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| | Confessions of a Mail-In Rebate Junkie     |
| | Information and advice on retaining and submitting mail-in rebates from manufacturers.
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze6l53f/confessionsofamailinrebatejunkie/ |
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| | CostCritter |
| | Features rebates, coupons, promotions and a cash back program for online stores. Registration required; free membership.
http://www.costcritter.com |
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| | Ed Foster's Gripelog: Rebate Bait |
| | Explains how and why the rebate industry, especially on computers or electronic equipment, has (over)grown, and how rebate fulfillment shops make their money.
http://www.gripe2ed.com/scoop/story/2004/4/29/8438/35808 |
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| | FTC: Taking the "Bait" Out of Rebates |
| | Advice from the Federal Trade Commission to help consumers successfully process and submit rebates.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/rebatealrt.htm |
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| | Rebate Report Card |
| | 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.
http://www.rebatereportcard.com/ |
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| | Rebate Roulette |
| | User-submitted rebate reviews and ratings.
http://www.rebateroulette.com/ |
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| | Refunding Online |
| | Devoted to the hobbies of refunding and couponing. Includes newbie tips, glossary and manufacturer directory with 1-800 numbers for most major brands.
http://members.tripod.com/~JWarren/RefundOnline.html |
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| | The Straight Dope: Why are rebate checks drawn on obscure banks in the middle of nowhere? |
| | Answer: It's part of a scheme to delay paying rebates for as long as legally possible.
http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a3_167.html |
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| | The Rebate Debate: Why Were They Late? |
| | FTC settles charges against CompUSA for deceptive and unfair product rebate practices. (March, 2005)
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/03/compusa.htm |
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