> Why is it that almost all national computer retailers
 > offer mail in
 > rebates rather then reduced prices? I cannot walk into
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I made mention of this sometime ago myself. I agree with you but there's one 
very good reason why. You have to understand that "stock" whatever it is 
usually already in the vendor's store/warehouse and these value added deals 
come later. Any new stock will of course have it avilable but older stock, 
no. Upon a rebate deal the rebate materials are then made available to the 
customer. You can easily look at it both ways and can assume the worse, but 
really it not. As for the time involved, yeah it takes awhile but most 
manufacturers don't deal directly with the consumer w/rebates but use an 
independant co. that does this work. Alas, they can have to actually touch 
this stuff, etc. to verify what's what and that does take time, as "it's in 
the system" sorta speak.
 > Plan"... why don't I just address it to "Steal me, I'm
 > worth $xx to
 > anyone who opens this letter and changes my name/
 > address"? Other then
 > it's too long to fit on the envelope.
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You got a computer, make a text file, copies, etc. and keep it achieved. I 
usully use a printed form myself attaching all the required paperwork and it 
usually has produced good results. I like to think that whomever handles this 
can read my printed form and basically sees that I'm ready to deal with 
negative results. -_-_-Bill
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