Jul 08 2008
Save Money Shopping: Mail-In Rebates
Although I don’t actively seek out sales that involve mail-in rebates, I will take advantage of them when I need the product in question. Personally, I find a straight up sale to be the best way to save money.
On a personal note, we recently bought a used van. The air conditioning wasn’t working, so we went to AutoZone today and bought AC booster spray. About four hours later, all needed paperwork was in the mail. Why the rush? Because I would forget to send it in and that would stink. After all, $10 is $10.
I will never forget when I forgot to send in for a $20 rebate for a Microsoft software program even though it was three years ago!
If you buy an item that comes with a mail-in rebate, you are encouraged to get the needed paperwork (which often includes your receipt and the barcode) sent out right away. This reduces your chances of forgetting about it and essentially losing money.
Any free sample or coupon. Send it to my mail