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To: Jim McMannis who wrote (50053)	3/7/1998 11:27:00 AM
From: Sr K	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

Somebody, start a rebate ripoffs bookmark. I think we'd find a common experience, and collectively, get results.

To: Jim McMannis who wrote (50053)	3/7/1998 12:48:00 PM
From: steve h	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

Jim, OTOTOTOT re:>>I'm beginning to wonder if the rebate game is a scam.<< The scam is most people forget or won't take the time to take advantage of them. Before sending in a rebate, i make copies of the UPC, rebate form, and the receipt. I keep track of all rebates until they are processed. In one case a rebate($20) was refused for a Maxell backup tape purchase from CompUSA. I went to CompUSA and showed them my documentation and the rebate refusal postcard. They apologized for the inconvenience and without further question credited the credit card i used to purchase the tapes. Obviously I was pleased with how CompUSA handled this situtation. I do agree rebates are a pain in the a**, but some of these rebates are significant ($20 to $80)and worth the hassle. If it takes me 5 minutes to fill out the form and make copies of a $20 rebate, it's the equivalent of making $240/hour. Remember it's your money! steve h p.s. oh yea, don't forget the $0.32 stamp