A few of you had left comments and concerns regarding a couple of rebate offers I recently wrote about. I think it is understandable to be concerned about certain rebate offers, especially when the company offering the rebate has declared bankruptcy.
I received an email form a reader sharing this article by Consumer Reports. The article explains a few things you can do to make sure your get your rebate money. Among some of the tips mentions are:
- Read and understand rebate requirements.
- Make copies of all rebate materials.
- Get the paperwork in right away.
Make sure to read the rest of the article so you can learn how to protect yourself.
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I also think this tip in the article is very true: “Keep a careful eye out for your rebate check, as it sometimes resembles junk mail.”
Granted, us frugal types often *love* to find treasures in junk mail, but definitely something to watch out for!
You are right Claire,
I have seen that complain very often on HCW, about people trashing their check because they thought it was junk mail.
Mercedes