Posted 11/14/2008 at 10:40:03am

I've always avoided big mail in rebates, I think the biggest one I've ever done was $40 on a video card.

I've only had a problem once.  I don't remember the product or rebate amount, but I got a post card saying my submission was invalid.  I called them, started with "I recieved a post card....." and couldn't get anything else out b/c the CSR instantly said "That was sent to you in error".  He asked for a number that was printed on the post card and I got the check in a week.  The post card said you had to respond in 10 days to dispute their claim of invalid, so I figure it was a scam to catch people not responding right away and screwing them on their rebate.

Staples Easy Rebates are by far the best, no cutting out UPC's, no mailing of anything.  Still, I'd avoid anything that is a good deal only if the rebate comes, and I'd avoid larger $ rebates.

Posted 06/13/2007 at 08:37:06pm

Wow, I remember when this deal was going on. I passed, and when the rebates went unpaid, was very glad I did. Seeing that screen cap from Newegg makes me miss the days of free FedEx shipping. Sigh, stupid $5 UPS is the norm now.