"Oren" wrote in message ...
On Fri, 13 Dec 2013 14:36:56 -0800, "Bob F"
wrote:

I believe a lot rebates are a scam and a way to fool customers. The
advertising has a low price in big print but underneath, there is very
tiny print, "after rebate". ^_^

I've applied for dozens of rebates, and AFAIK, have received every one.

+1

...just follow the instructions - exactly!

Now vendors want to send you debit cards. If you leave 37 cents on
the card, it goes back to the issuer of the card. Money $

It is a funny thing that manufacturers are counting on people to not
send in the rebate, or mess up. If it is not an in store rebate, I
ignore it. Even then, sometimes...there is always a catch. I purchased
a broadband modem once. With in store rebate. Part of the sign up process
and one of those introductory deals. Well, come to find out, a bit later,
that I was being charged a rental fee on the modem.

Sir, you must provide proof of purchase.

Um, I just changed my credit card number and had the last charge reversed.
This is proof of my cancelation and your modem may be found in the nearest
dumpster. Bite me and have a nice day.

You still have 8 months on your *click*

This was my second call. During the first call my cell phone dropped after
the rep I was talking with verified that I actually *had* purchased the
modem and that it showed up on their system. Twas a bait and switch thing
and I guess I was one of the first to call in on him. The next one played
it well, but I had already made my decision. Bye, bye.