Anyone have problems with rebate for Syntax 42" LCD HDTV bought on Black Friday?
 

A couple of my friends and myself are having problems with getting our
$200 rebates from Microcenter. They say the UPC code is missing when we
clearly sent the original from the box. I had cut mine out
specifically. It is ****ing me off!

Anyone have problems with rebate for Syntax 42" LCD HDTV bought on Black Friday?
 

On 19 Jan 2007 20:58:52 -0800, wrote:

A couple of my friends and myself are having problems with getting our
$200 rebates from Microcenter. They say the UPC code is missing when we
clearly sent the original from the box. I had cut mine out
specifically. It is ****ing me off!

It cases like this that have prompted Best Buy to move away from
mail-in rebates. They are a consumer pain-in-the-ass and I hope
other retailers follow suit.

Dave Clary/Corpus Christi, Tx
Home: http://davidclary.com

Anyone have problems with rebate for Syntax 42" LCD HDTV bought on Black Friday?
 

wrote in message
ups.com...
A couple of my friends and myself are having problems with getting our
$200 rebates from Microcenter. They say the UPC code is missing when we
clearly sent the original from the box. I had cut mine out
specifically. It is ****ing me off!


I ALWAYS photocopy my rebate material before sending it. It helped me at
least once when a rebate was rejected due to a "missing" UPC. I was able to
send a copy of my copy to the rebate center, pointing to the UPC, which not
only looked like a UPC but was actually labeled UPC. My note simply asked:
"if this isn't a UPC, then just what is it?"

Anyone have problems with rebate for Syntax 42" LCD HDTV bought on Black Friday?
 

On 19 Jan 2007 20:58:52 -0800, wrote:

They say the UPC code is missing when we
clearly sent the original from the box. I had cut mine out
specifically. It is ****ing me off!

Same old story... It's amusing how consistent they are when they don't
want to honor a rebate.

If you bought it locally, serve the merchant in Small Claims Court.
They probably won't fight it; but they may get the vendor to send you
the rebate.

If you bought it online, challenge the CC charge.

A_C

Anyone have problems with rebate for Syntax 42" LCD HDTV bought on Black Friday?
 

"Dave Clary" wrote in message
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On 19 Jan 2007 20:58:52 -0800, wrote:

A couple of my friends and myself are having problems with getting our
$200 rebates from Microcenter. They say the UPC code is missing when we
clearly sent the original from the box. I had cut mine out
specifically. It is ****ing me off!

It cases like this that have prompted Best Buy to move away from
mail-in rebates. They are a consumer pain-in-the-ass and I hope
other retailers follow suit.

Dave Clary/Corpus Christi, Tx
Home: http://davidclary.com

Consumer PITA, plus recent legislation by several states for rebate
processes to be more streamlined and automated.

There is no coincidence that the rebate BS started drying up after these
state legislations were enacted.

Rebates are often done by third parties, of which the payouts come from
INSURANCE claims.

I don't know why the majority of people aren't offended when they see a
rebate attached to some product. A rebate is a wagered bet to hedge off of
consumer laziness, ignorance, or even stupidity.

As soon as I see BS rebate attached to anything, I'm looking elsewhere.

It is especially sad that so many are people are supportive about rebates
and the BS hoops and hurdles. But, then again, people also play the
lottery -- which is a tax on stupid people.

Anyone have problems with rebate for Syntax 42" LCD HDTV bought on Black Friday?
 

On Sat, 20 Jan 2007 11:06:25 -0500, "Eric" wrote:

As soon as I see BS rebate attached to anything, I'm looking elsewhere.

Unless I'm dealing with a company like HP or Staples, I WILL NOT buy
something with a mail in rebate involved, period. I've been burned
twice; and even when you fight it and prevail, it's not worth the time
and aggravation.

A_C

Anyone have problems with rebate for Syntax 42" LCD HDTV bought on Black Friday?
 

I am going to have to send a photocopy of the UPC, but i will go ahead
and send copies of my rebate form, receipt, and UPC again. When i sent
mine info originally, i even included a self-addressed stamped envelope
so they can send me the rebate back. What is even more disturbing is
that a few friends of mine are having the same issue. There is some
conspiracy going on here.

Anyone have problems with rebate for Syntax 42" LCD HDTV bought on Black Friday?
 

On 20 Jan 2007 09:44:01 -0800, wrote:

There is some conspiracy going on here.

No conspiracy; just fraud.

If you know of at least 3 people who are having the same problem,
contact the Attorney General as well.

A_C

Anyone have problems with rebate for Syntax 42" LCD HDTV bought on Black Friday?
 

"Agent_C" wrote in message
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On Sat, 20 Jan 2007 11:06:25 -0500, "Eric" wrote:

As soon as I see BS rebate attached to anything, I'm looking elsewhere.

Unless I'm dealing with a company like HP or Staples, I WILL NOT buy
something with a mail in rebate involved, period. I've been burned
twice; and even when you fight it and prevail, it's not worth the time
and aggravation.

A_C

I hear that. It boggles my mind why so many people think that it is
acceptable that they should have to jump through hoops and hurdles, waste
their time "record keeping", and (worst of all) give over personal
information for data mining. Apparantly, their time and dignity isn't worth
much.

Rebates = You aren't respected as a consumer!

Anyone have problems with rebate for Syntax 42" LCD HDTV bought on Black Friday?
 

wrote in message
ups.com...
I am going to have to send a photocopy of the UPC, but i will go ahead
and send copies of my rebate form, receipt, and UPC again. When i sent
mine info originally, i even included a self-addressed stamped envelope
so they can send me the rebate back. What is even more disturbing is
that a few friends of mine are having the same issue. There is some
conspiracy going on here.

Good luck, but you have already been written off.

Hopefully this was the first time you have been burned.

"Fool me once..."

....you know the rest.