2024-2025 Student Resource Handbook

29 THE TRUTH ABOUT SHOPPING REBATES Rebate offers are irresistible to the majority of consumers. Vendors end up slashing the price of their goods or services at the time of a purchase, or promising partial or full reimbursements after the purchase. Some manufacturers and merchants may entice shoppers with instant cash rebates that can be redeemed immediately at the checkout counter. Almost all rebates are of the mail-in variety. They require consumers to pay the full cost of a bought item at the time of purchase at the store sending documentation to the manufacturer or retailer to receive a rebate by mail. Documentation that’s required generally includes original sales receipt, UPC code, rebate slip, and the customer’s name, address and phone. In most cases, this paperwork must be sent to the manufacturer or to the retailer within 30 days from the purchase date. Then the consumer generally receive their rebates up to 12 weeks later. You need to be cautious against being “baited” by rebates that never arrive or arrive far later than promised. By law, companies are required to send rebates within the time frame promised, or within 30 days if no time period has been specified . After Purchasing A Product That Has A Rebate You Should Follow the instructions on your rebate form and enclose all of the required documentation in the envelope when filing for a rebate. Make a copy of all paperwork to be mailed when applying for a rebate. It will be the only record a consumer will have of the transaction if anything goes wrong. Contact the company if your rebate doesn’t arrive within the time they promised. If the rebate never arrives or arrives late, you can file a complaint with your local Better Business Bureau, and contact the retailer you’d made the purchase from. www.groupon.ca www.thesuperguide.com East West Futons 464 Bloor Street West Toronto, On M5S 1X8 Tel: Fax: Web: Email: 416-588-1391 416-588-6035 www.eastwestfutons.com [email protected] Over 40 stylish futon sofa beds and 500 fabrics to choose from. From college to condos to cottage we furnish it all and for every budget. Special Student Packages &Discounts with valid student ID. (some conditions may apply)