tr6scott
join:2002-03-23
Oxford, MI | So is that just for New York residents?
Seems to be from reading the link.
1 down 49 to go? |
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woody7
Premium
join:2000-10-13
Torrance, CA | wheres all the Telco fanboyz saying that they are going to have to hike rates to pay for this, you know who you are 
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djrobx
join:2000-05-31
Valencia, CA | Good for NY. Those visa cards and their 3 month expiration dates were the worst. Hopefully CA will get on this bandwagon too.
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Steve
I'm a PC, so shut up
Consultant
join:2001-03-10
Yorba Linda, CA
| Verizon Wireless does the same rebate scam; not good enough to rely on some people not cashing in their rebates, but they get the extra bonus of people not using the last $4.74 (or whatever) left on the card.
It's almost false advertising, and I nearly bailed on a transaction because of this nonsense, but decided that I'll simply find a way to use it all.
Steve
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Karl Bode
News Guy
join:2000-03-02 | reply to djrobx
Wasn't there a lawsuit in California over this? |
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Matt
Take me down to the paradise city
Premium
join:2003-07-20
Jamestown, NC |  Never gotten one
I, to this day, have never received a Verizon or AT&T rebate that I've filed, even after following up 2 and 3 times. So how about we fix that part first? |
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kash
join:2005-08-13
Houston, TX | dunno
i just used mine to pay for my phone bill..worked out well since i got full usage and worked itself out as a free month dunno win win really |
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pnh102
Reptiles Are Cuddly And Pretty
Premium
join:2002-05-02
Mount Airy, MD
 ·Comcast
| reply to Matt
Re: Never gotten one
said by Matt  :I, to this day, have never received a Verizon or AT&T rebate that I've filed, even after following up 2 and 3 times. So how about we fix that part first? I hate when that happens. Sadly the only thing you can really do is just skip a purchase that involves a rebate.
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sharksfan3
Premium
join:2004-02-16
Poughkeepsie, NY
 ·Verizon Wireless B..
 ·Optimum Voice
·Optimum Online
·Time Warner VOIP
·RoadRunner Cable
| reply to Steve
Re: So is that just for New York residents?
said by Steve :Verizon Wireless does the same rebate scam; not good enough to rely on some people not cashing in their rebates, but they get the extra bonus of people not using the last $4.74 (or whatever) left on the card. My entire $50 card went to pay part of my AT&T bill 
It is a crappy practice though. I'd be willing to bet that AT&T receives a cut of the merchant transaction fees. |
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CurGeorge8
join:2005-05-02
Pittsburgh, PA
| reply to Steve
said by Steve :Verizon Wireless does the same rebate scam; not good enough to rely on some people not cashing in their rebates, but they get the extra bonus of people not using the last $4.74 (or whatever) left on the card. It's almost false advertising, and I nearly bailed on a transaction because of this nonsense, but decided that I'll simply find a way to use it all. Steve The Verizon cards allow you to draw cash from them at your bank ..... |
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Steve
I'm a PC, so shut up
Consultant
join:2001-03-10
Yorba Linda, CA | They told me explicitly that I could not do this; we'll find out when it arrives. |
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RadioDoc
58ef2c0
Premium,ExMod 2000-03
join:2000-05-11 | I've got a couple laying around that expired
Maybe it's time for a phone call referencing the NY "agreement".
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mbaha
join:2009-03-01 | good
Good I hate AT&Ts rebate system finally someone is going to stick it to them..
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ninjatutle
Premium
join:2006-01-02
San Ramon, CA
·Sprint Mobile Broa..
| reply to Matt
Re: Never gotten one
This is what it suppose to look like... The bad thing is, the rebates are not automatic. I did the ordering for my sister's DSL/Phone so my email address was used for the ordering process. A few months later I got an email saying the DSL qualified for the rebate. Took me to a website, inputted the # and then the process begun. So now I know why I never gotten a rebate before either  They never sent me a reminder email for my line 
So anyone ordering service, make sure you go here a few weeks after ordering start the process: »rewardcenter.att.com/ |
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stevek1949
We're not in Kansas anymore
join:2002-11-13
Virginia Beach, VA
 ·Verizon FIOS
 ·Verizon Online DSL
| reply to Steve
Re: So is that just for New York residents?
said by Steve :They told me explicitly that I could not do this; we'll find out when it arrives. The details from Verizon are as follows:
"Effective September 2, 2008, Verizon Wireless branded Prepaid VISA cards will replace Rebate Checks for all mail-in rebates, offering customers more choices to access rebate funds. Customers will have the option of spending their rebate card immediately, redeeming for cash, completing a bank transfer or requesting a paper check. Customers will also have the ability to track the status of their rebate by visiting www.verizonwireless.com/rebates or by calling Parago (800) 457-0864. Customers can check the balance of their cards by visiting www.verizonwireless.com/rebates, emailing VZWrebate@citiprepaid.com/rebates, text messaging BAL to #VZWR (8997) or by calling Citi (877) 899-8980. The rebate card may take up to 6 weeks to process."
This new rebate format will allow customers to use their rebate money immediately without a taking a trip to the bank. The drawback is that if you prefer a check you will have to put in a special request; also, Verizon has stated that they will not be responsible for rebate cards lost or stolen in the shipping process. |
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dslwanter
Why would I want DSL? I have FTTH
Premium
join:2002-12-16
Lowellville, OH
·Armstrong Zoom In..
·AT&T Midwest
| They didn't work everywhere either
They didn't work everywhere "Visa was excepted" either. I tried to use it at a few restaurants, a movie theater, and some other locations but they tried to run it and just got declined. Finally I was able to use it to get a hair cut, gas, and some other odds and ends.
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Matt
Take me down to the paradise city
Premium
join:2003-07-20
Jamestown, NC | reply to ninjatutle
Re: Never gotten one
Unfortunately, that's only for AT&T landline stuff, not AT&T wireless. |
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ninjatutle
Premium
join:2006-01-02
San Ramon, CA | »www.att.com/wirelessrebate
Looks like this one is the wireless found under the faqs.. |
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morbo
Complete Your Transaction
join:2002-01-22
00000
clubs: | reply to sharksfan3
Re: So is that just for New York residents?
i donated the value of my AT&T rebate card i received several years ago to the EFF. since that time, i've been able to stop using all their services.
go team. |
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Matt
Take me down to the paradise city
Premium
join:2003-07-20
Jamestown, NC
·North State Commun..
| reply to ninjatutle
Re: Never gotten one
That one is just to check the status of an existing rebate. I have googled but I can't seem to find where the paperwork is for me to even file my latest AT&T wireless purchase.
I could call AT&T, but I'm not sure if $50 will be worth the time involved. |
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