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Staples Rebate Help!!

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I just bought the Minolta 1250w Laser printer for $200, it comes with a $100 MIR. I do not want to get screwed out of my $100, once you take the UPC off the box you cant take it back, and the only reason I bought it is because it is only $100 for a laser printer. Anyway, what is the best way to send it, (certified mail, etc) or should I just do the claim online at www.staplesrebate.com . The mailing address goes to Staples Rebate Center in Miami, Fl.


Just looking for some input on how not to lose my arse like I did on the $150 MIR with the AIW 8500 128mb at CompUSA.
 
The first thing you do is make copies of everything you are sending in, UPC, receipt, receipt, etc.

I have always mailed in rebates with just a first class stamp. Never certified it or anything. I have been doing the online lately and it seems to help cut out the errors in names and addresses. As long as you have made copies of everything you should be fine. Staples rebates are also coming back within around 4-5 weeks.

Oh, when you do the claim online, you still have to mail in everything. The online just helps cut the errors out and it might speed up the process time. Always include the UPC and a copy of the receipt or the rebate receipt.
 
Same here, just a first class stamp, print neatly (a challenge for me!) and make copies of EVERYTHING, even the addressed envelope with the stamp on it! In two years I have only given up on one $10 rebate, and that's 'cause I messed up the ZIP code and it was one of those where the check is a postcard (no envelope) so I figured it was history.
 
That's a lot of money so I would go the paranoid route:

1) Follow the rebate instructions closely, read them ALL, if there is a Staples and manufacturer's rebate both requiring the original UPC and receipt ... Staples will usually accept a photocopy if there is also a mfg rebate as well.
2) COPY EVERYTHING!!!
3) Submit your rebate online.
4) Mail it USPS Certified with return receipt (so you get a date and signature of who signed for the envelope)
 
as said above, make copies of everything. i'm going to use my scanner to start archiving UPC's, rebate forms, etc from now on.

 
Originally posted by: optoman
The first thing you do is make copies of everything you are sending in, UPC, receipt, receipt, etc.

I have always mailed in rebates with just a first class stamp. Never certified it or anything. I have been doing the online lately and it seems to help cut out the errors in names and addresses. As long as you have made copies of everything you should be fine. Staples rebates are also coming back within around 4-5 weeks.

Oh, when you do the claim online, you still have to mail in everything. The online just helps cut the errors out and it might speed up the process time. Always include the UPC and a copy of the receipt or the rebate receipt.
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Agreed!
 
Do the online thing. It prints out a barcode which ties to your name and address in the database so there's less chance of them mailing the rebate to the wrong address or something. Also make photocopies or scans.
 
It doesn't matter what you do if you are sending to the Miami facility. I have see post after post of them "losing" the rebate info. I mailed a rebate almost two monthes ago and it doesn't show up online. They are no help either.......

I have come to the conclusion that rebates are just a scam. I have gotten lots of rebates but I not received just about the same amount.
 
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