Screwed by Canon Rebate

Mary wrote:

"measekite" wrote in message
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There should be a Federal Law that only allows instant rebates at the
time of purchase. Any product returns will have the rebate (already
received) form the return amount.

For once I agree with you.

CompUSA's on-line submission (Staples too, and a few others) is really handy
and has worked every time so far.

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"The Real Bev" wrote in message
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Mary wrote:

"measekite" wrote in message
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There should be a Federal Law that only allows instant rebates at the
time of purchase. Any product returns will have the rebate (already
received) form the return amount.

For once I agree with you.

CompUSA's on-line submission (Staples too, and a few others) is really
handy
and has worked every time so far.

Yes, thats a bit of a different situation than mail in rebates.I've had a
couple of Staples online rebates and got my rebate OK. But many of Staples
rebates are not online submissions though I have to say I have had no
problems receiving a mail-in rebate with Staples. I mostly avoid mail-in
rebates. I think it is safe to say that most people find it much more
convenient and satisfying to get instant rebates or reductions or whatever
you want to call it, at the cash, rather than having to complete a form and
proof and other stuff and mailing it to the rebate company with often have
a long wait to get a check in the mail. Its a hassle. On the few occasions I
submit mail- in rebates I keep a copy of every single thing I send to the
rebate company and I am ready to send proof if they ask.

Mary


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"Mary" wrote in message
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"The Real Bev" wrote in message
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Mary wrote:

"measekite" wrote in message
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(snip)
Yes, thats a bit of a different situation than mail in rebates.I've had a
couple of Staples online rebates and got my rebate OK. But many of Staples
rebates are not online submissions though I have to say I have had no
problems receiving a mail-in rebate with Staples. I mostly avoid mail-in
rebates. I think it is safe to say that most people find it much more
convenient and satisfying to get instant rebates or reductions or whatever
you want to call it, at the cash, rather than having to complete a form
and
proof and other stuff and mailing it to the rebate company with often
have
a long wait to get a check in the mail. Its a hassle. On the few occasions
I
submit mail- in rebates I keep a copy of every single thing I send to the
rebate company and I am ready to send proof if they ask.

Mary

Easier said than done if you don't have a xerox machine or flatbed scanner
at home. (My employers consider using the company machine a big no-no, and a
rebate ain't worth getting fired over.) Requires a special trip to someplace
that has a coin-op one, or a quicky-print place. Basically not worth it,
time and gas wise, unless the rebate is substantial. I avoid rebates in most
cases, and when I do get a mail-off one, just take my chances.

Just how many months has this Thread That Won't Die been going on, anyway?

aem sends...

On Sun, 18 Feb 2007 00:12:26 GMT, wrote:


Just how many months has this Thread That Won't Die been going on, anyway?

aem sends...

Just a little bit longer, thanks to you (and me)...

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"Mary" wrote in message
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"The Real Bev" wrote in message
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Mary wrote:

"measekite" wrote in message
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(snip)
Yes, thats a bit of a different situation than mail in rebates.I've had
a
couple of Staples online rebates and got my rebate OK. But many of
Staples
rebates are not online submissions though I have to say I have had no
problems receiving a mail-in rebate with Staples. I mostly avoid mail-in
rebates. I think it is safe to say that most people find it much more
convenient and satisfying to get instant rebates or reductions or
whatever
you want to call it, at the cash, rather than having to complete a form
and
proof and other stuff and mailing it to the rebate company with often
have
a long wait to get a check in the mail. Its a hassle. On the few
occasions
I
submit mail- in rebates I keep a copy of every single thing I send to
the
rebate company and I am ready to send proof if they ask.

Mary

Easier said than done if you don't have a xerox machine or flatbed scanner
at home. (My employers consider using the company machine a big no-no, and
a
rebate ain't worth getting fired over.) Requires a special trip to
someplace
that has a coin-op one, or a quicky-print place. Basically not worth it,
time and gas wise, unless the rebate is substantial. I avoid rebates in
most
cases, and when I do get a mail-off one, just take my chances.

