bebekarin - I would recommend reading the
eBates FAQ, if you haven't already. It should answer a lot of your questions.
How do I know if I get the rebate from ebates??
Assuming you placed the order correctly check your
eBates balance in 2-3 days, you should see a credit for your Mercata order, remember eBates checks are only sent out quarterly (every 3 months) and your minimum balance has to be at least $5. I've been an eBates member for 1.5 years and have always received my checks (unlike PointClick which still owes me $23.xx).
Didn't deduct it from my total..?
eBates isn't an instant discount, it's a rebate which you will receive after placing your order in the form of a check.
If you begin using eBates and referring new customers you won't believe how much you will get back. I've referred over 200 people to eBates through my deals web site and my average 3 month eBates check is at least $150, hey it pays for my cell phone bill on it's own.
Hope this helps