$1.99 for 256MB CompactFlash at TigerDirect

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In article <1117031280.623407.20310@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com>,
photoshare <photoshare@aol.com> wrote:
>Hi,
>
>TigerDirect has the Viking 256MB compactflash for $1.99 after mail-in
>rebate.
>
>Copy & Paste URL: http://tinyurl.com/8qqvt
><a href="http://tinyurl.com/8qqvt">TigerDirect Special</a>

Before you buy ANYTHING from TigerDirect ... but ESPECIALLY something
whose price is attractive only because of a rebate:

http://www.bbbsoutheastflorida.org [...] 6330000&Co
mID=0633000027000500&ComName=TigerDirect%2Ecom

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"Pete" <Pete@nospam.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Mike S." <retsuhcs@xinap.moc> wrote in message
> news727r6$ins$1@reader1.panix.com...
> >
> > In article <1117031280.623407.20310@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com>,
> > photoshare <photoshare@aol.com> wrote:
> >>Hi,
> >>
> >>TigerDirect has the Viking 256MB compactflash for $1.99 after mail-in
> >>rebate.
> >>
> >>Copy & Paste URL: http://tinyurl.com/8qqvt
> >><a href="http://tinyurl.com/8qqvt">TigerDirect Special</a>
> >
> > Before you buy ANYTHING from TigerDirect ... but ESPECIALLY something
> > whose price is attractive only because of a rebate:
> >
> >
http://www.bbbsoutheastflorida.org [...] 6330000&Co
> > mID=0633000027000500&ComName=TigerDirect%2Ecom
>
> I wasn't able to get your link to work for me.
> However, I've stopped buying when the price is good because of the rebate.
> You have to work too hard to get the money. My time is valuable too.
> -Pete

Rebates are bull, dunno if you have Futureshaft where you live but I've
stoped buying anything from there because everything is "after rebate" blah
blah blah...

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"Terry" <no@email.invalid> wrote in message
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> Pete wrote:
>
> >
> >"Mike S." <retsuhcs@xinap.moc> wrote in message
> >news727r6$ins$1@reader1.panix.com...
> >>
> >> In article <1117031280.623407.20310@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com>,
> >> photoshare <photoshare@aol.com> wrote:
> >>>Hi,
> >>>
> >>>TigerDirect has the Viking 256MB compactflash for $1.99 after mail-in
> >>>rebate.
> >>>
> >>>Copy & Paste URL: http://tinyurl.com/8qqvt
> >>><a href="http://tinyurl.com/8qqvt">TigerDirect Special</a>
> >>
> >> Before you buy ANYTHING from TigerDirect ... but ESPECIALLY something
> >> whose price is attractive only because of a rebate:
> >>
> >>
http://www.bbbsoutheastflorida.org [...] 6330000&Co
> >> mID=0633000027000500&ComName=TigerDirect%2Ecom
> >
> >I wasn't able to get your link to work for me.
> >However, I've stopped buying when the price is good because of the
rebate.
> >You have to work too hard to get the money. My time is valuable too.
> >-Pete
> >
> That link works, you just have to unwrap it. I'll try again, this may
> not wrap (depending on your ISP and reader):
>
>
<http://www.bbbsoutheastflorida.org/nis/newsearch2.asp?ID=1&strBCode=0633000
0&ComID=0633000027000500&ComName=TigerDirect%2Ecom>
>
> To summarize, it's a report from the Better Business Bureau of
> Southeast Florida on TigerDirect.
>
> The rest of this message is quoted directly from the link above.
>
> <quote>
> Based on BBB files, this company has an unsatisfactory record with the
> Bureau due to a pattern of complaints and unanswered complaints.
>
> Specifically our files show a pattern of complaints alleging
> dissatisfaction with product quality, failure to deliver promised
> goods, service issues, misrepresentation in advertising and marketing
> practices and the failure to address and overcome the basic cause of
> complaints brought to their attention by the Better Business Bureau.
>
> Complaints allege customers are led to believe they are buying new,
> Brand Name computer systems, parts and other products with either a
> 90-day, or 1 year warranty. Complainants allege they are receiving
> generic, defective and refurbished items and only a 30-day warranty
> with the option to purchase the 1-year warranty. Customers who
> purchase the warranty also experience difficulty in getting return
> phone calls to get the problems fixed or replaced. Customer are told
> they may return the items for replacement, but they will need to pay
> again for the replacement and will credited back when the item is
> returned and received by the company.
>
> Some of the complaints have issues with the advertised rebate, both
> the catalog and web site have numerous offers for items with a mail-in
> rebate. Upon receiving the products the rebate application is not
> included in the package. Customers are told the rebate application is
> on the website and customers are required to comply with the program
> and submit paperwork that they never received. Many are denied because
> the product they have purchased does not have the advertised rebate,
> the rebate has expired, and some rebates are only good if the item is
> purchased with a computer. Many customers feel they have been victims
> of bait and switch, and are unable to return the products because the
> package has been open. Customers who have contacted customer service
> with concerns have problem with getting return calls, emails, and
> experience unresponsiveness and unconcerned customer service staff.
> However, the company has responded to most complaints presented by the
> Bureau.
> </quote>
>
> Terry

EXACTLY what happened to me, got a refurbished laptop from them which was
suposed to have a 100 dollar mail in rebate...no luck finding the forms
online like they said. And to boot it has a dead pixel on the
screen....GRRRRRRRRR

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On Wed, 25 May 2005 18:55:00 GMT, Pete wrote:
>
> I wasn't able to get your link to work for me.
> However, I've stopped buying when the price is good because of the rebate.
> You have to work too hard to get the money. My time is valuable too.
> -Pete

And then, if your memory is like mine, 'they' get away with scamming
you by not ever sending you the rebate, and you (I) only have a dim
recollection that someone, somewhere owes you a wee bit of money...

Yep, I shy away from the rebate game now-a-days, too.

Jonesy