Mail-In Rebate forms; Do you ever bother with them?

I always send in rebate forms. Rebates are enticing to consumers, but companies make it a several step process so people get too busy and forget to complete the form or mail it in, etc. I don't let them catch me in their game, however! I make sure to complete rebate forms right away so as not to forget. Then after the six to eight weeks that it usually takes, I end up with a check I tend to have forgotten I was going to receive! It's great!

I bother with them, but only if they come with a product that I was meaning to buy anyway. If it saves me money, even if I have to wait several weeks to get it back, why not? It just takes a little time and patience. Sometimes it seems like the mail-in rebates are just a scheme to get consumers to buy products they wouldn't otherwise consider. As long as you keep that in mind and don't go overboard just because it comes with a rebate, it's worth it.

I always do it, too. I try NOT to get a product that has rebate but if I do I always follow the instructions to a T. I always print neatly, make copies of EVERYTHING. Some companies (such as Staples) even have some rebates that you can do completely on-line, those are the best! I even had ones where you fax in the information (way easier too!). Cheers! P

I work for a retail company & I deal with mail-in rebates all the time. If I go out & buy something with mail-in rebates, I will always fill them out & mail it in. Thing I don't like about it is, takes way too long for them to send out a rebate check. Once, I have gotten a rebate check about 6 month after I sent the form in. I almost forgot I had a check coming to me. It was only for $75 but still, $75 is a lot of money to me. It was a nice surprise when I got it.

Yes I do bother with them. That is one of the ways I try to save a mush money as possible on the items I shop for. Nothing better than getting money back for something that you are going to buy anyway! I treat it like a game. I make a game out of clipping coupons and hitting sales as well. I try to spend the least amount of money possible for my items!

I always "bother with them", too. It's free money, pretty much, so why not? You're really only paying for the postage of sending it out (and even sometimes that's free!) I agree with you, they are definitely a hassle..And sometimes you never actually end up getting the money..But it's still a good idea to send them in and give it a whirl, if you ask me.

Why bother with them? Because if you don't bother with them, you get nothing!!!! If I can get money back on something I am going to buy anyway, then I will do what I think I need to do in order to get the rebate which I am owed. It's always nice to get a little extra money in the mail long after it's been forgotten. LOL