Has anyone noticed that the rebate form has an expiration date of 7/14/2010 yet if you look at the "additional details" linked from the Costco or Best Buy, the details show 7/21/2010 as an expiration date. Called Directv several times and many departments later, I cannot get a straight answer. Some in customer service said it would be honored until 7/21. They will not put that in writing however.
Bottom of Bestbuy.directv.com......(the reason for no new rebate form from Best Buy is that this was an "extension of the current offer, therefore no new materials were printed". Costco also extended, no new forms available there either.
The extension was in every Best Buy ad nationwide...this will not be a problem.
If it is a problem, I'm sure Iceberg will honor the rebate (just testing to see if he reads every post).
additional details
$50 BEST BUY GIFT CARD: Customer must order new DIRECTV service through Best Buy between 2/09/10-7/21/10. Activation of CHOICE Package ($58.99/mo.) or above required. Upon DIRECTV System activation by 8/21/10, DIRECTV will automatically send one (1) $50 Best Buy Gift Card to the name and address used to activate DIRECTV account.
$300 BEST BUY GIFT CARD: Customer must buy an HDTV and order new DIRECTV service both through Best Buy between 2/09/10-7/21/10. Activation of CHOICE Package ($58.99/mo.) or above required. Upon DIRECTV System activation by 8/21/10, customer must complete $300 Best Buy Gift Card Redemption form, attach a copy of the Best Buy receipt indicating an HDTV purchase between 2/09/10-7/21/10, attach copy of first month's DIRECTV bill showing activation between 2/09/10-8/21/10 and mail documents to the address listed above. Form must be postmarked on or before 9/21/10. Upon receipt of all required documents, DIRECTV will verify eligibility and ship one (1) $300 Best Buy Gift Card to the name and address used to activate the DIRECTV account. Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery of cards. Reproductions of redemption form strictly prohibited. Redemption forms cannot be redeemed in any Best Buy locations. DIRECTV not responsible for late, lost, illegible, mutilated, incomplete, misdirected or postage-due mail. Not valid for purchase by groups, clubs, businesses or organizations. Void where prohibited, licensed, taxed or restricted. LIMIT ONE $50 and ONE $300 GIFT CARD PER DIRECTV ACCOUNT. OFFERS MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER DIRECTV Best Buy Gift Card OFFERS. This promotional offer may not be combined or used in conjunction with any other promotional or partner offers.
Savings based on standard rates for applicable programming packages, advanced hardware and 3 months of premiums. Credit card not required in MA & PA.
BILL CREDIT/PROGRAMMING OFFER: Free SHOWTIME for 3 months, a value of $38.97. Free Starz and SHOWTIME for 3 months, a value of $72. LIMIT ONE PROGRAMMING OFFER PER ACCOUNT. Upon DIRECTV System activation, customer will receive redemption instructions (included in customer's first DIRECTV bill, a separate mailing, or, in the state of New York, from retailer) and must comply with the terms of the instructions. In order to receive full $29 credit on the CHOICE package or above; or the full $18 credit on the OPTIMO MAS package or above, customer must submit rebate online, and consent to email alerts prior to rebate redemption. Online redemption requires valid email address. Rebate begins 6-8 weeks after receipt of rebate form online (8-12 weeks for mail-in). Timing of promotional price depends on redemption date. Account must be in "good standing," as determined by DIRECTV in its sole discretion, to remain eligible. DIRECTV is not responsible for late, lost, illegible, mutilated, incomplete, misdirected or postage-due mail. IF BY THE END OF PROMOTIONAL PRICE PERIOD(S) CUSTOMER DOES NOT CONTACT DIRECTV TO CHANGE SERVICE THEN ALL SERVICES WILL AUTOMATICALLY CONTINUE AT THE THEN-PREVAILING RATES. DIRECTV System has a feature which restricts access to channels. In certain markets, programming/pricing may vary.
INSTANT REBATE: HD or DVR equipment instant rebate for qualified customers only and requires activation of the CHOICE package or above, or OPTIMO MÁS or above. Second advanced product offer for qualified customers only who select an HD DVR or HD Receiver as the first free equipment upgrade, and requires activation of the CHOICE XTRA package or above; MÁS ÚLTRA or above; Jadeworld; or any qualifying international service bundle, which shall include the PREFERRED CHOICE programming package (valued at $38.99/mo.). DVR service ($7/mo.) required for DVR and HD DVR lease. HD Access fee ($10/mo.) required for HD and HD DVR lease. LIMIT TWO ADVANCED EQUIPMENT REBATE PER DIRECTV ACCOUNT.
INSTALLATION: Standard professional installation only. Custom installation extra.
SYSTEM LEASE: Purchase of 24 consecutive months of any DIRECTV base programming package ($29.99/mo. or above) or qualifying international services bundle required. FAILURE TO ACTIVATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EQUIPMENT LEASE ADDENDUM MAY RESULT IN A CHARGE OF $150 PER RECEIVER. IF SERVICE IS TERMINATED BEFORE THE END OF AGREEMENT, A CANCELLATION FEE OF $20/MONTH REMAINING WILL APPLY. ALL EQUIPMENT IS LEASED AND MUST BE RETURNED TO DIRECTV UPON CANCELLATION, OR UNRETURNED EQUIPMENT FEES APPLY. VISIT directv.com OR CALL 1-800-DIRECTV FOR DETAILS. Programming, pricing, terms and conditions subject to change at any time. Pricing residential. Taxes not included. Receipt of DIRECTV programming subject to DIRECTV Customer Agreement; copy provided at directv.com/legal and in first bill.
©2010 DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo are registered trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.
Offers end 7/21/10 and are based on approved credit; credit card required (except in MA & PA). New residential customers only. (Lease required. Must maintain programming, DVR service and/or HD Access.) Lease fee $5/mo. for second and each additional receiver. Applicable use tax adjustment may apply to the retail value of the installation. *Based on the largest national cable providers' HD DVR verses DIRECTV's HD DVR (model HR22 or later). †Based on average number of HD channels offered by cable providers in major metropolitan areas. Actual number of HD channels varies by provider and market. ^Dolby Digital requires additional equipment, sold separately. "Dolby" is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. **Based on national offering of exclusive sports packages and other major sports programming in HD. Professional and collegiate sports subscriptions sold separately. ††Eligibility based on service address. ^^DVR Scheduler requires Internet access via computer or mobile phone and directv.com login. Remote connections may vary. In rare instances, scheduled recording(s) may not be recognized. Only available on certain receivers. Visit directv.com/dvrscheduler for details. ‡Among the largest national cable & satellite TV providers. 2009 American Customer Satisfaction Index.
(thanks mcfehn)
