Unusable discount conundrum. Or is it a dilemma?
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Background:
Participated in the 'help Polk get some data via a focus-group-kind-of-thing'.
Reward to be a 50%-off purchase discount (in some form) when done.
Result:
Polk got some neat perspectives from a range of people.
Reward has a very limited window.
Problem:
No one knew when the group would start, how long it would last, nor when it would end. I think most if us thought we'd get a voucher of some kind, and decided to start saving for a big purchase in the coming year. Me? I had a pair of L800 as my goal. (Or R700, if I missed my savings target.)
Everything wrapped up the end of July, and everyone got a code that expires at the end of August.
From what I can gather, quite a few won't be able to use their codes by the expiration. I know I'm one of them.
And, if something is out-of-stock? That's another issue.
Conundremma (new word!):
Let the discount evaporate, or?
Sure, I *could* charge something, but I try very hard to be responsible. Given everything, from floods in Beijing, drama in Ukraine, and [insert our new reality of weekly apocalyptic drama here] it would be foolish of me to charge a big purchase like that without having the money saved up.
Having the discount go poof is a waste. I offered it to a couple of friends, but they're not flush with fun money, either.
So what to do?
Raffle?
Virtual Bingo?
Barter/trade?
I wasn't going to post and just let it fade away, but that didn't feel right =(
Maybe I should've posted as a survey so I could tally votes for what to do...
Participated in the 'help Polk get some data via a focus-group-kind-of-thing'.
Reward to be a 50%-off purchase discount (in some form) when done.
Result:
Polk got some neat perspectives from a range of people.
Reward has a very limited window.
Problem:
No one knew when the group would start, how long it would last, nor when it would end. I think most if us thought we'd get a voucher of some kind, and decided to start saving for a big purchase in the coming year. Me? I had a pair of L800 as my goal. (Or R700, if I missed my savings target.)
Everything wrapped up the end of July, and everyone got a code that expires at the end of August.
From what I can gather, quite a few won't be able to use their codes by the expiration. I know I'm one of them.
And, if something is out-of-stock? That's another issue.
Conundremma (new word!):
Let the discount evaporate, or?
Sure, I *could* charge something, but I try very hard to be responsible. Given everything, from floods in Beijing, drama in Ukraine, and [insert our new reality of weekly apocalyptic drama here] it would be foolish of me to charge a big purchase like that without having the money saved up.
Having the discount go poof is a waste. I offered it to a couple of friends, but they're not flush with fun money, either.
So what to do?
Raffle?
Virtual Bingo?
Barter/trade?
I wasn't going to post and just let it fade away, but that didn't feel right =(
Maybe I should've posted as a survey so I could tally votes for what to do...
The Thrifty Setups in Mah House Big thrifty stereo in the basement w/ my custom SDA-1C (built with help from kind forum members) * Beautiful 1966 MCM GE console upgraded w/ Bluetooth, Dual turntable, and Paradigm speakers in family room * Swanky 1980 Realistic system and great TEAC eq with dancing colored lights in the living room * custom 5B on a system for my Dad * Ye Olde college stereo in the garage
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Seems like you should be able to get some kind of exception or extension. That would be the fair thing to do.I disabled signatures.
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I'm not seeing what the issue is here.
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That is discombobulated.
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I'm not seeing what the issue is here.
He wasted his time doing the " Polk Audio survey".Gustard X26 Pro DAC
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He wasted his time doing the " Polk Audio survey".
Good G/god(s), the opposite.
It was neat. Met some nice people. Saw a member or 2 in a different light. Got some great insight about more than just Polk stuff. Super glad to help give Polk data they can use. Nice to be able to share all my thoughts *and* know someone making decisions will read them. Feel like I got to give some ideas back to the mothership. Hope it all gels into usable data.
The discount might be a waste, for me (and others), sure. The experience was not.The Thrifty Setups in Mah House Big thrifty stereo in the basement w/ my custom SDA-1C (built with help from kind forum members) * Beautiful 1966 MCM GE console upgraded w/ Bluetooth, Dual turntable, and Paradigm speakers in family room * Swanky 1980 Realistic system and great TEAC eq with dancing colored lights in the living room * custom 5B on a system for my Dad * Ye Olde college stereo in the garage -
Karma the code- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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You might try asking Polk to extend the use by date as that is a ridiculously short time frame.
I have to say, judging by some of the things you've done speaker wise I find it a bit concerning that you were part of the focus group...LOLPolitical Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
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Extension: Others asked (about that and more), but no response to the group from on high.The Thrifty Setups in Mah House Big thrifty stereo in the basement w/ my custom SDA-1C (built with help from kind forum members) * Beautiful 1966 MCM GE console upgraded w/ Bluetooth, Dual turntable, and Paradigm speakers in family room * Swanky 1980 Realistic system and great TEAC eq with dancing colored lights in the living room * custom 5B on a system for my Dad * Ye Olde college stereo in the garage
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So karma it if you can't use it then. Not sure why you made a 300 word post instead of just doing that to begin with.
