Re: [LM_NET] GEN: Equipment rebates caution

[Paula Yohe <paula_yohe@YAHOO.COM>]

Would you have actually been able to use the money in the media center?
  Any rebates like that in my district go back to the general fund -- and I never 
see them
Paula
  

Melissa Davis <mbdavis50@SUDDENLINK.NET> wrote:
  When you purchase a piece of equipment and apply for the 
manufacturer's rebate, they probably expect you to actually cut the 
UPC code off the box and include it with your rebate form. If you 
copy that code, either by scanning it or handwriting it, then you 
will not get the rebate!

I purchased 4 InFocus IN26 projectors this winter and applied for the 
$150 each rebate that they advertised. Their rebate form said:
"3. REQUIRED: Provide the original UPC code and Serial # from the 
outside of the box for each item claimed. See examples below. If the 
shipping label covers the UPC Code and Serial #, please still cut 
that section out and include with your rebate."

Unfortunately, I stopped reading at the 'See examples below' line and 
hand wrote the number on the form. So my rebate application was 
denied. Naturally the boxes are long gone so I cannot fix it now.

See ... you CAN teach an old dog new tricks. 

Melissa


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Paula Yohe
Director Of Technology/Library Media Center
Dillon School District Two
405 West Washington Street
Dillon, SC 29536
Phone: 843-841-3604 Fax:843-774-1214
paula_yohe@yahoo.com
       
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