Barnes & Noble Extends a Free Membership (with Too Many Restrictions)

Just received a hilarious email from Barnes & Noble wanting me to redeem a limited 3 month membership to them by clicking on an email link.  Apparently they are trying to reach out to those long lost Borders customers who just don’t care.  Listed below are all the restrictions which makes me wonder what is this membership really good for…

The details:

Free Barnes & Noble Membership for a Limited Term Coupon Details

For one valid and current customer email address, this coupon can be redeemed once only per billing address at BN.COM. This offer is for new Barnes & Noble Members only, who have never participated in the Barnes & Noble Membership Program.

This coupon entitles you to one (1) Free Barnes & Noble Membership for a Limited Term. The Membership term is three (3) months, beginning on the date of coupon redemption. This coupon is valid at BN.com only from January 17, 2012, 2011 at 12:01am to January 31, 2012 at 2:59am Eastern Time.

Additional Rules Governing Use of this Coupon: This coupon is (i) not redeemable for cash or cash equivalents (including Gift Cards and eGift Cards); (ii) not valid on past or pre-ordered purchases; (iii) not eligible for purchases of any other products or services other than Barnes & Noble Membership; (iv) not valid on shipping or handling expenses or applicable sales tax; (v) not valid on purchases made from third parties accessible from the BN.COM website (e.g., used books, PC and video games, etc.); and (vi) not valid at Barnes & Noble retail bookstores, or Barnes & Noble College bookstores or websites. This coupon may not be combined with any other coupon or promotion or with the Educator Discount. Barnes&Noble.com is not responsible for typographical or pictorial errors. This offer is subject to change or discontinuation without notice; we will, however, honor properly placed orders with valid methods of payment with sufficient funds placed prior to such change or discontinuation. Void where prohibited by law

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No wonder they are in such trouble…