I find it amazing that I can't just walk into a store and buy something "on sale" without having to complete a rebate form. The retailers know that most of the general public will simply forget to send in their rebate forms on time. Even more deceptive, is the way the retailers deliver the rebates to your home... in non-descript envelopes and post cards that appear to be junk mail.
I recently received a non-descript envelope with a message inside that said "Enclosed is your Staples Visa card"... without hesitation I started walking towards my shredder thinking "I didn't apply for a Visa card"... then with one hand removing the card to insert into shredder heaven I continued reading "This card represents your rebate of 100.00 for the purchase of blah, blah ,blah. I almost shredded 100.00!!!
Let's all be aware of the post cards and Visa cards and other chicanery that the retailers use to cheat us out of our money... Let's use the darn rebate money... I know I will.
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