Entertainment Book
Jon-and-Lou
19th May 2009, 02:27 PM
Woohoo ... Just got my copy of this years Entertainment book (for those whom don't know it costs $65, and is a big thick book full of discount vouchers off local attractions, restaurants and shops).
Am now busy deciding which voucher to use first :bluebanana
jeffanar
19th May 2009, 02:39 PM
Yay I love the Entertainment book - we have got our new one, but trying to make the most of last year's one before it runs out in two weeks time, managed about $30 savings in the weekend :D
YouMeAndThree
19th May 2009, 02:59 PM
Personally I couldn't see the benefit of it. However the school did send it home at the same time as they were trying the chocolate fundraiser - not good timing afaic.
Janey
19th May 2009, 03:09 PM
you were ripped off ours was only $55 it does depend if you eat out etc we will certainly use the cinema and the bowling thats $60 we have also used meal vouchers and will be using car hire in CC and hotels later in the year so good value
Scotty69
19th May 2009, 04:05 PM
Same here ours was $55 and the savings we've already had pays for the book. The first voucher we used was for Wagamamas (not sure of spelling):D.
Jon-and-Lou
19th May 2009, 04:22 PM
Think different regions are different prices? - all christchurch ones are $65 .. although wonder why ours is dearer?
Anyways - loads of restaurants to try out, as well as a few activities too .. swimming with dolpins is now 25% cheaper, although that might have to wait a few months for the warmer weather.
KerryS
19th May 2009, 04:38 PM
It depends on the region as to the price. I used to help coordinate deistribution for a national charity, and the difference in the size of the books (and therefore the amount of vouchers) is reflected in the different pricing.
Wellington and Hamilton have significantly less than Christchurch, which in turn has a lot less than Auckland.
If you like eating out, or use the cinema or other activities, then you can recoup the cost of the book quite quickly.
JandM
19th May 2009, 10:43 PM
We got the Auckland one when we were over in 2007, and recouped the price of the whole book by using our first two vouchers (one meal for six, and one attraction). We only used about 10 vouchers in the time we were there, but left the the rest for the family. So I think they're great.:nice1
peebles16
20th May 2009, 12:37 AM
We got the Auckland one when we were over in 2007, and recouped the price of the whole book by using our first two vouchers (one meal for six, and one attraction). We only used about 10 vouchers in the time we were there, but left the the rest for the family. So I think they're great.:nice1
Same here :yes I had mine for ages and kept forgetting about it :o Mum visited in March, said 'where's this voucher book you've been on about?' and she saved $300 in 3 weeks :D
Great book - if only i remembered to take it out with me.....
Karenx
Jacqi B
20th May 2009, 12:46 AM
I've not heard of these. How and where do you get them?
We're planning to be in Welly in October.
IanW99
20th May 2009, 12:50 AM
I've not heard of these. How and where do you get them?
We're planning to be in Welly in October.
See Purchase books (http://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/entertainment_books/purchase_books) for details.
Ian
Jacqi B
20th May 2009, 01:06 AM
See Purchase books (http://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/entertainment_books/purchase_books) for details.
Ian
Thanks for that.
GeordieLass
9th June 2009, 01:06 PM
We always get one. We eat out quite a bit and I'd estimate we saved around $500 last year using ours. This year my gym is in it for the first time offerring 25% off a year's membership which is worth over $100 on its own. And yay to Wagamamas being in it this year!
Mrs Pony
9th June 2009, 10:54 PM
a friend of ours gave us one for free! Never got them in the US... but will definitely use it here!
