Are mail-in Rebates a scam?
No, they can actually be a great way to save a lot of money or get a great reward for making a specified purchase. We are actually in the “rebate giving” business, not the ‘rebate denying’ business, as under our business model, we represent our clients and their terms and conditions for a specific promotion. It is more financially advantageous for our company when a reward is paid out, versus denying a claim. Some consumers seem to thing that we “keep their money” if a claim is denied, which is simply untrue. With many promotions, we do not receive the money until your claim is approved. In the case of a gift with purchase, we generate revenue when we ship your reward. So, to deny a claim is not actually in our financial best interest. That being said, we do, however, have to make sure that what you purchased was the correct item and that you submitted everything that was requested by our client so we can ensure the best possible level of fraud prevention.
