Are Rebates Scandalous?

[NFS4]

Interesting read:

http://www.fool.com/news/commentary/2003/commentary030410JF.htm?source=eptyholnk303100&logvisit=y&npu=y

 

[Yossarian]

I personally have always received rebates I've sent in for so I can't complain.

 

[ElFenix]

i think they're scamulous but i've gotten all the ones i've applied for.

 

[bubbadu]

Thats why Staples rebates are the best... never had one not come back... and if it didnt i would know who to go after 😛

-Bubbadu

 

[jlee]

Rebates typically work for me..but they're usually slow. I sent a $6 Fuji rebate in back in February..they said I'll have it within 20 days of when they receive it. It came in a few days ago..postmarked a few days before that. There's no way it took 6-8 weeks to get to them...

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: PipBoy
I personally have always received rebates I've sent in for so I can't complain.

Same here. I've gotten back EVERY rebate, but there are some that I've had to call and fax stuff on though. Especially I/O Magic, those bastards are the WORST!!! It took 5 months, two faxes, two emails, and 4 phone calls to get my two rebate checks ($15 and $30), but I DID get them back.

Interesting enough, I've only had one problem with TCA (New Rochelle). They took over 5 months on a rebate. I PM'd the dude named TCArebates over at F@tWallet and my check was mailed the next day😛

I just be sure to keep copies (which I scan into my computer) of the receipt, rebate form, and UPC so that I have proof of everything. RebateStatus tried to screw me over on a $25 rebate for a Microsoft Optical mouse. They said that they never received it. So I gave them my receipt number, purchase price, and the UPC numbers (which I had all saved on my PC) and they re-entered it. Showed up on their online status a couple of days later saying that it was being processed 🙂

You just have to FIGHT for your money sometimes.

RebatesHQ is the best, but sometimes even they goof up. But all I have to do is just give them one quick call and they correct the problem right away.

 

[Analog]

yes they are scandalous. You really have to keep on top of them to ever see them come through. I had one that never came through - the company mysteriously 'folded'. Hmmm.

 

[Spac3d]

I had one denied from RebatesHQ today because I sent it in too late... but I didnt! :|

I found no phone number to call either:|

 

[glugglug]

I say definately scamulous. Not only are you not likely to get your rebate any time soon, you can bet your ass that one of the driving factors in even offering a mail in rebate is so that you will send your snail mail address and other info so they can fill your box with junk mail and/or you can enjoy more calls from telemarketers.

 

[dakata24]

i had a problem with my epson stylus color 880 that i got dirt cheap i think at dell a while back. since then, i dont think i've had to make any calls and have received all my rebates. 🙂