**DEAD**Smoking, En Fuego - FREE Lexmark E450dn B&W laser printer (after $300 MIR)

[Cattlegod]

FYI I got an email the other day that said my rebate is "processing", so those of you who did not get the email, may want to call.

 

[Poohbee]

yah I got the same email but funny thing is that it still doesn't show up in their website when you go to track it.

 

[jlin101]

same here. Hope this is not some kind of stall tactic--the longer it takes, the more people forgetting about their rebate. The email. said that it would take 4 weeks to process, NOT pay, the rebate. Although E450dn is a great printer, it definitely is not worth more than $500, esp. considering that the consumables are quite expensive; and to date I have not been able to find any oem/compatible toner cartridges, let alone refill kits.

 

[Poohbee]

Just to update those of you waiting for your rebates. I just received a letter from Lexmark which I thought was a check but in fact it was a letter saying that they could not process my rebate because of no UPC sticker.. Yeah that HUGE sticker that you had to cut out of the box. Anyways... I am pretty sure you guys might get this too.

Update: after calling them to find out what the problem was, they told me that a check was mailed out for $300 on July 19th. hmm weird that I got a rejection notice... Anyways.. hope that check actually comes.

 

[jsxlynn]

Originally posted by: Poohbee
<blockquote>quote:
Originally posted by: jlin101
the most important thing is not to send it by certified mail, but to keep a copy of all the paperwork in case one has to resubmit. I've yet to encounter a rebate house that refuses resubmission. If they are going to scam you, they will still deny the rebate with some bogus reason (missing invoice, signiture, etc), certified mail or not.</blockquote>

That's quite true. No matter what you do to ensure the arrival of your submission to them, they can still tell you that you forgot to include something, that is why it is top priority to make copies of everything you send to them.

Agreed.... Americans spend millions of $ sending their tax forms by certifed/registered mail -- to no avail. The IRS has stated, and does state that certified or registered is meaningless, after all, though there is a receipt for delivery, there is nothing to prove that the envelope contained anything. They do suggest that you send in a SASE and ask that it be date stamped and returned, and they do that.

Just as good, as certified or registered, for much less $ imho, is to obtain a "certificate of mailing," which costs little, which only proves that you mailed it, but following the above advice, that proof might allow resubmittal of copies of stuff you did mail.

Just some thoughts to share...

 

[Broncowolf]

I also called in and was told that my check was sent out on July 19th. I mentioned that it was now July 27th (and didn't come today) and was told that it could take 30 days. Was it sent pony express?

 

[jlin101]

not that uncommon to have a 7-10 day lag between the date the check was issued/approved (which is probably when the rebate center said the check was "sent out"), and the actual date of receipt.

 

[Cattlegod]

Just got my $300 rebate check today. $-12.00 for the printer, not bad The rest of you should be getting it any second now.

 

[Broncowolf]

Mine didn't come today...maybe tomorrow??

 

[jlin101]

got my $300 check today. By the way, I never could find the rebate info or status on Lexmark's website, although I did receive an email notification of its receipt. I paid $520 for the printer, not as good as those few lucky ones that got in while it was $288.

 

[Broncowolf]

Great! Got my check today. What a deal! A very nice printer for free (+ a little cash back!). Wow! I was worried for awhile - I think the rebate did state something about it taking up to 8 weeks and it's been almost 4 months, but it was worth the wait!

 

[lupi]

I'd say something; but I have nothing nice to say :evil:

 

[gibster]

What a relief, my check came today. Glad that's over with, on to a next deal ;-)

 

[qliveur]

Glad to see that you all are finally getting your checks.