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Iyang

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Aug 9, 2000
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I contacted Staples yesterday, they will not honor the rebate!!
They said I have to wait for cendyne reps to contact me.
 

Jmman

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Dec 17, 1999
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Well, suddenly today my $200 in Cendyne rebates from Omax are suddenly fulfilled.....not sure if I should be happy or worried.....
 

quincy2002

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Yeah, mine too say "fulfilled". They used to say "processing". I called my local OM and they said the latest news they've heard is that the rebates will be paid. Fingers are crossed.
 

robsgirl75

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Feb 15, 2001
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Originally posted by: quincy2002
Yeah, mine too say "fulfilled". They used to say "processing". I called my local OM and they said the latest news they've heard is that the rebates will be paid. Fingers are crossed.


me too.
 

Tates

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Jun 25, 2000
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My rebate from 5/18/03 now reads:

Tracking Results: Status Details

Rebate: $30.00 Rebate Check
Rebate Information For: XXXXXXXXX
Promotion: Up to $30 Mail in Rebate on Select Cendyne Products (OfficeMax only)
Submission Type: MAIL
Date Received: 05-30-2003
Status: Fulfilling Reward
Status Detail: Your rebate is valid and your reward is scheduled for fulfillment. Please allow 10 to 15 days for delivery. Thank you.

fingers tentatively crossed


BTW, they tried to deny the rebate at first because they claimed the serial number was not provided with the original submission. I sent three copies of the original submission before someone actually took the time to review it. :|
 

oldog

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Jul 20, 2001
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My rebate from Staples: Just shiped??? Will it Bounce???
$40 Rebate on 52x24x52 Internal CD-RW or $50 Rebate on Internal +4x DVD+R/RW (Staples only)
Submission Type: ON-LINE
Date Received: 06-02-2003
Status: Reward Fulfilled
Check Issue Date: 09-04-2003 (Please allow 10-15 days for delivery)
Status Detail: Your rebate is valid. Please allow 10 to 15 days for delivery. Thank you.


 

Growltiger

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Oct 11, 1999
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Mine was received on 6/24 for an OM $30 rebate. My status has changed to fulfilled as of today, so I'm happy...but I won't get my hopes up until it clears.
 

MadScientist

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Jul 15, 2001
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Same here. $30. rebate on CD-RW. Received on 6/23/03. Fulfilling reward. Allow 10 to 15 days for delivery. But how high will it bounce?
 

clarkmo

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Oct 27, 2000
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Originally posted by: MadScientist
Same here. $30. rebate on CD-RW. Received on 6/23/03. Fulfilling reward. Allow 10 to 15 days for delivery. But how high will it bounce?

Roger that. I already had contacted them about the rebate, indicating checks were bouncing. If they send me one anyway and it bounces they (Staples/Parago) can see me in small claims court. I'll bump it as high as I can, expenses, lost work, etc.
Of couse, they don't have any prescence in SoFla, so I suppose it'll be easy.
 

Northland

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Oct 7, 2000
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This is weird! Two weeks ago, rebateshq showed that I had 3 $30 cendyne rebates due (one from OM, two from Cendyne). All showed as valid.

Last week, the older Cendyne rebate mysteriously now showed as invalid (it had been valid for nearly two months).

Today, the older Cendyne rebate now shows as fulfilled (with a check number). The OM one also shows as fulfilled. The newer Cendyne rebate is nowhere to be found!!!

So how stupid would it be to attempt to cash any of these checks if they ever do arrive? Would I just be throwing away more money by paying returned check charges?

What does anyone else intend to do?

Northland
 

clarkmo

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Oct 27, 2000
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See above. In my case, I would call Staples first, Parago second. No resolution? Small claims court.

Fire off an email requesting info from whoever handles your rebate. Advise them of the likelihood/possibility of checks bouncing and the current Cendyne situation.

After your first automatic reply, immediately file another email asking for specific info. If they send you a check, knowing it may bounce, I believe they would be liable for all your fees, etc in Small Claims Court.

Charge them for the time you spend in court as well, lost wages or lost personal day, bandwidth on this forum and atyour courts website getting the info. If I get a check, I don't want it to bounce. Don't send me a check if it's gonna bounce.

I read earlier in this thread that sent checks are already funded at Parago's or whoever's bank. I don't believe this is so as checks are bouncing.
There are special accounts for large check producing entities that may only be funded when a check is presented. You can never check the balance on these accounts, even internally, cause they will always show zero. Their other banking business supports the checks, line of credit, etc.

