Rebates offered by manufacturers are increasing as a marketing tactic to lure shoppers. However, consumers often fail to receive rebate payments due to not applying or rebate firms denying claims. The Better Business Bureau offers tips to improve chances of receiving rebates, including reading all rules carefully, following instructions exactly, applying for one rebate at a time with original receipts, and starting paperwork immediately. Consumers should also keep copies of paperwork, use certified mail, and watch for disguised rebate checks.
Rebates offered by manufacturers are increasing as a marketing tactic to lure shoppers. However, consumers often fail to receive rebate payments due to not applying or rebate firms denying claims. The Better Business Bureau offers tips to improve chances of receiving rebates, including reading all rules carefully, following instructions exactly, applying for one rebate at a time with original receipts, and starting paperwork immediately. Consumers should also keep copies of paperwork, use certified mail, and watch for disguised rebate checks.
Rebates offered by manufacturers are increasing as a marketing tactic to lure shoppers. However, consumers often fail to receive rebate payments due to not applying or rebate firms denying claims. The Better Business Bureau offers tips to improve chances of receiving rebates, including reading all rules carefully, following instructions exactly, applying for one rebate at a time with original receipts, and starting paperwork immediately. Consumers should also keep copies of paperwork, use certified mail, and watch for disguised rebate checks.
Rebates offered by manufacturers are increasing as a marketing tactic to lure shoppers. However, consumers often fail to receive rebate payments due to not applying or rebate firms denying claims. The Better Business Bureau offers tips to improve chances of receiving rebates, including reading all rules carefully, following instructions exactly, applying for one rebate at a time with original receipts, and starting paperwork immediately. Consumers should also keep copies of paperwork, use certified mail, and watch for disguised rebate checks.
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turers are steadily increasing. They are, in fact, an excellent way to lure shoppers into buy ing products. Consumers generally fail to receive rebate payments, either because they do not apply for them or due to stonewalling from third-party rebate-fulfillment firms. This makes rebate offers attractive marketing tools for manufac turers. 'The BetterBusinessBureau serving lIi'IlS8i8sippll5ffeffi the following tips to consumers that may help improve their chances of receiving rebates: • Do the math. Is it worth the hassle to fill out the paper work if the item could be pur chased elsewhere without a rebate for nearly the same amount? .., k ,c. .... Peck riM,: ...IrJi.;:! date. • Read the rules carefully. • Followall instructions. • Apply for ouly one rebate at a time. Original receipts are usuallY required. so purchase multiple-rebate items sepa rately. • Start the paperwork immediately after purchase is made. • Keepcopies. • Use certified mail.. • Mark the estimated arrival date on your calendar. • Check the redemption status. • Watch incoming mail for disguised rebate checks. They may look likejunk mail. • Keep track of all follow-up efforts. Report any problems to the Federal Trade Commission (www.ftc.gov or 1-877-438 4338) or the Attorney Gener al's office (www.agjimhood .comor 1-800-2814418).