February 19, 2008

  • Rebates.   The term rebate is beginning to really
    set me off with retailers.   The past 5-6 rebate offers i have
    submitted have either fell through the cracks or have taken over 2 months to
    arrive.   For instance last night, Home Depot was sponsoring 20% off
    Bare paints.    The paint counter had an enormous banner that
    prompted me to buy a gallon for my son’s room.   As i get to the
    counter and check out, there was no 20% off on the receipt.   Come to
    find out the discount was through a rebate.   They figure half the
    people will actually submit the rebate form for a measly $5 bucks.   Its
    one thing to save the money at the register that night, but it's entirely
    another thing to send away for $5.   Then i'm sure i will start
    receiving junk mail as a result.