New Maxtor Rebate Prcatices

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Has anyone dealt with Maxtor receintly and seen the rebate info page. It
appears to me that they are eager to get you to accept some small token 35mm
SLR inplace of money. I see where you can click to agree to this but not an
option. I ask because I wanted clarification that if you don't agree to take
camera do you need to inform them of this and lose out if you don't? I have
emailed Maxtor with no reply so far.

TIA

Proctor
 
Has anyone dealt with Maxtor receintly and seen the rebate info page. It
appears to me that they are eager to get you to accept some small token 35mm
SLR inplace of money. I see where you can click to agree to this but not an
option. I ask because I wanted clarification that if you don't agree to take
camera do you need to inform them of this and lose out if you don't? I have
emailed Maxtor with no reply so far.
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No way - they would have to put that in their ads if that was the
case.

I had the samething with Hemera clip art. Instead of the check they
put an option to send the check back and you got another box of clip
art for xx% off.

If something goes wrong - and there isnt a clear reason why you should
be screwed out of a rebate - complain and threaten to sue or go to the
BBB. Ive started getting a mass of rejects which = hundreds of
dollars. In the past Ive gone through the hassle and straightened them
out so it works. Lately Ive been overwhelmed by the rejects and didnt
keep all the documents for all the little stuff so Im screwed but I
noticed at all the deal sites they got screwed lately too and they all
complained and called and got their rebates. Those who go through the
hassle usuallly do.

Im being more cautious now though. Cutting back on only stuff I need
and keep immaculate records.

When you indiscriminately buy tons of small doodads you can get
screwed royally cause its too diffcult to remember all the details and
keep all the documents.
 
John said:
No way - they would have to put that in their ads if that was the
case.
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I just went back to the "Choice" offer and there is only one(1) place to
click(The 35mm SLR SCAMera). You can track your rebate where you get to
enter your tracking number emailed to you but you get sent back to where you
started. It is very tricky reading with a small note at the bottom that says
all selections are final. If this is the case I am EXTREMELY disappointed as
I have dozens of Maxtors in use right now. I will admit I am happy with each
one but this Rebate thing is just getting a little out of hand.
I had the samething with Hemera clip art. Instead of the check they
put an option to send the check back and you got another box of clip
art for xx% off.
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You send them a check and get it back? Nice, now they have all the info
they need to add this to the list of others they have compiled. Like calling
to register not to get calls :) Like answering email to not to get anymore
Spam.
If something goes wrong - and there isnt a clear reason why you should
be screwed out of a rebate - complain and threaten to sue or go to the
BBB. Ive started getting a mass of rejects which = hundreds of
dollars. In the past Ive gone through the hassle and straightened them
out so it works. Lately Ive been overwhelmed by the rejects and didnt
keep all the documents for all the little stuff so Im screwed but I
noticed at all the deal sites they got screwed lately too and they all
complained and called and got their rebates. Those who go through the
hassle usuallly do.
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Like when I listened to BEST BUY sales girl that SWORE I would a free
LARGER battery for my Somy Camcorder then when I tried to get more than a
cleaning for my $100+ I called their 800 number to be told that girl was
WRONG.
Im being more cautious now though. Cutting back on only stuff I need
and keep immaculate records.
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Only buying stuff I need? Now that would be a novel idea:) I have every
receipt since my first debit card issue years ago I just don't want to
look;)
When you indiscriminately buy tons of small doodads you can get
screwed royally cause its too diffcult to remember all the details and
keep all the documents.
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I can't help thinking of this WWF Digital Camera(TOY) I bought on sale 4 or
5 years ago that costs me $20 marked down from $79.95. I still see it in a
local store called BIG LOTS for 10 or 20 bucks. Crazy!!

Proctor
 
I can't help thinking of this WWF Digital Camera(TOY) I bought on sale 4 or
5 years ago that costs me $20 marked down from $79.95. I still see it in a
local store called BIG LOTS for 10 or 20 bucks. Crazy!!

Proctor
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Yeah you get into rebate frenzy mode. Hey its FREE so Ill take 50 pens
and other junk youd never buy and then find out you paid twice to 5
times the retail price for it and got screwed out of the rebate !!!!
I did that at Office Max - YOW. Now I ended up paying for supposedly
tons of FREE pens , markers, extension cords, useless phone, phone
cord etc.


Never buy Iconcepts. Man they just sell JUNK just for rebates.
Both the things I bought from them broke within 5 mins to several
hours.

The retractable phone cord line was a riot. I pulled it out once and
it got stuck wouldnt budge. And the line is thread thin - I threw the
whole thing away.
 
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