Confessions of a Mail-In Rebate Junkie «
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze6l53f/confessionsofamailinrebatejunkie/ | | How to collect on your mail-in rebates. |
Ed Foster's Gripelog - Rebate Bait «
http://www.gripe2ed.com/scoop/story/2004/4/29/8438/35808 | | Explains how and why the rebate industry , especially on computers or electronic equipment , has (over)grown , and how rebate fulfullment shops make their money. |
FTC. gov - Taking the " Bait" Out of Rebates «
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/rebatealrt.htm | | Advice that helps consumers successfully process and submit rebates. |
MyRebates. com «
http://www.myrebates.com/ | | Find , buy and track rebate promotions from top manufacturers in categories such as automotive , computers , electronics , and household. |
Rebate Report Card «
http://www.rebatereportcard.com/ | | 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. |
Rebate Roulette «
http://www.rebateroulette.com/ | | User-submitted rebate reviews and ratings. |
Refund Express «
http://www.refundexpress.net | | Refunds , coupons and trader ads , refunding articles , toll-free freebies , premium offers and test drives. |
Refunding Online «
http://members.tripod.com/~JWarren/RefundOnline.html | | Devoted to the hobbies of refunding and couponing. includes newbie tips , glossary and manufacturer directory. |
SlickDeals. net Forums - Rebates «
http://forums.slickdeals.net/f8-rebates.html | | Discussion of rebate offers and companies and of consumer experiences with them , both good and bad. |
Tech Central Station - Shoot the Stupid Consumer «
http://www.techcentralstation.com/021005F.html | | How the " mail-in rebate" offered by retailers can turn into a consumer nightmare and can legitimately be described as a " shady" business practice. |
The Rebate Debate: Why Were They Late? «
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/03/compusa.htm | | Ftc settles charges against compusa for deceptive and unfair product rebate practices. |
The Straight Dope: Why are rebate checks drawn on obscure banks in the middle of nowhere? «
http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a3_167.html | | Answer: it's part of a scheme to delay paying rebates for as long as legally possible. |
