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Exam bonus at John Packer Ltd

If your are a student that has just taken an exam and want to make the most of your success — then John Packer can help.

John Packer
  You can even get 5% off a flute if you want...

Musicians who've undertaken a music exam in the academic 2016-2017 year are eligible for a special discount code, giving them a 5% discount off instruments and accessories* at John Packer Ltd

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So, if it's time for a higher spec instrument, a new mouthpiece for your brass instrument, or maybe you just fancy a spangly new case, contact John Packer with your exam certificate and we'll give you a code to save 5%.

To claim

To claim the offer, simply email a copy of your exam certificate to: odette@johnpacker.co.uk

Once verified, we'll reply with your discount code.

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So, if it's time for a higher spec instrument, a new mouthpiece for your brass instrument, or maybe you just fancy a spangly new case, contact John Packer with your exam certificate and we'll give you a code to save 5%.

Terms and Conditions:

This offer will end August 31st, 2017, and can be used in conjunction with the Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme. Offer only applies to music or theory exams undertaken in the 2016/2017 academic year.

Offer can be used in-store, online or over the phone — we just need to see a copy of the music certificate.

Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. *Excludes Rath products, items on clearance, ex-demo and instruments sold on commission (Secondhand/Pre-owned).

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