Comments on: Sephora Canada: Exclusive V.I.B. Holiday Shopping Event 20% off

By: Melanie

Melanie — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:55:04 +0000

Just an FYI to everyone.

I didn’t get an email and called the 1–877# on the back of my BI card. They were not able to do anything except offer me the online code (which doesn’t work in Canada) as the email is computer generated and apparently can’t be resent. So I called both my local stores and after verifying my VIB status on their computers they were both willing to offer me the 20% off.

So call your local store if you didn’t get an email!!

By: vsteph

vsteph — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:27:28 +0000

Hi Melanie, you need the original email since it has in the bottom both a bar code for your BI account number and then another bar code for the 20% off. If you didn’t get the email, I suggest you go and demand your fair share =)

By: Melanie

Melanie — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:55:50 +0000

Is that image above what needs to be brought in? I’m just asking because there’s not bar code on it… I’m kind of annoyed; I’ve been a VIB since April and didn’t get this email!

By: vsteph

vsteph — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:41:46 +0000

I knew it, the salesgirl kept my email after I used it and when I asked her, she said it was a one time use only, but when I got home, I read the fine prints and it said she had to give it back to me, urghhh!!! Thanks for answering!!! I know I hate canadian rates versus american, so unfair and not reflective of the exchange rates at all, plus when you think about our taxes, I wish I could cross the border and shop there.

By: spiceysap

spiceysap — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:50:43 +0000

I have two issues:
1. No 20% discount for Canadian online orders (not fair)
2. The US & Canadian rates havent been adjusted still.….

Better for me to just go to the USA to shop…

By: Justine

Justine — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:04:10 +0000

wow I wish I had a sephora store near me, I’ve only ever shopped online or I would totally use this deal.

By: kanansa

kanansa — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:52:04 +0000

I went today and they gave me back the email to use as many times as I want over the weekend. Also, I don’t have VIB status, but I got the email anyway and I still received the 20% off.

By: vsteph

vsteph — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:56:45 +0000

I was wondering as I read and reread my email, there is no price limit but is there a number of time of transactions? Is it a one time purchase only or can one go as many times as one wants as long as it’s between november 12–15?

By: FunkyMunky

FunkyMunky — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:16:09 +0000

*shop!

By: FunkyMunky

FunkyMunky — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:08:11 +0000

Canadian discount is instore only ladies!!

Used mine today — I’m $75 poorer now their festive stuff is pretty neet (body lotions and all)

hope everyone shopper reponsibly!

By: Ilene

Ilene — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:02:07 +0000

Is there an online code that Canadians can use? I am only a beauty insider and didn’t get the email. I tried to use the code for online listed above, but said for US only. Is there one on the email for Canada that can be used by anyone??? Thanks!

By: FunkyMunky

FunkyMunky — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:04:28 +0000

Sue, you got the email and you’re a member — that’s all that matters! go and receive 20% off!

By: Sue

Sue — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:43:40 +0000

I have a BI card but dont think I have achieved VIB status. I received the same email but am so confused as to when I can use the coupon! I want to go tonight if possible but dont understand the fine print…

Help?

By: Sandy

Sandy — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:09:15 +0000

The emails have your BI card # on it, so it’s only specific to the person who holds that card. In theory, you can transfer the email to someone else to use as long as that person doesn’t use their own BI card for the transaction. The problem with transferring that email to strangers is that now someone else has access to your BI number and can go ahead and redeem your points.

By: loveandsqualor

loveandsqualor — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:18:26 +0000

I’m a Beauty Insider, as is a friend of mine. She received the same email as Starri Kari’s, and I didn’t! She said she’d bring me on Friday for the Friend event, but I can’t go.

I wonder if this email is randomly sent? She received hers yesterday, and I haven’t gotten one. If any of you aren’t going to use yours, hook me up!

By: FunkyMunky

FunkyMunky — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:11:35 +0000

I’m surprised I got it — I guess I did spend $350 already, jeez!

By: Holly

Holly — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:28:07 +0000

So if you don’t know a VIB you are S.o.l.?? If anyone is not giving a friend an invite, I would really appreciate it if you would share with me =)

By: Justine

Justine — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:19:22 +0000

oh and beauty inside and VIB are two different things, anyone can be a “beauty insider” that just means you are signed up with the sephora website and get their mailings.

VIB is spending I think it’s $350 a year to get special emails and offers that regular members do not get.

By: Justine

Justine — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:17:35 +0000

I have only shopped sephora online, so I don’t have an actual physical card, but I am a VIB. that’s weird that I would get an american one although we order from the same site so… it could work, sorry for the confusion!

By: blue

blue — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:28:27 +0000

Justine, your fine print sounds like the US version which is on Thursday. I got the Canadian version which is the same as Starri Kari’s. It doesn’t say anything about the discount applying online, and the special event time is Friday.

I’d be interested how non VIBs got that same email though…I’m a VIB so I’d feel a little less special if all Beauty Insiders did get the email whether or not they have VIB status. lol