(Dead) Verbatim 2.4x or CenDyne 4x DVD+RW/R Drive For $119.99 ARs & coupon at Officemax

[lungster]

Originally posted by: UKnowWhat

Regardless of inconsistency in the company's rebate forms, what MysticMan1 said is "trust me". Either you have to independently verify the claim, "trust him" or "worries". One of the 3 above actions is rational.

PS: I printed out the weekly special for In-Store Specials for Los Angeles, CA and here is the thing that you can use to back up your rebate if OM doesn't take "trust me" claim. Note: This is for In-Store only and not valid in other areas.

DVD+RW/W Internal Drive Cendyne Style CDICD00225 Primary UPC of Feature 683728002251 Mailed in Rebate $70.00 Instant Rebate $10

Whether you trust MysticMan1 or not, independently verifying this info is always a good idea. As members of the forum, the more sample points we have on questionable data, the better.

Whenever I file a rebate that is not plainly obvious - this includes anything that requires a copy of the UPC or use of a substitute part - I submit a statement with my rebate explaining what is happening. In this case, if I were to file a rebate using the substitute Cendyne drive, I would include a copy of the sales flyer that has both the Verbatim and Cendyne part SKUs, and a paragraph explaining what is happening. I'd include phone number to OM (even they have them) to show that I have contacted OM myself before submitting the claim. The idea is to (1) hopefully prevent a problem in the event the person processing the claim is unsure, (2) if I had to resubmit the claim or visit my local OM to settle the issue, I can show that I made an effort to avoid the problem in the first place. Being proactive is always a safe thing to do and it really doesn't take much time to do.

 

[nuonce]

on a side note:

is there a good place to get cheap/reliable dvd+ 4x media,2x media, and 1x media?

anyone have luck burning at 4x on 1x or 2x media(which/$)?

 

[FitzRoy]

Hey guys. I have another question. Assuming I recieve the Verbatim 2.4x from the online order, can I take it instore and have it exchanged for a cendyne 4x? Thanks

 

[Madman34]

Well I finally got a Tracking number for my Drive I ordered on Sunday. It shipped out on the 6th and wont be deleivered till the 12th Oh well guess Ill have to wait a few more days to see what I end up with. Anyone receive their online order yet?

 

[MysticMan1]

Originally posted by: UKnowWhat

Originally posted by: MysticMan1
LOL, you Junior Members are cracking me up, first you worried about the Verbatim rebate now you're worried about the CenDyne rebate and you haven't even received the DVD drive yet. It does matter that the Officemax rebate says DVD-RW as long as the rebate processing company and Officemax knows that the rebate is for DVD+RW drives. If that's to much for you to handle I would suggest that you immedeately cancel your order and that will solve all of your worries.

Regardless of inconsistency in the company's rebate forms, what MysticMan1 said is "trust me". Either you have to independently verify the claim, "trust him" or "worries". One of the 3 above actions is rational.

PS: I printed out the weekly special for In-Store Specials for Los Angeles, CA and here is the thing that you can use to back up your rebate if OM doesn't take "trust me" claim. Note: This is for In-Store only and not valid in other areas.

DVD+RW/W Internal Drive Cendyne Style CDICD00225 Primary UPC of Feature 683728002251 Mailed in Rebate $70.00 Instant Rebate $10

I didn't anything about "trust me", I don't work for Officemax and I couldn't care less if you or anyone else do this deal or not, my point was if you are worried about getting your rebate rejected you should cancel your order "NOW" and wait for the next DVD writer deal. I'm not worried because I have done hundred's of rebate through Officemax and even more through RebateHQ.com and have gotten ALL of them, when I have had a problem with a rebate I just call RebateHQ.com and they have fixed the problem every time.
If someone can't stand the heat they should only do the easy sure thing deals and this deal is not one of those deals.

 

[nuonce]

Originally posted by: MysticMan1


BTY: I did the Staples PM to Officemax on Monday, but all PM over a certain amount have to be approve at the corporate office and I'm still waiting for them to tell me if it was approved. I will update as soon as I hear from the CSR.

good luck :beer:
i didn't take my chances with the staples path b/c my rep and his super said it would go through corporate and get rejected anyway (i didn't even mention corporate).

 

[MysticMan1]

Originally posted by: nuonce

Originally posted by: MysticMan1


BTY: I did the Staples PM to Officemax on Monday, but all PM over a certain amount have to be approve at the corporate office and I'm still waiting for them to tell me if it was approved. I will update as soon as I hear from the CSR.

good luck :beer:
i didn't take my chances with the staples path b/c my rep and his super said it would go through corporate and get rejected anyway (i didn't even mention corporate).

