Okay so I almost spooged at the thought of a free digital camera or one of those neato(TM) PDAs being sold these days. After composing myself I ran down to the new Office Depot here and asked to see the MSN rebate package. They handed me a packet full of papers and a CD and when asked what happens if I decide to cancel the service the courteous worker replied with
"...you are required to fulfill the entire service plan in order to receive the proper instant credit. If you don't then you are required to pay back"
Still not satisfied, I dug into the packet (which was interestingly labeled MSN Internet Rebate Non P.C. Oregon and California only). After looking for the key phrase mentioned in the article up on mercurycenter.com, I was left somewhat disappointed. At the very bottom of the Terms and Conditions on the MSN Instant Purchase Assistance Application was the following verbage:
We know that you will like our service, and as an inducement to give
MSN Internet Accessa full and fair trial, w are prepared to lend you a purchase credit of up to $400.00 to help you get online.
Upon acceptance of your application, The Microsoft Network, L.L.C. (MSN) will advance to your credit at Office Depot the amount designated above provided you sign up for unlimited MSN Internet Access services when you purchase an eligible product from Office Depot. To qualify for this program: (1) this form must be completed fully; (2) you must sign page 1 to show that you agree to the terms and conditions described in this application and the MSN Membership Agreement which is attached to this form; and (3) a copy of the receipt reflecting your purchase of an eligible product from Office Depot between November 20, 1999 and March 31, 2000 must be attached to this application. You are not obligated to continue as a MSN Internet Access member for any particular length of time.
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a This MSN Instant Purchase Assistance program is available only to residents of California and Oregon through participating Office Depot stores located in California and Oregon.
By signing on page one, I warrant that I am 18 years old or older and that all information supplied by or about me is accurate. As more fully explained in Attachment 1 (Terms and Conditions), I agree to repay MSN the full Reimbursement Amount if my MSN Internet Access membership is terminated or cancelled before the end of the period associated with my purchase credit.
sigh, am I missing something? when will I learn...
Slashdot Mirror
No special card, a driver license seems to do the trick...
did you just use "none of the heavy GUI" and MFC in the same sentance?
http://www.gametab.com/files/torrents.php?fuse=55
Still not satisfied, I dug into the packet (which was interestingly labeled MSN Internet Rebate Non P.C. Oregon and California only). After looking for the key phrase mentioned in the article up on mercurycenter.com, I was left somewhat disappointed. At the very bottom of the Terms and Conditions on the MSN Instant Purchase Assistance Application was the following verbage:
sigh, am I missing something? when will I learn...