Elite and Gamers Club Unlocked Membership question

Hello,
We recently became Elite members though wasn't looking to join. We were Gamers Club Unlocked Members from darn near day one, but now we cannot see the status of the Gamers Club Unlocked.
Did the Elite replace my Gamers Club Unlocked?
I have 5 maybe 6 games on preorder that i don't want to lose the GCU discount on.
Thanks for the help!!!

Hello jjnanj,
Elite or Elite Plus status is an upgrade on your account based on how much you have spent at Best Buy. Gamers Club Unlocked is a paid subscription that can be added to any My Best Buy account. It sounds like your Gamers Club Unlocked status was probably extended until Feb. 10 and recently expired, and that just happened to coincide with the time when the account was upgraded to Elite. If that is the case, the account holder would have been eligible for a renewal coupon. Please see our post here for instructions on how to request a replacement coupon.
You mentioned we when referring to your account, so I do want to remind you that My Best Buy accounts are for individual use and are not intended to be shared between friends or family. For more information on program rules, please visit the FAQ section at www.my.BestBuy.com.
Thanks,
Mike|Social Media Specialist | Best Buy® Corporate
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It is strange that you would have such difficulties with receiving your Gamers Club Unlocked benefits if it is appropriately attached to your My Best Buy membership. Receiving these benefts, especially when pre-ordering games, should be a painless process, and I'm sorry to hear it hasn't been for you.
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