thebazman said:
I bought the wireless access point...it works okay, makes a little rapid "clicking" sound when it is plugged in, and this is in sync with the wireless activity light, so I think it's normal.
Question about the rebates: I asked the lady at the register and she said I have to send the ORIGINAL UPC code for the Staples rebate. However, Spoofee's instructions show that you send the ORIGINAL to Parago directly, and the COPY to Staples/Parago.
Has anyone tried this before? Wouldn't want to lose out on one rebate because of the other.
--Baz
The terms in writing supercede anything stated by one store employee on one date, and these are the terms.
Rebate Value: $40.00
Required product(s):
WIRELESS ACCESS POINT
Valid Purchase Dates:
07-25-2004 to 09-18-2004
Must be Postmarked by:
11-18-2004
Promotion Details:
Rebate applies to a Belkin Wireless Notebook Adapter (SKU 482090), a Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter (SKU 482092), a Belkin Wireless Desktop Network Card (SKU 497237), a Belkin Wireless 4 Port Router (SKU 482096) or a Belkin Wireless 54G Print Server (SKU 561992) for a $30 rebate. A Belkin Wireless Access Point (SKU 482094) for a $40 rebate when purchased at Staples stores, Staples.com or Staples Direct only. Purchase must be made between July 25, 2004 and September 18, 2004. All requests MUST be postmarked by November 18, 2004. For purchases made at Staples Stores: 1). Send the completed ORIGINAL rebate redemption form printed from the cash register at Staples Stores. 2). ORIGINAL rebate receipt. For purchases made at Staples.com: 1). Send the ORIGINAL packing slip that is enclosed with your purchase as your receipt. Photocopied receipts will not be accepted. Offer not valid with any other rebates, offers or promotions. Offer valid in US only. Good for actual purchases by end users; excludes resellers and distributors of products and their families. Please allow 4-6 weeks after claim is received by Fulfillment Company to receive your rebate. All rebates will be made in US dollars. Manufacturer is not responsible for lost or misdirected mail and illegible entries. Staples logo and product names are trademarks of Staples and their respective companies. Limit 10 rebates per name/address/household. For questions about your rebate call 1-877-266-6483. Fraudulent submission of multiple requests could result in federal prosecution under the U.S. Mail Fraud Statutes (18 USC, Section 1341 & 1342). Keep a copy of your claim for future reference.
Nowhere, and I mean NOWHERE either for instore or staples.com does it say the $40 rebate needs an original UPC or technically, even a copy, although I'd send one to be safe. FOLLOW the terms exactly depending on if you bought in store or online.
For the $20 manufacturer's rebate at rebateshq.com it states:
Please attach the following information to the mailable form on Step 7:
• Original UPC
• Copy of Purchase Receipt
So, again, as stated by the OP, you use the original UPC and a copy of the receipt for the $20 rebate, and the original receipt and a copy of the UPC for the $40 rebate.
Unless this employee is the rebate coordinator at staples corporate, the terms of the $40 staples rebate do not require ANY kind of upc symbol, yet alone an original.
