Hey guys, after hanious esperience with the Outpost netcam rebates and having recently cleaned out Staples B&M of 9 seperate rebates, I have compiled strategy list of things to do to ensure u get your money at the end. This isn't a hot deal in itself, but u may need this info to keep ur deal from turning COLD.
- Get a Manila or 4 pocket folder to keep everything in you want to keep things organized.
- When you make copies of receipts, always make two extra copies for yourself. Also, when u are compiling receipt copies, make sure u have the same amount of actual receipt copies as of your rebates. eg: I had 9 rebates at Staples, so I made sure I had 9 physical receipt copies when I walked out. This saves alot of copying headache for later.
- Make sure all the rebates are for the dates u purchased stuff in...this is the #1 strategy fo the Office superstores (#2 is hoping u will forget about rebate materials or expiration date).
- If u have a scanner, and we rebate hot-dealers should all have one...make an electronic scan of all of your completed rebate forms, front and back. If there is space, try to scan the completed forms with your UPC right next to it, this way it is one neat file.
- Staple and paste all of your concurrent UPCs onto one piece of paper, and then photocopy it, this way u have an extra copy of every single UPC in the time u need a copy for proving your claim.
- Make a HARD copy of every single one of your claims (print one copy of each electornic scan. Keep these in the manila folder.
- Keep the original receipt if you can, it has a bit more validity pwoer than copies, but if they require an original, keep a copy for yourself. Keep all copies (originals) in the manila folder.
- Call Rebate customer service, confirm with at least 2 people, the materials u need for every single one of your rebates. They cna be anal on this, so beware.
- Linger until as late as possible, but DO NOT forget about your rebate...if you linger, u may find out stuff from knowledgable forum members who have jsut discovered even hotter deals, or additional materials you need.
- When you are prewpping up rebates for mailing, always put in piles in this order..receipt, rebate form, upc, envelope. U can do your own order, but the size puramid of the forms like this usually works the best for me.
- Print all of your envelopes on computer using all caps for expedited delivery.
- and finally, use delivery confirmation on every single item u ship out...it may be like 40 cents more, but when u are talking $100 plus rebates, it is well more valuable for your peace of mind.
At the end, your patented manila folder should have the following items to make your claims concrete:
- All of the original receipts when possible. (Copies if not.)
- A sheet with a copy of all of the UPCs that you had sent out.
- A copy of each of your completed rebate forms, with a coyp of the UPC etched onto each form.
- A front cover sheet with bullets to keep track of your rebates. Note date durations (8 weeks or more, etc), and keep up to date. Also have all phone numbers relevant on the page as well.
Anyone with their own strategies encouraged to contribute. Bump if youf find helpful!
- Get a Manila or 4 pocket folder to keep everything in you want to keep things organized.
- When you make copies of receipts, always make two extra copies for yourself. Also, when u are compiling receipt copies, make sure u have the same amount of actual receipt copies as of your rebates. eg: I had 9 rebates at Staples, so I made sure I had 9 physical receipt copies when I walked out. This saves alot of copying headache for later.
- Make sure all the rebates are for the dates u purchased stuff in...this is the #1 strategy fo the Office superstores (#2 is hoping u will forget about rebate materials or expiration date).
- If u have a scanner, and we rebate hot-dealers should all have one...make an electronic scan of all of your completed rebate forms, front and back. If there is space, try to scan the completed forms with your UPC right next to it, this way it is one neat file.
- Staple and paste all of your concurrent UPCs onto one piece of paper, and then photocopy it, this way u have an extra copy of every single UPC in the time u need a copy for proving your claim.
- Make a HARD copy of every single one of your claims (print one copy of each electornic scan. Keep these in the manila folder.
- Keep the original receipt if you can, it has a bit more validity pwoer than copies, but if they require an original, keep a copy for yourself. Keep all copies (originals) in the manila folder.
- Call Rebate customer service, confirm with at least 2 people, the materials u need for every single one of your rebates. They cna be anal on this, so beware.
- Linger until as late as possible, but DO NOT forget about your rebate...if you linger, u may find out stuff from knowledgable forum members who have jsut discovered even hotter deals, or additional materials you need.
- When you are prewpping up rebates for mailing, always put in piles in this order..receipt, rebate form, upc, envelope. U can do your own order, but the size puramid of the forms like this usually works the best for me.
- Print all of your envelopes on computer using all caps for expedited delivery.
- and finally, use delivery confirmation on every single item u ship out...it may be like 40 cents more, but when u are talking $100 plus rebates, it is well more valuable for your peace of mind.
At the end, your patented manila folder should have the following items to make your claims concrete:
- All of the original receipts when possible. (Copies if not.)
- A sheet with a copy of all of the UPCs that you had sent out.
- A copy of each of your completed rebate forms, with a coyp of the UPC etched onto each form.
- A front cover sheet with bullets to keep track of your rebates. Note date durations (8 weeks or more, etc), and keep up to date. Also have all phone numbers relevant on the page as well.
Anyone with their own strategies encouraged to contribute. Bump if youf find helpful!
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