Has anyone ever gotten a rebate back? I had a $300 rebate coming off a computer and still havent gotten it .?

Question

It is a year later. I had $100 rebate off screen doors coming. I think rebates are scams. You send in the original receipt and then you have lost it. What do you do?

Answer 1

I'm so sick of rebates that I no longer use them, aside for the $1 or $2 ones. They are a major scam. CompUSA and Best Buy are two of the worst. Both have dishonored rebates claiming that I had not sent in all of the required documents. I sent them photocopies of the entire rebate claim (as theyrecommend you keep for your records!) as proof that I had filed a valid claim only to have them say that photocopies are no good!

I raise a stink about them every time, and have had Best Buy take the rebate value off the item on a couple of occasions. It takes a store manager to approve that, but it's worth asking for!

Answer 2

I have had this happen several times. I will not do business anymore with companies that offer rebates. I will just tell them I will buy their product if they take the value of the rebate off the cost of the item. Otherwise I will go somewhere I get a fair price up front.

I even sent one certified mail and they still claimed the original receipt wasn't provided. It is impossible to prove you mailed the original receipt. It is a bunch of BS!

Answer 3

Ive sent in rebates several times and only once have I gotten anything back. The reason rebates are used is so that companies make theyre products seem lower in price. And when the rebates are used they are hoping it is a day or so late or a piece of information was incorrectly filled out. Your SOL on this on, just avoid rebates if you can.

Answer 4

I ran into a problem with software rebates. I had to continually contact the rebate offer phone number to get a reply. Once I did the check came to me. As for a computer, contact the manufacturer. You should have a phone number or email address to contact for the refund. If not there's an 800 number for the manufacturer. A little detective work on your part and constant nagging will usually get results. If not contact the Better Business Bureau or Consumer Hot line. Bad publicity is not what the manufacturer wants. One final option is if you purchased through a store, contact them directly and see what you can do.

Answer 5

You should take a photo copy of anything you send to the rebate center.

Most stores will reprint a reciept for you if you can give them the date of purchase. Check with them.

You can also call the rebate center and ask about the status. If the rebate is still in the system they may be able to help you.

Rebate Tips

1. Read all rebate form(s) thoroughly!

Each rebate offer is unique. They usually have different date ranges and different proof-of-purchase requirements. Some rebates require serial numbers, while others may require photocopies of certain pieces. The best way to make sure you get your rebate is to follow the directions carefully. If you have any questions, call the toll-free number listed on the rebate form, or call the store where you purchased the product. Either one should be able to assist you. Some products may have multiple rebate offers on a single purchase. In these cases, make sure you carefully follow the directions listed on each form as the return address and submission requirements may be different for each offer.

2. Make copies of all of your paperwork!

This includes your receipt, rebate form, barcodes, mailing envelope, and any other items that are needed for validation of your rebate. If for some reason your submission gets lost in the mail, you will need this information to have your rebate re-processed. It is also a good idea to have this information in front of you if you need to call the customer service phone number listed on your rebate form.

3. Don't throw out the box!

Most rebates will require you to send in a UPC barcode or a serial number barcode from the product packaging and may not honor your submission without the original barcodes from the box. If you are purchasing large items with a rebate that require unpacking prior to putting them in your car or are having items installed in your home, please be sure to remove the UPCs and serial number labels before discarding the boxes. If there are multiple boxes, please write down the product name on the back of each UPC and serial number label so you know which documentation belongs to each product.

4. Don't procrastinate!

Many rebates require you to postmark your submission within a set number of days from your date of purchase. If you miss this deadline, you will not be able to receive your rebate.

5. Make sure your name and address are clearly written on the rebate form!

If your handwriting is difficult to read, it will be difficult to enter your information correctly. To ensure fast, accurate processing of your rebate, be sure to print clearly! Also remember that P.O. Boxes are usually not acceptable addresses for many rebates, so please read the terms and conditions on the form carefully.

Answer 6

usually places like best buy give u copies of receipts to send in for rebates. i don't think ur supposed to send in the originals. i've never had a problem with them, but i've heard of people not getting their rebates b/c they forget the tiniest thing. maybe u can try and contact the companies?

Answer 7

I get rebates back all the time. Make sure you send in all of the information they require. Also, make sure you send it in by the deadline

Answer 8

If a unmarried determine is eligible, they are going to get $three hundred-$600 for themselves reckoning on how a lot internet income tax they paid for 2007. they are going to get an more advantageous $three hundred for each chilld less than age 17 that they claimed on their 2007 go back.

Answer 9

good luck sweety!!!!