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Rebates - Bonus Or Rather A Sham?
Rebates have become increasingly more common in the last few years on a lot of goods and certainly on electronic devices and computer systems. Rebates of $20, $50 or $100 are not uncommon.
I've even found items advertised as "free after rebate". Do these rebates occur under the headline of "too good to be true"? Many of them do and there are "catches" to look for but if you are watchful, rebates can help you get some really good deals and offers.
The way a rebate works is that you invest in the listed amount for an item then mail in an application and the bar code to the company and they send you a reimbursement thus cutting down the price of what you paid for the item except with a time delay of a number of weeks.
Rule #1. Rebates from reputable companies are usually okay.
You can be fairly certain you will get the assured rebate from Best Buy, Amazon or Dell but you should possibly not count on obtaining one from a brand name you've never heard of. If you really want the product and are OK with having to pay the price listed then buy it but don't count on actually getting the return.
Rule #2. Check rebate end dates.
Often items will stay on the shelves of a store after the date for sending in the rebate offer has expired so check that date carefully.
Rule #3. Be sure that you have all the forms required to apply for the rebate before you leave the retailer.
Rebates will almost always demand a form to be filled out, a receipt for the buy and a bar code.
Rule #4. Make a copy of your discount claim.
Make copies of everything you send in to get your rebate including the bar code. Items get lost in the mail all the time and if the rebate is for $50 it's really worth the bother to back-up your claim.
In a nutshell, the above advice is extremely useful on educating you how to wisely invest your dollars while securing your expected financial return. To take your monies to the next level, invest in something more financially rewarding, search keywords under "going public", "merger company" or "merger companies" and seek advice from an expert.
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