I could scarce believe it myself when I was approached with the idea.
But there the offer was, and from the cable TV company of all things.
Seriously!
Here's the hook used.
"Enjoy a $1 movie this weekend, and Xfinity Rewards will match the purchase and donate to BUILD.org, up to $100,000."
I know, there's a catch, right?
It's going to cost me a dollar to rent a movie.
But, that's any movie I want, up to $5.99 rental, to enjoy for two days or three days, depending on the movie.
Oh, and there's one more catch.
I have to select the movie by midnight on Sunday.
Yeah, that won't be an issue.
Oh, plus there's another caveat: the offer must be claimed every weekend.
It doesn't automatically enroll me for subsequent weekends.
Yeah, that won't be an issue, either.
The fundraiser for BUILD.org will run every weekend this month and next.
That's a total of nine - 9!!! - movies for a buck, for me.
I don't know if "match the purchase" means Comcast is donating the dollar or if they're donating the usual rental fee for the movies I choose.
If the latter is the case, then the group that helps underprivileged teens learn how to be entrepreneurs will be receiving $3.99 for each of the two movies I've rented.
If the former is the deal, then they'll still be getting $1 per movie.
Either way, it's money they did not have before.
That's a winner in my book!
Thanks, Comcast, for making me a deal I couldn't refuse!
(smile!)
2 comments:
Curious about the movie I chose?
(smile!)
That first weekend in November found me with "Bruce Almighty", one of my favorite Jim Carrey movies EVER.
I watched it three times over its 2-day rental period!
I recently gave the dvd to my stepmom as part of her bday74 package.
I sure hope she enjoys it, too!
Then, this past weekend I went back a few more years to 1989 and "The War Of The Roses", with Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas.
I've watched it three times, too.
I make sure I get my money's worth!
Next time, I think I'll go for "Romancing The Stone"... yeah, that sounds perfect!
That couple work so well off each other!
Thanks for helping us spread the joy!
You have until the end of the day this Sunday to rent your movie.
Come back every weekend in November and December to enjoy another $1 movie night!
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