4341, Report:
#2302
Posted Date:
May 22 2000
SONY REBATE RIP-OFF
I bought a Sony computer in December 1999 that offered a $250 rebate. Sony issued the check on 01/20/2000, but it never arrived. The check, now over 90 days old, is void even if I did receive it. Sony states we cannot reissue a check unless we receive back the check sent to you earl...
Entity
Sony
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
4342, Report:
#2051
Posted Date:
Apr 12 2000
Video Computer Store Rip Off
I bought a computer a the video computer store last february. After paying 2,166.00 I still have not received parts of the computer. They promised to ship in 4 wks and it has been 2 months and nothing yet. They also promised rebates I have never received. After trying to talk to th...
Entity
video computer store
Categories: Computer Dealers
4343, Report:
#1029588
Posted Date:
Mar 28 2000
Best Buy Appliance Rebate Rip Off
I purchased a Whirlpool Refrigerator on October 28 1999 with a rebate of $50.00. The Best Buy store located in Murrieta,Ca, was out of rebate forms, so had to call 800 number to receive one finally sent in form with information for a $50.00 rebate. I called several times, they had r...
Entity
Best Buy
Categories: Sales People
4344, Report:
#1667
Posted Date:
Mar 27 2000
EMACHINES AND EGGHEAD.COM WILL FALSELY ADVERTISE TO YOU RIP-OFF COMPUTER SCAM
I purchased a 366 emachine from egghead.com. At best buy, this computer is offered with a $75.00 rebate . I emailed emachines, they told me to get a rebate form from where I purchased the computer. EGGHEAD.COM said they will Not help me get any
rebates I am entitled to. I will ne...
Entity
emachines
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
4345, Report:
#1475
Posted Date:
Mar 04 2000
Best Buy Rebate Rip-offs
I recently purchased a computer monitor from Best Buy in my city of Montclair, CA. The reason I bought this particular monitor was because there was a $30.00 rebate offer on it.
After puchasing the monitor, I received along with my receipt two other receipts that had rebate re...
Entity
Best Buy
Categories: Audio & Electronic Retail Stores
4346, Report:
#1277
Posted Date:
Feb 15 2000
Computer Manufaturers
I also am a rebate ignoree, this time with Compaq. I purchased a 5200 presario 3/27/99 just because I knew little about computers at the time and trusted a radio shack store. The rebate R.S had me send in was outdated and since that time, i have been lied to misdirected to numbers t...
Entity
Compaq
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
4347, Report:
#1231
Posted Date:
Feb 07 2000
Proteva PC Rebate Rip
I purchased a Proteva PC, printer and monitor on 06-16-99 at h.h.Gregg 0n Colerain ave. Cincinnati Ohio. I was supposed to receive rebates on all three items. I received the rebates for the monitor and printer but am still waiting (8mos later) for the $100. rebate on the Proteva PC....
Entity
Proteva Computers
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
4348, Report:
#1161
Posted Date:
Jan 29 2000
Compaq Computer Rip Off
I sent for my $200.00 rebate from Compaq Systems 2 Rebate Dept#590907CPOl How 2 HQ Com PO Box1670 Coppell,Tx.75019.I then received a post card saying thank you for participating in the promotion for $200 Presario 5440 Series or 5304PC,Purchase Dates:10/1/99-1/29/00 PostmarkDate:2/29...
Entity
Compaq System2 Rebate Dept#59097CPOl
Categories: Computer Dealers
4349, Report:
#1049
Posted Date:
Dec 28 1999
HiVal Mail In Rebate
I bought a HiVal CD-ROM 40X IDE drive H40A-00R on 9/27/99, the same date that I sent off the mail in rebate for it. I was told to expect my money within 6 to 9 weeks. On 11/26/99, I attempted to reach HiVal rebate center by phone through their automated phone system. I left a mes...
Entity
Hi Val
Categories: Computer Service & Repair
4350, Report:
#1018
Posted Date:
Dec 18 1999
Umax Rebates
I have purchased two Umax Scanners,one in the USA and one in Canada. Both came with rebate coupons which were submitted with required information and purchase receipts.
Inquiries to Umax via e-mail were initially responded to asking for more information on the rebates. This was se...
Entity
Ritchie Brown
Categories: Con Artists