Do mail-in rebates actually work???
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Do mail-in rebates actually work???
Never in my lifetime have I actually received the money from a "Mail-in Rebate." This despite making ABSOLUTELY SURE all documents were provided and the forms filled out perfectly.
I think they are a sham to get your address so as to send you more junk mail; That, and to get your money, knowing you will forget about the rebate after awhile.
How 'bout you?
I think they are a sham to get your address so as to send you more junk mail; That, and to get your money, knowing you will forget about the rebate after awhile.
How 'bout you?
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From: Kalispell, Mt.
I gave up on sending rebates in, because I usually never got anything back. I did buy a fridge at Home Depot and got the rebate on it. But for the most part I won't even buy something thats offering a $3 rebate. Seems kinda silly...just take the dang $3 off the original price and make me happy.
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I guess I have been lucky as I have always received money back-- although Ace Hardware took about 3 months versus the 4 weeks last time...
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I have pretty much always gotten a rebate when sent off. There have been a couple occasions where I didn't though. One time it was for a dual rebate on a Makita tool. Makita sent the money, but Lowe's did not send the $20 gift card. There was nothing saying you could not have both, several people got turned down that I know of and a few complained enough and got theirs. I figured it was not worth the time for a $20 gift card. I simply did business at places other than Lowe's for a while.
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I find it a hassle but I've mailed in several and only one seemed to not work out. Keep photocopies of your paperwork and if they have a website where you can track your rebate, do it. All is just more inconvenience. Also, read the terms very carefully and when possible mail it in ASAP so that you can make sure you're "in the system" before the rebate end date.
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From: Woodruff, SC
Originally Posted by 94van
I have never had a rebate denied, late maybe, but always got it.
Always make copies of the submission, then if there is a problem, you have a back up.
Always make copies of the submission, then if there is a problem, you have a back up.
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I don't remember ever NOT getting my money when I followed all instruuctions. Admittedly the instructions can be complicated but I have always gotten paid eventually. I too make copies of everything sent and record the date I send it.
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Originally Posted by GeneStoner
Never in my lifetime have I actually received the money from a "Mail-in Rebate." This despite making ABSOLUTELY SURE all documents were provided and the forms filled out perfectly.
I think they are a sham to get your address so as to send you more junk mail; That, and to get your money, knowing you will forget about the rebate after awhile.
How 'bout you?
I think they are a sham to get your address so as to send you more junk mail; That, and to get your money, knowing you will forget about the rebate after awhile.
How 'bout you?
I bet your wife is cashing the checks and not telling you. I have received a check for everyone I have ever sent in.
Sometimes the checks look like junk mail so you may be throwing them out.
Mike
