I couldn't agree more. For those looking for a great deal on something, a rebate was usually involved. I've sent in well over a hundred rebates and always got a check in the mail.
My favorite deal via rebate is still my Samsung laser printer from a few years ago. It was normally a $200+ printer, but office max had a $60 rebate on it and a $20 off $100 purchase coupon. I found the printer on sale at an online retailer for $100, so I called office max and got them to match the price, used the $20 coupon, and sent in the $60 rebate. So after getting the rebate back I ended up with the $200+ printer for $20.
There isn't anything wrong with rebates if you:
1. Send them in
2. Remember that you sent them in and keep track of them
3. Realize that they are a loan to the store/manufacturer, and
4. Take that into account when making your purchase decision.
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I couldn't agree more. For those looking for a great deal on something, a rebate was usually involved. I've sent in well over a hundred rebates and always got a check in the mail. My favorite deal via rebate is still my Samsung laser printer from a few years ago. It was normally a $200+ printer, but office max had a $60 rebate on it and a $20 off $100 purchase coupon. I found the printer on sale at an online retailer for $100, so I called office max and got them to match the price, used the $20 coupon, and sent in the $60 rebate. So after getting the rebate back I ended up with the $200+ printer for $20. There isn't anything wrong with rebates if you: 1. Send them in 2. Remember that you sent them in and keep track of them 3. Realize that they are a loan to the store/manufacturer, and 4. Take that into account when making your purchase decision.