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Mapanari wrote:

> Arthur Entlich <e-printerhelp@mvps.org> wrotenews:Y__ne.1561744$8l.426111
> @pd7tw1no:
> 
>  
>>Don't let the fulfillment company (the company usually hired to 
>>distribute the rebates) get away with claiming you sent in wrong forms 
>>or they did not receive your request in time.
> 
> 
> Most fulfillment companies are in Arizona and other southern states with 
> lax rules, and even laxer and pro-illegal immigration base.  These 
> companies hire illegal aliens to do almost all the work and the quality is 
> what you'd expect.
> 

Personally, I couldn't be less interested in your personal bigotry and 
biases.

> 
>>Always keep accurate records of what you sent in when and how much is 
>>due you when.  Photocopy or at least scan the items you sent to them, 
>>including the filled in form, and any receipts or UPC symbols, etc.
> 
> 
> I have never had any of them ask me for that.  I keep records, but all they 
> need to know is the date you sent it in, the amount etc.  They're not going 
> to ask you to send it in again.  Costs too much.  If you bitch enough, 
> they'll just sent it to you and put a stop on their supposed previous 
> check.
> That's what happened to me and my Magvision monitor $50 rebate.
> 
>

I have, on numerous occasions, in fact.  And indeed they have required 
that I send them a fax showing the original materials (receipt, form 
filled in, UPC symbol).  That's why I suggested it.  And these are 
companies in the US, so it may not have happened to you, but it certain 
does happen.

> 
>>I have read the advertising these fulfillment companies  send to the 
>>companies that hire them.  They often mention is somewhat vague terms 
>>that they will help the manufacturer to pay out less rebate claims, but 
>>reducing the number of eligible claimant.
> 
> 
> That could be construed as a criminal conspiracy to defraud.
> 
> 

It probably is, although it is written in "code".
> 
>>Remind the fulfillment company that they have entered into a contract 
>>with you, and make sure you can prove you fulfilled that contract on 
>>your end (shipped on time, correct paperwork, etc).  Tell them you will 
>>begin charging them interest on the money after the due date.
> 
> 
> Empty threats that will never be realized just weakens your position.

That may be, but I don't issue empty threats.  I have a healthy list of 
successful lawsuits under my belt, in fact, I have yet to lose one yet. 
  I don't just threaten, I take action. The legal system may be a pain 
to get through sometimes, but it is the only method that many seem to 
understand. When I tell someone I'll see them in court, usually, that's 
just were I see them (and boy, are they surprised).

> 
>>And remember, don't just threaten, if you don't get satisfaction, fill 
>>out the web form with the US Postal Services or the state attorney 
>>general of your state or both.
> 
>  
> That's about the only two things that might work.
>