WD 7200 60gb + Peachtree 2003 for $29.98 AR + tax

rootaxs

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Just an update from the first time i posted this. Take note the deal officially starts on Sunday - October 27, 2002.

Get a WD 60gb (7200rpm) HD and Peachtree Accounting 2003 for $29.98 + tax

- The Drive for $99.99
- Peachtree for $164.99
- The rebate on the HD (Offer C) for $20
- The rebate on Peachtree for $165

Use the $50 off $250 coupon found somewhere on the 'net ;) to get:

$99.99 + $164.99 - $50coupon - $20mir - $165mir = $29.98 + tax
 

rootaxs

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Edit: If you get creative you might even get the drive for free if you sell the Peachtree somewhere ;)
 

sterling

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anybody know if this drive has the 8mb cache??

I think there is another coupon available at 247malls.com for 10 dollars off a 75 dollar first time purchase at office max too.
 

teninho

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Here is your order information:
ORDER NUMBER:
Current Status: Your order is being transmitted to our delivery center
Order Date: 10-27-2002
Delivery Date: 10-29-2002


Item Name and Description Unit Qty Price
Total Status
---------- -------------------------------------- -------- ----- --------
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20201675 Peachtree Accounting 2003 EA 1 $164.99
$164.99 OPN
Peachtree Accounting 2003. Price show

20076917 Western Digital 60GB Hard Drive EA 1 $99.99
$99.99 OPN
Western Digital 60 GB Hard Drive. $20


Subtotal: $264.98
Tax: $12.90
Delivery: $0.00
Discounts: $50.00

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Grand Total: $227.88


So 227.88 - 165(peachtree) - 20 (WD) - 30 (peachtree upgrade rebate) = $10 after taxes...

TeNiNhO
 

krackato

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Also, some of the guys over at the FW thread are saying that you will NOT get the Peachtree Rebate unless you buy it at the OfficeMax Brick and Morter store. Does anyone have any experience with these Peachtree rebates?
 

SilentRunning

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The peachtree software is advertised as free after rebate on the website so the rebate should be no problem. If in doubt archive the webpage showing that is is free after rebate and print out a copy. Always good to arm yourself with proof if the rebate is disputed.
 

krackato

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If that's the case then I don't think you can use the online coupon at the B&M stores. I get the feeling there're going to be an awful lot of very angry deal hunters in the no-to-distant future.
 

RU482

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peachtree accounting software reminds me of those "work from home" signs yousee everywhere...think about it
 

webley

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I called them up and I was told the Peachtree rebate is only good for in-store purchases.

Officemax rebates are far more deceptive and/or tricky to comply with than Staples rebates. I just sent in a rebate with the complete UPC and product tag for a 60 GB hard drive and Officemax rejected it because I didn't send in a little yellow tag that says the capacity. If this Peachtree rebate is enforced as B&M only, Officemax is going to get a bad reputation (and take a lot of money from people unfairly).

Also, what does this mean on the rebate: "Include printout of your email after registering with Spotlife"

If this is needed to qualify, it looks like Officemax seeks rediculous ways to keep you from getting your rebate. They should at least put that requirement at the top and not in the fine print. Officemax, learn how to do rebates right from Staples.

 

webley

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WARNING: Order online and risk paying the full $165 for Peachtree as Officemax may only honor rebates for B&M purchases. A quote from another (Wallet) forum:

I bought something from OfficeMax website with such trick before. On the rebate form it said "for purchase at OfficeMax stores". I was declined rebate because I bought online, although it said free on the website.

The Officemax rebate says: "Rebate applies to Peachtree Accounting 2003 purchased at Officemax Stores only."

Past Staples Peachtree rebates have said it applies to purchases at Staples Stores AND Staples.com. If Officemax doesn't honor this rebate for online orders, I'm calling the Better Business Bureau about it even though I'm not ordering it. As far as I'm concerned, not honoring the online order rebates is like stealing $165 from each unfortunate customer, since they advertise it right there online by the item. I hope it does turn out ok for those who try online orders (and B&M) but I'm not taking a risk this time.

Even at B&M, the risk is the "Include printout of your email after registering with Spotlife" apparent requirement that may be overlooked by many.
 

q2261

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Originally posted by: webley
I called them up and I was told the Peachtree rebate is only good for in-store purchases.

Officemax rebates are far more deceptive and/or tricky to comply with than Staples rebates. I just sent in a rebate with the complete UPC and product tag for a 60 GB hard drive and Officemax rejected it because I didn't send in a little yellow tag that says the capacity. If this Peachtree rebate is enforced as B&M only, Officemax is going to get a bad reputation (and take a lot of money from people unfairly).

Also, what does this mean on the rebate: "Include printout of your email after registering with Spotlife"

If this is needed to qualify, it looks like Officemax seeks rediculous ways to keep you from getting your rebate. They should at least put that requirement at the top and not in the fine print. Officemax, learn how to do rebates right from Staples.

FYI, OM rejected the wd hd rebate because it specifically says on the form to include the capacity label. Apparently, thats what WD uses as proof of purchase. So its not entirely OM's fault, its also your fault that you did not read the rebate form.
 

wjones

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I placed an order last night and now many people pointed out this is 'store only' purchase. I guess for this time it is better to be safe than sorry, going to call them to cancel my order :(
 

webley

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FYI, OM rejected the wd hd rebate because it specifically says on the form to include the capacity label. Apparently, thats what WD uses as proof of purchase. So its not entirely OM's fault, its also your fault that you did not read the rebate form.

Yes, I know I sent the wrong identification because I didn't know what it was and I'm trying to correct that. I just meant that it seems more difficult than Staples rebates. I've sent in hundreds of rebates and this is only the second one that's been rejected. I guess I was just frustrated with the outcome and how Officemax can't validate it with a UPC and ID label. Also, I no longer have the box with the label they want. Sorry if I overreacted.
 

webley

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I just called the rebate center twice and got two answers about the Peachtree rebate eligibility based on purchase location.

The first answer is that it might work but it might not so they advised me to be safe and buy it only at the Brick and Mortar store.

The second CSR told me that he had to check with his supervisor. He returned with the answer that if it says "at Officemax Stores only" as it does, that means it will only be honored at B&M stores and not online or by phone. I asked why it is advertised with the product on the website and he said that doesn't matter it still could still be rejected. It's a good rebate but $165 is a lot to risk in this case.