Refunds or Rebates

» Confessions of a Mail-In Rebate Junkie
   Information and advice on retaining and submitting mail-in rebates from manufacturers.

   
   http://mysite.verizon.net/vze6l53f/confessionsofamailinrebatejunkie/

» CostCritter
   Features rebates, coupons, promotions and a cash back program for online stores. Registration required; free membership.

   
   http://www.costcritter.com

» Ebates
   E-commerce portal that connects with the most popular retailers and pays cash rebates on purchases.

   
   http://www.ebates.com

» Ed Foster's Gripelog: Rebate Bait
   Explains how and why the rebate industry, especially on computers or electronic equipment, has (over)grown, and how rebate fulfillment shops make their money.

   
   http://www.gripe2ed.com/scoop/story/2004/4/29/8438/35808

» FTC: Taking the "Bait" Out of Rebates
   Advice from the Federal Trade Commission to help consumers successfully process and submit rebates.

   
   http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/rebatealrt.htm

» Rebate Report Card
   Rebate rankings submitted by consumers. Rebates are ranked from A to F, depending on length of time to get the money, complexity of instructions, quality of customer service and related details.

   
   http://www.rebatereportcard.com/

» Rebate Roulette
   User-submitted rebate reviews and ratings.

   
   http://www.rebateroulette.com/

» Refunding Online
   Devoted to the hobbies of refunding and couponing. Includes newbie tips, glossary and manufacturer directory with 1-800 numbers for most major brands.

   
   http://members.tripod.com/~JWarren/RefundOnline.html

» The Rebate Debate: Why Were They Late?
   FTC settles charges against CompUSA for deceptive and unfair product rebate practices.

   
   http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/03/compusa.htm

» The Straight Dope: Why are rebate checks drawn on obscure banks in the middle of nowhere?
   Answer: It's part of a scheme to delay paying rebates for as long as legally possible.

   
   http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a3_167.html