The Detroit News. Most of us can't resist them. I'm talking about rebates. One merchant recently told me the price tag is just the point at which the consumer thinks the negotiations start.
Most rebates use the mail service.
They require you to pay the price in the store and then send documentation to get the cash back through the mail. As the rebate business grows, you could be losing out on plenty of money. The Federal Trade Commission tells me that some consumers are being taken for a rebate ride. Sometimes the rebates never arrive. By law, companies must send you your rebate within 30 days if no time is specified.