How does Mail-in-rebate and Promo discounts work for Newegg, OutletPc, Amazon, and Superbiiz?(step by step please)

Theminecraftaddict555 · Nov 26, 2014

I am planning to build a pc and I keep seeing these mail in rebates and Promo discounts on my pc build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Theminecraftaddict555/saved/fFqNnQ

I am wondering if the Promo discounts make the prices lower for me and wondering the Mail-in-rebate is the same.

Wolfshadw · Nov 26, 2014

Yes, you will still need to pay the total price. The Mail-In-Rebate (MIR) offers are through the manufacturers of each component. As an example, the power supply you are looking at is $61.99 with a $20 rebate. You would purchase the power supply from Newegg for $61.99. If you wanted to get your rebate, you would have to follow Corsair's (the power supply manufacturer) rules concerning Mail-In-Rebates, which normally include sending the a copy of your receipt as well as the bar code from the box of the power supply (see and abide *EXACTLY* by Corsairs MIR rules).

Provided you meet all of their rules, you would likely get a $20 check in the mail in 8-14 weeks.

-Wolf sends

USAFRet · Nov 26, 2014

You pay the full price. Then jump through hoops, send in exactly what they ask for, and they will (probably) send you the rebate amount back.

For instance, your first item: You pay $27.99, they (eventually) send you $10 back.

In effect, you are loaning MSI $10 for a couple of months.

And here's a much better PSU, much cheaper:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371045&cm_re=antec_vp-450-_-17-371-045-_-Product

Theminecraftaddict555 · Nov 26, 2014

I changed my description again since I thought it was confusing so sorry

USAFRet · Nov 26, 2014

Theminecraftaddict555 :

OK, that's a whole different question (and a different parts list)
Promo codes are generally taken off right at checkout. No mail in foolish needed.

Wolfshadw · Nov 26, 2014

Yeah. Promo codes are like sale prices. Enter the code and get an immediate discount. MIR's still require you pay the full price, jump through the hoops, and maybe get the rebate check.

-Wolf sends

Theminecraftaddict555 · Nov 26, 2014

What do you mean when you say they are taken off right at checkout? Sorry about the confusion

USAFRet · Nov 26, 2014

Theminecraftaddict555 :

$30 part + $5 Promo code = You pay $25 (if you enter the promo code in the right box)
$30 part + $5 mail in rebate = You pay $30, and they probably send you the $5 back.

Theminecraftaddict555 · Nov 26, 2014

USAFRet :

So if I had a 60$ power supply with a 20$ mail in rebate = I pay 60$ and they will send me the 20$ back?

USAFRet · Nov 26, 2014

Theminecraftaddict555 :

Yes. Edit that to "they will probably send me the 20$ back"

But see my suggestion above. Better PSU, for less $$.

Theminecraftaddict555 · Nov 26, 2014

hmm but I like less cables though :/

USAFRet · Nov 26, 2014

Theminecraftaddict555 :

Looks or quality. And less $$.
Your choice.

Theminecraftaddict555 · Nov 26, 2014

okay but can anyone provide me a step by step instruction of how to succeed in putting mail in rebates?

USAFRet · Nov 26, 2014

Theminecraftaddict555 :

For each MIR, there will be a specific set of instructions on exactly what to send, to where, and by when.
Do that. No deviations. If they say 'original barcode', you take a knife and cut it off the box.

Theminecraftaddict555 · Nov 26, 2014

The mail in rebate instructions should be included with the box that i bought the product in right?

USAFRet · Nov 26, 2014

Theminecraftaddict555 :

If you get from Amazon or Newegg, generally there is a link at the item listing.

This from the Checkout for your selected PSU:

See that green link that says "$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card"
Click that. Print it out. Do what it says.
If you have done everything perfectly, they will send you a debit card with $20 applied.

USAFRet · Nov 26, 2014

This is the actual instructions:
http://images10.newegg.com/uploadfilesfornewegg/rebate/SH/Corsair5MIRsNov24Nov3014cd12us.pdf

Theminecraftaddict555 · Nov 26, 2014

Okay on a gigabyte instruction on their rebate card it tells me to have a copy of a original model name and serial number and label cut from retail box, where do i find these three things? Oh and it tells me to keep another copy of all the stuff that I am sending to the company for a mail in rebate, how do i do that with a receipt, label cut from retail box, and the serial number?

USAFRet · Nov 26, 2014

Theminecraftaddict555 :

All except the "label cut from retail box,", simply print 2 copies. 1 for you, 1 for them.
The label, you could scan it, just for future reference. But you can't use that.

Theminecraftaddict555 · Nov 26, 2014

So would i put all the stuff in an envelope correct?

And other questions since I am not that experienced when it comes to online shopping *btw I usually do all of my shopping offline*

Is this what a retail box label that can be cut? http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjMwWDg0MA==/z/FyEAAOxypNtSmLCk/$_1.JPG?set_id=2

So the original model name, i would just cut that out of the package?

So how can you print another receipt of yours, original model name, and serial number, do you just write it on a document and then print it later on?

USAFRet · Nov 26, 2014

Theminecraftaddict555 :

(your ebay picture link did not work)

After you buy it, there will appear an invoice. Print this (2 copies). 1 for you, 1 for them.
You will also get an email. Print optional.

Whatever they say send...put all that in an envelope. Address it to wherever they say.
Do not forget your return address.
Do not forget a stamp.
Do not forget to put it in the mailbox before whatever end date they say.

So the original model name, i would just cut that out of the package?

No, they want the barcode, and whatever little bit of text is right around that.

Theminecraftaddict555 · Nov 27, 2014

oh okay thanks man Here is another link that SHOULD work https://www.google.com/search?q=invoice+mail+in+rebate&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=d113VPK2GbT8sAT8tYKwAQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=retail+box+label&imgdii=_

Would those top 6 pictures be a good example of retail box label (I think the retail box label is pretty much the serial number?)

USAFRet · Nov 27, 2014

Theminecraftaddict555 :

Yes.
Find a box of something you've bought. Does it look like that? Yes it does. Cut that out and send it to them, with whatever else they require.

Theminecraftaddict555 · Nov 27, 2014

okay thanks man and i have to use a printer to make a copy of all other materials that I might need in future reference right?

USAFRet · Nov 27, 2014

Theminecraftaddict555 :

If you wish to print a hard copy, yes, you need a printer. If they require that order printout or invoice to be included in the envelope...you need a printer.

You can save any email invoices to {wherever}.

How does Mail-in-rebate and Promo discounts work for Newegg, OutletPc, Amazon, and Superbiiz?(step by step please)

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