If you have a check, what are the names on the check. Granted it still could be a Parago or RebatesHQ check with Cendyne's info on it. Is there a tel# or other way to determine the bank name. Lastly, you can use the first 9 digits on the bottom of the check and do a search based on this ABA#, call the bank and find out who the acct belongs to.

Hopefully not Cendyne because they can't issue checks anymore.
 

KLineD

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Jan 13, 2002
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Originally posted by: MadScientist
Same here. $30. rebate on CD-RW. Received on 6/23/03. Fulfilling reward. Allow 10 to 15 days for delivery. But how high will it bounce?

ditto, two for 50 each.

as i said before im taking them to check cashing place, paying the $2 fee or whatever, and if it bounces let them deal with it. i don't think at places like that they contact you and deal with you etc but im not sure...its just less headaches this way. walk in, get money, walk out.
 

alrocky

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Gosh, feel real bad for you all. Reading this thread is like watching a car wreck in progress. And i've seen a few car wrecks. For some, including me, time seems to change as the accident appears in slow motion.
 

jozone

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Rebate: $30.00 Rebate Check
Rebate Information For: Joseph [last name] [zip]
Promotion: Up to $30 Rebate with Purchase of Select Cendyne Products at Staples
Submission Type: ON-LINE
Date Received: 07-25-2003
Status: Reward Fulfilled
Check Number: 329925
Check Issue Date: 09-04-2003 (Please allow 10-15 days for delivery)
Status Detail: Your rebate is valid. Please allow 10 to 15 days for delivery. Thank you.
Wierd... that status was updated 2 days ago to say that the check was issued on the 4th... think the bastards are just teasing me, or is that check really gonna clear? It seems awfully recent....
 

draggoon01

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May 9, 2001
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Originally posted by: KLineD
Originally posted by: MadScientist
Same here. $30. rebate on CD-RW. Received on 6/23/03. Fulfilling reward. Allow 10 to 15 days for delivery. But how high will it bounce?

ditto, two for 50 each.

as i said before im taking them to check cashing place, paying the $2 fee or whatever, and if it bounces let them deal with it. i don't think at places like that they contact you and deal with you etc but im not sure...its just less headaches this way. walk in, get money, walk out.

wait, so they'll just cash it for you and you're off the hook? i'd think that when it bounces, they'll come after you first. otherwise people could get away with writing bad checks.

also, won't they check for funds to make sure check is good?
 

DerProfi

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Staples basically told me they're not going to do anything. They said I was past the return window, even though I tried to convince them of the obvious special circumstances. My only option is to just dispute the original charge with AmEx.
 

TekDemon

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my check has an issue date of the 5th so...we'll see...but if they really got the rebate account back up...then that would be good =0
 

draggoon01

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May 9, 2001
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Originally posted by: DerProfi
Staples basically told me they're not going to do anything. They said I was past the return window, even though I tried to convince them of the obvious special circumstances. My only option is to just dispute the original charge with AmEx.

or small claims court. sue for rebate + court fee + time loss/their lies/denying responsibility. if enough people do this, it'll teach them that it's not worth brushing off people who got screwed out of a rebate.

i believe you put the name of a manager on court claim, but clerk you file the claim to should be able to confirm who to put down, as well as confirm that the store is ultimately responsible for the rebate.

rebates are bad enough as it is...
 

Salvador

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May 19, 2001
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I just checked and my $50 and $30 rebates show as being fulfilled now too. They were both issued the 5th of September.

What's the consensus then? Should I dare try and cash these things and risk returned checks?

Sal
 

Tates

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Jun 25, 2000
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How about taking your rebate checks and cashing them at Office Max?
 

Boober

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Aug 6, 2003
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Don't companies have to put money into a guaranteed account for rebates for just this reason? If not, then it needs to happen. As far as all the rebates go, OMax enticed you to buy under the premises that it was for a certain price. Under that assumption, anyone with a rightful claim could sue OMax for the rebate amount. And if a check bounces, then the processing company is responsible for any costs incurred. I was at an OMax today and the manager said that Cendyne was honoring their rebates, but obviously that is only half true. Also, according to their website, Cendyne won't be honoring any warranties anymore. What kills me is that OMax (and Staples for that matter) are still selling these drives as if they were still in business. They aren't clearanced and no mention that if it breaks you're scr#wed out of your hard earned money. I realize they'll be taking a loss on the stock they have, but it seems very deceptive that they aren't telling people it's a "take your chances" situation!
 
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