Anyone bothered by the mail in rebate being offered?

sfetaz · #1 (**permalink**) 09-29-2009, 07:01 PM

I saw this article on AOL and it reminded me of the Verizon $100 mail in rebate for TP2

http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/0...ts-a-ripoff%2F

I don't know if its the same for other carriers or not, but I was a little annoyed that I would not be getting cash but a prepaid credit card, even though its advertised as a $100 MIR. The cash itself is more important to me than what I can buy with it, as I use most of my cash for a lot of cash necessary purposes such as poker and bills. Just wondering what others thought of this. I was thinking I could try to use the card at the casino like a cash advance to get the cash out but I highly doubt it would work.

FierceDeityLink1 · #2 (**permalink**) 09-29-2009, 07:04 PM

I was able to get the $100 off applied as an instant rebate by calling TeleSales. Though, I've received numerous Visa gift cards in the past (e.g., from Staples easy rebates) and had no troubles with them.

8notime · #3 (**permalink**) 09-29-2009, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FierceDeityLink1

I was able to get the $100 off applied as an instant rebate by calling TeleSales. Though, I've received numerous Visa gift cards in the past (e.g., from Staples easy rebates) and had no troubles with them.

Did you do it at the time of purchase, or did you call them back and ask them for it? I didn't think to do it at the time of purchase. I hate that I have to cut the original box up. If I want to sell it on Ebay someday, it would be nice to have the packaging in tact.

As far as cash vs. the card, I don't care. There's at least 1 transaction I do a month that is $100, so I'll just use it for that. In fact I'd prefer that over having to go to the bank to deposit it.

**jbearamus** · #4 (**permalink**) 09-29-2009, 07:11 PM

I think its kind of annoying for my customers but i've never really thought of it as a big deal. but then again i've known about the "split tender" workout for a year so while i haven't had one i know how to use them and usually after i explain to my customers they're ok with it. and if you don't like rebates on your phone then shop at radioshack or bestbuy

FierceDeityLink1 · #5 (**permalink**) 09-29-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 8notime

Did you do it at the time of purchase, or did you call them back and ask them for it? I didn't think to do it at the time of purchase. I hate that I have to cut the original box up. If I want to sell it on Ebay someday, it would be nice to have the packaging in tact.

I did it at the time of purchase. I'm not sure if they can do anything once it's purchased, since the receipt and all will indicate that it's for mail-in. Also, it may take more than one CSR to be able to do it for you. I tried going through *611 but they didn't budge, though others have experienced the opposite.