CompUSA rebates- Anybody ever get one?

[przero]

In checking Resellerratings.com for some different companies, I noticed CompUSA is low (lifetime 2.52). In reading the remarks a bunch of folks never got rebates. I thought back and realized I never got rebates for CD-R's and CD drives I purchased there. I'd probably never find my paperwork now, it set me to thinking that there might be a lot of folks like me that never got their $5.00-10.00 rebates. Maybe something for the consumer groups to look in to. Anyone else?

 

[Ryan]

I think that you have to take into consideration that almost all rebates that are offered are through the PRODUCT MANUFACTURER (IE - you buy a Memorex CD-RW bundle with a rebate, Memorex is responsible for giving you your rebate). It's not CompUSAs fault, but that why they have such a low rating.

 

[GoingUp]

Ive got every single CompUSA rebate Ive sent in... probably about $400 worth on CD burners, scanners, and memory.

 

[przero]

Mine were CompUSA rebates.

 

[manly]

Originally posted by: rbloedow
I think that you have to take into consideration that almost all rebates that are offered are through the PRODUCT MANUFACTURER (IE - you buy a Memorex CD-RW bundle with a rebate, Memorex is responsible for giving you your rebate). It's not CompUSAs fault, but that why they have such a low rating.

Yeah for some reason most people blame the retailer rather than the shady manufacturer.

FWIW, I believe I've received all the rebates for goods purchased at CompUSA, and there have been more than a few.

 

[Spac3d]

Don't think I ever got my rebates back... it was many years ago, but I would never go shop there again.

Spac3d

 

[Rahminator]

Now when you send in your compusa rebates, you just go to wheresmyrebate.com so you can check its status. They sure do take their time though. Two rebates I sent in late october have been approved but they they will be sent on 1/1/03 grrrr...

 

[przero]

Nah, CompUSA won't get much of my business. Especially if a rebate is involved.

 

[T2T III]

Originally posted by: rbloedow
I think that you have to take into consideration that almost all rebates that are offered are through the PRODUCT MANUFACTURER (IE - you buy a Memorex CD-RW bundle with a rebate, Memorex is responsible for giving you your rebate). It's not CompUSAs fault, but that why they have such a low rating.

Yes, but CompUselessA takes full advantage of the rebate by plastering the cheap price all over their sale circulars - and then stating in small, fine print "After $25.00 rebate." CompUselessA is just as guilty as the companies that don't pay their rebates because they're an accessory to the crime.

 

[przero]

My rebates were to CompUSA, not manufacturer.

 

[flot]

Hmmm... I built my ex-ex-ex-ex-gf a computer 3.5 years ago and had one of those $39 - $20 rebate Cd-Rom drives and a sound card from compusa.. and I believe the rebates were directly to them... never saw a penny from those bastards.

 

[przero]

Yep, I'm curious to know how many got nothing!

 

[nyeturo989]

I got all of um...

One time i had a rebate for 100, and i ended up getting 200...

so i made a 100 bucks!

 

[przero]

From CompUSA or the manufacturer?