Probably something simple like changing the above statement to:
** Note I fixed spelling of Authorized
Just a friendly warning about DishStore.net/Metro25's rebate scam
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Probably something simple like changing the above statement to:
** Note I fixed spelling of Authorized
Why didn't you get the $125 via slick deals instead? I did there was no charge via shipping for that
Just finished reading this whole thread and it seems like Claude's solution was to work it out to cover shipping, so no need to change the pages to say there is a fee, and no reason for you to beat your head against a wall.
Unless I am misreading this.
There is not going to be any shipping charges anymore, and if there is shipping charges them I will re-imburse the customer.
But if there is, wait, there won't be... Wait a minute, there won't be, but might be...
But if there is... Arghhhh !!!
In the emoticon box, there is a link for "more" which pups up a new window with more emoticons, such as that one.
The OP may very well have gone that route. I have not been thru all 110 or so posts yet.
Sometimes c0onsumers who do not receive what they perceive as an adequate response through proper channels will broadcast their concerns in a public forum. Hence the reason why virtually all tv stations have consumer reporters on staff and some sort of weekly or even daily consumer report feature on the evening news.
I agree with the premise. However, 16 dollars to prepare and snail mail a one ounce envelope is excessive. In fact IMO it is unconscionable.
yer kidding ,right?
That is hardly the point. The rebate is $125 less an unknown S&H fee. THAT is the problem.
This, IMO is a "hidden charge" . A term if reported to the Federal Trade Commission ALWAYS gets their attention.
BUsinesses do not like government intereference in private enterprise. However, when businesses refuse to police themselves, government steps in and mucks up the works.
If the S&H charge was listed in plain English on the paperwork or in the advertisement, there would be no use for this thread to exist.
Yes. A third party sets the S&H rate.
The problem is the consumer is not informed of the amount. THAT is a problem that should be rectified IMMEDIATELY if not sooner.
JUst a minute. If I am reading this correctly, you have shopped retailers which collect sales tax on the REGULAR price of a sale item then deducting the discount? If so, remind me to never shop in your state of residence.
Now ,if this is a REBATE item, then yes, the retailer must collect sales tax on the listed price "off the shelf" of the item because that is the sales price, cash and carry.
For example.....
HP laptop computer....List $800 on sale for $700...Consumer pays sales tax on $700..
HP laptop computer....List $800..with mail in rebate of $100, price $700. Store rings up $800 and collects sales tax on that amount.
Note ..retailers do not "CHARGE" sales taxes. Retailers "COLLECT" sales taxes. Big difference.
I have a rule as a consumer. If an item is advertised at a discounted price and I see the word "rebate" I take a walk.
There have been too many horror stories about rebates. Those include but are not limited to , excessively long waits( 6 months or more) for rebate checks to arrive. Gift cards instead of checks and of course rebates not being delivered at all.
The way I see it is if a business discounts the price of an item, take the reduction at point of sale. Don't try this bull ( fertilizer) rebate stuff.
There have been too many horror stories about rebates. Those include but are not limited to , excessively long waits( 6 months or more) for rebate checks to arrive. Gift cards instead of checks and of course rebates not being delivered at all.
The way I see it is if a business discounts the price of an item, take the reduction at point of sale. Don't try this bull ( fertilizer) rebate stuff.
First of all we are discounting "FREE" so there really is no way to give a reduction at the point of sale, especially considering that not every sale is going to get installed.
Second of all, I don't think we have ever had an issue of a customer waiting excessively long to receive a rebate or gift with purchase with any of our promotions
As far as shipping, putting a first class stamp on a gift card is like sending cash in the mail. You need tracking, signature and insurance. You know how many times I have gotten calls from customers saying their never received their gift? You need a tracking number with a signature to back everything up, or your taking the customers word for it and shipping out a replacement at your expence.
Second of all, I don't think we have ever had an issue of a customer waiting excessively long to receive a rebate or gift with purchase with any of our promotions
As far as shipping, putting a first class stamp on a gift card is like sending cash in the mail. You need tracking, signature and insurance. You know how many times I have gotten calls from customers saying their never received their gift? You need a tracking number with a signature to back everything up, or your taking the customers word for it and shipping out a replacement at your expence.
