Rebates – Reward or Rip Off?

Rebates became increasingly in style in the previous couple of years on a ton of items and certainly on electronic things and computers. Rebates of $twenty, $50 or $one hundred aren't uncommon.

I’ve even seen things advertised as “free once rebate”. Do these rebates come back underneath the heading of “too smart to be true”? Some of them do and there are “catches” to watch out for however if you're careful, rebates will help you get some very good deals.

The approach a rebate works is that you just pay the listed price for an item then mail in a type and therefore the bar code to the manufacturer and that they send you a refund therefore reducing the value of what you purchased the item except with a time delay of several weeks.

Rule #one. Rebates from reputable companies are usually just fine.

You can be pretty positive you'll get the promised rebate from Best Get, Amazon or Dell but you ought to most likely not count on getting one from an organization you’ve never heard of. If you actually wish the merchandise and are OK with paying the value listed then buy it but don’t count on actually obtaining the refund.

Rule #2. Check rebate expiration dates.

Many times products can keep on the shelf of a retailer when the date for sending in the rebate offer has expired thus certify date carefully.

Rule #3. Be certain you have all the forms required to file for the rebate before you allow the shop.

Rebates can nearly always need a form to be stuffed out, a receipt for the purchase and a bar code.

Rule #4. Keep a copy your rebate claim.

Make copies of everything you send in to get your rebate including the bar code. Stuff gets lost in the mail incessantly and if the rebate is for $fifty it’s value the hassle to keep a copy your claim.