Rebate FAQ

PMFan · 03-30-2007, 01:46:08 AM

WORK in progress.

Q. What is the effective difference between MIR & TMF?

A. It's all in the marketing strategy (in other words just in the wording!) A TMF shouts out a little louder only because you are going to get the product for free* (*unless for example you buy a product for more than what the up to value is) and it has a greater chance of being a money maker, since most companies don't subtract the value of the coupon used from your purchase price. (like everything else, there are exceptions to the norm!)

With a MIR, chances are you're not going to recoup the entire purchase price of an item. (Examples are $5.00 rebate/$10.00 minimum purchase required; $2.00 rebate on a product that retails for $5.99; etc.)

Q. Where do I find Rebate Forms?
A. Newspaper Inserts, Store Customer Service Desk, Store Displays, Magazines, Internet

Q. How do I complete the offer?
A. Follow the rebate instructions to the letter. Be prepared to have purchases rung up separately if the rebate calls for the original receipt.

TIP: Keep good records!! At a minimum make copies of the form, CRT and UPCs. You can discard this after you receive your refund check.

arselia ben · 04-21-2007, 08:29:56 AM

I have a question on how to print a rebate form. When I go into the link a screen comes on saying that the site might not be a safe site to download. Then it has if I want to open or save. When I save it to a folder and I try to go in , nothing happens. I know that it probably a security program on my computer. So what do I do to print them up right? Can someone help me.

PMFan · 04-21-2007, 12:07:52 PM

does it happen with pdf files or other type ?

i'm not a computer expert so really don't know how to advise you.

Originally Posted by arselia ben

I have a question on how to print a rebate form. When I go into the link a screen comes on saying that the site might not be a safe site to download. Then it has if I want to open or save. When I save it to a folder and I try to go in , nothing happens. I know that it probably a security program on my computer. So what do I do to print them up right? Can someone help me.

pkchicken · 05-15-2007, 03:58:27 AM

I don't save it I just open it. I don't know if it's right or wrong but I've never had a problem opening things.

I have anti spy ware and anti virus ware on my computer.
I don't even know if this will help.

pk

vasmom · 06-24-2007, 08:55:41 AM

Just wondering whether I can do the new Stayfree hair removing productions MIR (up to $3) from the insert 6/24 again if I have done the old one a month ago?

PMFan · 11-20-2007, 01:56:47 AM

IMO, it's the address the check is being mailed to that has to be in a qualifying state. call the 800# on the form to be sure.

Originally Posted by megcellent

Will I receive back a rebate if I make the purchases in a state listed on the MIR form, but get the rebate sent to an address in a state not listed? There are numerouse rebates valid in AL that are not valid in MS. I shop a lot in AL but live in MS. Just wondering ...

willow78 · 12-30-2007, 07:40:07 PM

Help! If a rebate says to send in the "store identified cash register receipt", what is the chance of getting the rebate if you submit multiple receipts?

mcscheatzle · 01-02-2008, 03:33:39 AM

Originally Posted by Songstress2

Hey....when we do the rebates, should I block out the amount paid, or should I leave it plain? I do a lot of rebates at CVS and thanks to EB's I don't have a large OOP. What should i do? I would love to have a response to this as soon as possible...I have a few that need to go in the mail within the next few days.

I just received the rebate checks from the contour cvs deal.

I did NOT black anything out and received the full rebate amout. My oop was 0.

I have no idea if this is normal, as these were my first rebates EVER!:dance10:

Thanks HCW!!!

ATL · 01-03-2008, 04:43:15 PM

i was wondering if i can do..
I have a LiveActive rebate and if wonder if its okay i can use LiveActive coupons in same receipt? Free or $off. I printed out $2 off so that makes it free at WinnDixie. I wasnt sure if that works that way. I have to buy two and i can use my free coupon and $2 off coupon at once?

PMFan · 01-03-2008, 09:17:09 PM

some rebates do have wording about deducting coupons from rebate amount; however, most rebate do not have this exclusionary wording.

just circle the item and price paid. you can black out coupons used if you'd like; however, in my experience, the rebate pays based on the price that the items rings up and anything below that line does not impact the rebate.

HTH

Originally Posted by ATL

i was wondering if i can do..
I have a LiveActive rebate and if wonder if its okay i can use LiveActive coupons in same receipt? Free or $off. I printed out $2 off so that makes it free at WinnDixie. I wasnt sure if that works that way. I have to buy two and i can use my free coupon and $2 off coupon at once?