I don't have a copier but have had a flatbed scanner for years. They are not
very expensive compared to other computer parts. Many people now have
all-in-one printers which include scanners and copiers. But if you need to
make a special trip to make copies of what you need, then yes, its more
trouble, and may not be worth it unless you think the rebate amount is worth
it.

Just how many months has this Thread That Won't Die been going on, anyway?

Not that long. People can always block out the thread in their news reader
if they don't want to
see it.

Mary


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wrote in message
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"Mary" wrote in message
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"The Real Bev" wrote in message
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Mary wrote:

"measekite" wrote in message
...
(snip)
Yes, thats a bit of a different situation than mail in rebates.I've had
a
couple of Staples online rebates and got my rebate OK. But many of
Staples
rebates are not online submissions though I have to say I have had no
problems receiving a mail-in rebate with Staples. I mostly avoid mail-in
rebates. I think it is safe to say that most people find it much more
convenient and satisfying to get instant rebates or reductions or
whatever
you want to call it, at the cash, rather than having to complete a form
and
proof and other stuff and mailing it to the rebate company with often
have
a long wait to get a check in the mail. Its a hassle. On the few
occasions
I
submit mail- in rebates I keep a copy of every single thing I send to
the
rebate company and I am ready to send proof if they ask.

Mary

Easier said than done if you don't have a xerox machine or flatbed scanner
at home. (My employers consider using the company machine a big no-no, and
a
rebate ain't worth getting fired over.) Requires a special trip to
someplace
that has a coin-op one, or a quicky-print place. Basically not worth it,
time and gas wise, unless the rebate is substantial. I avoid rebates in
most
cases, and when I do get a mail-off one, just take my chances.

I don't have a copier but have had a flatbed scanner for years. They are not
very expensive compared to other computer parts. Many people now have
all-in-one printers which include scanners and copiers. But if you need to
make a special trip to make copies of what you need, then yes, its more
trouble, and may not be worth it unless you think the rebate amount is worth
it.

Just how many months has this Thread That Won't Die been going on, anyway?

Not that long. People can always block out the thread in their news reader
if they don't want to
see it.

Mary


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"Mary" ) writes:

Just how many months has this Thread That Won't Die been going on, anyway?

Not that long. People can always block out the thread in their news reader
if they don't want to
see it.

That's not the issue. The issue is that the original post was massively
cross-posted, and after it seemed to have died, someone decided to post
a reply, which means the same things are being argued as when the thread
first started.

The thread started on December 28th, which is long enough.

Michael

"Michael Black" wrote in message
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"Mary" ) writes:

Just how many months has this Thread That Won't Die been going on,
anyway?

Not that long. People can always block out the thread in their news
reader
if they don't want to
see it.

That's not the issue. The issue is that the original post was massively
cross-posted, and after it seemed to have died, someone decided to post
a reply, which means the same things are being argued as when the thread
first started.

The thread started on December 28th, which is long enough.

Then filter it out.

Mary


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Michael Black wrote:
"Mary" ) writes:


Just how many months has this Thread That Won't Die been going on, anyway?

Not that long. People can always block out the thread in their news reader
if they don't want to
see it.


That's not the issue. The issue is that the original post was massively
cross-posted, and after it seemed to have died, someone decided to post
a reply, which means the same things are being argued as when the thread
first started.

The thread started on December 28th, which is long enough.

Michael

Thread drift is the nature of all ng's.
Frank

Mary wrote:


I don't have a copier but have had a flatbed scanner for years. They are not
very expensive compared to other computer parts. Many people now have
all-in-one printers which include scanners and copiers. But if you need to
make a special trip to make copies of what you need, then yes, its more
trouble, and may not be worth it unless you think the rebate amount is worth
it.

I've had a flatbed scanner for years, too - at least five. Bought it
online from Office Max for $20 - after rebate. Got free shipping, too.
And I *did* get the rebate, without hassle or delay beyond that stated
on the form.

TJ


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