question for rebate pros

[Clocker]

I have quite a few rebates to complete this christmas season.

I was wondering if anyone sends their rebates by certified mail. Is that the best thing to do? I have several that are around 25.00.

Any thoughts and advice?

Best, Merry Xmas

 

[Boo Boo]

delivery conformation

 

[Clocker]

I got a dumb question. How do I send a letter delivery confirmation. I thought you can only send packages that way?

It is my understanding delivery Confirmation service is only available on parcels, whether first class, priority, media mail or parcel post. If you want confirmation of delivery on a first class letter, you have to send it Certified Mail.

 

[olds]

Signature required.

 

[ElFenix]

for $25 it ain't worth it. $100 or more, sure.

confirmation is available on first class mail.

 

[EagleKeeper]

You can also get the PO (by being polite) to stamp the mailing date on your copies of the rebate form and UPC code.

Goes a long way in proving that the items were sent by a given date.

 

[JDMnAR1]

For $25 I wouldn't mess with it. Just save copies of everything you are sending in, note on the copies what date you mailed it, and send it regular mail. The only time I even worry about Delivery Confirmation or anything other than regular mail is if it is $100+.

 

[her209]

Can you do a DC to a PO Box anyways?

 

[marvdmartian]

I generally don't do huge rebates, and have never bothered using certified/registered mail for sending in the rebates. I did have a $150 rebate on my laptop, and set it regular, and it went through without a problem.

I'd have to say the most important thing would be to make certain you make copies of everything. I can't tell you how many times I've received notification that I'd sent the wrong documentation (missing upc, etc), called the rebate house, had the CSR there tell me the same thing (usually in their haughty "aren't you a dumbass??" tone of voice), then gotten it approved when I told them that I not only had photocopies of everything I'd sent in, but that I had a photocopy of the upc I'd cut from the box, stapled to their rebate form. Sorta shuts 'em down real good, ya know?

 

[intogamer]

Originally posted by: her209
Can you do a DC to a PO Box anyways?

Officially = No due to the fact that it has to be a package/envelope with 1/4" thickness
Unofficially = Yes.. I printed a first class label via paypal. Although I had to select 2ounces as the minimal and eDC is 18 cents. Cut the label then tape it to the envelope

edit: You can DC to a PO regardless. I was referring to a envelope rebates.

 

[RossMAN]

Usually no.

It depends on the rebate amount and the reputation of the rebate clearing house.