Thanks Bill & Derby. I am now even less a fan of the practice.
Dave S On 4/8/06, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > ----- 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 > > > -- "All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy." - Spike Milligan
