Julie Like Julie, most of us like to get a bargain. And manufacturers offering rebates know that. They love it when we buy their product to get a rebate check. But Julie asks a good question. Especially the large ones.
Manufacturers offer rebates for a number of reasons.
They can be used to clear extra inventory , control pricing structures and even provide some extra cash flow for the manufacturer . Sellers see rebates as a good tool to move excess inventory. It's also handy when a new model is about to be introduced. Automakers use this strategy. So do companies making appliances.