Cory
San Antonio,#2Consumer Suggestion
Sat, April 24, 2004
Been there done that. Having had that problem happen to me several times, WE have to do something about it. I tell salespeople I won't buy anything with a rebate. If they wish to sell it to me, lower the price by the rebate price otherwise no deal. I know there are some items out there that people need ,that have them, if you have to buy that item , buy it with the understanding that if they jerk you around on the rebate you will return the item(s) for a full refund in a timely manner. These companies know that only 1-2% of rebate are redeemed. If WE start standing up to them they will stop jerking us around on these rebates. Give us a fair price to begin with and do away with this rebate crap all togeather ,like I have. Don't see car dealer giving you mail in rebates. My Dad got a phone ,sent in the $50 rebate, first bill comes in they try and charge him a month's bill for 2 days. He canceled with that cell Co. went elsewhere. Several weeks later here comes his $50 rebate check. Payback. I would have taken the computer, software and monitor back to Office Depot and demanded a refund. When these store managers have to start explaining , things will change.