Refunds or Rebates (10)

Regular Links:

http://mysite.verizon.net/vze6l53f/confessionsofamailinrebatejunkie/
Confessions of a Mail-In Rebate Junkie Open in a new browser window
   Information and advice on retaining and submitting mail-in rebates from manufacturers.
   http://mysite.verizon.net/vze6l53f/confessionsofamailinrebatejunkie/
http://www.ebates.com
Ebates Open in a new browser window
   E-commerce portal that connects with the most popular retailers and pays cash rebates on purchases.
   http://www.ebates.com
http://www.gripe2ed.com/scoop/story/2004/4/29/8438/35808
Ed Foster's Gripelog: Rebate Bait Open in a new browser window
   Explains how and why the rebate industry, especially on computers or electronic equipment, has (over)grown, and how rebate fulfillment shops make their money.
   http://www.gripe2ed.com/scoop/story/2004/4/29/8438/35808
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/rebatealrt.htm
FTC: Taking the "Bait" Out of Rebates Open in a new browser window
   Advice from the Federal Trade Commission to help consumers successfully process and submit rebates.
   http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/rebatealrt.htm
http://www.rebatereportcard.com/
Rebate Report Card Open in a new browser window
   Rebate rankings submitted by consumers. Rebates are ranked from A to F, depending on length of time to get the money, complexity of instructions, quality of customer service and related details.
   http://www.rebatereportcard.com/
http://www.rebateroulette.com/
Rebate Roulette Open in a new browser window
   User-submitted rebate reviews and ratings.
   http://www.rebateroulette.com/
http://www.techcentralstation.com/021005F.html
TCS: Shoot the Stupid Consumer Open in a new browser window
   Article is from Tech Central Station discussing how the "mail-in rebate" offered by retailers can turn into a consumer nightmare and can legitimately be described as a "shady" business practice.
   http://www.techcentralstation.com/021005F.html
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/03/compusa.htm
The Rebate Debate: Why Were They Late? Open in a new browser window
   FTC settles charges against CompUSA for deceptive and unfair product rebate practices.
   http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/03/compusa.htm
http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a3_167.html
The Straight Dope: Why are rebate checks drawn on obscure banks in the middle of nowhere? Open in a new browser window
   Answer: It's part of a scheme to delay paying rebates for as long as legally possible.
   http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a3_167.html

Last Updated: 2007-09-29 13:22:11