Is it me, or does the series of rebates listed on this item seem wrong?
It's simply not likely that there are $150 worth of rebates attached to
this item; especially top quality system memory, worth at least $167.
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2GB Ddr PC-3200 Kit
Other products by OCZ
List Price: $265.35
Price: $167.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Details
You Save: $97.36 (37%)
Rebates: $150.00
Price After Rebates: $17.99
# ASIN: B000F7T9KK
# Item model number: OCZP4002GK
Rebates
Rebates will either need to be mailed in, or completed online.
* Mail-in rebate forms will be found on the website (see link below),
or included in the box with the product you ordered. Fill out the
rebate form, and mail the rebates to the specified address. More about
mail-in rebates.
* For online rebates, simply follow the instructions on the PDF file (click the link below). More about online rebates.
NOTE:
For rebates available on the website, you will need to view and print
the rebate form (a PDF file) using Adobe's free Acrobat Reader(TM). If
you do not already have it, you can Download Acrobat Reader for free.
Current Rebates
Redeem the following rebates for a total savings of $150.00:
Purchase by: Postmarked by: Rebate amount:
OCZ Technology Rebate
Rebate Offer: Receive $20 from OCZ Technology with this mail-in rebate. Offer valid through October 01.
10/1/07 14 days after purchase $20.00
OCZ Technology Rebate
Rebate Offer: Receive $35 from OCZ Technology with this mail-in rebate. Offer valid through October 01.
10/1/07 14 days after purchase $35.00
OCZ Technology Rebate
Rebate Offer: Receive $25 from OCZ Technology with this mail-in rebate. Offer valid through October 01.
10/1/07 14 days after purchase $25.00
OCZ Technology Rebate
Rebate Offer: Receive $20 from OCZ Technology with this mail-in rebate. Offer valid through October 01.
10/1/07 14 days after purchase $20.00
OCZ Technology Rebate
Rebate Offer: Receive $30 from OCZ Technology with this mail-in rebate. Offer valid through October 01.
10/1/07 14 days after purchase $30.00
OCZ Technology Rebate
Rebate Offer: Receive $20 from OCZ Technology with this mail-in rebate. Offer valid through October 01.
10/1/07 14 days after purchase $20.00
Total Rebates Savings: $150.00
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I
called Customer support and had them look into it. All the forms - all
for various rebate amounts - are all exactly identical and state that
multiple rebates on one item are "not eligible" or "not legal". And, on
each form, there are a variety of part numbers all eligible for
different rebate amounts - one of them being this item with a rebate
value of just $20. Oddly, after waiting for about 15 min for them to
check into it, they simply assured me that it was "in fact" valid - and
if it was a mistake on their behalf and the rebates were not valid,
they would either 1) honor the rebates personally, or 2) refund my
money upon return of the item. I suppose my next step is to call the
manufacturer.
----------------------------------
I feel very regretful that I went through with the order, although I still have time to cancel. I posted the order at about 6PM (CST) today, and didn't verify it until almost 8PM - so, the order will not likely process until morning. I am worried about it and have done a massive amount of searching. It appears that this is not unusual for a super-special rebate promotion, however, it is highly unlikely. I should have known better (but I DID call Customer Support!) And, not only that, but Amazon.com and many of it's 'third-party' retailers do have a multitude of complaints against their rebate practices. It seems this has happened before.
So will I get - by default - a rebate because Amazon screwed up, or will I have to cancel my order or simply get a refund? I guess time will tell.
I've posted this all over the internet, as well as sending an inquiry to both Amazon.com and OCZ, and hope to hear something once the doors open in the morning.
Any ideas or feedback?
EDIT: I canceled my order. I just felt too nervous about falling victim and getting screwed out of money. And, apparently, this was the right move. I received a notice from Amazon.com customer support very soon after to tell me that the rebates were checked and - not surprisingly - not valid. Also, I a quick check on the website again found that the listing had been changed; there were now NO rebates available for this item. Bummer. I really want some new RAM and the type I need are pricey. Oh well, the serach goes on.
