Comments on: Drive Down Your Purchase Price With Rebates! http://www.ezgreatlife.com/2008/03/21/drive-down-your-purchase-price-with-rebates Family, Fitness & Finances Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:41:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: john http://www.ezgreatlife.com/2008/03/21/drive-down-your-purchase-price-with-rebates#comment-37 john Sun, 23 Mar 2008 12:35:32 +0000 http://www.ezgreatlife.com/2008/03/21/drive-down-your-purchase-price-with-rebates#comment-37 Hi again Jamie - Wonderful insight! I think it's great that you received your rebate in 2-3 weeks, especially considering Dell's situation that you described. In any case, that's not too long to wait for $200.00 in my book! And you are absolutely correct, in that consumers have definitely won the war in the computer and electronics arena. I am amazed how much prices have continued to decline over the years. I read somewhere that if the automobile industry had gone the way of PC's you could buy a BMW today for $1000.00! It's a beautiful thing! Hi again Jamie - Wonderful insight! I think it’s great that you received your rebate in 2-3 weeks, especially considering Dell’s situation that you described. In any case, that’s not too long to wait for $200.00 in my book! And you are absolutely correct, in that consumers have definitely won the war in the computer and electronics arena. I am amazed how much prices have continued to decline over the years. I read somewhere that if the automobile industry had gone the way of PC’s you could buy a BMW today for $1000.00! It’s a beautiful thing!

]]> By: Jamie http://www.ezgreatlife.com/2008/03/21/drive-down-your-purchase-price-with-rebates#comment-36 Jamie Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:23:13 +0000 http://www.ezgreatlife.com/2008/03/21/drive-down-your-purchase-price-with-rebates#comment-36 Hihi John! =) It took between 2 to 3 weeks for Jamie to obtain the rebate. Reason being Jamie had to post her request to Malaysia (where Dell's office is located) even though she is staying in Singapore. If Jamie is right, Dell has since factored the rebate in the form of reduced prices. Jamie thinks it's because of high overheads incurred just to set up a department to process the rebate requests, and this rebate "methodology" seems to negatively impact Dell's reputation. =) Perhaps consumers do win the war at the end of the day? =) Hihi John! =) It took between 2 to 3 weeks for Jamie to obtain the rebate. Reason being Jamie had to post her request to Malaysia (where Dell’s office is located) even though she is staying in Singapore. If Jamie is right, Dell has since factored the rebate in the form of reduced prices. Jamie thinks it’s because of high overheads incurred just to set up a department to process the rebate requests, and this rebate “methodology” seems to negatively impact Dell’s reputation. =) Perhaps consumers do win the war at the end of the day? =)

]]> By: john http://www.ezgreatlife.com/2008/03/21/drive-down-your-purchase-price-with-rebates#comment-32 john Sun, 23 Mar 2008 01:03:13 +0000 http://www.ezgreatlife.com/2008/03/21/drive-down-your-purchase-price-with-rebates#comment-32 Hi Jamie - Yes, $200.00 is outstanding! I am glad to hear you have taken advantage of manufacturers rebates. Many people do not. I have heard several people say that you never really get the money after filling out the paperwork or that it takes months to get your check. This has not been my experience. If you don't mind, how long did it take to get your money? Hi Jamie - Yes, $200.00 is outstanding! I am glad to hear you have taken advantage of manufacturers rebates. Many people do not. I have heard several people say that you never really get the money after filling out the paperwork or that it takes months to get your check. This has not been my experience. If you don’t mind, how long did it take to get your money?

]]> By: Jamie http://www.ezgreatlife.com/2008/03/21/drive-down-your-purchase-price-with-rebates#comment-30 Jamie Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:29:58 +0000 http://www.ezgreatlife.com/2008/03/21/drive-down-your-purchase-price-with-rebates#comment-30 Nice entry =) Thanks for sharing your experiences and providing details of your savings so systematically and clearly. Companies offering rebates for their products are just tapping on the "lazy" nature of some people to earn more money... Jamie has had some experiences - submitted one for a Dell computer ($200 rebate), a pretty significant amount don't you think? Yup, as the saying goes, a puddle of water begins with a single drop. Every little savings, when accumulated, can make a big difference at the end of the day... and your post serves as a good reminder to everyone, including Jamie. Thanks dude! =) Nice entry =) Thanks for sharing your experiences and providing details of your savings so systematically and clearly. Companies offering rebates for their products are just tapping on the “lazy” nature of some people to earn more money… Jamie has had some experiences - submitted one for a Dell computer ($200 rebate), a pretty significant amount don’t you think?

Yup, as the saying goes, a puddle of water begins with a single drop. Every little savings, when accumulated, can make a big difference at the end of the day… and your post serves as a good reminder to everyone, including Jamie. Thanks dude! =)

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