Do Mail in rebates really work or are they a scam?

[j-lor]

Just wondering if they really work for Tiger direct and Newegg. I see on tiger direct they have a lot of free stuff but you have to pay first then you send in the rebate and get your money back. Just wondering if its a scam sounds to good to be true.

 

[ronintexas]

They work....I have used them many times. You just have to wait 6-10 weeks usually to get the rebate.

 

[j-lor]

They work....I have used them many times. You just have to wait 6-10 weeks usually to get the rebate.

How do they make money off it when they are selling anti virus for $60 with a $60 rebate?

 

[j-lor]

Here's the link to the free anti virus and $4.99 promo code .emcanap78 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832484090&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=12087162&PID=4238077&SID=skim7917X667306X24a426a7294e36ae596f36b4eee8ef72&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=afc-Skimlinks

 

[junkeymonkey]

one thing you go to know is that if you required to cut the bar code thing off the box to mail in with the rebate and then down the road you meed to rma or what ever the item they may reject it cause that's missing from your box ... sp that if you look at it that way is the ''scam'' part -- so you need to figure out whats more important , the rebate or the ability to return the card or warrantee coverage if it needs it for some reason ??? [opinion]

 

[Wolfshadw]

The RMA period is generally limited to 30 days and yes, sending in the bar code will likely nullify your RMA option. However, it will not void any warranty. If you find that you have an issue with the component, they you will be required to initiate the warranty processes with the manufacturer.

-Wolf sends

 

[junkeymonkey]

sorry...
I guess I should of added that you should check the policy's at the manufactures on that . I put it like all , but it depends on who your dealing with and how they feel about it

no matter what if you got to send something in the ball is in there court weather they honor things or make excuses or the blame game on weather your covered and will be satisfied ??

register the item and read all the disclaimers and see if theres a catch 22 involved in the fine print ..

in the end all you can do is what you feel is best and hope for the best overall

 

[ronintexas]

I worked retail for quite a few years in the 80's and 90's. The rebate is an incentive to sell product quickly, often because they are overstocked on an item, a newer version is coming out, etc.....The theory behind the rebate is only about 50% of the people that actually buy the product send in the rebate form for the reimbursement. Of that, only about 75% actually cash the check or use the pre-paid debit card.

You would be amazed at the amount of gift cards that go unused and/or expire....

So the theory is if you have an item for $60, and you have a $60 rebate, about 50% of the people send in the rebate. That makes an effective rebate of $30. Now, only 75% cash it or use it, so the $30 becomes $22.50.