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Because putting it out on the forum might get a response from Polk, when previous attempts from other members in the group went unanswered? I'm sure he isn't the only one in the group who feels the way he does.George / NJ
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So karma it if you can't use it then. Not sure why you made a 300 word post instead of just doing that to begin with.
Allow me to summarize …"plastic_avatar wrote: »Background:
Participated in the 'help Polk get some data via a focus-group-kind-of-thing'.
Reward to be a 50%-off purchase discount (in some form) when done.
Result:
Polk got some neat perspectives from a range of people.
*COMPLAIN*
Problem:
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Conundremma (new word!):
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So what to do?
Raffle?
Virtual Bingo?
Barter/trade?
*COMPLAIN*
Maybe I should've posted as a survey so I could tally votes for what to do...
Brian
One-owner Polk Audio RTA 15TL speakers refreshed w/ Sonicap, Vishay/Mills and Cardas components by "pitdogg2," "xschop" billet tweeter plates and BH5 | Stereo REL Acoustics T/5x subwoofers w/ Bassline Blue cables | Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum III integrated tube amp | Technics SL-1210G turntable w/ Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 MM cart | Sony CDP-508ESD CD player (as a transport) | LampizatOr Baltic 4 tube DAC | Nordost & DH Labs cables/interconnects | APC H15 Power Conditioner | GIK Acoustics room treatments | Degritter RCM -
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From what I understood they were still looking into it. The surveys contact left Polk so it may take more time to get a response. I enjoyed answering the survey questions. I think they should have given more of an idea on timeframe for the participants. I went ahead and used the discount since they basically had what I wanted and was ready to buy.
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From what I understood they were still looking into it.
Heyo, fellow question answerer!
They're on... week 3 of waiting, I think. I hope they give a definitive shout out for them soon.
Really happy some people were able to take advantage of it. I think anyone who got the R700 or L600 were big winners. Seemed to be a popular choice. I didn't see if anyone actually snagged the L800. I think at least 2 participants had them already. (One of them was really nice in a side conversation.)
The way the process was set up was... kind of wonky (as some remarked on).
But, again, I am thankful to have participated for the good of the brand. Nice to contribute
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I'm sure your contributions were valuable.
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I thought that the one I got for the first focus group was good for a year. I guess I should look again, eh?
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So karma it if you can't use it then. Not sure why you made a 300 word post instead of just doing that to begin with.
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you were in on that, Mark?!? I was late-selected, but I just didn't have the time to put in for thoughtful contributions, so I had to drop out. still, I only earned half-karma. not that I'm trying to earn karma, because trying to earn karma is the wrong way to go about earning karma. ahem.mhardy6647 wrote: »I thought that the one I got for the first focus group was good for a year. I guess I should look again, eh?
Mark signed up with multiple accounts. All new Polk speakers are going to look like Altecs.I disabled signatures. -
Can I have the coupon code?
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Is that a no?
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Why not use the code tomorrow impulsively and buy a pair of T15s at half price?
Then you can mod them using all those mods you did on your SDAs and see how the sound turns out. Maybe you'll turn an already good pair of bookshelves into a crazy value buy. -
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Have you ever done a karma giveaway here before? I can explain to you how it works.
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I saw it done here more than once the past 14 years, but thank you for your humblebrag
This thread helped me complete Part 2 of my process, much appreciated.
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Heads side:
I think a lot of people would be very happy with your current setups.
Tails side:
Go for it! You only go around once and there are no do overs.Speakers: Polk Lsim, ATC SCM19 v2, NHT SuperzeroSpeaker Cables: DH Labs, Transparent, Wireworld, Canare, Monster: Beer budget, Bose ears -
I used mine but, I asked the question if I don't like what I received, can i still use polks return policy and get another code for something else. It makes it a bit harder to decide since I cannot go to a shop and hear what I am instered in.
At first they said yes but, then the person who said yes is no longer with Polk so, I am waiting on another answer.
What I did order will be here tomorrow actually.Klipsch The Nines, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet, Border Patrol SE-I, Audioquest Niagara 5000 & Thunder, Cullen Crossover II PC's. -
Bought a new sub didn't you ?
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plastic_avatar wrote: »I saw it done here more than once the past 14 years, but thank you for your humblebrag
So, I take it that is another no? Never done one? Well, no time like the present to do your first karma post after 14 years and 590 valuable posts. -
Get off 'im Drew, he's not giving you his code. You got enough speakers now, anyway. Now beat it, stalker, lolI disabled signatures.