It's simply not likely that there are $150 worth of rebates attached to
this item; especially top quality system memory, worth at least $167.
------------------------------
2GB Ddr PC-3200 Kit
Other products by OCZ
List Price: $265.35
Price: $167.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Details
You Save: $97.36 (37%)
Rebates: $150.00
Price After Rebates: $17.99
# ASIN: B000F7T9KK
# Item model number: OCZP4002GK
Rebates
Rebates will either need to be mailed in, or completed online.
* Mail-in rebate forms will be found on the website (see link below),
or included in the box with the product you ordered. Fill out the
rebate form, and mail the rebates to the specified address. More about
mail-in rebates.
* For online rebates, simply follow the instructions on the PDF file (click the link below). More about online rebates.
NOTE:
For rebates available on the website, you will need to view and print
the rebate form (a PDF file) using Adobe's free Acrobat Reader(TM). If
you do not already have it, you can Download Acrobat Reader for free.
Current Rebates
Redeem the following rebates for a total savings of $150.00:
Purchase by: Postmarked by: Rebate amount:
OCZ Technology Rebate
Rebate Offer: Receive $20 from OCZ Technology with this mail-in rebate. Offer valid through October 01.
10/1/07 14 days after purchase $20.00
OCZ Technology Rebate
Rebate Offer: Receive $35 from OCZ Technology with this mail-in rebate. Offer valid through October 01.
10/1/07 14 days after purchase $35.00
OCZ Technology Rebate
Rebate Offer: Receive $25 from OCZ Technology with this mail-in rebate. Offer valid through October 01.
10/1/07 14 days after purchase $25.00
OCZ Technology Rebate
Rebate Offer: Receive $20 from OCZ Technology with this mail-in rebate. Offer valid through October 01.
10/1/07 14 days after purchase $20.00
OCZ Technology Rebate
Rebate Offer: Receive $30 from OCZ Technology with this mail-in rebate. Offer valid through October 01.
10/1/07 14 days after purchase $30.00
OCZ Technology Rebate
Rebate Offer: Receive $20 from OCZ Technology with this mail-in rebate. Offer valid through October 01.
10/1/07 14 days after purchase $20.00
Total Rebates Savings: $150.00
----------------------------------
I
called Customer support and had them look into it. All the forms - all
for various rebate amounts - are all exactly identical and state that
multiple rebates on one item are "not eligible" or "not legal". And, on
each form, there are a variety of part numbers all eligible for
different rebate amounts - one of them being this item with a rebate
value of just $20. Oddly, after waiting for about 15 min for them to
check into it, they simply assured me that it was "in fact" valid - and
if it was a mistake on their behalf and the rebates were not valid,
they would either 1) honor the rebates personally, or 2) refund my
money upon return of the item. I suppose my next step is to call the
manufacturer.
----------------------------------
I feel very regretful that I went through with the order, although I still have time to cancel. I posted the order at about 6PM (CST) today, and didn't verify it until almost 8PM - so, the order will not likely process until morning. I am worried about it and have done a massive amount of searching. It appears that this is not unusual for a super-special rebate promotion, however, it is highly unlikely. I should have known better (but I DID call Customer Support!) And, not only that, but Amazon.com and many of it's 'third-party' retailers do have a multitude of complaints against their rebate practices. It seems this has happened before.
So will I get - by default - a rebate because Amazon screwed up, or will I have to cancel my order or simply get a refund? I guess time will tell.
I've posted this all over the internet, as well as sending an inquiry to both Amazon.com and OCZ, and hope to hear something once the doors open in the morning.
Any ideas or feedback?
EDIT: I canceled my order. I just felt too nervous about falling victim and getting screwed out of money. And, apparently, this was the right move. I received a notice from Amazon.com customer support very soon after to tell me that the rebates were checked and - not surprisingly - not valid. Also, I a quick check on the website again found that the listing had been changed; there were now NO rebates available for this item. Bummer. I really want some new RAM and the type I need are pricey. Oh well, the serach goes on.
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