is that correct?

 

If they dont ask for some sort of stockholder ID then yes, its honor based as they have no way of verifying that from a random email and name

 

But if all I need is one share, I really don't mind doing it the honest way. It's been a while since I bought an individual stock (mostly mutual and index funds) so do I get the stockholder ID relatively quickly (as in a few days weeks or is it a few months)?

Also, how much was the SPP discount?

EIDT: Wait, the website says IBM shareholders, so I need to buy IBM, not Lenovo?

 

Yeah i think its IBM shareholders, and my reference to the "stockholders ID" was not based on anything I knew, I have no idea how you can prove ownership of a stock outside of holding the actual share which is uncommon these days, do you even get any unique identifier when buying stock?

 

I found this on IBM's website:

SPP terms and conditions

The IBM U.S. Shareholder Purchase Program (SPP) is the program that makes a wide range of IBM products available at discounted prices to IBM Shareholders. Eligibility and terms of the “Program” are described below:

1. You must be an IBM Shareholder at the time your order is placed. A Shareholder Offer ID is required for all purchases under the Program. Providing a shareholder’s Offer ID to other individuals for use in making purchases through the Program is explicitly prohibited and is considered a violation of the terms and conditions.
2. A maximum of 10 IBM systems for each IBM shareholder can be purchased under the Program per calendar year. These quantities can only be exceeded with the expressed approval of the Program manager. Please contact IBM SPP telesales at 1-800-520-7304 for details.
3. The purchase of certain discounted products may not be combined with other discounts, rebates or promotions, unless otherwise specified by IBM. These products will be designated as required.
4. All purchases are subject to the terms of the IBM Acquisition Agreement. In the event of any conflict between the terms of this Addendum and the IBM Acquisition Agreement, the terms of this Addendum control.

EDIT: I went ahead and bought 1 share of IBM in my IRA. I'll let you know when I manage to get my Shareholder ID.