Knowledge: refunds or rebates
Links
- Refunding Online
http://members.tripod.com/~JWarren/RefundOnline.html - Devoted to the hobbies of refunding and couponing. Includes newbie tips, glossary and manufacturer directory with 1-800 numbers for most major brands.
- Confessions of a Mail-In Rebate Junkie
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze6l53f/confessionsofamailinrebatejunkie/ - Information and advice on retaining and submitting mail-in rebates from manufacturers.
- 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.
- 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.
- FTC: Taking the "Bait" Out of Rebates
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/rebatealrt.htm - Advice from the Federal Trade Commission to help consumers successfully process and submit rebates.
- TCS: Shoot the Stupid Consumer
http://www.techcentralstation.com/021005F.html - 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.
- 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 fulfillment shops make their money.
- 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.
- Ebates
http://www.ebates.com - E-commerce portal that connects with the most popular retailers and pays cash rebates on purchases.
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