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The way that Rebates really work.

 
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Apr 25, 2009 00:08 |  #1

Does this look all too familiar?
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Apr 27, 2009 07:09 |  #2

Could not be more true!


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Apr 27, 2009 07:15 |  #3

Absolutely!

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Apr 27, 2009 07:36 as a reply to  @ S.Horton's post |  #4

The problem is so many people buy when they have rebates it makes it worth it to issue them. :cry: Once they become unprofitable they will go away.:D


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Apr 27, 2009 09:41 |  #5

Rings so true it should strike a chord with all consumers.


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Apr 27, 2009 10:28 as a reply to  @ ito4u's post |  #6

This is true but I'll go to all ends before I let them keep my money. I haven't missed one yet, even though follow-up calls were required on a couple.


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Apr 27, 2009 11:30 |  #7

Totally on the money Skip! Been there, done that!


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Apr 27, 2009 13:06 |  #8

I heard some statistic that only 10% of buyers actually remember to submit their rebate forms correctly and on time. Companies offers rebates because in the end they still win.


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Apr 27, 2009 18:18 |  #9

ROFL. Rebate fulfillment companies are the devil. :)

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Apr 27, 2009 18:48 |  #10

wow so true i m harassing one company right now for my 30 dollar rebate


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Apr 27, 2009 19:54 |  #11

Thanks Skip. I love Dilbert.


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Apr 27, 2009 20:10 |  #12

fann wrote in post #7813160 (external link)
I heard some statistic that only 10% of buyers actually remember to submit their rebate forms correctly and on time. Companies offers rebates because in the end they still win.

Depends on the industry -- In food, it is 20% unredeemed. Figure food is easy, right, you just go there, no forms. When it is difficult, I dunno.


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