Will it hasn't been rejected yet or approved either. I think the rep and his super were trying to discourage you from doing the PM. There's no reason for them to not do it but if they say no to the PM that's no problem I will just return the drive to a Staples store.

 

[jeoff]

I did this deal on Monday and received my shipment today. It was the Verbatim 2.4X drive. I live in Houston. I received an email earlier in the week saying the shipment was going to ship out of Colorado.

 

[Madman34]

Verbatime 2.4x .. Bummer. Mine was also shipped from Boulder so I guess I will also get the Verbatim not the Cendyne

 

[lungster]

Mine is due from Coloroda on 5/12. Guess I'll be getting a 2.4 as well. Oh well, at least it was dirt cheap.

 

[Madman34]

Well the verbatim is now back on the website at a price of $249.99 with no mention of any rebate. Hmm thats not good. Today is only the 9th and the ad said the price was good through the 10th.

 

[Clutch1]

Ordered mine online at officemax.com. Received on last Friday. Burned one backup dvd using dvdxcopy 1.5 successfully on Sunday. Unfortunately, the drive refused to read anything feeded today. I have tried at least 5 dvd titles, 1 dvd+rw, several cd-rom disk and got no luck. Reinstalled my windows xp and the problem is still there. Have no idea what to do next since I already mailed out the original UPC and serial for rebate purpose. Any suggestions will be welcomed.

Thanks

 

[gwlam12]

i ordered last sunday. no sign of it yet

 

[Madman34]

I ordered mine last Sunday and received it yesterday. Works great so far.

 

[MysticMan1]

Originally posted by: Clutch1
Ordered mine online at officemax.com. Received on last Friday. Burned one backup dvd using dvdxcopy 1.5 successfully on Sunday. Unfortunately, the drive refused to read anything feeded today. I have tried at least 5 dvd titles, 1 dvd+rw, several cd-rom disk and got no luck. Reinstalled my windows xp and the problem is still there. Have no idea what to do next since I already mailed out the original UPC and serial for rebate purpose. Any suggestions will be welcomed.

Thanks

DVDRhelp.com is one of the best places to get help in the area of DVD recording.
Link to DVDRhelp.com

 

[Smolek]

one of the requirements of the cendyne rebate is that you register the product. do we have to submit any proof or will they check it themselves ?

 

[Smolek]

 

[cowlemon]

i ordered mine on the 4th yet i've not received mine. i called them and they said it's still cbo. i'm hoping they'll cancel the order for me if they don't ship it soon, but if they do ship it after the rebate post mark date, can i still get my rebate money?

 

[Madman34]

The 4th thats cutting it close for the rebate. Strange. I ordered mine on the 4th also and it came in 2 days ago. Shipped from Boulder.

 

[cowlemon]

Originally posted by: Madman34
The 4th thats cutting it close for the rebate. Strange. I ordered mine on the 4th also and it came in 2 days ago. Shipped from Boulder.

i got an email saying it was shipped from CO last tuesday. strange, OMX doesn't know anything about it when i called them. they just repeated that it was on cbo.

 

[Clutch1]

Anybody checked the status with the $30 rebates from Cendyne?

I was told the UPC is invalid:

Tracking Results: Status Details

Rebate: $30.00 Rebate Check.
Rebate Information For: xxxxxxxx
Promotion: Up to $30 Mail in Rebate on Select Cendyne Products (OfficeMax only)
Submission Type: MAIL
Date Received: 05-18-2003
Status: Invalid
Status Detail: The INTERNAL 4X DVD+RW/R IDE DRIVE.UPC we received with your rebate submission is not correct.
Please send the correct one to: ATTENTION RESUBMISSIONS, PO BOX 9013 Coppell, TX 75019.

I wrote an email to rebateshq.com and their response:

Dear xxx: Rebate ID: xxxxxxxx

Thank you for your rebate inquiry. Because your issue requires
further research, your email has been forwarded to a special team. We
are working hard to research your issue and will respond to you as
quickly as possible.

We appreciate your participation in this promotion. If there is
anything else we can do to assist you, please contact us at
rebates@parago.com. We are always happy to help. You can also track
the status of your rebate, using the Rebate ID above, at
www.RebatesHQ.com.

Juan
Promotions Customer Service