>  And no doubt they count on the minions that buy two
 > things, both with
 >  rebates, and can only send one original sales
 > receipt.
 >  As well, they count on you not bothering to send in
 > the rebate, I'd
 >  bet.
 [----------^^^^ you said the above ^^^^-----------]
They can count on me to closely review any rebates and just plain not buy 
thier product if it's too complex or rigged. However, every year I always 
sent in some battery or anti-freeze rebates and for that matter alot of 
rebates I sent in are auto related. As for anything else, I usually wait 
until a "lower price" crops up which is always better than rebates. But heck, 
I do have to pay reg. price for items that are needed no matter what. oh well 
-_-_-Bill
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