----- Original Message -----
From: "David Savage"
Subject: Re: Rebate Offer Scumbags
I am not a big fan of the rebate concept. IMO, it would be much easier
if the store just reduced the price by the "rebate" amount & then
claim the difference from the manufacturer / wholesaler.
But I'm no retailing expert.
Then, every purchaser would get the rebate.
A rebate is structured in such a way as to discourage the purchaser from
claiming it.
Here's a stupid one for you.
Last year, I bought a new DeWalt sliding dual compound mitre saw. It was an
expensive tool, and was offered with a "free" stand.
The catch was that I had to send in a coupon, along with an original proof
of purchase (the retailer supplied a spare, so that I would still have an
original for warranty), and the UPC off the box to claim it.
Standard rules for this type of thing.
Did I forget to mention the 50 dollar check to have it shipped via UPS?
I would have rather if they had just charged 50 bucks at the store level and
let me walk out with the stand.
Anyway, it arrived fairly quickly, and fortunately, I was home to recieve
it.
William Robb
