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Holy cr@p, I actually got my rebate! - rocketiz - 02-06-2007
I previously complained about a rebate from SOYO from
a LCD TV (and many others have had problems getting
rebates from them -see fatwallet.com). Some people actually
complained to the Calif. Atty General. But after several emails
and several phone messages (almost impossible to get someone
to talk with you) and after 5 months, I actually got the rebate!!
Re: Holy cr@p, I actually got my rebate! - davemchine - 02-06-2007
Amazing. I stopped buying anything which had a rebate attached to it. Most of the time it was impossible to claim.
Dave
Re: Holy cr@p, I actually got my rebate! - yoregano - 02-06-2007
Rebates are certainly not such a problem to get from most companies, but I’ve heard of how painful trying to get them from Soyo can be. Congrats on your persistence and finally getting it.
I have a nearly 100% success rate with rebates. The fact is, the very best deals always have rebates involved. Yes, they do infrequently require maintenance on the redeemer’s part, but often that is only a phone call to get it solved. What is really fun is making a profit on a purchase by getting back more in rebates than what was paid in the first place.
Most major mfrs. and retailers have pretty reliable rebates, but there are some that give pause. I agree about Soyo—I am reluctant to buy one of their products due to their bad rep.
Re: Holy cr@p, I actually got my rebate! - lafinfil - 02-06-2007
I like Staples if there is a rebate involved - do it online and usually get it in three to four weeks at tops
Re: Holy cr@p, I actually got my rebate! - will2000 - 02-06-2007
You can count me in the "no more rebates" column. I am sick of it and I can't stand the "only $100 after rebate" advertising.
Re: Holy cr@p, I actually got my rebate! - elmo3 - 02-06-2007
[quote yoregano]I have a nearly 100% success rate with rebates.
Bull$hit.
The fact is, the very best deals always have rebates involved. Yes, they do infrequently require maintenance on the redeemer’s part,
yeah. And the surface of the sun is a bit warm.
but often that is only a phone call to get it solved.
Bull$hit.
Re: Holy cr@p, I actually got my rebate! - Will Collier - 02-06-2007
I'm with yoreagano. I've collected hundreds in rebates over the years, 99% of the time with no problems other than the fill out the forms and wait hassle. I've only had one problem-child rebate (the old AcomData firewire CD-RW from several years back) that really required any serious follow up. And I got my money then, too.
Re: Holy cr@p, I actually got my rebate! - elmo3 - 02-06-2007
[quote Will Collier]I've collected hundreds in rebates over the years, 99% of the time with no problems other than the fill out the forms and wait hassle.
Bull$hit.
Re: Holy cr@p, I actually got my rebate! - Carnos Jax - 02-06-2007
[quote Will Collier]I'm with yoreagano. I've collected hundreds in rebates over the years, 99% of the time with no problems other than the fill out the forms and wait hassle. I've only had one problem-child rebate (the old AcomData firewire CD-RW from several years back) that really required any serious follow up. And I got my money then, too.
Ditto. 'Perhaps' we don't represent the norm, but it doesn't mean that it can't happen. I've only had 1 rebate in over several hundred that wasn't fulfilled (and probably could have had I followed it up).
Re: Holy cr@p, I actually got my rebate! - rocketiz - 02-07-2007
Thanks for the responses. I will say this; I will avoid SOYO
products with rebates in the future. I will still take a chance
on rebates, but I will check out the company's reputation
for rebates first. I like fatwallet.com as a resource.