How many of you really get your refund from rebate?

The last time I went for a refund, it was for a cell phone. We got upgraded phones and a refund of $150. This was about four years ago.

I told the sales person that I did not want to do the refund unless I could talk directly to the refund people. I contacted them and we worked out a plan for getting the refund.

I filled out all the paperwork, double checked it with the company to make sure I had all the parts. I then made copies of everything for my file.

The next step was to mail the offer. I sent the offer certified mail, return receipt required. In other words someone had to personally sign for what I sent and then the post office sent me back a postcard with proof that they received the paperwork along with what date they received it.

I waited a few days and called the processing area and asked how long it would be until my paperwork was processed. They were surprised when they tried to say they did not know because they did not know when they received it. That is when I offered the information of the date on my post office card. Suddenly they knew exactly where the paperwork was and when I would receive my refund.

It came to my mailbox just as promised. A lot of work, but it was $150.00. This system may not work always, but it worked for this.