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submitted on April 6, 2011 by clover in "Buxr Website / Contests"
Three deals with the same expiration, same offerings but different codes. Shouldn't we change it to be the first deal that was posted? Just a thought!

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1. Should there only be one deal listed that is the same but has different codes?
  • Yes (it should be the first person that posts no matter if there are multiple codes)
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    		56%
  • No (different codes should mean different deals)
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    		44%
    2. How long have you been on buxr?
  • Over two years
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    		44%
  • Less than two years
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    		56%
    Total: 16 votes

     

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    • 110544
      sandyshore
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      Posted by sandyshore on April 6, 2011
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      There is value in the same discounts for the same dates. It used to be that some of us would alert the first poster and combine the codes into one deal, that is no longer the norm. I'm just commenting on facts, my opinion tends to verge from majority so I'll just vote on the poll.
        110546
      • clover
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        Posted by clover on April 6, 2011 [reply] Vote_plus 0 Vote_minus 0
        Thanks for voting Sandy!
        • 110569
      • laaya
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        Posted by laaya on April 6, 2011
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        Good call Clover. I have been looking into this multiple deals with different codes but with same discount or Value.

        Admins should take some step to avoid unnecessary traffic in our playground
    • 110547
      orangearrows
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      Posted by orangearrows on April 6, 2011
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      Agree with Clover - if expiry date and value is the same - combine it.

      If it's printable coupons - I would rather have different deals.
    • 110549
      sandyshore
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      Posted by sandyshore on April 6, 2011 [reply] Vote_plus 0 Vote_minus 0
      I agree combining would be nice, I liked it better when it was the norm. I don't think you can get other people to voluntarily add another code when competing for prizes, of course it just my opinion.
    • 110550
      sandyshore
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      Posted by sandyshore on April 6, 2011
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      PS - I need to get someone to explain how to amend a previously submitted comment I've never figured that out myself.
    • 110551
      orangearrows
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      Posted by orangearrows on April 6, 2011
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      Once you submit a comment there is a time limit for edits - 3 min , shown in screenshot below. once that time is over - you cannot edit the comment anymore
    • 110552
      orangearrows
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      Posted by orangearrows on April 6, 2011
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    • 110553
      sandyshore
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      Posted by sandyshore on April 6, 2011
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      Thank you! Big Grin
        110554
      • clover
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        Posted by clover on April 6, 2011 [reply] Vote_plus 0 Vote_minus 0
        Sandyshore! Why the darkness? Big Grin
        • 110640
      • sandyshore
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        Posted by sandyshore on April 7, 2011 [reply] Vote_plus 0 Vote_minus 0
        Clover, I don't want to be rude and just ignore your question. The darkness is symbolic of a life event and has nothing to do with buxr. I use this gravatar in another forum.
    • 110560
      mooncow728
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      Posted by mooncow728 on April 6, 2011
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      Its always annoyed me when there are multiple of the same deals. It's also not fair to the original poster because their deal gets pushed back a few pages and the more recent deal gets votes. I agree with orange though about printable coupons. I think online only coupon codes should be combined but that would also mean more work for admin.
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      • clover
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        Posted by clover on April 6, 2011
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        I agree! If there was a way to make it easier for Admin that would help. Three of the same deals with different codes is not fair. I voted on one this morning and then realized I voted on the same deal six days ago. I got home from work and there was the third one with a different code. Something just doesn't seem fair. I thought we were in this to bring out good deals...not the same good deals.
        • 110573
      • CouponNut
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        Posted by CouponNut on April 6, 2011
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        I agree with you mooncow & clover and you're right clover, the same deal repeatedly shows up with a different code and at times by the same submitter, the only difference is the expiration date. That is why I highly comment deals with good expiration dates or advance offers to plan ahead, rather than just "shop'N drop" at a whim. Freebies are exceptionally nice because we don't always have time to find all that stuff. Great discussion topic clover! 2thumbs UP! Smile
    • 110587
      YanBz
      admin
      Posted by YanBz on April 7, 2011
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      Well, you as a submitter can always edit an older deal, or flag it as 'updated' and we will be happy to add your code. I can also add a warning that will show up during submission if Buxr detects a similar deal, e.g. same store and expiration date (detecting similar title would be more difficult). You can then make a conscious choice: submit it or add to an existing deal.

      I don't want however to make it into a new requirement since enforcing it would be complicated. We already have plenty of rules and this would be yet one more... Besides, all these coupons are aggregated anyways on the store coupon pages, so for the shopper there is little difference if these are same deal or different ones
    • 110588
      YanBz
      admin
      Posted by YanBz on April 7, 2011
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      Another reason to keep separate codes as separate deals - these codes still have value and I don't see how we can reward the submitters for finding these codes other than have them submit them as deals and by doing so collect votes. If they want to, they can always add these codes to existing deals, but this should be their choice, IMHO
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      • orangearrows
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        Posted by orangearrows on April 7, 2011 [reply] Vote_plus 0 Vote_minus 0
        Good point.
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      • DebsFreebies
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        Posted by DebsFreebies on April 7, 2011
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        Unless, of course, points were given for adding to another submitter's deal. That would certainly provide incentive.
        • 110633
      • orangearrows
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        Posted by orangearrows on April 7, 2011 [reply] Vote_plus 0 Vote_minus 0
        interesting Cool
    • 110610
      DebsFreebies
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      Posted by DebsFreebies on April 7, 2011
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      With some store codes, you can only use one time per customer. So, if you wanted to order again, you couldn't use that code BUT if someone had submitted a different code/same deal details, you could apply THAT code and enjoy the same discount on a subsequent order.
        110653
      • psplove
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        Posted by psplove on April 7, 2011
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        Good point. Debs..

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