EVGA lost my original UPC code for rebate :(

So I get my 8800gts 320Mb w/ a $30 MIR. Great, I send it in on time... and I get a card from them recently saying I need to resubmit with the "original UPC code" and they gave me an extension date. :?

I originally did attach the original UPC code to the original MIR form :x - I even stapled it to the upper left corner and photocopied it. So now that is all I have to send them, a "copy" of the "original UPC code"

I have not had a problem with EVGA's mail-in rebates until now and I will be disappointed if they don't honor the rebate, it should be there somewhere in the EVGA offices under someones desk or something. I just don't have it anymore to send it to them at least I made a copy

So, I just wanted to hear from the community of any problems experienced with mail-in rebates, similar or not, and what you think my chances are of having it honored w/ a photocopy of the rebate... I really want to be saying, "EVGA is awesome, they honored my rebate even after they lost my UPC code" 8)

Mail in rebates are....should be a thing of the past. I like online rebates (where you register online for your rebate and you don't have to mail anything in) much better. Unfortunately I have never seen one for a computer product. They are usually mail in pain in the neck crap.

I have purchased from Sears, BJ's and Home Depot and was able to do my rebate online. It was easy and fool proof....

I never purchase an item online that has a rebate. That rebate 411 thing is a joke. Not only do you have to register your rebate online you need to mail in info as well.

Just go for the instant rebates. Or I have gotten things from stores that have a rebate. Usually they are a little easier you get a recipt that you send in the mail along with the upc code. Some what easier IMO.

This is a ploy. Always has been, always will be, and only getting worse. A friend and I sent the EXACT SAME rebate, on the EXACT SAME day. She got an email saying the purchase date was missing Both our forms were IDENTICAL. It's just a way for them not to have to honor the rebate. This happened with EVGA TWO TIMES. The first time, I got the scam email crying about the purchase date. Go figure. At least they try to use the same story.