On Fri, 13 Dec 2013 09:18:20 -0700, Tony Hwang
wrote:

philo wrote:
On 12/13/2013 06:35 AM, Fat-Dumb and Happy wrote:
You got a rebate back? Keep it and pay to Uncle Sam his share. Consider
yourself lucky. Rebates are like going to a casino, some winners but
the risk is high. I never did get the 5 bucks from Staples or the 40
bucks from Tiger Direct. Rebates and gift cards are a pain in the arse
but the companies love them, extra money in the bank for them.



I stopped dealing with Tiger Direct due to a rebate I did not get.

I went back and forth with them /many/ times until the 30 days I had to
apply ran out. Once it was too late to get the rebate, they finally told
me to just download it from their website at the time of purchase.
Up until then they simply told me they'd send me the form.
Hmmm,
When I purchase an item big or small rebate has nothing to do on my
decision to buy. I don't buy things because there is rebate. I buy what
I want/need.

+1

....but a rebate is gravy. I only bother with them if the rebate is
worth more than the hassle. $.50, not likely. $100 or $300, you bet!